Best Fusion Hack Podcasts (2025)

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Love and Marriage Fusion Hack: What Christmas Means To You With Joa and Charles King 19:22

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Send us a text In this Love and Marriage Fusion Hack, Joa and Charles King unpack what Christmas really means to them—and how to keep it centered on Jesus, not the pressure. They talk about releasing the stress that builds up around the holidays, shifting the focus back to togetherness, and finding practical ways to carry the spirit of Christmas in…

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Meta just bought Manus, an AI startup everyone has been talking about 3:54

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Meta Platforms is acquiring Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup that’s become the talk of Silicon Valley since it debuted last spring with a demo video that showed an AI agent doing things like screening job candidates, planning vacations, and analyzing stock portfolios. Manus claimed at the time that it outperformed OpenAI’s Deep Research. Learn m…

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Ep. 24 The National Security Trump Card: Ukraine, Greenland, and Windmills 29:37

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric discuss Ukraine’s latest turn: President Zelensky takes his pitch for peace to Mar-a-Lago as Russia sustains heavy strikes. They unpack what would actually signal progress: whether battlefield activity slows in a way that suggests a real path to peace rather than leverage and messaging. Next,…

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Why the electrical grid needs more software 5:18

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The electrical grid is facing unprecedented stress from the addition of new data centers. Software could offer a cost-effective way to boost reliability and capacity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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You’ve been targeted by government spyware. Now what? 8:40

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Tech companies are increasingly warning their customers that they have been targeted by governments with advanced government spyware, such as NSO's Pegasus or Paragon's Graphite. What happens after receiving a threat notification? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Meet the team that investigates when journalists and activists get hacked with government spyware 6:52

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For years, Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline has been aiding journalists and dissidents who have been targeted with government spyware. This is how they operate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Love And Marriage With Joa and Charles King 1:10:53

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Send us a text This heartwarming and often hilarious episode dives into the love story of Jami’s mom, Joa, and her husband, Charles King. From their unconventional first meeting to the deeply personal lessons they’ve learned over decades together, this conversation blends humor, vulnerability, and timeless relationship wisdom. Joa and Charles recou…

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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ is expanding fast, and that should worry everyone 14:44

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As Nigel Morris watches his BNPL investments from the other side of the table, he seems to understand the warning signs better than most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Ep. 23 Bonus: You Can't Surge Trust in a Crisis 8:47

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In this special edition of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric examine public health policy as national security. Beginning with HHS’s termination of pediatric health grants, they map the downstream consequences of politicized funding: diminished institutional trust, fragmented preparedness, and greater vulnerability ahead of the next crisis. Que…

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How would the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal reshape Hollywood? 5:59

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The $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., and the acquisition has already been described as sending Hollywood into “full-blown panic mode,” “possibly a death blow to theatrical filmmaking,” and maybe even “the end of Hollywood” itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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OK, what’s going on with LinkedIn’s algo? 9:46

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TechCrunch's Dominic-Madori Davis writes about women who ran an experiment to see if LinkedIn's new algo was being sexist and thought they proved it. But experts say there's more complexity involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Pirate group Anna’s Archive says it has scraped 86 million songs from Spotify; plus, OpenAI says AI browsers may always be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks 8:17

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Pirate group Anna’s Archive says it has scraped 86 million songs from Spotify. Also, OpenAI says prompt injections will always be a risk for AI browsers with agentic capabilities, like Atlas. But the firm is beefing up its cybersecurity with an 'LLM-based automated attacker.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 23 Ukraine, the NDAA, and Fusion Hype — and Why We Track Santa 41:19

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric start with Europe’s move to fund Ukraine through 2026–2027 and unpack what that signals (and what it doesn’t): real staying power, internal fractures, the role of Russian propaganda, and visible public disagreements in intelligence assessments about Putin’s intentions. Next, they turn to the …

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S2 Ep4: Cooking Temperature Myths: Why Chasing Thermometer Readings Is Holding You Back 26:34

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If chasing thermometer readings stresses you out, this episode is for you. In this episode of The BBQ Nerds Podcast, Frank Cox — The BBQ Pit Engineer — breaks down one of the biggest sources of frustration in barbecue: obsessing over temperature readings instead of understanding what’s actually happening in the cook. Building on the previous two ep…

