Best Cheap Heat Podcasts (2025)

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The “slop bowl” chains (Chipotle, Cava, Sweetgreen) are hurting bad 16:19

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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Food quality remains solid, but the value proposition of these “slop bowl” chains has completely collapsed as prices skyrocket while portion sizes stay the same. Chipotle's $19 burrito bowl raises eyebrows, while Sweetgreen's $29 kale…

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SCOTUS makes 'roving' sweeps legal for now, State of CA sues L.A. County, Deals in honor of Long Beach's 908 Day — The P.M. Edition 4:27

7h ago4:27

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The Supreme Court allows 'roving' immigration sweeps to resume in L.A. The state sues L.A. County and the sheriff's department over jail conditions. We highlight some local businesses (with deals!) in honor of 908 day in Long Beach. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.…

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AJ Lee Is Back in WWE! Plus, We Have a Date for John Cena’s Last Match. 1:29:26

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: On any given day in Chicago, who gets the biggest pop—Michael Jordan, Mike Singletary, CM Punk, or AJ Lee (0:30)?David and Kaz kick off the show with a huge announcement for next week’s episode of 'The Masked Man Show' (4:11). Then, we get another hot take from Kaz, and he says there is ONE thing AEW could do to get …

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CA GOP coordinates against Prop 50, LAPD pulls Harris detail, LA County gets wildfire-fighting planes— The A.M. Edition 4:39

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California Republicans are circling the wagons to defeat the state's redistricting election. The LAPD pulls its security detail for former Vice President Kamala Harris. LA County wildfire crews get some essential tools from Canada. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.c…

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 155: Dwarf Stars 29:25

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http://www.astronomycast.com/archive/ From September 14, 2009. We think we live near an average star, but that’s not the case at all. Compared to most stars in the Universe, the Sun is a giant! Let’s look at the small end of the stellar spectrum, to stars with a fraction of the size and mass of our own Sun. There are many ways that a star can get s…

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Disney Adults and The Business of Devoted Fans 18:43

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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds AJ Wolfe, author of the New York Times bestseller Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling in Love With) a Magical Subculture, talks about how a passionate group of fans influences Disney — and why listening to them often works. Plus: Le…

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Dodgers meltdown, CA GOP convention, remembering Vicky Tafoya — Sunday Edition 8:58

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto nearly pitched a no-hitter before Dodgers suffered a fifth straight loss. California Republicans hold their state convention in Garden Grove. Remembering Vicky Tafoya, a pivotal figure in the rockabilly revival of the 1990s. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit …

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 329 & 330: Near Neighbor & Comet Johnson 6:05

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Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From November 2024. Today's 2 topics: - My Catalina Sky Survey teammate Carson Fuls was using the new hundred million pixel camera on our team's …

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Immigration detainees & bond hearings, History of Queen Mary, Jurupa Valley fire — Saturday Edition 11:58

2d ago11:58

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A Trump White House policy denying bond hearings to people who entered the country illegally has been upheld. Queen Mary’s journey from Scotland to Long Beach across the 20th Century. Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Pyrite Fire in Jurupa Valley. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lai…

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Awesome Astronomy - September Part 1: Paul in Festival Land 1:37:13

3d ago1:37:13

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Paul Hill, Ralph Wilkins and Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. [Editor’s note: This episode is 1 hour 37 minutes long.] A bumper end of summer episode with Paul out in the world of science outreach and communication in a Summer music festival. There’s also discussion of the new Astronomer…

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Huntington Beach must comply with state's Freedom to Read Act, Norwalk will repeal its homeless shelter ban, An update on DTLA federal buildings' fencing that raised accessibility concerns — The P.M. Edition ... 4:53

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A court has rejected Huntington Beach's efforts to control what minors can read at its libraries. The city of Norwalk will repeal its ban on new homeless shelters. An update on downtown Los Angeles federal buildings' fencing that raised accessibility concerns. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:/…

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Ninth Circuit pauses Nat'l Guard ruling, Andrew Do sued, Rise of guardrail thefts— The A.M. Edition 4:10

4d ago4:10

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The Trump Administration appeals the ruling that said it was illegal to send the National Guard to LA. A Cal State Channel Islands instructor is accused of throwing tear gas at immigration agents. California braces for a fight with the feds over in-state tuition for undocumented students. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com…

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EVSN - Europa May Have Enough Heat for Seafloor Volcanoes 19:55

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From May 27, 2021. Jupiter’s moon Europa, an icy world with a subsurface ocean that interests astrobiologists, may actually be hot enough to melt the interior rock and create volcanoes on the ocean floor. Plus, Ryugu, giant planets, fossil discoveries, Martian glaciers, and this week’s What’s Up! We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astro…

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Sept. 5, 2025 | Why So Many People Go Missing in Japan 9:14

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Japan’s missing persons: Who disappears and whyEvery year, around 90,000 people are reported missing in Japan. Most are found quickly, but many vanish by choice — some turning to resignation agencies and the “fly-by-night” industry to help them disappear. This episode of Japan Today Spotlight looks at who goes missing, why, and what it reveals abou…

