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The layoffs at the Washington Post are the source of bitter media tears today, but the Post's staff did it to themselves, and we explain why—and why it's failed where the New York Times and the New York Post have both succeeded. Give a listen.
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The Small Business Administration will no longer allow green card holders to apply for SBA loans. The new policy was announced on Monday and takes effect next month. This program doesn’t lend money directly to businesses; it provides loan guarantees to lenders, and the loans are usually cheaper than traditional borrowing. We learn more. Then, for older people, financial strain may be a warning sign of dementia — before doctors or families start noticing symptoms.
Hello!
This week, we’re talking about the files, the media and how they’ve handled the story, and the coming populist revolt that feels both inevitable and impossible at this point.
Also, we have a YouTube page that we’ve finally populated with enough videos to make it worth sharing. Will be posting there from now on as well. Please check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8BC6kpomORTAHDU0AJICyQ
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Thanks to the Federal Reserve, the US government will always have enough printed money to fund its tyrannical schemes.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/have-fiat-money-will-tyrannize
Ukraine and Russia are due to hold two more days of peace talks in Abu Dhabi, which have been co-ordinated by the United States. Also on the programme, the war surgeon recently returned from Myanmar's civil war; and, the 66-year old man who fought off a shark.
(Photo: World Central Kitchen staff hand out free soup in a neighbourhood that experiences electricity and heating outages following recent Russian attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure during subzero temperatures in Kyiv, Ukraine February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Peter)
Plus: Uber’s fourth-quarter profit falls. And AI voice startup ElevenLabs raises $500 million. Julie Chang hosts.
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A vessel carrying Russian oil suffered an explosion off the coast of Senegal last December, prompting investigations into the presence of a Russian shadow fleet in African waters. The tanker is reportedly among several vessels trying to flout US, EU and UK sanctions on Russia.
And - even though the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is over, several incidents from the tournament hosted by Morocco have raised questions about African identity.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Basma El Atti and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: David Nzau Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
College Native American Studies courses are engines for Native-led research in addition to serving as a welcoming academic home for Native students. As it is, Native students are already the most under-represented group on college campuses. Their numbers declined in the decade before the Covid pandemic. There are indications that the 2023 Supreme Court decision upending Affirmative Action and the Trump administration’s focus on unraveling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are doing further damage to all minority enrollment. As the American Indian Studies Association convention gets underway, we’ll assess the power and challenges of college programs focusing specifically on Native issues.
GUESTS
Dr. Souksavanh Keovorabouth (Diné), assistant professor of Women’s and Gender Studies at Northern Arizona University and president of the American Indian Studies Association
Mario Atencio (Diné), Native American Studies Ph.D candidate at the University of New Mexico
Allison Shaddox (Cherokee), Native American Studies Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico
Kelly Nalani Beym (Diné), Ph.D. candidate in geography at the University of Kansas
Break 1 Music: Manitou (song) The Delbert Anderson Trio (artist) MANITOU (album)
Break 2 Music: Wahzhazhe (song) Scott George (artist) Killers of the Flower Moon Soundtrack (album)
Is a degree in economics, long considered a path to stable employment, even worth it in the age of AI? Recent research suggests entry-level economics and business jobs may be especially exposed to automation. That could leave college students wondering if their degree will be outdated by the time they hit the job market. Today, we'll hear how students and schools are adapting. Plus, work requirement changes to SNAP benefits could impact millions of recipients.