Bipartisan Proposal to Ban Lawmakers' Stock Trading

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Senators propose a plan requiring members of Congress and their families to divest from assets by 2027 to prevent conflicts of interest in stock trading. The chapter highlights skepticism and challenges surrounding the proposal, including concerns about past failed attempts and political interests of active stock trading lawmakers.

Episode 363: Neal and Toby examine the bipartisan bill that would prevent members of Congress from trading on the stock market that often bring up concerns of ethics. Then, some states are allowing vending machines to sell bullets to gun owners. Plus, Three Mile Island, the site of one of the worst nuclear disasters in US history, is gaining interest in opening back up to power AI. Next, Neal shares his favorite numbers on a $150K dog, Drake’s lost bet, and children leaving downtown areas. Lastly, NYC Mayor Eric Adams rolls out the first official trash bin.

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00:00 - 7-Eleven Day

2:30 - Stock trading ban for Congress

6:50 - Vending machines shooting out bullets

11:00 - Three Mile Island revival

14:50 - Kids are leaving cities

17:00 - The $150K dog

19:00 - Drake curse strikes again

21:00 - NYC trash bin

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