Best Reporters Notebook Podcasts (2025)

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Luxembourg’s Summer of Subtle Power Plays 6:23

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Luxembourg’s Summer of Subtle Power Plays 0016 Sat 12 July 2025 T+1 settlements, ESG mandates, and ICT alerts converge in a summer of transformation, where Luxembourg’s lawyers and compliance experts quietly anchor the Grand Duchy’s stability and competitive edge. As regulatory tides rise, strategic decisions today will define tomorrow’s leaders ac…

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Mud in the Blood: Digging Local Clay Builds Community Connections in Western North Carolina 12:29

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For most studio potters, making a new piece starts with opening a fresh bag of commercially produced clay. But Naomi Dalglish and Michael Hunt of Bandana Pottery have a different process. They produce their own clay bodies out of local clay dirt from their community in Bakersville, North Carolina. “A really wonderful side effect is our connection t…

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3.03 Review 45:23

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Summary: What's unlikely, really? Content warnings: Discussion of death, discussion of animal death, the sound of blood Transcript available here: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-03-review This episode features— Rae Tay as Juniper Liu Rukhmani K Desai as Sana Tripathi Philip C as Pleasant Voice Brandon P Jenkins as Avery …

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On The Mean Streets with a Horse - Benjamin Ball 15:53

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Today our Wagon Train to the past stops by to see an angry outburst by J.C. Wilson - from his initial stabbing of young Benjamin Ball, through Wilson's escape, recapture, and eventual sentencing, even mentioning a later pardon request. We also see William Gazolo who killed a female partner in crime before being caught in Minnesota, and Claud Wilson…

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The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - David Rasure 12:46

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1878-18 This episode offer a biographical account of David Rasure, a figure whose life was marked by both civic responsibility and personal turmoil. Beginning with his experiences as a Confederate prisoner of war and subsequent service in the Union Army, his career progressed from railroad night watchman to City Marshal and then to U.S. Deputy Mars…

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Luxembourg Legal Powerhouse: Regulatory Recalibration Week 7:53

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Luxembourg Legal Powerhouse: Regulatory Recalibration Week 0015 Sat 5 July 2025 - LIN This week examines ESMA's transformative UCITS reforms requiring fundamental product re-engineering and new compliance frameworks across Luxembourg's investment fund sector. Legal experts navigate landmark merger control precedents, enhanced AML supervision, and b…

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#61 A realistic researcher’s take on Open Science services 22:58

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Katie Smart served as a research librarian at UiT The Arctic University of Norway from 2022 to 2025. A geologist with research experience from three countries (Canada, Germany, South Africa), Katie Smart came to UiT The Arctic University of Norway in 2022, where she has spent three years as a research librarian specializing in open science service.…

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In The Line Of Fire - Ashford, Cook, & Long 13:05

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This episode focuses on incidents that occurred in the area of Halstead and Newton, Kansas in 1873. The newspapers detail several cases, including the murder of John Ashford stemming from a long-standing feud with his neighbor, the shooting of homesteader Ira Cook during a night-time robbery attempt on his farm, and the murder of cattle dealer Andy…

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Blood & Roses - Shay, Denningham, & Santof 15:21

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This episode gives a glimpse into the tumultuous early history of Harvey County, Kansas. The prevalence of violence and personal disputes continued each week. Stories include the assassination of saloon keeper Jim Shay, an attempted murder of livery stable owner A. Shuster, the fatal shooting of buffalo hunter Peter Dunningham, and the domestic str…

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From sky to soil: turning satellite data into carbon-rich farmland | Aadith Moorthy, CEO of Boomitra 42:18

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In this episode of Climate Positive, host Hilary Langer speaks with Aadith Moorthy, founder and CEO of Boomitra, a global soil carbon marketplace that pays farmers for adopting regenerative agriculture. Boomitra’s AI-powered platform uses satellite data to measure and verify carbon sequestration, turning healthier soil into long-term income for far…

