Best Big Bank Theory Podcasts (2025)

In 2009, the body of a former president of the Republic of Cyprus, Tassos Papadopoulos, was stolen from his grave. The Time of the Cannibals reconsiders this history and the public discourse on it to reconsider how we think about conspiracy theory, and specifically, what it means to understand conspiracy theories “in context.” The months after Papa…

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Mon Episode #2144: Hate-Crime Laws & AI Travel Flags: The New American Police State Is Here 3:04:09

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00:00:51 — MAGA Panic as MTG Jumps Ship Knight highlights turmoil inside MAGA media as Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with Trump, exposing fractures within the movement and early signs of political realignment. 00:11:51 — Hate-Crime Laws Weaponized Against Christians Knight uses a Florida case to show how hate-crime statutes criminalize speech and s…

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Friday Hour 3: Scott Peel from Jethros, Chad Leistikow, Lucas’ Notebook & Sean’s Power Play 41:40

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Friday Hour 3: Scott Peel from Jethros, Chad Leistikow, Lucas’ Notebook & Sean’s Power PlayBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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Minnesota Now: Nov. 24, 2025 55:20

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President Donald Trump has called to eliminate temporary protected status to Somali migrants in Minnesota. We'll break down how this could impact Minnesota's Somali community with an immigration lawyer. At 22, Kristin Collier learned her mother had taken out more than $200,000 of loans in her name without her consent. She wrote a book about the exp…

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What to know as temporary protected status for Somalis in Minnesota could end 10:11

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President Donald Trump called to eliminate a program that provides what’s known as temporary protected status to migrants to the U.S. from Somalia. In a social media post on Friday, he linked Minnesota’s Somali population to a quote “hub of fraudulent money laundering activity” and alleged without proof that Somali gangs are terrorizing the state. …

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Monday Hour 2: Around the Big 4, Ben Hutchens & Faceoff 40:25

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Monday Hour 2: Around the Big 4, Ben Hutchens & FaceoffBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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Waymo is coming to Minneapolis. But can the self-driving taxi navigate winter weather? 11:07

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Waymo, the autonomous vehicle ride-sharing service, is currently on the streets of Minneapolis beginning testing. For now, there is a driver behind the wheel. But eventually Waymo wants you to take a ride with no driver. Minneapolis would be one of Waymo’s first winter-weather markets and the company says it has been testing in winter conditions in…

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Monday Hour 1: Iowa State & Iowa wrap-ups 40:27

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Monday Hour 1: Iowa State & Iowa wrap-upsBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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Playoffs becoming more unlikely for Vikings after third straight loss 10:01

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Some households, friend groups and workplaces in our region are divided over their feelings about Sunday night’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Vikings. The Packers won 23-6 and quarterback J.J. McCarthy was sacked five times. McCarthy is in concussion protocol following the game. As the Purple pick up the pieces, sports contr…

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First big winter storm of the season coming alongside Thanksgiving travel 3:58

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Minnesota’s first big winter storm system of the season is on its way. The timing isn’t great for Thanksgiving travel. AAA predicts that across the Midwest, 5.8 million people will be driving for Thanksgiving. And there could be more winter weather as people travel home from Thanksgiving this weekend. MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard spoke to Minne…

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New book explores student loan system through author's story of fraudulent debt 8:31

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It’s a given for many college students that they’ll begin their adult lives with student loan debt. For the author of a new memoir, the experience was extreme. At 22 years old, Kristin Collier walked into a bank to apply for a credit card. She walked out with the knowledge that somehow, she already owed more than $200,000. Her mother had taken out …

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AI, Networks, and What Makes Consumer Products Win 43:32

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with @cdixon @illscience Welcome to web3 with a16z crypto. Today’s episode digs into the forces shaping the next generation of consumer software — from AI-driven tools to the new economics of apps. Joining is Chris Dixon, a16z crypto founder and managing partner and one of the firm’s original consumer investors. He sits down with a16z General Partn…

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How to Navigate the New Investment Paradigm | Lawrence McDonald 54:09