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Apple’s AI Siri upgrade and Mistral’s $14B valuation 14:44

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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: ⁠https://clickhubspot.com/thds⁠ In today’s weekly AI update with Maria Gharib, we’re getting into the weeds on Apple’s current AI situation with a Siri upgrade impending. Additionally, we analyze the AI industry in Europe led by the near $14B valued Mistral. Plus:…

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Federal prosecutors sue SoCal Edison, National Guard LA deployment $120M price tag, DTLA federal buildings' fencing raise accessibility concerns — The P.M. Edition 4:40

4d ago4:40

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Federal prosecutors filed two lawsuits against SoCal Edison in connection with the January wildfires. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the costs of the National Guard's deployment. Fencing around federal buildings in downtown Los Angeles raise concerns about accessibility. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visi…

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John Cena vs. Ric Flair: The Debate You Asked For 1:39:37

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After Kaz’s hot take from Tuesday, he and David fire up the mics to continue the conversation about whether John Cena is the greatest of all time (3:38). Then Brian joins in for a rapid-fire debate on the greatest WWE superstars ever (26:45). After that, they recap the highlights from NXT and AEW Dynamite (45:13). Last, they are joined by Phil Schn…

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Trump Admin appeals Nat'l Guard ruling, Cal State instructor indicted for role in raid protest, Fight over tuition for undocumented students— The A.M. Edition 4:42

5d ago4:42

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The Trump Administration appeals the ruling that said it was illegal to send the National Guard to LA. A Cal State Channel Islands instructor is accused of throwing tear gas at immigration agents. California braces for a fight with the feds over in-state tuition for undocumented students. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com…

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Actual Astronomy - Observer’s Calendar For September 30:33

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Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. [email protected] - Sept 1 - Aurigids ZHR=10 related to Comet Keiss The comet was discovered by Carl Clarence Kiess at Lick Observatory on a photographic plate obtained in the morning hours of 6 July 1911 with the Crocker photographic telescope. The comet appea…

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How to ace marketing in the AI era, with Kipp Bodnar 19:37

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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The marketing world is experiencing its biggest transformation in years, where success no longer comes from driving maximum traffic but from creating authentic connections with fewer, higher-intent prospects who arrive through AI chan…

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Your questions answered: Is Donald Trump a climate warrior in disguise? 32:02

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This week, we hear from you. Bloomberg Green’s Akshat Rathi answers questions from Zero listeners: Can a decline in trade help fight climate change? How do we tell if corporations are greenwashing or not? And are we about to enter a new era of global collaboration when it comes to green tech? If you have a question for the show, send us a voice not…

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Huntington Beach sues California over redistricting, City of Los Angeles considers heat threshold in rental units, California construction industry eyes Gen Z to fill gaps — The P.M. Edition 4:43

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Huntington Beach's city council noted to sue California over the states redistricting plan. The city of Los Angeles could consider requiring landlord to help tenants beat the heat. California's construction industry looks at Gen Z to help fill labor shortages. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:/…

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Newsom files injunction over Nat'l Guard deployment, LA County delays rent relief vote, Some homeowners can ignore wildfire evacuations— The A.M. Edition 4:45

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Governor Newsom wants the courts to finally put an end to the National Guard deployment in Los Angeles. LA County leaders are putting off a decision on a new rent relief program. Fire officials say certain homeowners can now stay behind during wildfire evacuations. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting ht…

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Cheap Astronomy - Dear Cheap Astro Ep. 123: The Big Questions 14:25

6d ago14:25

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Asking questions and not always answering them. Is there hope? Well, sure. The question arises where the Drake Equation, aiming to quantify the likely number of detectable intelligent civilizations out there includes a term representing the inherent risk of any intelligent civilization destroying itself. It is just a risk, could be low could be hig…

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How the US is draining Japan's matcha supply, even with tariffs 15:51

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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds America's matcha obsession has created such massive demand that Japan's record production still can't keep up. We examine how social media turned a traditional tea ceremony into a global commodity crisis, proving that even your caffei…

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Judge rules Trump Administration violated federal law with National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, Monsoonal Moisture causing thunderstorms, Long Beach Baseball Club to name new minor league — The P ... 4:30

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A federal judge rules the Trump administration violated federal law by deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles during immigration sweeps. September is looking grey due to monsoonal moisture patterns in the region. Long Beach Baseball Club needs your help to name minor league. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join …

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Seth and Becky United Against CM Punk, Plus: John Cena, Greatest of All Time? 1:13:29

7d ago1:13:29

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David and Kaz fire up the mics and discuss WWE Clash in Paris, where Becky Lynch shocked the world and helped her husband, Seth Rollins, defeat CM Punk (5:46). They discuss the following: The possibility of CM Punk’s wife, A.J. Lee, returning (0:00) Who else would join the vision (12:50) Sami Zayn becomes the WWE United States Champion (26:30) The …

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LA County to vote on rent relief, CA Assembly considers school immigration raid alert system, LA Unified’s specialized programs— The A.M. Edition 4:56

