Chanel Miller's first book was a critically acclaimed memoir about her sexual assault and the following trial. But she always wanted to write and illustrate books for kids. In today's episode, Miller tells NPR's Andrew Limbong how moving to New York City and ingraining herself into her community inspired Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All, a new book about a young girl and her BFF traversing their neighborhood to return socks that were left behind at the laundromat to their owners.
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Pod Save America - Michael Cohen Incriminates Trump
The prosecution calls its star witness, former Trump fixer Michael Cohen, who testifies about disguising hush money payments to keep the Stormy Daniels story from voters. Jon and Dan discuss why Biden is behind almost everywhere in the new round of battleground polls from the New York Times. Then, Rep. Colin Allred stops by the studio to talk about his race to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas, making the southern border more secure, and Biden's decision to pause weapons transfers to Israel.
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Chapo Trap House - 832 – Real World Blues feat. Alex Nichols (5/13/24)
Alex is on today as we catch up with the weekend’s drama over the 2024 Eurovision song contest and ask which is more real, twitter or Eurovision (those are the only two options). Then, some disastrous new polls for the Biden campaign, Trump searches for a VP and praises Hannibal Lecter, and Bret Stephens & Gail Collins search for the true value of a commencement speech and decide it’s about telling kids to get off their damn phones.
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Cato Daily Podcast - The Pink Tax and The War on Prices
Are the prices men and women pay for similar products evidence of discrimination that calls for a heavy-handed government response? Ryan Bourne is editor of the new Cato book, The War on Prices.
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The Indicator from Planet Money - Is ‘government crypto’ a good idea?
Advancements in cryptocurrency networks are sparking conversations about the potential for Central Bank Digital Currencies, or CBDCs for short. Advocates for CBDCs think they would provide security and unlock more efficient fiscal policy actions. However, opponents believe they would provide a shortcut for government interference and the erosion of privacy.
Today on the show, we'll dive deep into the world of CBDCs and pose the question if countries actually need them at all.
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Today on the show, we'll dive deep into the world of CBDCs and pose the question if countries actually need them at all.
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First Things Podcast - The Common Arts in the Classroom
In this episode, Christopher Hall joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his organization Always Learning Education and his book "Common Arts Education: Renewing the Classical Tradition of Training the Hands, Head, and Heart."
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Cato Daily Podcast - The Punishing Effects of Credit Card Interest Caps
For the marginally creditworthy, mandatory interest rate caps on credit cards would end access to a convenient form of credit. Nick Anthony discusses his essay in Cato's new book, The War on Prices.
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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - For Joe, It’s Worse Than That
A new New York Times poll not only has terrible news for Joe Biden, it reveals how wrong-headed his electoral concerns are when it comes to Israel and Palestine. Also, we end the show with an AI-generated song about COMMENTARY from our own Eli Lake. Give a listen!
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Bad Faith - Episode 371 Promo – It’s Time to Get Serious about 2024 (w/ Dr. Jill Stein)
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2024 Presidential candidate Jill Stein returns to Bad Faith to respond to Dr. West saying during his last appearance on the show that he had lost all respect for Dr. Stein, and that she is "addicted" to running for office. The candidate also discusses her recent arrest at a campus protest, new developments in Gaza, including the invasion of Rafah and Biden's disappearing "red line”; and how the Green Party plans to be competitive in 2024 against the two major parties and the well-funded RFK Jr. campaign. Dr. Stein also talks ballot access, consolidating the left vote, Dr. West's criticism of the Green Party's racial platform, and more.
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