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Federal Communications Commissioner Anna Gomez hosted a listening session in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky 35:18

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In the week of July 4th Rural Remix takes a look at the first amendment via Federal Communications Commissioner Anna Gomez visit to the Appalachian town of Fleming-Neon, Kentucky. On June 18, 2025 Gomez went to the rural stop on her nationwide tour to protect the First Amendment. The event was hosted by the Center for Rural Strategies, which publis…

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Luxembourg's Digital Finance Revolution: DORA, AIFMD II Transform Market 11:11

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Luxembourg's Digital Finance Revolution: DORA, AIFMD II Transform Market 0014 Sat 28 June 25 LIN This week's briefing examines Luxembourg's strategic positioning as Europe's digital finance hub through the Blockchain IV Law and sovereign digital securities issuance. We analyse the operational impact of DORA's live implementation, AIFMD II's loan or…

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3.02 Resupply 31:26

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Summary: Brian reminisces, McCabe looks within, and some uninvited guests make a scene. Transcript: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-02-resupply Be advised this episode contains discussion of violence, discussion of poisoning, violence, and gunshots. This episode features— William Mericle as Chuck Weathers Jackie Andrews a…

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Contempt of Court - The Murder of Justice Halliday 17:54

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This episode recounts several violent incidents in Newton, Kansas, primarily from 1872-1873, highlighting the challenges of law and order in a frontier town. The first case details a shooting involving James Brewer, who was convicted of attempted manslaughter but later pardoned. The second, more extensive account describes the murder of George Hall…

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Badge of Dishonor - Billy Brooks 13:10

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This episode paints a vivid picture of Newton, Kansas, in the early 1870s, initially describing it as an exceptionally lawless "hardest looking town" characterized by violence and vice, including its infamous "Gold Room" dance house. However, the narrative swiftly shifts to detail the town's remarkable transformation toward morality and order, high…

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Luxembourg Intelligence: Strategic Realignment & DORA Focus 6:05

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Luxembourg Intelligence: Strategic Realignment & DORA Focus 0013 Tue 24 June 2025 This comprehensive briefing examines Luxembourg's coordinated public-private strategy to future-proof its financial centre through talent development, technological innovation, and enhanced regulatory frameworks. Legal professionals demonstrate exceptional expertise i…

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The Hoops HD Report – June Session

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Chad is joined by David, Jon Teitell, and Rocco Miller, and the four of them look at some of the recent rules changes that will go into effect this upcoming season, and whether or not it will be good or bad for the game. The most notable changes are the continuation rule on a foul and the restrictions on video replay throughout the game. They also …

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Rowdy Joe & The Plug Hat Guest 17:51

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This exciting episode provides a glimpse into the turbulent early history of Newton, Kansas, focusing on several true, violent incidents and the town's struggle for order. We document the fatal shooting of A. M. Sweet by "Rowdy Joe," who was acquitted based on self-defense, and the killing of "Cherokee Dan" Hicks by saloon keeper Harry Lovett, also…

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Shot Gun Violence in Bleeding Kansas 13:37

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This episode compiles real-life newspaper accounts detailing multiple violent incidents occurring in central Kansas during early 1872. It documents several cases, including the "Ward & Keener" shooting where a fatal altercation involving a stagecoach employee, a man named Taylor, and an innocent bystander named Merrill resulted in two deaths. We al…

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Luxembourg Financial Sector Faces Major Regulatory Transformation as DORA, New AML Reporting, and Cross-Border Mobility Rules Take Effect 9:59

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Luxembourg Financial Sector Faces Major Regulatory Transformation as DORA, New AML Reporting, and Cross-Border Mobility Rules Take Effect 0012 Mon 16 June 2025-Luxembourg Financial News Briefing Report This week's briefing covers Luxembourg's evolving financial landscape with the implementation of DORA's digital resilience requirements, critical AM…