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LA County considers a new program to help wildfire survivors and ICE victims pay their rent. A school emergency alert system for immigration sweeps goes before the State Assembly. It's time for parents to start researching LA Unified's specialized programs for next year. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visit…

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Exoplanet Radio Ep. 41: Exoplanet Secondary Eclipses: Catching a Planet in the Shadows 6:24

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RucWv35XwD0 Hosted by Tony Darnell. From Oct 11, 2023. Over the course of this show, we’ve talked many, many times about the Transit Method for detecting exoplanets. It is simply the measure of a star's decrease in brightness as the star passes through our line of sight. This once difficult measurement has now become…

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How to get found on a ‘dead SEO’ Internet 14:38

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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds AI search isn't killing SEO—it's creating a new game where being cited and referenced by AI engines matters more than traditional rankings, forcing companies to focus on becoming authoritative sources rather than just optimizing for k…

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Big Take: How hot is too hot? The latest science on extreme heat 14:20

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Nearly half a million people die every year as a result of extreme heat. That’s more than the total from hurricanes, earthquakes and floods combined. And as the planet warms, the risk of deadly heat is increasing. On Bloomberg's Big Take podcast, climate reporter Zahra Hirji brings Sarah Holder a dispatch from a lab at the forefront of understandin…

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Flood watch in effect for parts of region, Surfing groups compete over team USA 2028, New LAist illustration project highlights hopes for Altadena and Pacific Palisades — The P.M. Edition 4:36

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The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for parts of the region until Wednesday. Two surf organizations battle over team USA at the 2028 Olympics. A new LAist project will illustrate your memories, hopes, and dreams of Altadena and the Pacific Palisades. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting…

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"Workers Over Billionaires" protests, Heat advisory, Studio City husband pleads for wife's release from ICE— The A.M. Edition 4:29

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A day of protest are planned across the Southland and the country. Heat advisories are in effect for most of SoCal. A Studio City business owners says his wife was taken by immigration agents, in what was essentially a trick. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAi…

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 126: From Skeptics Guide With Questions 46:08

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http://www.astronomycast.com/archive/ From February 9, 2009. This week Bob Novella of the Skeptics Guide to the Universe podcast is going to pepper Pamela with questions, testing her ability to leap from tides to gravitational waves to Higgs bosons. We’ll see where this takes us on this skeptical journey through what is known and what we’re trying …

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Labor Day brings the heat, 100 years of the L.A. Breakfast Club, Canines help Altadena heal — Sunday Edition 12:22

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A heat advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening across Southern California. The Los Angeles Breakfast Club commemorates 100 years in a new book. Altadena finds symbols of resilience in dogs: one real, one mythical. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to …

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Travelers in the Night Eps. 327 & 328: Suddenly Bright & The Heat is On 6:05

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Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From October & November 2024. Today's 2 topics: - An example that a relatively large space rock can approach the Earth suddenly started with what…

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Unionizing rideshare drivers, New homeless encampment, Jewish mural in Westside — Saturday Edition 10:41

10d ago10:41

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Rideshare giants and California state leaders have struck a deal over workers unionizing. The story behind a mural in Pico-Robertson which centers Jewish and non-Jewish working-class history. Governor Gavin Newsom creates a new homeless encampment task force, plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://l…

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UNAWE Space Scoop - A Mysterious Notification From a Dying Massive Star 6:37

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In January 2025, astronomers woke up to an alert of a mysterious event that occurred 2.8 billion light years away from Earth. As such things go, this was fairly close to Earth and was an opportunity for detailed observation of the event’s evolution. It was a powerful burst of X-rays, known as a fast X-ray transient or FXT. This burst was named ‘EP …

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Man fired upon by Border Patrol has been arrested, Palisades 'disaster tours' banned, See a classic film this weekend — The P.M. Edition 4:17

10d ago4:17

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A SoCal man whose truck was shot at by a Border Patrol agent has been arrested. So-called “disaster tours” have been banned from the Pacific Palisades after an L.A. City Council vote. The 61st Cinecon Classic Film Festival kicks off today in Hollywood. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.c…

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Border Czar promises more LA raids, Feds detain San Bernardino man whose car was shot, Typhus on the rise— The A.M. Edition 5:00

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President Trump's Border Czar is promising more immigration raids in LA. The San Bernardino man who was shot at by immigration agents is now in federal custody. A dangerous disease that could target our pets is on the rise in the region. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.pr…

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EVSN - Dual Quasars, Tidal Disruption Events & a Halo For Andromeda 12:19

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From August 31, 2020. Join us today as we examine observations for dual quasars in the process of merging and a star being torn apart by its supermassive black hole. Plus, Hubble data used to map a halo around the Andromeda galaxy. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit…

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Breaking down Meta’s $10B land grab and Google’s AI future 16:09

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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds We're covering Meta's rural Louisiana AI megacenter and Google's potential search deal losses that might actually be a blessing in disguise for their AI pivot. Also, Anthropic just launched a Claude agent that lives in your Chrome bro…