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Alphabet to buy Intersect Power to bypass energy grid bottlenecks; also, Trump admin halts 6 GW of offshore wind leases again 4:42

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Alphabet is set to pay $4.75 billion in cash, plus debt, for the data center and clean energy developer. Also, the move is the latest attempt by the Trump administration to delay the construction of 6 gigawatts of offshore wind near a hotspot of data center development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs RAISE Act to regulate AI safety; plus, Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory 6:33

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The bill will require large AI developers to publish information about their safety protocols and report safety incidents to the state within 72 hours. Also, the newest episode raises questions about whether Sequoia's new leadership -- managing partners Alfred Lin and Pat Grady, who took over last month -- can or will rein in Maguire's social media…

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As EU waters down 2035 EV goals, electric startups express concern 5:50

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The future may be electric, but that future is being postponed. The European Commission, citing the need for flexibility, has softened its ambitious plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Love and Marriage: Traditions, Grandkids, And The Stories That Hold Us Together With Joa and Charles King 1:01:43

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Send us a text In this Love and Marriage episode, Jami and Greg sit down with Joa and Charles King for an honest, warm conversation about what family really means—especially during the holidays. From forgetting anniversaries (and choosing a “repeating honeymoon” instead) to navigating blended-family dynamics and maintaining connection across compli…

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Netflix acquires gaming avatar maker Ready Player Me; plus, Meta is developing a new image and video model for a 2026 release 6:45

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The gaming startup will allow Netflix subscribers to create avatars that can extend across gaming titles. Also, Meta is working on an image and video model and new text-based model, which aids with coding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Instacart to pay $60M to settle FTC claims it deceived consumers; plus Apple becomes a debt collector 8:25

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The FTC alleged Instacart misled consumers with unlawful tactics, causing them to pay higher fees while also denying refunds. Also, Apple says it can now collect any money a developer owes the tech giant at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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The Miracle Baby Who Shattered Medical | The Longhenry Family 1:28:25

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Send us a text Dr. Brandon Crawford sits down with Bill, Meghan, and Theo Longhenry to share the miraculous journey of their daughter, Millie, who was born with alobar holoprosencephaly (HPE)—a severe, often fatal brain malformation. Despite being placed on hospice and told she had no hope of development, Millie's life is a living testament to the …

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Adobe hit with proposed class-action; plus, Instacart’s AI-driven pricing tool attracted attention from the FTC 6:12

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The lawsuit is just the latest in a string of copyright-related legal complaints aimed at the AI industry. Also, in an economy where everyone's feeling squeezed, AI-driven price testing of kitchen essentials was bound to attract attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Jared Isaacman confirmed as next head of NASA; AWS exec Peter DeSantis to lead new AI org; and YouTube doesn't like Billboard’s ranking formula 7:39

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Isaacman will run the space agency at a time when Trump is trying to both downsize it and task it with returning astronauts to the Moon. Also, DeSantis has spent 27 years at Amazon, including eight years as an SVP for AWS, the cloud provider that powers about one-third of the internet. And, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…

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Fusion Hack: Training Footage Tips With Allyson Spungin & Drew Brannon 20:53

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Send us a text Training footage can either expose the truth or reinforce bad habits, and this episode focuses on using video the right way. Allyson Spungin and Drew Brannon explain who training footage is actually meant for, how camera angles can distort movement and mask compensations, and why many bodybuilders appear strong while relying on hidde…

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Skana Robotics helps fleets of underwater robots communicate with each other 5:37

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Skana Robotics built a decision-making algorithm that helps unmanned vessels react and adapt to data from other vessels. Also, Amazon reportedly in talks to invest $10B in OpenAI as circular deals stay popular Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Coursera and Udemy enter a merger agreement; plus, Mozilla’s new CEO says AI is coming to Firefox 5:49

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Coursera and Udemy, two of the biggest names in online learning, are combining platforms next year. Mozilla has appointed Anthony Enzor-DeMeo as its CEO, as the Firefox developer scrambles to adapt in a rapidly changing browser market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 22 Transparency by Design: DOE’s Genesis Mission, H200 Exports, & Australia’s Under-16 Test 54:33

