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1A - The News Roundup For March 21, 2025

Republican Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas filed resolution to impeach the judge who ordered the Trump administration to stop deportations of Venezuelans.

Two federal judges have ordered tens of thousands of fired federal workers to be rehired in recent weeks, but the White House is moving to appeal the decision leading to more questions for and about the fates of federal workers.

Meanwhile, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapsed this week as Israel began airstrikes once again on the blockaded Strip.

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spent 90 minutes on the phone this week discussing the war in Ukraine.

We cover all this and more during this week's News Roundup.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - COINDESK DAILY: Trump Admin to Revamp USAID With Blockchain

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the Trump administration is reportedly exploring blockchain technology to overhaul USAID.

The Trump administration is reportedly exploring blockchain technology to overhaul USAID. Plus, Eric Trump joins Japan's Metaplanet and the OCC revises guidelines to curb Chokepoint 2.0. Learn more with CoinDesk's Christine Lee on "CoinDesk Daily."

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Rescuing Astronauts and Fighting Eco-Nuts

James B. Meigs joins today's podcast to discuss the return from space of the astronauts stranded for nine months after the failure of their Boeing craft and what all that says about business, high tech, and the capitalist future. And we dive deep into a landmark lawsuit against Greenpeace. Give a listen.

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Focus on Africa - Why did Kenya exit IMF programme?

Kenya and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will discuss a new lending programme and abandon the current one, as the country struggles to get its economy back on track. Kenya needs continued financial support from the fund to keep up with debt repayments that have accumulated as a result of heavy government spending in recent years. What does a fall out with the IMF mean for Kenya?

Also, why women in Nigeria are calling for a nationwide state of emergency

And in conversation with Ghana's top investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, who has been awarded $18m in damages!

Presenter: Audrey Brown Technical Producer: Craig Kingham Producers: Patricia Whitehorne, Nyasha Michelle and Amie Liebowitz in London. Daniel Dadzie in Accra. Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE MINING POD: CBP Update, SEC OKs Mining, BitFarms Merger Closes, Lancium Patent Dispute and Are We Still Bullish?

Slightly over 30 minutes, but we hit all the mining stories you care about this week!


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Welcome to another packed episode of The Mining Pod! Hosts discuss the current hash price bear market, with difficulty adjustments continuing to increase despite declining profitability. They explore CBP's ongoing seizure of Bitcoin miners at the border, possibly costing companies millions in holding penalties. Plus, discussions on the TVA and DOE's push for nuclear energy, Bit Farms finalizing its acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, the SEC's clarification on proof-of-work mining activities, and OBM and Toya Energy's patent victory against Lancium. Finally, the team examines the sharp decline in mining community engagement.


Notes:

- Hash price at $47.50/PH/s/day

- 8 of 10 recent difficulty adjustments increased

- BitFarms now has 60% of megawatts in US

- Mining stocks down ~50% year to date

- Mining community engagement down ~80%


00:00 Start

02:27 Difficulty Report by Luxor

06:55 Update on US border troubles

11:02 SEC: No news is good news

11:04 Baseload energy & flexible loads

19:26 SEC: No news is good news

21:35 Stronghold, Bitfarms confirm merger

25:55 Foreman, Cholla Energy vs Lancium

31:29 Cry corner: Mining Mafia drama


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Native America Calling - Friday, March 21, 2025 – Native Playlist: Morgan Toney, Tanaya Winder, and The Reztones

Mi’kmaq fiddler and songwriter Morgan Toney’s brand new album hopes to Heal The Divide for listeners. Shoshone poet and writer Tanaya Winder is releasing her first album of music, Call Back Your Heart, soon. And Navajo-fronted Tucson band The Reztones are bringing their high energy psychobilly sound on the road in their home state of Arizona and packing songs from their latest album, Chest Full of Arrows. We’ll add these artists to our Native Playlist and hear samples of their work.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - They Opened Their Dream Chicago Restaurant – Then COVID Changed Everything: ‘It Was Intense Whiplash’

Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar in Logan Square opened in February 2020. One month later, Illinois went into lockdown mode. We spoke with the co-owners – Chase Bracamontes and Aaron Kabot – about how they responded to the moment, what they learned, and what has ultimately made the restaurant successful. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
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Up First from NPR - School Funding, Venezuelan Deportation Hearing, Key Bridge Inspection

President Trump shuts down the Department of Education, leaving federal funding for schools in limbo. A judge demands answers from the Trump administration after Venezuelan migrants were deported despite a court order. And, Maryland failed to inspect the Francis Scott Key Bridge before its collapse last year, raising concerns about other bridges nationwide.

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