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Jul 24, 2024 • 26min

Abercrombie is back

Fast Company's senior fashion writer Elizabeth Segran discusses Abercrombie & Fitch's resurgence, highlighting its rebranding efforts towards inclusivity, diversity, and functionality. The podcast explores the brand's history, controversial marketing strategies, and successful comeback by focusing on quality, fit, and targeting a specific audience.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 26min

Dengue’s biggest year ever

Experts are worried about dengue showing up at the Olympics due to over 10 million cases worldwide. The surge in dengue cases in the Americas, with Brazil being a highly affected country, is linked to climate change. Global outbreaks are on the rise, with France, Italy, and Spain among the affected countries. Neglected tropical diseases pose a threat at the Paris Olympics, highlighting the challenges in combating Dengue fever.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 26min

You did it, Joe

Vox's political expert and Democratic strategist discuss President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race, calls for him to endorse Kamala Harris, challenges faced by Harris, and the impact on the Democratic party and upcoming election.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 27min

Trump-a-mania at the RNC

Hulk Hogan spoke at the final night of the RNC, while conservative strategists debate if Trump's speech was effective. They discuss Trump's address, the Republican Party's strategy to attract working-class voters, differing perspectives on Trump's immigration stance, and his proposal to not tax tips.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 26min

Why banning Juul backfired

Podcaster Leon Neyfakh discusses how the ban on Juul led to a rise in unregulated Chinese e-cigarettes, exploring the unintended consequences of the crackdown. The episode delves into the journey of Juul's rise, the emergence of flavored vapes, and the challenges of regulating the vaping industry post-ban.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 26min

Trump just avoided 40 felony counts

Wall Street Journal Justice Department reporter C. Ryan Barber discusses the dismissal of 40 charges against Trump related to classified documents, the FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago, and the legal implications of the case. The podcast explores the background of the judge involved, debates on special counsel appointments, and potential consequences for Trump's future.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 26min

VP J.D.

Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, from hillbilly to Republican future; transformation journey, critique of Trump to supporter, nationalist populist project vision, unique wealth building system, potential influence as vice president
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Jul 15, 2024 • 27min

Is this us?

The podcast explores the rise of political violence in the US, including an assassination attempt on Trump. It discusses the need for unity and civil discourse in a divided political climate, analyzing the impact on democracy and public perception.
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Jul 12, 2024 • 26min

The song of the summer is DEAD

Switched on Pop's Charlie Harding and Rolling Stone's Brittany Spanos debate whether the concept of the 'song of the summer' is fading. They discuss the history of this idea, the evolution of music trends, and the challenges faced by artists in the current industry landscape.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 26min

What is Project 2025?

Shelby Talcott, Semafor's expert, explains the conservative plan for a potential second Trump presidency, including Project 2025. They delve into the preparation, core pillars, financial backing, and extreme policy plans of Project 2025, discussing Trump campaign's stance and Biden campaign's response on TikTok.

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