It Could Happen Here - Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #40

The gang discuss the election of Zohran Mamdani and California’s redistricting. Plus updates on immigration, tariffs, and air travel issues.

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CBS News Roundup - 11/06/2025 | World News Roundup Late Edition

Travelers brace for delays and cancellation at major airports as FAA cuts 10-percent of flights. Federal judge rules the Trump administration must fully fund SNAP benefits for November. There may be a path toward reopening the government in the Senate.

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PBS News Hour - Health - The potential impact of lowering the cost of weight loss drugs

Millions of Americans will soon have direct access to popular weight-loss drugs at far lower prices than they pay now. That’s due to a deal announced between President Trump and pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. William Brangham discussed the deal and its potential impact with Stacie Dusetzina of Vanderbilt University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS News Hour - World - Amid rising violence, Nigeria rejects Trump’s claim of targeted Christian persecution

This week, President Trump threatened to send the U.S. military into Nigeria for not doing enough to protect Christians. For years, Nigeria has struggled to curtail violence across the country, from international terrorist groups to disputes between farmers and herders. But now, its leadership must face threats from both its internal adversaries and the White House. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS News Hour - Art Beat - Netflix’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ sparks discussion about nuclear threats

This week’s top-streaming film on Netflix tackles a long-running Hollywood theme. The threat of a nuclear attack and the discourse around "A House of Dynamite" has struck a nerve with audiences and with military defense experts. Geoff Bennett spoke with the film's writer, Noah Oppenheim, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. A warning: this segment includes spoilers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

CoinDesk Podcast Network - Sergey Nazarov on Crypto Bill: “Possible, if the Government Turns Back On”

Unpacking the shift in US crypto policy with Chainlink Co-Founder Sergey Nazarov.

At Chainlink’s SmartCon, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov discusses how the new political commitment to crypto in the US has removed a major "counterbalancing force," accelerating the industry and legitimizing blockchain for global finance with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen. He emphasizes the crucial role of the Trump administration and agencies like the SEC in creating clarity, which is now converting Chainlink's long-term institutional deals into "go live" infrastructure implementations. Plus, he addresses the persistent misconception among some Democrats that blockchains encourage money laundering, arguing the technology actually reduces illicit financial activity compared to traditional systems.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

Marketplace All-in-One - A 20-year record for job cuts

The firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas counted over 153,000 job cuts in this country last month — the most October layoffs since 2003. Are companies pivoting to save money in light of over hiring and AI, or we are we moving toward a more serious slowdown? Also in this episode: A training center in China narrows the gap between tech manufacturing labor supply and demand, the FAA orders flight cuts, and “green” data centers face expensive challenges.


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The Gist - Sadie Dingfelder on “Hair, Feathers, and the Theater of Disgust.”

We test whether a hair in your hummus is truly hazardous, compare bacterial counts on hair shafts vs. feathers, and trace America's hairnet obsession back to Edward Bernays' spin. We play: Is That BS? Hair/Feather Edition. Also: Seattle mayoral race updates, and in the Spiel: the Philadelphia Art Museum's chunky griffin rebrand, the PHAM backlash, and why the director got bounced.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - Brad Garlinghouse on Ripple’s $40B Valuation & “Imminent” XRP ETF

Ripple's future and the state of crypto with CEO Brad Garlinghouse.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr at Ripple Swell to discuss the firm's massive $500 million investment from financial leaders like Citadel and Fortress, signaling a major shift as traditional finance "leans in." He explains how recent US legislative clarity is fundamentally changing the regulatory conversation and easing the industry's years-long struggle. Plus, he details Ripple's growth strategy, including the acquisition of Ripple Prime, and offers his outlook on the future of crypto investing.

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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr.