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Mar 12, 2024 • 11min

Reddit hits the road ahead of IPO

Reddit prepares for a $500 million IPO, the EU plans to give Ukraine up to €3bn, and new aid delivery plans aim to prevent famine in Gaza. Insights on Reddit's IPO roadshow, challenges in aid distribution, and investor concerns. Addressing the critical food crisis in Gaza and Biden's innovative aid plan.
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Mar 11, 2024 • 11min

What we learned from the collapse of SVB

Regulators aim to secure US Treasuries, weak spots remain in regional banking post-SVB failure, private equity firms struggle with high unsold assets, and new rules reshape the bond market. Exploring factors behind SVB collapse, regulatory challenges, market enhancements, and risks in the Treasury market.
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Mar 9, 2024 • 13min

Swamp Notes: Did Biden's State of the Union hit the mark?

Discussion on Biden's State of the Union address, campaign implications, GOP response targeting women voters, Democratic reactions, analysis of Trump's vaccine response and political consequences
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Mar 8, 2024 • 11min

A look at Temu’s murky business model

The podcast discusses Instagram surpassing TikTok in app downloads, US plans for a Gaza port, a $12bn fraud trial in Vietnam, and the mysterious success of Temu in retail. Topics include Temu's business model, financial fraud in Vietnam, and the impact of corruption on investor confidence.
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Mar 7, 2024 • 12min

Is private equity actually worth it?

Exploring private equity's value for Norway's sovereign wealth fund, challenges faced by Bayer's chief executive, concerns over Ghana's funding due to anti-LGBT law. Also, a political update on Nikki Haley, Donald Trump, and the upcoming US presidential elections.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 10min

China hopes for a big economic rebound

UK's Chancellor plans a £10bn tax cut, China targets 5% growth, Argentina's president discusses economy. China's premier sets ambitious growth target and fiscal policies, while Argentina implements controversial austerity measures. Challenges in political support and economic stability amid international controversies.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 10min

The politics behind the UK Budget

Discussion on surging gold prices and EU's fine on Apple, impact of planned tax cuts on UK election, challenges of regulating Big Tech, complexities of UK tax policies and party strategies
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Mar 4, 2024 • 12min

Cracks widen in Israel’s war cabinet

China offers computing vouchers to AI startups, Bayer struggles with Roundup lawsuits, Israeli minister visits White House, Buffett warns about wildfires, utilities industry. Podcast covers various topics including economic impacts, political tensions, and environmental concerns.
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Mar 2, 2024 • 13min

Swamp Notes: Biden and Trump’s immigration duel

Trump and Biden's immigration duel at the US-Mexico border, impact of surge in crossings, differing perspectives on policies, Biden's German Shepherd incident, and analysis of political maneuvering in Congress
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Mar 1, 2024 • 12min

Formula One’s road map to success

The podcast discusses Toyota's success with hybrid vehicles, cost concerns over Rishi Sunak's asylum plan, and Formula One's efforts to reinvent itself post-pandemic. Topics include the growth of hybrid cars, Formula One's entertainment initiatives, and the impact of the pandemic on the sport.

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