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Marketplace All-in-One - BONUS: How do Olympic athletes make money?

This week, Ryan and Bridget are answering a question about why athletes get paid what they do. In this bonus mini-episode of “Million Bazillion,” Bridget and Ryan hear from Colin Hufman, who competed in the 2022 Beijing Olympics with the U.S. curling team. Curling is a sport that’s played on ice, in which players slide granite stones toward a target area. We’ll learn about Colin’s experience earning income as an Olympic athlete, including payments for medals, monthly stipends and promotional endorsements. The hosts realize that making a living as an Olympian involves a lot more than just training and competing in sports.

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Marketplace All-in-One - How do athletes get paid?

“Million Bazillion” listener Alistair wants to know how professional athletes get paid. Bridget and Ryan prepare for the semi-annual Public Radio Foosball Tournament, but their star player is drafted to the opposing team. The hosts have to scramble to assemble players for their dream team in time for the big tournament. In this episode, they learn about labor unions, player trades and statistical analysis strategies used in the movie “Moneyball.”


If your family is interested in learning more about the questions we answered in this episode, check out our website. We’ve got discussion questions and tips!


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State of the World from NPR - What is the Future of the Israel-Iran War and Will the U.S. Get Involved?

The war between Israel and Iran shows no signs of slowing down. There were traffic jams in Tehran with people fleeing after President Trump suggested on social media everyone there evacuate. We talk to a longtime Iran analyst about where the war might go and what the U.S. role in the conflict might be. And we go to the neighboring countries in the region to see how people are reacting to missiles flying overhead.

For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates

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1A - ICYMI: Israel, Iran Conflict Shifts Focus

On Monday, the Israeli military struck the headquarters of Iran's state television network. The explosion was caught on video in the middle of a news broadcast. As the conflict enters its fifth day, 224 civilians have been killed in Iran. And in Israel, at least 24 people have been killed according to the prime minister's office.

Meanwhile, Israel's war in Gaza continues. This weekend at least 79 Palestinians were killed across the Gaza strip, many at an aid distribution point operated by the U-S and Israel. The death toll since October 7, 2023 in Gaza has now surpassed 55,000 people.

A French-Saudi summit scheduled to take place this week that was meant to pave the way for wider recognition of a Palestinian state was postponed indefinitely.

We discuss the regional and global implications of conflict between Israel and Iran.

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The Journal. - Iran May Be Running Out of Options

After five days of escalating conflict with Israel, Iran’s government may be running out of moves. Today, President Trump called on Iran to surrender without conditions. WSJ’s Sune Engel Rasmussen explores how Iran built itself into a regional power and why its government now finds itself imperiled. Annie Minoff hosts.  


Further Listening:

-Iran and the U.S. Were Set to Negotiate. Then Israel Attacked 


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Motley Fool Money - Opportunities in Housing and a Solar Scare

Solar stocks take a tumble.


(00:21) Anand Chokkavelu, Jason Hall, and Matt Frankel discuss:

- Why solar stocks are falling today.

- Lennar earnings.

- How to think of your house: asset vs. investment.

- Matt & Jason’s top 3 homebuilders.


Companies discussed: ENPH, RUN, FSLR, SEDG, CSIQ, LEN, GRBK, MTH, LGIH, DFH, NVR


Host: Anand Chokkavelu

Guests: Jason Hall, Matt Frankel

Engineer: Dan Boyd


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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - In The NICU, Dads Need Support, Too. This Chicago-Area Group Is There To Help

About 10% of babies nationwide are born prematurely, with some ending up in neonatal intensive care. During childbirth and critical natal care, the spotlight is on mom and baby – often leaving fathers in the shadows. But a program at Northwestern aims to give new fathers the support they need. Reset learns more about the program from Brad O’Conner, a NICU Dad and therapist at theDepartment of Veteran Affairs and Dr. Cameron Boyd NICU Fellow at Northwestern. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
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The Daily Signal - Primary Day Politics: John Reid on Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Race

On Virginia's primary day, Republican lieutenant governor nominee John Reid joins The Daily Signal's Joe Thomas to discuss the upcoming general election battle and what's at stake for the commonwealth. 

 

Reid breaks down the Democrat field of six candidates vying to face him in November, sharing his thoughts on frontrunners and underdogs.

 

The interview covers key issues driving Virginia voters, including the controversial car tax, rising property taxes, and education policies that have parents concerned about their children's schools. Reid explains his vision for protecting Virginia's right-to-work status and economic competitiveness while pushing back against what he sees as radical progressive policies.

 

From his campaign stop in Virginia Beach, Reid also shares insights from conversations with voters across party lines and his strategy for winning moderate voters

 

00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks

00:24 Primary Day in Virginia

01:00 Lieutenant Governor Candidates

02:49 Critique of Candidates

05:05 Voter Sentiments

07:14 Economic Policies and Tax Issues

12:45 Final Thoughts

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The Bulwark Podcast - Zohran Mamdani: FYPod Crossover

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joins Tim and Cam for a special edition of the daily pod to discuss making the city more affordable, building more housing, and ending food deserts—as well as antisemitism and Islamophobia. Plus, the murky picture on Iran with a lunatic in the White House, and New York magazine's Kerry Howley on the paranoia and chaos at the Pentagon under Pete Hegseth.

Kerry Howley and State Rep. Zohran Mamdani join today's podcast.
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