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Apr 15, 2024 • 26min

Why Iran attacked Israel

Gregg Carlstrom from The Economist discusses Iran's attack on Israel, exploring motives and potential Israeli responses. They analyze regional escalations, Israeli airstrike on Iran's embassy, and the broader conflict implications. The podcast delves into Netanyahu's leadership, security challenges, public opinion, and impact of drone strikes on Israel.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 26min

America at war, now in theaters

Film critic Mark Olsen and Northeastern University professor Nathan Blake discuss the new movie 'Civil War' and its portrayal of political polarization spilling into violence. They explore the ethical dilemmas of photojournalism, the impact of the film on societal reflections, and how cinema reflects evolving societal fears and anxieties.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 26min

Speaker Johnson's next test

The podcast delves into the internal discord within the Republican Party over Ukraine war funding, Speaker Johnson's transformative journey from tragedy to leadership, the benefits of using NetSuite for managing business expenses, and the uncertainties surrounding Speaker Johnson's future in the House speakership.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 26min

Prosecuting parents

Exploring the landmark case where parents are held criminally liable for a mass school shooting. Discussion on the troubling incident at Oxford High School and the aftermath of a tragic school shooting involving a student and his parents. Community response to parental accountability and implications for future cases.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 26min

The man with a pig kidney

Exploring the potential of genetically modified pig organs for organ transplantation, successful pig kidney transplant into a human recipient, the impact of elevator pitches and podcasting in business, real estate trends for millennials, content creators in real estate market, ethics of kidney donation, frustration over lack of compensation for donors, and the potential of pig kidney transplants to address organ shortages.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 25min

Is college still worth it?

Exploring the declining sentiment towards college in America, Minnesota's innovative approach to higher education, a high school senior's decision between college and the military, and the success of progressive policies in increasing college enrollment in Minnesota. Also includes production insights and sponsorship by Mint Mobile.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 26min

The Sephora kids

Allure editor-in-chief Jessica Cruel and Vox correspondent Rebecca Jennings discuss Gen Z's obsession with pricey skincare products, the fear of looking old at a young age, and the influence of social media on beauty standards among tweens. They explore the impact of early skincare habits and the pressure to conform to evolving beauty standards in today's society.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 26min

Israel’s attack on World Central Kitchen

Reporter Stephen Kalin from The Wall Street Journal and Jeremy Konyndyk, President of Refugees International, discuss the recent attack on World Central Kitchen in Gaza. They address the challenges faced by aid groups, the tragic loss of aid workers, advocating for humanitarian access, and the urgent need for a ceasefire to avert famine in Gaza.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 26min

Project 2025

Exploring Donald Trump's plans for 2025 presidency, Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, Biden campaign's reaction, social media engagement, and navigating political divide in a divisive landscape.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 25min

The fight for control of Disney’s kingdom

Activist investor Nelson Peltz challenges Disney's CEO Bob Iger for spending on 'woke' programming. The battle for Disney's board seats and control, focusing on influence over company streaming strategies and succession planning. Insight into shareholder activism and the push for corporate transformations.

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