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Jun 24, 2024 • 26min

Why investors look past Elon’s musk

Elon Musk's controversial relationships at SpaceX, Tesla shareholders rewarding him despite the controversies, Ray Dalio discussing markets and economic policy, and exploring women's experiences working with Musk and a weight management program.
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Jun 21, 2024 • 25min

How UFC explains USA

Journalists Luke Thomas and Sam Eagan delve into the culture and politics of the UFC, from its controversial origins to its transformation into a global phenomenon. They discuss Donald Trump's avid support for the league, his business ties, and the evolving relationship between UFC and conservative politics.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 25min

It’s not easy being a green conservative

Climate activist Benji Backer and author Akshat Rathi discuss the role of free market in addressing climate change and the challenges faced by green conservatives in promoting environmental conservation. They explore bipartisan efforts and lessons from different political approaches, emphasizing the potential for conservative action on climate change.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 26min

France's far-right youth

Le Monde journalist Gilles Paris discusses the rise of France's far-right youth, including Marine Le Pen's anti-immigrant party gaining popularity among young voters. They delve into President Macron's snap elections and the potential power-sharing dynamics with the far right, highlighting the shifting political landscape in France and across Europe.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 26min

Save Darfur, again

The podcast explores the resurgence of conflict in Sudan's Darfur region, highlighting the ongoing conflict, atrocities, and displacement. It delves into the historical conflict in Western Sudan, the Save Darfur movement, and follows the journey of an advocate. The episode also addresses the Darfur genocide, the decline of the Save Darfur movement, and the complexities of political resistance and international intervention.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 26min

Party in the USA?

Exploring colonialism and slavery in celebratory contexts like NYC's 400th anniversary, America's upcoming 250th birthday, and the need to embrace nuance in understanding historical complexities and contradictions.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 26min

Will LGBTQ voters come out for Biden?

Vox's Christian Paz discusses LGBTQ+ voters' shifting support towards Biden, focusing on economic concerns. Exploring future voting trends for LGBTQ+ community in 2024 election. Highlights of Biden's advocacy for gay rights and the importance of engaging LGBTQ+ voters in upcoming elections.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 26min

We’re drowning in credit card debt

Exploring the impact of rising credit card debt in America, personal stories of debt struggles, the influence of credit card usage on credit scores, reviewing overpriced services, the historical context of credit card debt, and navigating complexities of buy now, pay later services.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 26min

Was that antisemitic?

Rabbi Jill Jacobs and Harvard law professor Noah Feldman discuss the importance of defining antisemitism, exploring its history, manifestations, and distinguishing legitimate criticism from anti-Semitic language. They address challenges in navigating criticisms of Israel and antisemitism at Harvard, advocating for education and constructive conversations to combat discriminatory conduct.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 26min

Tiktalk therapy

Therapists using TikTok for outreach, sharing personal stories, challenges in mental health care, and a call for a balanced approach to health causes.

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