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In Episode 450 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Lawrence McDonald, the founder of The Bear Traps Report and the author of a recently published book about the risks and investment opportunities present in today's radically reshaped economy titled "How to Listen When Markets Speak." In today's conversation, Demetri and Lawrence discuss h…

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Sarah Hoiland, "Righteous Sisterhood: The Politics and Power of an All-Women's Motorcycle Club" (Temple UP, 2025) 44:53

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A righteous sister identifies herself as a biker. She might wrench, or maintain, her own bike, and she prefers to ride with other righteous sisters. Righteous Sisterhood: The Politics and Power of an All-Women's Motorcycle Club (Temple UP, 2025) is Dr. Sarah Hoiland’s insightful ethnography about an all-women motorcycle club (MC). She recounts stor…

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Friday Hour 3: Iowa, Iowa State picks, David Eikholt, Afternoon Pick 'Em, Connor's Power Play 40:14

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Friday Hour 3: Iowa, Iowa State picks, David Eikholt, Afternoon Pick 'Em, Connor's Power PlayBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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Friday Hour 2: On the clock, Bill Seals & Faceoff 43:24

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Friday Hour 2: On the clock, Bill Seals & FaceoffBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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Friday Hour 1: Iowa State-Drake, Iowa beats Baylor, Rob Donaldson 38:22

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Friday Hour 1: Iowa State-Drake, Iowa beats Baylor, Rob DonaldsonBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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Fri Episode #2143: The Shooter Story PsyOp 3:04:52

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00:02:10 — Gard Breaks Down Tucker’s Cabin Interview Gard exposes the suspicious setup of Tucker’s isolated cabin interview with the alleged shooter, arguing the entire presentation resembles a controlled intelligence narrative rather than independent journalism. 00:06:28 — Federal Agencies Steering the Narrative Gard warns that the FBI and Secret …

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Thursday Hour 3: Beat the Boys, Bill Bender, Lucas' Notebook & Connor's Power Play 41:49

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Thursday Hour 3: Beat the Boys, Bill Bender, Lucas' Notebook & Connor's Power PlayBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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Thursday Hour 2: Taylor Mouser, Big 10 equity, Faceoff 42:12

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Thursday Hour 2: Taylor Mouser, Big 10 equity, FaceoffBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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Thursday Hour 1: Is Sean a movie snob? Tommy Birch & the Cardiac Bulls 42:28

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Thursday Hour 1: Is Sean a movie snob? Tommy Birch & the Cardiac BullsBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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Thu Episode #2142: Technocracy Still Rising As AI Future Looks Uncertain 2:57:21

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00:01:25 — China’s First Cryogenic Wife Knight opens with the story of a man freezing his deceased wife, framing it as a warning about the growing obsession with technological immortality and the moral vacuum behind it. 00:52:28 — Hollywood Panics Over AI Actors Knight highlights how digital performers threaten the traditional film industry, exposi…

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Minnesota Now: Nov. 20, 2025 59:00

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A third-party candidate has entered Minnesota's race for governor. We learned about Mike Newcome and the Forward Independence Party platform. We heard from a former independent candidate for governor, Tom Horner, about what it takes to campaign as a third-party. Minnesota-based Essentia Health serves primarily rural areas, which includes several tr…

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Minnesota agriculture news roundup on government shutdown, Thanksgiving prices 8:17

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Every week, MPR News host Nina Moini checks in with one of MPR News’ regional reporters. On Thursday, Fargo-Moorhead area agriculture reporter Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval chatted with Nina about his latest stories on the ripple effects of the federal government shutdown on the state’s farmers, farmers’ concerns on the nation’s economic outlook and the proj…

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Essentia Health tribal relations director says rural and Native care go hand in hand 10:07

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For the last six months, Samuel Moose has been working as the director of tribal government relations with Essentia Health. It’s a new role for the health care system that primarily operates in a rural area that includes 19 tribal nations. It’s been a busy six months in the world of health care with cuts to Medicaid funding and hospital closures in…

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What is the Forward Independence Party and how is its candidate angling to become governor? 11:52

