The latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict, and the evolution of President Trump's thinking on whether to involve the US. Plus, the Social Security trust fund is expected to run out of cash in eight years, unless Congress acts before then.
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Marketplace All-in-One - Malawi looks to tech to solve teacher shortage
Despite having free primary schools, children in Malawi are lagging behind. According to UNESCO, almost 90% of them cant read a simple sentence at the age of 10, due in part to a shortage of teachers and basic resources. But the government has gone for a high-tech solution — digital tablets.
The Intelligence from The Economist - I’d like not to thank the academy: graduates’ fortunes slip
The workplace wisdom that a university degree is a sure-fire key to success is very much in question—and the trend started long before AI began eating jobs. Russia has launched yet another summer offensive in Ukraine, and appears to be going for broke. And our journalists share their picks for the year’s best books so far.
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Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech Leaders - S11 Bonus: Tim Eades, Anetac
Tim Eades grew up poor, but forced himself into college. He is a 4 time CEO, an investor, and on the boards of several different companies - but more interestingly, he is an old punk. He saw the Sex Pistols live back in the day, which he mentioned had great sound quality. He's been married for 25 years, and is on the board of a charity that his wife runs. That charity delivery 20,000 birthday cakes to underprivileged children a year.
Being a multi-time CEO, Tim has some experience around starting companies. He interviewed many cybersecurity leaders, asking about identity and why vulnerabilities around it was still a problem. During a Liverpool game, he downloaded a powerpoint template and put together a pitch to build a company and solve this problem.
This is the creation story of Anetac.
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Omnibus - The War Between the States (Entry 1409.IS1902)
In which it takes decades for America to decide whether its civil war was an insurrection or an invasion, nomenclature-wise, and John walks very erratically on his orange shag carpet. Certificate #26478.
Headlines From The Times - As America Heats Up, So Do the Battles Over Rights and Power
California braces for its most dangerous wildfire season yet, but sweeping federal cuts could leave the state exposed. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court upholds bans on gender-affirming care for trans teens, sparking fears of broader rollbacks. And in Los Angeles, immigration raids target undocumented workers while the employers who hire them continue to operate largely unchecked.
Curious City - Yes, people really do win pledge drive giveaways at WBEZ
One Curious City listener was skeptical about whether real people actually win WBEZ’s pledge drive giveaways. They do. But there’s a little more to that answer. Plus, an economist who studies fundraising explains why people give money during pledge drives in the first place.
This episode was originally published on March 3, 2022.
The Daily - An Interview With Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan
Over the past several weeks, federal agents have mounted increasingly aggressive immigration raids across the country.
They have met with intense pushback from protesters, politicians and businesses.
Tom Homan, President Trump’s border czar, speaks about his deportation strategy and why the Trump administration is only just getting started.
Guest: Tom Homan, border czar for the Trump administration.
Background reading:
- The Trump administration aims to spend $45 billion to expand immigrant detention.
- A federal appeals court has allowed the National Guard to remain in Los Angeles until a legal challenge is heard.
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Start Here - Read Out: Karen Read Acquitted
In a case that has gripped Massachusetts, Karen Read is acquitted of murdering her police officer boyfriend. The Supreme Court upholds a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors. And a Georgia woman delivers a baby, weeks after going brain-dead.
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Inside Europe - Inside Europe 19 June 2025
An “Alternative Economies” special, featuring concrete examples of European experiments with rethinking business as usual… ranging from the reformist, to the downright radical.