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3.01 Reunion 38:56

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Summary: Getting (some of) the band back together. Note: If you haven't yet listened to Episode 3.00.5, Juniper Liu's Reporter Notebook, please do that first. Be advised this episode contains discussion of war, discussion of death, and portrayal of a residential area being bombed by a government. Transcripts available at https://www.procyonpodcastn…

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Shadows In The Dark 13:05

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These newspaper articles paint a vivid picture of frontier justice and the notorious reputation of Newton, Kansas, in the 1870s. The text details the stark reality of capital punishment by hanging, emphasizing the grim finality and public spectacle of such events, as well as the immediate, visceral reactions of both the condemned and the onlookers.…

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No End Of Tears 11:42

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This episode shares exerpts from various 1871 Kansas newspapers which paint a vivid picture of Newton, Kansas, presenting it as both a "saintly town" striving for morality and a volatile frontier settlement grappling with lawlessness. Reports detail an organized attempt to burn Newton, a counterfeiter successfully passing fake currency, and recurri…

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Luxembourg Financial Sector Weekly: DORA Implementation, AML Updates, and New Tax Measures Drive Regulatory Evolution 28:48

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Luxembourg Financial Sector Weekly: DORA Implementation, AML Updates, and New Tax Measures Drive Regulatory Evolution Last UPDATE 0011 Tue 10 June 2025This week's briefing covers the comprehensive implementation of DORA across Luxembourg's financial sector, with new CSSF circulars establishing detailed requirements for ICT third-party risk manageme…

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3.00.5 Juniper Liu's Reporter Notebook 25:26

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A sketch of life in San Ramos, a surprising development, and the prologue to the third and final season of Starship Iris. This episode was made possible by our generous patrons. To support the show, visit www.patreon.com/starshipiris Please be advised this episode contains discussion of war and discussion of living in a place being bombed by a gove…

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3.00.25 Mini Episode: Getting Caught Up 19:37

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The first episode of the third and final season of Starship Iris drops on June 12th. In the meantime, let Arkady take you through what happened in the first two seasons. This mini episode was made possible by our wonderful Patreon backers. If you'd like to throw a few bucks our way and get cool perks in return, visit https://www.patreon.com/starshi…

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LIVING TRADITIONS—Stradivari in the Cumberlands: A Requiem 14:50

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In this episode we travel to Westel, Tennessee, home to fiddle maker Jean Horner. For more than seventy years, Horner built instruments that traveled across the country—Carnegie Hall to California, the Grand Ole Opry to the Smithsonian. Two factors shaped Horner’s fiddles. The first was his deep roots in the Cumberland Plateau. The second? His fasc…

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Boomtown Blues 14:52

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These newspaper excerpts from 1871-1878 chronicle several violent incidents in Newton, Kansas. We first look at a domestic dispute where Bill Dow was shot by Lottie Foster. Separate reports document suicide attempts, one by a German woman using chloroform and another by two women at a dance house who took poison. Most extensively, multiple sources …

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Trail To The Deepest Pit of Hell 18:43

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This episode, taken from actual newspaper articles from the day, paints a vivid picture of Newton, Kansas, in 1871, portraying it as a raw and wild frontier town with a reputation for lawlessness and vice. The articles highlight instances of swift, extralegal justice like the hanging of a horse thief, as well as the thriving gambling culture, espec…

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Cultivating a climate of truth | Mike Berners-Lee 43:15

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In this episode of Climate Positive, host Gil Jenkins sits down with Mike Berners-Lee—author, professor, and leading expert on sustainability—to explore the central message of his latest book, "A Climate of Truth." In a world spiraling deeper into climate, ecological, and social crises, Mike argues that the most powerful lever we have isn’t new tec…

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The Hoops HD Report – May Session (May 33rd): House Case, NIL, and Transfer Discussion