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Minnesota has two major parties – the Democratic Farmer Labor Party and the Republican Party. That’s fewer than in the recent past, when there were four parties with that status. It’s important because it provides some built-in advantages come campaign season. The Forward Independence Party has high hopes of getting into the big leagues and showcas…

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Wednesday Hour 3: Sam Leavitt, State of CFB, Gimmies Mobile, Lucas’ Notebook & Connor’s Power Play 41:03

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Wednesday Hour 3: Sam Leavitt, State of CFB, Gimmies Mobile, Lucas’ Notebook & Connor’s Power PlayBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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Minnesota Now: Nov. 19, 2025 54:43

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MPR News is continuing to follow the federal law enforcement clash with protesters in St. Paul Tuesday morning. Agents were seen using chemical irritants and less-lethal ammunition. We learned more about federal authority to use force in such situations here and around the country. Lawmakers are getting details about proposed 2026 state constructio…

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For coin collectors, the end of the penny brings nostalgia 6:34

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The U.S. has stopped printing its most humble currency, the penny. After more than 230 years, the U.S. Mint ended production because it cost nearly four cents to make the one cent coin. And while most of us keep our spare pennies in junk drawers or maybe collecting dust in jars, coin collectors are holding them close. Joining Minnesota Now to talk …

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Wednesday Hour 2: Lucas as a mascot, Tyler Kluver & Faceoff 39:46

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Wednesday Hour 2: Lucas as a mascot, Tyler Kluver & FaceoffBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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Wednesday Hour 1: CFP Rankings, Travis Hines & Big 4 hoops wrap 41:50

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Wednesday Hour 1: CFP Rankings, Travis Hines & Big 4 hoops wrapBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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Wed Episode #2141: Blackmailed Government: Trump, Mossad & the GOP’s Epstein Panic 3:01:39

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00:03:55 — GOP Women Intimidated by Trump Team Trump’s inner circle pressures Greene, Boebert, and Mace to block the Epstein release vote, exposing internal GOP coercion. 00:05:44 — Mike Johnson Protects Powerful Men Speaker Johnson frames Epstein-linked elites as “victims,” signaling institutional protection for the political class. 00:08:02 — Tru…

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After federal operation in St. Paul, ACLU lawyer breaks down rights of protesters, bystanders 11:24

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A federal operation in St. Paul Tuesday morning led to a confrontation between federal agents and protesters. Federal agents used chemical irritants and projectiles on the crowd. At a press conference Tuesday morning, St. Paul City Council Vice President Hwa Jeong Kim spoke in defense of people who gathered to observe and record the operation. “Con…

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Cruising toward Thanksgiving, Minnesota still without significant snow 4:33

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Fall is turning into winter and Minnesota has had its fair share of darker, shorter days. But there’s one thing missing — snow! The state has barely seen flakes so far this season. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the late start to snowy season.By Minnesota Public Radio

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61: Unlocking the Unconscious Through Dream Symbolism with Lisa Marchiano 39:11

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Your dreams hold wisdom that can shift your entire life when you know how to listen. Author and Jungian analyst Lisa Marchiano reveals how dreams act as a personal spiritual guide, offering insight, clarity, and perspective when we need it most. She explains how the dream maker communicates through symbolism, why even the most mundane dreams hold p…

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Christina Jerne, "Opposition by Imitation: The Economics of Italian Anti-Mafia Activism" (U Minnesota Press, 2025) 56:40

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For more than 150 years, Italy has been home to a resilient and evolving resistance against the pervasive influence of mafias. While these criminal organizations are renowned for their vast international business enterprises, the collective actions taken to oppose them are less known. In Opposition by Imitation: The Economics of Italian Anti-Mafia …

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Pricing the Future (with Kalshi CEO) 23:29

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with @mansourtarek_ @rhackett In this episode of web3 with a16z crypto, host Robert Hackett talks with Kalshi Cofounder and CEO Tarek Mansour about how prediction markets are enabling people to trade directly on real-world events — from elections to inflation — and what this means for the future of finance and forecasting. Tarek explains why predic…

