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The Gist - When Hulk Turned Heel

Marc Raimondi discusses Say Hello to the Bad Guys: How Professional Wrestling’s New World Order Changed America, his new book on Hulk Hogan’s heel turn and how WCW’s edgy branding reflected a broader cultural shift. We learn how steroid scandals, media savvy, and black t-shirts reshaped wrestling—and maybe U.S. politics. In the Spiel, Russell Vought’s viral soundbites about cocaine beagles and government-funded lizard wind tunnels. Plus: The worst job in Tehran as the wells run dry.

 

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - It’s Time To Let Teens Hang Out Downtown

On July 19, My Block, My Hood, My City hosted its annual Downtown Day. The event brings teens downtown to experience some of what Chicago has to offer. While groups like MBMHMC work to forge connections between teens and their community, proposals like the failed “snap curfew” ordinance can make some young people feel like city leaders don’t trust them. Reset sits down with My Block, My Hood, My City CEO Jahmal Cole, high schooler Damarion Spann and Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Lurie Children’s chair Dr. John Walkup to discuss how this lack of trust affects young people’s outlooks, and how to help forge the connection between the city and teens. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
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Newshour - Trump: Gaza starvation is not ‘fake’

President Trump said there is 'real starvation' in Gaza that cannot be ‘faked’, contradicting claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that reports starvation in the territory was exaggerated. We hear from the Doctors Without Borders on the ground in Gaza city, and one of the first Israeli rights groups to label Israel's campaign in Gaza 'genocide'.

Also in the program: Thailand and Cambodia announce an immediate ceasefire after days of border clashes, and the Shaolin Temple's chief monk is stripped of his position after accusations of embezzlement and breaking his vows of celibacy.

Picture: A Palestinian child suffering from malnutrition receives treatment at a healthcare center, amid widespread hunger, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip March 4, 2024. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

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WSJ What’s News - What to Make of the U.S.-EU Deal That Averted Trade War

P.M. Edition for July 28. Business leaders on both sides of the Atlantic welcomed a trade deal between the U.S. and European Union, despite pushback from Europe. WSJ White House economic policy reporter Brian Schwartz discusses how the deal came to be and the reaction from around the world. Plus, workforces are getting smaller and CEOs want everyone to know. WSJ’s Chip Cutter explains why companies are bragging about staff reductions. And is Dubai chocolate the next pumpkin spice? WSJ’s Owen Tucker-Smith talks about the latest food craze and its possible staying power. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.


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The Daily Signal - Victor Davis Hanson: NEW Information on Obama-Russiagate Setup Surfaces

Victor Davis Hanson breaks down role former intelligence heads John Brennan, James Clapper, and James Comey—Obama’s "three blind mice”—played in this on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.


“There’s new evidence that Barack Obama asked intelligence, investigatory heads—like John Brennan, like James Clapper and James Comey—to "find me evidence that you haven’t found yet so that we can continue the Russian collusion hoax after it was ineffective in the campaign, Hillary lost the election. Now we want to sabotage." This is the subtext of the transition and his presidency.


" They were so desperate to validate it. They said to Christopher Steele, ‘Just give us some proof. We can use this. We’ll give you a million dollars.’ He couldn’t even come up with a mil—he couldn’t even come up with the substantive arguments to corroborate his own dossier, so he didn’t get the million dollars.”


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(0:00) Obama's Alleged Involvement in Russian Collusion

(1:36) The Role of John Brennan

(3:50) The Role of James Clapper

(5:03) The Role of James Comey

(6:06) Conclusion

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WSJ Minute Briefing - Stock Indexes Closed Mixed After U.S.-EU Trade Deal

The agreement removed the risk of an all-out trade war, but critics said it could weigh on already-sluggish economic growth in Europe. Plus: Boeing shares rose after the deal restored tariff exemptions for the aerospace sector. And stock in Tesla rallied after Elon Musk announced a deal with Samsung for artificial intelligence chips. Danny Lewis hosts.


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1A - ICYMI: Palestinian Journalists Are Starving In Gaza

Last week, more than 100 aid and human rights groups warned that Gaza is at risk of "mass starvation."

They signed an appeal demanding Israel allow food shipments into the territory. On Saturday, Israel's military announced airdrops of aid began in Gaza and that humanitarian corridors will be established.

Among those starving in the besieged strip are members of the press. Palestinian journalists are working for outlets around the world because Israel has barred international reporters from traveling to the area. Now, several news organizations are warning their employees in Gaza will die unless something changes.

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Consider This from NPR - What reporting in Gaza shows amid Trump’s break from Netanyahu on starvation

New light has emerged between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, with the latter disputing Israel's claim that there is no starvation in Gaza.

But Consider This: Even as global outrage and assistance grows, aid agencies say only a total ceasefire will allow all the necessary aid in to get to those who desperately need it in Gaza.

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Motley Fool Money - Intel Can’t Stop Cutting

The former Chip King is cutting again in hopes of finding a path to sustainable growth.

Tim Beyers and Jose Najarro discuss:

- Intel’s big restructuring plans.
- Predictions for when Intel Foundry may finally be profitable.
- The seven links of the semiconductor value chain.We also ask Jose to rank six of his favorite stocks in the sector!

Companies discussed: INTC, TSM, ASML, MU, NVDA, CDNS, LRCX


Host: Tim Beyers
Guests: Jose Najarro
Producer: Anand Chokkavelu
Engineer: Adam Landfair

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