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It’s the May addition of our offseason podcasts. Chad is joined by David, Rocco, Joby, and Jon Teitel as they discuss the ongoing House Case (at the time we recorded this it had not yet been approved), and how it is effecting the current state of college basketball, and the impacts it could continue to have in the future. Many of the Under the Rada…

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Luxembourg Regulatory Insights: Key Updates for Financial Professionals This Week - 0010 LIN Mon 2 June 25 27:22

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Luxembourg Regulatory Insights: Key Updates for Financial Professionals This Week - 0010 LIN Mon 2 June 25 Luxembourg financial and legal sectors face critical regulatory evolutions this week, including vital CSSF circulars operationalizing DORA and MiCA, and heightened AML/CFT scrutiny through the updated National Risk Assessment. Stay informed on…

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Baptism of Blood 12:18

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This episode details the violent events in Newton, Kansas during August 1871, highlighting the town's lawlessness and the lack of established government. Several sources describe the initial killing of Bill Bailey by William McCluskie, who had both been appointed as special policemen to oversee the election over a railroad extension to Wichita. Bai…

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Bullets & Booze at the Ballot Box 18:59

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This episode describe several violent incidents occurring in Newton, Kansas, in August 1871, focusing on the deaths of J.H. Lee and Bill Bailey (also known as William Wilson), as reported by contemporary newspapers and later historical accounts. The sources highlight the volatile atmosphere in the booming frontier town, particularly involving confl…

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#60 National Diamond Funding 46:50

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How can Diamond Open Access be funded? The Finnish Federation of Learned Societies (TSV) hosts a platform with more than 150 learned society journals and are distributing governmental funding to cover the operating costs of under-financed national Diamond journals. In Canada, the majority of scholarly journals are Diamond thanks to library resource…

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Luxembourg Financial Sector Updates: CSSF Regulations, AML Developments, and Key Legal Deadlines - 0009 - Mon 26 May 2025 26:10

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Luxembourg Financial Sector Updates: CSSF Regulations, AML Developments, and Key Legal Deadlines - 0009 - Mon 26 May 2025 This week’s briefing highlights significant CSSF updates, including new rules on crypto-assets and cybersecurity measures, and explores critical AML/CFT obligations impacting alternative investment funds. Stay informed on Luxemb…

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The End Of The Track 12:50

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This episode paints a vivid picture of life in Kansas cattle towns during the early 1870s, highlighting the danger and lawlessness that often accompanied the arrival of the railroad and the cattle trade. From actual newspaper accounts, we describe violent incidents, such as the fatal shooting sparked by a cornfield dispute and mandatory jury duty a…

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Accidentally Shot in a Frisky Town 11:52

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These historical excerpts provide insights into the early days of Newton, Kansas, highlighting its rapid growth driven by the arrival of the railroad and its intersection with the Texas cattle trail. The town quickly gained a reputation for lawlessness and violence, evidenced by accounts of shootings, including accidental and intentional deaths, as…

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Beyond the Clock with Lacy Hale 31:03

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In this Beyond the Clock episode, Ash Hanson from Department of Public Transformation and Anna Claussen from Voices for Rural Resilience converse with Eastern Kentucky-based artist and advocate, Lacy Hale about resilience, restoration, and reciprocity in rural places. In this conversation, they explore the role of the artist in times of disaster an…

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Rural Reporter’s Notebook: May 21, 2025 23:10

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What’s it like to cover the renewable energy transition in rural America? Daily Yonder reporters Claire Carlson and Julia Tilton spoke with Canary Media’s Kari Lydersen during a live show recording at the Rural Journalism Collective on May 14, 2025. This week, we’re bringing you an edited version of that conversation.Kari has spent extensive time r…

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Luxembourg Sees Record Fund Inflows, AI Governance Tightens, and ETF Tax Reform Advances - 0008 19:58

