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Marketplace All-in-One - Make Me Smart about Olympic figure skating

The Winter Olympics kick off next week in Milan, Italy. On today’s show, Kimberly is joined by Jackie Wong, self-described skate nerd and host of “The Rocker Skating Podcast” to break down the basics of Olympic figure skating and who to watch at the Milan Cortina Games. Despite the sport’s popularity, figure skaters frequently struggle financially off the ice. We’ll get into it. Plus, you pick: real hockey or “Heated Rivalry”?


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Consider This from NPR - Gov. Tim Walz is skeptical about Trump’s plan to de-escalate immigration crackdown

Tensions remain high in Minnesota. Despite the Trump administration signaling a willingness to de-escalate tensions in the state earlier this week, Minnesota’s governor is now skeptical.

“I know who I'm dealing with. I know that they're not going to keep their word,” Walz told NPR.


Walz, a Democrat, sat down with All Things Considered host Juana Summers on Friday following weeks of protests, and the deadly shootings of Renee Macklin Good and Alex Pretti.

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Newshour - Epstein files: US Justice Department releases 3 million pages

The United States Department of Justice has released 3 million pages of documents as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The latest release is the largest to date and includes emails, 2,000 videos, and over 180,000 images. What do we know so far?

Also in the programme: who is Kevin Warsh, the man appointed by Donald Trump as next chair of the Federal Reserve? And Nigerian musician Fela Kuti becomes the first African artist to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys.

(Photo: Jeffrey Epstein in a photograph taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services' sex offender registry in 2017, Credit: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services sex offender registry)

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State of the World from NPR - China embraces A.I. in the classroom

While debate rages in the U.S. about the merits and risks of Artificial Intelligence in schools, in China, it’s a state-mandated part of the school curriculum. Authorities there want to create a pool of AI-savvy professionals. But like in the U.S., some parents have mixed emotions about how and when their kids use A.I. 

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CBS News Roundup - 01/30/2026 | Evening Update

Protesters gather in cities across the country to protest ICE and its immigration tactics. Senate to begin voting on government funding bill designed to avoid a partial shutdown. Justice Department releases large tranche of Jeffrey Epstein documents.

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WSJ What’s News - A $140 Million BlackRock Loss Revives Private Credit Worries

P.M. Edition for Jan. 30. A BlackRock fund surprised investors last week when it said that its net asset value declined 19%. Matt Wirz, who covers credit for the Journal, discusses why that’s reviving some fears around private credit. Plus, stocks fell, silver and gold plunged and the dollar strengthened after investors learned that President Trump picked Kevin Warsh to run the Federal Reserve. And fast casual restaurant chains like Starbucks, Chipotle and Subway are changing their menus and their marketing to lure diners with a hankering for protein. WSJ reporter Kelly Cloonan discusses what that could mean for their business. Alex Ossola hosts.


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Motley Fool Money - Can Elon Musk Form a Super-Company?

Reports are swirling that Elon Musk is aiming to combine xAI and SpaceX ahead of the SpaceX IPO in 2026. What does that mean for Tesla shareholders? Then, we cover the week’s big tech earnings and how Google is positioned for the future of AI.


Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen discuss:

- SpaceX and xAI’s potential merger

- Big tech earnings

- Dumpster diving in SaaS

- Google’s Chrome update


Companies discussed: The Trade Desk (TTD), Axon (AXON), Toast (TOST), Netflix (NFLX), Salesforce (CRM), ServiceNow (NOW), CH Robinson (CHRW), Mama’s Creations (MAMA), Tesla (TSLA), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT).


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Guests: Lou Whiteman, Emily Flippen

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WSJ Minute Briefing - Stocks Fall Following Trump’s Fed Pick

The Nasdaq lost nearly a percentage point. Plus: Decker Outdoor stock jumps on the strength of its Hoka running shoe brand. Katherine Sullivan hosts.


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The Journal. - Who Is the New Fed Chair?

President Trump will be nominating former Fed official Kevin Warsh to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos profiles the pick, explores the lingering issues Trump has with the current Fed chair and details the implications for the U.S. economy. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:

- Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Maybe Kevin

- Why is the Fed Chair Facing a Criminal Investigation?

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