It Could Happen Here - CZM Book Club: Hermetica, Interview with Alan Lea

Margaret sits down with author Alan Lea to discuss his novella, Hermetica.

 

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PBS News Hour - Health - Federal funding cuts to pediatric brain cancer research ‘taking away hope’ from families

Brain tumors are the leading cause of pediatric cancer-related death. In August, the Trump administration announced it would stop supporting a federally funded network dedicated to researching these deadly cancers. Misha Mehta, president of the Neev Kolte & Brave Ronil Foundation, and Dr. Paul Graham Fisher join Ali Rogin to discuss the implications of the loss of funding. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS News Hour - Art Beat - In Detroit, a public garden thrives with help from an army of volunteers

As the end of summer nears, we visit a public garden in Michigan that evolves with the seasons, thanks to its meticulous design and an army of volunteer gardeners. John Yang reports from Detroit for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Newshour - Trump introduces $100,000 visa

Several major US companies are said to have advised staff on highly skilled visas not to leave the United States after the Trump administration suddenly increased the annual visa fee to a hundred-thousand-dollars. Reports say the firms - including Microsoft and Amazon - told those outside the country to return before midnight on Saturday when the rules come into effect, fearing they will be barred entry. More than 70 percent of H-1B visa-holders are Indian nationals.

Also in the programme: Russian military jets enter Estonian airspace; and President Trump steps up his pressure on Venezuela.

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Consider This from NPR - How to really listen in today’s America

NPR's Don Gonyea reports from across the country, engaging with a wide range of people and in places as distinct and different as political rallies and automotive shops. Gonyea explains the importance of really listening, especially during this time of deep divides in America.
 

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The Gist - JD Vance, Jimmy Kimmel, and America’s Radical Underground

It’s the Saturday show. One from the week, one from the vault. First, a look at JD Vance on the mic with Charlie Kirk and the culture wars of today. Then, we rewind a decade to my interview with Brian Burrow, author of Days of Rage, on the radical underground and the turbulence of the 1970s. Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠

Motley Fool Money - Retirement Tools and Affording Impulse Purchases

Retirement is largely a math game, and calculators can help you crunch the numbers. Sean Gates of Motley Fool Wealth Management joins Robert Brokamp to discuss what to look for in a high-quality retirement tool, and to offer some recommendations.

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 -REITs have similar long-term returns as the S&P 500 but dissimilar short-term returns, which can add diversification to your portfolio – whether you like it or not
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 -The job market is slowing down, so it might be time to bulk up your resume

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - PayPal’s PYUSD Launches on Stellar to “Revolutionize Commerce” | Markets Outlook

Announcing PayPal PYUSD on Stellar with PayPal's Larry Wade and Stellar's José Fernández Da Ponte.

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Live from Stellar Meridian 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen sit down with PayPal's Global Head of Compliance and Regulatory Relations for Crypto, Larry Wade and Stellar's President and Chief Growth Officer José Fernández Da Ponte to announce their new partnership. They discuss how this partnership will bring more utility to stablecoins, the role of compliance in a regulated space, and how this alliance serves a long-term vision for the future of finance.

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Up First from NPR - The Week In Politics, The Week In Free Speech, The Week In Vaccines

Congress leaves for recess without an agreement on government funding, making an October shutdown more likely than not. The First Amendment's free speech protections were tested in the courts and on late-night TV. A vaccine advisory panel wrapped up a week of contentious meetings in Atlanta.

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