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric track Transparency by Design; how you build trust in national security by setting clear outcomes instead of picking winners. They start with DOE’s Genesis Mission, a national push to use AI and advanced computing to supercharge U.S. science through DOE's 17 national labs, while warning agains…

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S2 Ep3: Draw Explained: Volume, Velocity, and How Air Really Moves in an Offset Smoker 34:23

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If your pit has hot spots, uneven temperatures, or smoke that never seems to behave, this episode explains why. In this episode, Frank Cox — The BBQ Pit Engineer — dives deep into one of the most misunderstood concepts in barbecue: draw. This isn’t theory for theory’s sake. It’s a practical breakdown of how air actually moves through an offset smok…

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Hacking group says it’s extorting Pornhub after stealing users’ viewing data. plus, Everbloom built an AI to turn chicken feathers into cashmere 7:32

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The Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters hacking collective stole Pornhub premium users’ data, including email addresses and viewing history. Also, Everbloom has also developed a chemical process to transform waste fibers and feathers into upcycled materials that resemble everything from polyester to cashmere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…

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Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver; also, Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal 6:30

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It's one of the last big steps before the company can truly claim it's operating a robotaxi service, and start to take on Waymo.Industry Also, concerns over Netflix acquiring Warner Bros has led executives to address fears regarding jobs and theatrical releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Data center boom bad news for other infrastructure projects; plus, a data breach at 700Credit affects nearly 6 million, and Microsoft buys 3.6M metric tons of carbon removal from bioenergy plant 4:16

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-Improvements to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure could take a hit as data center construction accelerates. That’s according to a report from Bloomberg. -At least 5.6 million people had their names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers stolen in a data breach at Seven Hundred Credit, a company that runs credit checks and i…

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Meet The FitBody Fusion Director of Training: Allyson Spungin 1:02:48

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Send us a text This episode of the FitBody Lifestyle dives deep into the mindset, psychology, and personal evolution behind elite physique development with guests Allyson Spungin and Drew Brannon. What begins with Allyson sharing her personal story quickly evolves into a vulnerable, honest conversation about competition, the trauma that often drive…

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Zevo wants to add robotaxis to its car-share fleet; plus, Reddit argues it isn’t like other social platforms 7:50

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As robotaxi adoption continues, wild ideas like personal ownership and renting them out are starting to pop up again. Also, Reddit, one of the world's largest social platforms, is arguing that it doesn't meet the definition of "social media platforms" as it seeks to overturn Australia's law banning children under 16 years of age from social media. …

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Google launched its deepest AI research agent yet — on the same day OpenAI dropped GPT-5.2 8:21

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For the first time, developers can embed Google's Deep Research tool, based on Gemini 3 Pro, into their own apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Opera wants you to pay $20 a month to use its AI-powered browser; plus, Rivian going big on autonomy 7:24

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Following a couple of months' testing, Opera has finally made its AI-powered browser, Neon, available to the public — though you'll have to shell out for a $19.90-per-month subscription to use it. Also, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe laid out his plan for how Rivian's vehicles will increasingly drive themselves, in a bid to match or exceed the capabilities…

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Overview Energy wants to beam energy from space to existing solar farms; plus Nvidia is reportedly testing tracking software 5:34

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The stealthy startup plans to use a network of satellites to harvest sunlight and send it to Earth using infrared lasers. A new software option could make it possible to see the approximate location of some of Nvidia's AI chips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Fusion Hack: Mastering a Flat Core With Dove Putterman 24:18

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Send us a text In this Fusion Hack, Dove Putterman breaks down one of the most misunderstood areas of physique development: the difference between training your abs and building a truly flat, tight, pressure-controlled core. Dove dives straight into the purpose of LPF (Low Pressure Fitness) — originally designed to help the body recover from the in…

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Google launches managed MCP servers that let AI agents simply plug into its tools 5:26

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Google is rolling out managed MCP servers to make its services “agent-ready by design,” starting with Maps and BigQuery, aiming to simplify messy integrations and help AI agents use real tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Three in ten U.S. teens use AI chatbots every day, but safety concerns are growing; also, Why Cursor’s CEO believes OpenAI, Anthropic competition won’t crush his startup 11:01

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While teenagers may start out using AI chatbots for basic questions, their relationship with chatbot platforms has the potential to turn addictive. Plus, Anysphere CEO Michael Truell explained the features his company is focused on building out after reaching $1 billion in annualized revenue,. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…

