The Indicator from Planet Money - What it costs to be an elite figure skater like the ‘Quad God’
Behind every Ilia Malinin or Alysa Liu, there is an army of elite figure skating coaches and choreographers who have been with them from the beginning. On today’s show, how much does it cost to achieve Olympic glory and why is it so expensive?
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Consider This from NPR - A ‘bittersweet’ milestone: a million meals per day in Gaza
World Central Kitchen is one of the major organizations fighting hunger in Gaza. This week, it announced a milestone: It is now serving one million meals in Gaza every day.
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with the organization’s founder, celebrity chef José Andrés, about what that milestone means and what still needs to be done.
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Audio Mises Wire - The European Union Now Resembles the Soviet Union
The similarities between the EU and the USSR are striking, and they are not just a coincidence.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/european-union-now-resembles-soviet-union
The Commentary Magazine Podcast - The Price of Chutzpah
Today we are joined by Commentary's new Washington commentary columnist Jamie Kirchick to discuss his new piece on Yoram Hazony. Plus the positive job report, Trump's deal-making obsession on the backdrop on Netanyahu's visit to Washington, and John once again recommends Natan Sharansky's Fear No Evil.
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Audio Mises Wire - Are Government Services Underfunded?
Statists love to claim that government services would be better if only they were “fully funded.” However, given their nature, government services always will be seen as “underfunded” no matter how much money politicians throw at them.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/are-government-services-underfunded
Audio Mises Wire - Trump’s Assault on Our Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Is it illegal to carry a gun to a demonstration against ICE? According to the Trump Administration, it is.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/trumps-assault-our-right-keep-and-bear-arms
Audio Mises Wire - The Challenge of Distinguishing History from Fiction
What happens when historical fiction becomes a more accurate portrayal than the version of history given by mainstream historians?
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/challenge-distinguishing-history-fiction
The Indicator from Planet Money - What is going on with gold and silver?
It raises the question: What is going on?
Today on the show, we talk with some traders about what this volatility of gold and silver is saying about the state of the world.
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A new-ish gold rush and other indicators
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Consider This from NPR - How Pam Bondi has reshaped the Justice Department
Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, where she’s likely to face questions about the Epstein Files, the Minnesota immigration crackdown and the attempt to prosecute several of President Trump’s perceived political enemies.
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Pulitzer-Prize-winning investigative journalist Carol Leonnig about how Bondi has reshaped the Department of Justice, and what she’s expecting to hear in Wednesday’s testimony.
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