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Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Congress reporter at Semafor, discusses the ongoing search for a new Speaker of the House among Republicans. The podcast explores the failed attempts of candidates to secure votes, the conservative record of Steve Scalise, and the involvement of Jim Jordan. It also highlights the complexities of solving Congress's problems and the state of disarray within the House GOP conference.

Julie Burkhart, founder of Wellspring Health Access, discusses her determination to open a new medical clinic in Wyoming despite it being set on fire. She reflects on the experiences of working as an abortion provider, the fear and sacrifice involved, and the challenges of reopening after tragedy. The chapter explores the day-to-day operations of an abortion clinic in Wyoming and raises concerns about their safety amidst potential legal rulings that could jeopardize their services.

Laura Stassi and Daisy Rosario recap the latest episode of The Golden Bachelor, discussing topics like the competitive nature of the contestants during the group date activity, Sandra's sacrifice to attend a game instead of her daughter's wedding, a dramatic scene from a reality TV show, a tense interaction between Kathy and Teresa, Leslie and Gary's one-on-one date, and intimate confessions and romantic connections during a game of 'Never Have I Ever'.

Jason Johnson is joined by Brandon Tensley to discuss the Supreme Court case on racial gerrymandering in South Carolina and its implications on voting rights. They explore the arguments presented, generational differences in voting priorities, potential consequences of a Supreme Court ruling, and ways to take action for voting rights.

Laura Stassi, host of Dating While Gray, joins The Waves podcast to explore the challenges faced by older daters in reality TV dating. They discuss The Golden Bachelor, a spinoff for seniors, and how it incorporates traditional Bachelor tropes. The hosts delve into the impact of sleep deprivation on emotions in reality dating, questioning authenticity. They also speculate on the future of The Bachelor franchise and tease a Slate Plus segment.

This podcast discusses the race for House Speaker, allegations of misconduct, Trump's federal trial and gag order, court orders and criminal trials, political developments in Poland, and the concept of a co-presidency.

Ian Bassin, MacArthur 'genius grant' recipient, discusses threats to American democracy and the importance of Protect Democracy's work. Topics include Sidney Powell's plea deal, fighting disinformation, protecting election workers, and efforts to prevent election crises.

Jason Schreier, covering the video game industry for Bloomberg, discusses the potential impact of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard on gamers, exploring regulatory concerns, content exclusivity, and consequences of mergers. They also examine the background and concerns surrounding the acquisition, employee and gamer responses, strategies addressing concerns, and implications for gaming platforms and subscription services. The podcast also touches on the console wars, fan tribalism, the impact of mergers on the gaming industry, and Microsoft's competition with Sony.

Sara Fischer, senior media reporter at Axios, joins the hosts to discuss recent media deals with sports leagues, the impact of cord-cutting, and the challenges faced by leagues in distributing content to streaming services. They also explore the profitability challenges of ESPN, the changing dynamics of sports consumption, and the need for media company mergers to compete with streaming giants. Plus, they dive into a venture capitalist's manifesto and discuss the three Chimnoy self transcendence 3100 mile race.

Sheera Frenkel, a tech reporter for the New York Times, joins the podcast to discuss Hamas' effective use of social media during the war. They explore the impact of social media on information sharing in Gaza and the challenges faced by journalists. They also delve into the efforts of social media platforms in combating harmful content and the creation of echo chambers that perpetuate narratives.