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Google’s first AI glasses expected next year; plus, Ford and Renault team up on cheaper EVs and Truecaller now lets users protect households from scam calls 7:27

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Google will compete with Meta with its own line of AI-powered smart glasses. Also, Ford and Renault in a ‘fight for our lives.’ The automakers will work together to bring two Ford-branded less expensive EVs to European dealerships in 2028. And, Truecaller's Family Protection will be rolled out widely in the first quarter of 2026. Learn more about y…

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Ep. 21 Dominance Playbook: National Security Strategy, Undersea Competition, & Golden Dome Limits 59:29

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric crack open the 2025 National Security Strategy. They start by explaining what a National Security Strategy is supposed to do—define outcomes, not micromanage actions—and what it means when a strategy leans hard into “America First” rhetoric while saying almost nothing about education, health,…

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S2 Ep2: Fire Behavior 101: How Heat Really Moves Inside Your Smoker 29:02

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Welcome back to Season 2 of The BBQ Nerds Podcast. If you’ve ever struggled to control your smoker temperature or felt like your fire has a mind of its own, this episode is going to change the way you cook. In this episode, Frank Cox — The BBQ Pit Engineer — breaks down fire behavior inside a smoker in a way that finally makes sense. No fluff, no r…

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FTC upholds ban on stalkerware founder Scott Zuckerman 4:56

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Zuckerman, who used to run the stalkerware apps SpyFone and SpyTrac, claimed the ban is hurting his unrelated business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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‘ONE RULE’: Trump says he’ll sign an EO blocking state AI laws despite bipartisan pushback; also, Paramount's hostile bid for WBD 8:10

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“I will be doing a ONE RULE Executive Order this week,” Trump posted on social media. “You can’t expect a company to get 50 Approvals every time they want to do something.” Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile, $108.4 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, days after Warner Bros. agreed to be acquired by Netflix for $82.7 billion. Le…

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The Real Way To Shrink Your Waist Through LFP With Dove Putterman 1:03:52

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Send us a text This episode dives deep into one of the most misunderstood parts of physique sport: core function, pressure management, LPF (Low Pressure Fitness), and why what you do in training shows up on stage. Dove Putterman breaks down the nuances of breath, posture, transverse activation, and why a small waist has far more to do with internal…

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Ep 20 Bonus: Retribution Politics: When Dissent Becomes Dangerous 6:27

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In this special edition of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric explore the troubling rise of retribution politics in America. Prompted by a Reuters investigation into over 470 individuals and institutions allegedly targeted by the Trump administration, they examine what happens when government power is used to punish dissent—from prosecutors and …

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The New York Times is suing Perplexity for copyright infringement; while Meta signs commercial AI data agreements with publishers to offer real-time news on Meta AI 8:36

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The New York Times filed a copyright lawsuit against Perplexity, joining other publishers using legal action as leverage to force AI companies into licensing deals that compensate content creators. Also, Meta is partnering with CNN, Fox News, Fox Sports, Le Monde Group, the People Inc. portfolio of media brands, The Daily Caller, The Washington Exa…

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Musk says new Tesla software allows texting and driving, which is illegal in most states; plus, Feds ask Waymo about robotaxis repeatedly passing school buses in Austin 6:36

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Texting while driving is banned in nearly every state, even with the use of advanced driver assistance systems like Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software. Also, the agency already opened an investigation in October over Waymo's performance around school buses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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What Medical School Didn't Teach Me About Vaccines | Dr. Gator Warsh 1:00:36

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Send us a text Board-certified pediatrician Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh offers a balanced, non-polarized look at vaccine safety, revealing the scientific gaps often hidden from parents. Dr. Warsh, author of Between a Shot and a Hard Place, discusses the absence of long-term vaccinated vs. unvaccinated studies and how the 1986 liability shield removed ph…

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California’s ban on self-driving trucks could soon be over; also, Amazon may drop USPS and build a competing service 5:43

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Revised rules in California would allow self-driving trucks to test on public highways. The rules also close a loophole allowing police to issue tickets for driverless vehicles. Also, Amazon is the USPS' biggest customer, and the e-commerce giant's potential break from the postal agency comes as the two sides are negotiating a new deal. Learn more …