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Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova - The Riskies! 2025 Edition

Nate and Maria give out their second annual awards for decision-making in 2025: Who made the best decision this year? Who made the worst? Who were 2025’s biggest nits and degens? And which host had the best poker year?

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It Could Happen Here - Grenada with Andrew, Pt. 1

In the first of two parts, James and Andrew talk about the events of the revolution in Grenada and those leading up to it.

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Grenada: Revolution and Invasion byPatsy Lewis et al

None Shall Escape by Fundi

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Getting Hammered - A Few Good Podcast Hosts

In this episode of Getting Hammered, hosts Mary Katharine Ham and Vic Matus talk holiday preparations and Nashville hot chicken followed by more serious topics, addressing tragic news events in Bondi Beach and Brown University. The conversation shifts to political insights regarding the current administration feature in Vanity Fair, followed by a discussion on Rob Reiner's passing and Trump's controversial response. Ending on a lighter note with a discussion on font changes at the State Department and concludes with a highlight of "Trashed Panda"

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Short Wave - “A Very, Very Big Deal.” Countries Take On Fossil Fuels

Many countries are frustrated with U.N. climate conferences. While some countries urgently want to transition away from fossil fuels — the main driver of global warming — others are blocking that language from climate agreements. Today on the show, Emily talks with Julia Simon from NPR’s climate desk. She takes us to Brazil and introduces us to a group of countries that are trying something new.

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CBS News Roundup - 12/16/2025 | World News Roundup Late Edition

Nick Reiner charged with two counts of first degree murder in the death of his parents, actor/director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

Law enforcement in Rhode Island ask for the public's help in trying to track down the Brown University shooter.

Pushback from the White House on a candid Vanity Fair interview given by chief of staff.

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PBS News Hour - World - What’s in the massive spending bill giving the military more funding than requested

Defense Secretary Hegseth rejected calls to release the full video of a boat strike the military carried out in September. That attack was the first of 25 acknowledged strikes that the administration says were operated by so-called "narcoterrorists." At the same time, the Senate is debating its largest annual bill to authorize the Defense Department. Nick Schifrin and Lisa Desjardins report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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PBS News Hour - Health - How the Affordable Care Act subsidies work and who depends on them

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he will not call for a vote on extending enhanced subsidies for people buying insurance through the Affordable Care Act. That effectively guarantees the subsidies will expire at the end of the month and premiums will spike substantially for some 20 million Americans who get their coverage this way. William Brangham reports on the subsidies and alternative ideas. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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Marketplace All-in-One - Unemployment hits four-year high

The U.S. unemployment rate climbed to 4.6% in November, according to the latest BLS jobs report. There’s also data showing more Americans are reentering the workforce and more part-time workers are looking for full-time roles. In this episode, we explain what it all means for the broader economy. Plus: Advertising revenue is projected to top $1 trillion in 2025, hiring in the once-strong health care sector may slow soon, and artificial intelligence drives some young people into trade school.


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