More or Less: Behind the Stats - WS MoreOrLess: Is this the greatest world cup ever?
As we reach the end of the group stage are we really witnessing the greatest world cup ever? Ruth Alexander casts a sceptical eye over the statistics. She also takes a look at the possession stats to see if we?re seeing the death of tiki-taka with the help of Michael Cox from ZonalMarking.net. This programme was first broadcast on the BBC World Service.
The Gist - The Diplomat Who F–ked Up
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski was secretly recorded calling his country’s alliance with the U.S. “worthless,” and other choice insults. Foreign Affairs editor Gideon Rose explains why the concerns of our even our smallest allies should be heard. Then, Mike heads to a bench outside of PS11 to chat with Paul Raeburn about new science on the role of fathers in shaping their children. For the Spiel, the difficulty of acknowledging progress.
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Cato Daily Podcast - Assumptions about Income Inequality
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Motley Fool Money - Motley Fool Money: 06.27.2014
GoPro has a big debut. Nike hits a new high. Barnes & Noble spins off the Nook. And television networks score a big victory. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, CNBC's David Faber talks about the new CNBC documentary, Amazon Rising.
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - When the Police Become Your Army
No, not the band featuring Sting. What if the actual, local law enforcement in the your neck of the global woods started using military-grade weaponry, patrolling the streets with the same door-to-door tactics used in occupied countries? According to some concerned advocates, this is a worldwide trend -- and it shows no signs of slowing. Listen in to learn more.
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On today’s Gist, the stock market’s volatility, or fear, index called the VIX is about as low as it can get, but maybe that’s a bad thing? Broker David Siegel from MPS Global Securities explains why traders are freaking out over this lack of volatility. Then, Adam Davidson from Planet Money shares an unpopular solution to the housing shortage in New York that economists hate talking about. In today’s Spiel, can this great chant save Team USA?
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TLDR - #30 – The Russian Troll Army
Last month, documents surfaced that showed a company called the Internet Research Agency was paying people in Russia to go to an office and post pro-Kremlin comments all day. Alex talks to Buzzfeed's Max Seddon about why they do it, and how successful they actually are at swaying public opinion.
Cato Daily Podcast - EPA Rules and the Clean Air Act
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Serious Inquiries Only - AS44: The Moral Landscape, with Ryan Born, Part 2
We continue our talk with the winner of Sam Harris’s essay contest, Ryan Born! We have a very enlightening discussion of philosophy, specifically moral philosophy. Is Sam Harris right when he says that science can determine moral values? Is wellbeing really the bottom line objective in terms of morality? These are some of the many questions … Continue reading AS44: The Moral Landscape, with Ryan Born, Part 2 →
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