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Luxembourg Sees Record Fund Inflows, AI Governance Tightens, and ETF Tax Reform Advances - 0008 Luxembourg’s fund industry records its strongest quarterly inflows in four years, reaffirming its global appeal. The CSSF releases new AI governance insights as the EU AI Act phases in key obligations. Actively managed ETFs are set to benefit from a tax …

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LIVING TRADITIONS–Preserving Cherokee Language Ten Books at a Time 8:45

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Today’s story takes us to western North Carolina, where the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is working to preserve the Cherokee language. Their dialect of Cherokee is considered “severely endangered” by UNESCO. To help revitalize the language, community leaders opened the New Kituwah Academy in 2004. It’s a Cherokee language immersion school for e…

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Carry Me To Boot Hill 11:06

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We describe various "Boot Hill" cemeteries in Kansas towns like Newton, Sheridan, Hays City, and Dodge City, often designated as the first burial grounds for these early settlements. The name "Boot Hill" consistently refers to the practice of burying individuals who "died with their boots on," typically victims of violence often with names that wer…

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Twang, Ep 4: Are Cowboys Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other? 47:00

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In the final episode of Twang, host Lane Wendell Fischer and Daily Yonder reporter Ilana Newman explore queerness in country music’s past and present. Though there is only one openly queer artist currently signed by a major country music label, the rising popularity of artists like Chappell Roan, Orville Peck, and Brandi Carlile mark the increasing…

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Resilience, Reform and Regulatory Precision: Luxembourg’s Financial Landscape This Week 0007 13525 18:53

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Resilience, Reform and Regulatory Precision: Luxembourg’s Financial Landscape This Week 0007 13525 This week’s briefing highlights Luxembourg’s progress on digital resilience, tax transparency, and cross-border corporate reform. Financial entities face a critical deadline under DORA, while unregulated AIFs prepare for expanded AML/CFT reporting. Co…

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Luxembourg's Financial Sector Today: DORA, MiCA, ESG Compliance and Digital Resilience 26:23

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Luxembourg's Financial Sector Today: DORA, MiCA, ESG Compliance and Digital Resilience 0006 - 12525 Today’s briefing delivers a strategic snapshot of regulatory and market developments reshaping Luxembourg’s financial and legal sectors. We cover DORA compliance challenges, MiCA implementation for crypto services, and urgent ESG fund naming obligati…

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Europe Day, Wage Indexation, and Regulatory Heat: Luxembourg's Friday Pulse - 0005 - 9525 14:44

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Luxembourg in Motion: From Europe Day to Financial Regulation and Wage Indexation - 0005 - 9525 Today on the Luxembourg Intelligence News Briefing: the nation celebrates Europe Day with vibrant events and corporate engagement. Financial institutions face DORA register deadlines and a wave of MiCA circulars from the CSSF. A 2.5% wage and pension ind…

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UK Financial Diplomacy, Indexation Impact, and CSSF Deadlines- #0004 - 8525 15:48

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Today’s briefing covers the Finance Minister’s London mission and Luxembourg’s deepening UK ties, the confirmed salary indexation and its economic ripple effects, and CSSF’s extended DORA compliance deadline. We also examine Luxembourg’s expanding role in global sustainable finance with GGGI membership and over USD 2 billion mobilized for climate i…

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Twang, Ep 3: Why Did The Chicks Say Goodbye to Earl? 47:29

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In the third episode of Twang, host Lane Wendell Fischer is joined by writer, marketing specialist, and country music enthusiast Tracy Staley to discuss the role women have played in the development of country music. Despite the genre’s conservative reputation, iconic artists like Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and Reba McEntire have used country musi…

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Rural Reporter’s Notebook: May 7, 2025 23:04

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This week, Daily Yonder reporters Claire Carlson and Julia Tilton are continuing the conversation about environmentalism in rural places. In this episode, Claire and Julia dig deeper into the conservative corner of the climate movement. They speak with Chris Barnard, the president of the American Conservation Coalition (ACC), a nonprofit organizati…