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Empire State v real-estate empire: Donald Trump’s legal woes

Sep 23, 2022
Idris Kaloun, The Economist's Washington Bureau Chief, analyzes the sweeping legal challenges facing Donald Trump, including fraud accusations and election interference. Charlotte McCann offers insights on 'The Joy of Sex,' highlighting its cultural impact on sexual attitudes in the 1970s. Guy Scriven discusses the booming cloud computing industry, focusing on major tech partnerships transforming finance. The episode reveals how legal turmoil can unexpectedly bolster political support while tracing significant changes in societal norms around sexuality.
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ANECDOTE

Trump Lawsuit

  • Letitia James is suing Donald Trump, his children, and his business.
  • They inflated asset values to secure better loans and tax deductions.
INSIGHT

Trump's Legal Woes

  • Trump faces multiple legal threats, including the Mar-a-Lago documents case and Georgia election interference.
  • Trump's legal strategy is to delay everything until the 2024 election.
ANECDOTE

Financial Firms Move to the Cloud

  • Nasdaq moved its stock markets to AWS' cloud platform.
  • Other financial firms followed, signing deals with various cloud providers like Google and Microsoft.
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