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Village SquareCast - Flying Pig Academy: Core Catalyst Model OR How

Introducing the newest thing in higher (and we really mean higher — like look UP) education: The Flying Pig Academy. A dream of The Village Square (with support from Florida Humanities) for many years, it’s finally aloft. The division in American society is big and seems impossible at times to address. 

This Flying Pig Episode: So how in the world do you build a community of people who look and think differently at a time when birds of a feather are not only flocking together, but not really caring too much for different kinds of birds? It’s easier than you thought if you begin with a small core of relationships across differences and grow it out in stages, like the rings of a tree as it grows.

Miss the first Flying Pig Academy Episode? Find it here.

The second in the series, after "Location, Location, Location" is an homage to our intellectual hero (and lucky for us, our friend and colleague) Dr. Jonathan Haidt who - literally - wrote the book for Pigs With Big Dreams. The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion.

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Global News Podcast - Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreed

A landmark agreement has been reached by Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all the remaining hostages. The deal is expected to come into force later on Thursday, after being ratified by the Israeli government, and would include the release of around two thousand Palestinian prisoners. It's the first phase of a US-led initiative and was agreed after intense negotiations in Egypt.

We bring you the latest developments and reactions to the deal from Israel and Gaza. The hostages could be released on Sunday or Monday, but we hear why some families say their joy is mixed with anger that it's taken so long. In Gaza, there were celebrations at the news and relief that the attacks could soon end and desperately needed aid could reach the hundreds of thousands in need. But there's also concern that many of the details of the plan remain unclear.

Our correspondents also explain how the deal was agreed overnight, and why it's been possible now, after just over two years of war. And we hear that some within the Israeli government remain opposed to plan.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Finally, a deal: the fragile peace in Gaza

Donald Trump has brokered an agreement between Israel’s government and Hamas. It’s a momentous breakthrough. Our correspondent analyses what comes next. We launch “The Economist Insider”, our new TV show for subscribers, where senior editors debate the news. And, do red-light masks actually work? Jason tries one…


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Up First from NPR - Gaza Ceasefire Reached, Shutdown Day 9, Chicago National Guard

President Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a 20 point peace deal. More than a week into the government shutdown, the parties are largely digging into the same messages about what should happen next. And ICE continues arrest operations in Chicago while National Guard troops from Texas are positioned outside the city, despite a lawsuit by the state and city to block the deployment.

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Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Miguel Macias, Kelsey Snell, Cheryl Corley, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle.

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WSJ Minute Briefing - Israel and Hamas Agree to Hostage Release in First Phase of Peace Plan

Plus: Beijing tightens controls of exports on critical minerals key for EVs and military hardware. And, the Trump administration excludes generic drugs from its plans to impose tariffs on Big Pharma. Kate Bullivant hosts. 


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WSJ What’s News - Gaza Hostage Deal Marks First Step on Long Road to Peace

A.M. Edition for Oct. 9. Israel and Hamas agree to the first phase of President Trump’s peace plan, with all hostages set to be released and Israeli troops to withdraw to an agreed-upon area. The WSJ’s Michael Amon explains what happens next. Plus, senior Republicans quietly advise the White House against mass layoffs and cuts during the shutdown. And France’s Macron says he plans to appoint a new prime minister, shelving the threat of snap elections… though as the WSJ’s Stacy Meichtry explains, the way out of the country’s fiscal quagmire is still far from clear. Kate Bullivant hosts.


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Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech Leaders - A Startup Field Guide in the Age of Robots & AI – with Olivier Mitchell

Today, we are talking with Oliver Mitchell, Partner at ff Venture Capital, the most engaged technology venture capital firm in New York City since 2008. They have an extensive portfolio, and have created billions of dollars in market cap value.

Recently, Oliver has released a book titled A Startup Field Guide in the Age of Robots and AI. In the book, he sets the stage to mentor - and provide mentors - around building a hardware startup in modern day times. The book is full of advice, real life stories from the trenches, and practical information to help you succeed.

Questions:

  • Tell me about the book - what was the main goal of you writing it, what were you trying to accomplish?
  • In the book, you discuss what it takes to launch a business in this industry. What are the five essential rules for launching a successful automation company?
  • How do you attract investors, given their visceral reaction to hardware sensors and robots? How do you prepare, circumvent or comfort these investors when they spot the red flags?
  • Hardware startups require the right people, the right R&D, etc. - just to get to MVP. What are some strategies for validating product-market fit in hardware startups?
  • At times, the government creates roadblocks through over-regulating and slow pace of play. But how can these partnerships be used for funding and even potentially customer acquisition channels?
  • In your book, you've interviewed some of the most respected luminaries in the space. Can you elaborate on these real world case studies? What were the significant challenges they overcame?
  • If you could give one piece of advice to someone heading down this path, what would it be?


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Headlines From The Times - Palisades Fire Arrest, Troops in Chicago, Comey Indicted, L.A. Trash Hike, CoolKicks Raid, and Surprise Import Fees

Federal agents arrested a Florida man accused of starting the Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. President Trump deployed Texas National Guard troops to Chicago, sparking lawsuits from state leaders. Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to lying to Congress in a politically charged case. Los Angeles residents will see trash bills nearly double to offset a billion-dollar budget deficit. In business, police raided L.A.’s CoolKicks store and arrested its CEO over allegedly buying stolen sneakers, meanwhile California shoppers face new import fees after tariff exemptions were rolled back.

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Bay Curious - Why So Many Motels on Lombard Street?

Lombard Street is famous for its winding brick lane, but beyond that iconic block lies something unexpected: a stretch of old-school motels. Why so many in one place? This week on Bay Curious, we explore how the growing popularity of automobiles – and the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge – transformed Lombard Street into a bustling hub for motor lodges. Then, we’ll head south to the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge to unpack its history.


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