Plus: China’s economy holds up under pressure from U.S. tariffs. And Volvo Car warns of U.S. tariff impact. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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Marketplace All-in-One - From ‘rizz’ to ‘unalive’: How social media algorithms are changing the way we talk
Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino speaks with Adam Aleksic, author of the new book “Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language." He’s a trained linguist and also an influencer who goes by the handle "Etymology Nerd" online. True to his name, he told us what he means when he uses the term “algospeak.”
Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech Leaders - S11 E8: Jesse Pollak, Base & Coinbase
Jesse Pollak grew up in Washington, DC, attending a Quaker school through graduating in high school. He played competitive soccer, which was a huge part of his life. Eventually, he moved to SoCal to attend school at Berkley. He got the bug to start a company, and only lasted 2 years at school - before he ventured out on his own. Eventually, his company got acquired by Coinbase, which opened up a whole new world for him. Outside of tech, he is married with a 4 month old boy. He doesn't drink caffeine, but daily, enjoys a decaf cappuccino.
In December 2021, Jesse and his team were wondering in the desert for a while, trying to figure out what was next on-chain. After considering what AWS and Heroic was for Web 2.0, they figured out that in order to go build the apps that companies like Coinbase had, they needed a foundational layer in the ecosystem to fuel that development.
This is the creation story of Base.
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Headlines From The Times - Campus Antisemitism Hearings, Deadly Immigration Raid, Trump Reshapes Education, Russia Tariff Threat, Roblox Millionaires, and Tesla’s AI Gamble
UC Berkeley’s chancellor prepares to testify before Congress as lawmakers investigate antisemitism and federal probes target universities nationwide. Meanwhile, a worker dies fleeing a federal immigration raid on a Camarillo pot farm that led to hundreds of detentions, sparking debate over enforcement tactics. We look at how civil rights, campus politics, and immigration enforcement collide as pressure mounts on schools and communities across the country. The Supreme Court allows President Trump to overhaul the Education Department, drawing praise from his administration and sharp criticism from educators. Trump gives Russia 50 days to end the war in Ukraine or face new tariffs targeting its trade partners. Teen developers on Roblox earn millions as the platform relaxes ownership rules. And Elon Musk plans to direct Tesla investments into his AI company, XAI, while assuring shareholders the two firms will remain separate despite controversy.
Marketplace All-in-One - Why does organic food cost more than non-organic food?
Listener Cecilia wrote in to ask: “Why does organic food cost more than non organic food?” And she's right! Certified organic foods do usually cost more than other options. Bridget and Ryan dive into the question with the help of Stephanie Hughes, Marketplace's reporter on the organic farming beat. Ryan's inspired to try his own hand at organic farming ... but will his crops be able to survive an attack of horn worms, a stampede of chickens and a dustbowl to turn a profit at the farmer’s market?
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The Daily - Did the Texas Floods Have to Be This Deadly?
A little over a week after the devastating floods in Central Texas, the death toll has reached more than 130 people — and the search for the missing continues.
In the aftermath of the disaster, there have been mounting questions about how local officials handled the critical hours before and after the storm. Today, we look at the missed opportunities that may have contributed to the growing tragedy — and whether anything more could have been done to save lives.
Guest: Christopher Flavelle, a Times reporter covering how President Trump is transforming the local government..
Background reading:
- Kerr County, where most of the deaths occurred, failed to secure a warning system, even as local officials remained aware of the risks and as billions of dollars were available for similar projects.
- Years before the floods, the Federal Emergency Management Agency had approved the removal of many Camp Mystic buildings from flood zones, records show.
- Eight-year-olds at camp, families in their R.V.s: These were some of the lives lost to the Texas floods.
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WSJ What’s News - Nvidia to Resume AI Chip Sales to China
A.M. Edition for July 15. Nvidia says it’s received assurances it can sell its H20 AI chips in China, days after CEO Jensen Huang met President Trump. Beijing bureau chief Jonathan Cheng breaks down how the announcement could tie into broader U.S.-China trade talks. Plus, bank earnings and fresh inflation data are poised to give investors dual snapshots of the state of the economy. And WSJ’s Jack Pitcher explains that while the U.S. dollar’s continued weakness is bad news for American travelers this summer, it’s not the worst thing for U.S. companies this earnings season. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Start Here - Trump Turns on Putin
In a push for a ceasefire, President Trump announces measures to help Ukraine and punish Russia. The Supreme Court gives the White House the green light to resume mass firings at the Department of Education. And residents accuse staffers of not protecting them from a deadly fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts.
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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 7.15.25
Alabama
- Sen. Tuberville talks about Jeffrey Epstein files in light of other priorities
- Founder of Alliance Defending Freedom endorses Katherine Robertson in AG race
- Homewood mayor calls on ALEA to release body cam video to People's family
- The BLM mural in Montgomery could be deterrent to future federal funds
- Mobile mayoral candidates to take part in forum held tonight
- Back to school state sales tax holiday begins this weekend
National
- SCOTUS ruling clears way for Dept. of Ed to start firing employees
- President Trump not happy with Russia, plans massive tariffs in 50 days
- AZ congressman calls on Fed Reserve Chairman Powell to resign now
- TX senator Cruz offers bill designating Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist org
- KY senator Paul revisits criminal referral of Tony Fauci to DOJ due to "autopen"
- Lara Trump says the president has heard outrage over DOJ and Epstein files
The Daily Signal - Biden’s Autopen Pardons in Trouble, MSNBC Analyst Greenlights Doxxing & Violence | July 15, 2025
Today on the Top News in 10, we cover:
- Legacy media outlets ratchet up calls for violence and doxxing against Immigrations Customs Enforcement.
- The Supreme Court affirms Trump’s ability to fire federal workers in the Department of Education.
- Almost all of former President Joe Biden’s autopen pardons may be null and void.
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