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Tuesday Hour 3: Jeff Dubrof, No Huddle NFL, Lucas’ Notebook & Connor’s Power Play 43:25

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Tuesday Hour 3: Jeff Dubrof, No Huddle NFL, Lucas’ Notebook & Connor’s Power PlayBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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Tuesday Hour 2: Iowa State & Iowa media room updates, No Huddle CFB, CFP 42:08

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Tuesday Hour 2: Iowa State & Iowa media room updates, No Huddle CFB, CFPBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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'This was written for the future': Sean Sherman's new book shows diversity in Indigenous cooking 10:56

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You likely know chef Sean Sherman's name. His restaurant Owamni is a staple in the Minneapolis restaurant scene. His commitment to spreading Indigenous foods and knowledge of Indigenous cooking has officially leveled up — not only is Sherman's restaurant expanding to a larger location at the Guthrie Theater, he’s out with a new cookbook highlightin…

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The Engineered Sickness Machine 54:42

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Breaking down the food-pharma cartel—showing how tobacco giants, chemical processors, and billionaire foundations engineered addictive factory food, chronic illness, and a century of medical censorship. Richardson exposes how the Flexner takeover, Rockefeller petro-medicine, and FDA suppression of natural treatments like Laetrile created a monopoli…

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Minneapolis police criticized after handling three high-profile cases 11:10

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The Minneapolis Police Department is facing criticism for how it handled three cases involving people of color who made multiple reports of violence to police. The city auditor is looking into the response in the cases of Davis Moturi and Allison Lussier in 2024. Last month, auditor Robert Timmerman publicly criticized MPD for missing meetings and …

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Tuesday Hour 1: Big 4 hoops, Drake coach Joe Woodly, Monday Night Football 42:14

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Tuesday Hour 1: Big 4 hoops, Drake coach Joe Woodly, Monday Night FootballBy Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts (KXNOAM)

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Three foundations put their heads — and $20 million — together to address affordable housing 8:25

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This week, three Minnesota foundations launched "Our Home State," a five-year, $20 million initiative to expand access to affordable housing and address housing instability in the state. It’s a collaboration between The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, the F.R. Bigelow Foundation and the Mardag Foundation. St. Paul-based company Ecolab has pledge…

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Tue Episode #2140: The “Assassination” Attempt: Trump, Tucker & Deep-State Theater 3:02:04

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00:01:09 — Vietnam’s Biometric Gold Panic Knight warns that Vietnam freezing bank accounts for lack of biometric ID previews the coming merger of digital ID and financial control in the U.S. 00:08:31 — Trump’s Impossible Ear Injury Knight breaks down why Trump’s supposed “ear wound” is anatomically impossible, framing the event as staged political …

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Minnesota Now: Nov. 18, 2025 57:23

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Federal agents clashed with protesters in an industrial area of St. Paul Tuesday morning. We had the latest on that developing story. One of the state's largest health insurers is shutting down. We found out what that means for 300,000 people in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Minneapolis Police Department is facing criticism for its handling of three…

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Federal law enforcement operation draws protests in St. Paul 5:21

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A federal law enforcement operation at a St. Paul manufacturer prompted a large response by observers and protesters on Tuesday morning. Federal agents wearing clothing marked “FBI,” “DEA” and “HSI” — Homeland Security Investigations, part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — were seen at Bro-Tex Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of clo…

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UCare ending operations, moving all remaining health insurance enrollees to Medica 5:55

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One of Minnesota’s largest health insurers is shutting down at the start of next year. Minnesota-based UCare announced the move in a statement issued Monday. According to officials with the nonprofit, its health insurance plans for more than 300,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin will be transferred to Medica, another large nonprofi…

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Heath Pearson, "Life Beside Bars: Confinement and Capital in an American Prison Town" (Duke UP, 2024) 1:05:01

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In Life Beside Bars: Confinement and Capital in an American Prison Town (Duke UP, 2024), Heath Pearson showcases dynamic, interdependent community as the best hope for undoing the systems of confinement that reproduce capital in Cumberland County, New Jersey—a place that is home to three state prisons, one federal prison, and the regional jail. Pea…