Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ o ...
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The Atlantic has long been known as an ideas-driven magazine. Now we’re bringing that same ethos to audio. Like the magazine, the show will “road test” the big ideas that both drive the news and shape our culture. Through conversations—and sometimes sharp debates—with the most insightful thinkers and writers on topics of the day, Radio Atlantic will complicate overly simplistic views. It will cut through the noise with clarifying, personal narratives. It will, hopefully, help listeners make ...
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Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt tracks down other high achievers for surprising, revealing conversations about their lives and obsessions. Join Levitt as he goes through the most interesting midlife crisis you’ve ever heard — and learn how a renegade sheriff is transforming Chicago's jail, how a biologist is finding the secrets of evolution in the Arctic tundra, and how a trivia champion memorized 160,000 flashcards. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a m ...
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All In The Mind is ABC RN's weekly podcast looking into the mental universe, the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.
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A bi-monthly podcast where we have a short Chip Chat about Transistors! Semiconductors are one of the most fundamental technologies of our time, yet are often under-discussed or misunderstood. We want to chat about them (and other things). Come learn some more about Semiconductors!
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Wasteland Free Radio is a semi-monthly podcast modeled after an evening radio show set in a post-apocalyptic world. Meteor storms, mutants, fallout, and more! Grab a hot glass of green, iridescent liquid, and join The Host as they bring you the news from the Radlands and speculate about the Great Devastation that ended the world...
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This show is in the top 1.5% of podcasts globally! Explore the universe of lore behind the Mass Effect games plus updates on news about new game releases and more. Brought to you by Robots Radio, home of the Fallout Lorecast, Elder Scrolls Lorecast, Cyberpunk Lorecast, and many other high-quality and informative shows. Get awesome rewards & support the show: patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Watch live on Sundays @ 10:30pm ET: youtube.com/c/robotsradio Advertise with us & business inquiries: ro ...
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The kickass science and technology radio show that delivers an irreverent look at the week in science and technology.
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Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future
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Hosted by KFC and Feitelberg, KFC Radio is the quintessential bar conversation brought to podcast form. Listener interaction is the name of the game as Barstool readers and listeners contribute their Stoolie Voicemails to drive the conversation to strange places including embarrassing personal stories, bizarre hypothetical questions, and more. New episodes of the hilarious Barstool Network flagship show are released every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. You can find every episode of this show ...
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Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they dive headfirst into the art of decision-making—whether it’s rating the latest TV shows, dissecting bizarre life choices, or tackling the dilemmas their listeners throw their way. No topic is too big, too small, or too ridiculous. Armed with personal experiences, the news of the week, and an inbox full of questionable queries, Richie and Chris promise to leave you ever-so-slightly wiser… or at least Mildly Informed Help the show to continue to rewri ...
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Making sense of technology by breaking down “geek speak into street speak."
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This show is in the top 1% of podcasts globally and the top Elder Scrolls audio podcast. The Elder Scrolls universe (Skyrim, Oblivion, ESO, Morrowind, Daggerfall, Arena) explained. From the nature of creation to the "gods" (Aedra & Daedra), races, characters, quests, history of world events, religions, weird metaphysics, everything is explored. This podcast is the best way to start filling in the blanks of your knowledge about the series. Wondering about where to start? For more creation sto ...
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In the top 0.5% of podcasts globally and the most popular Fallout podcast, this series fills in all the details about the Fallout world beginning with the Great War in 2077 and progressing through major world events, factions, creatures, technology, and each vault. We'll explore what we know, and speculate about what might be. This show begins as a solo production, detailing specific topics, and grows into so much more. Get awesome rewards & support the show: patreon.com/falloutlorecast Watc ...
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This Is Robotics: Radio News is a new and very different robotics news program. One that we’re very excited about, and know that you’re going like a lot…and also find super useful. Radio News is a compilation of the best in robotics news, views and interviews gathered worldwide and presented as a 30-minute podcast. The global best in robotics! Now you can consume the best in global robotics news while driving to work, waiting to board a plane, or at the breakfast table. Miss something? Strea ...
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The definitive business podcast from the BBC. Each week, the BBC's Evan Davis is joined by bosses, entrepreneurs and industry experts, to lift the lid on how their businesses work, and what it’s like to be in charge. They discuss a big issue, a big challenge, or a big question facing their industry. From managing AI to managing millennials, from supermarkets to supercharging a new product. And our guests will share their stories of success and failure along the way. Podcasts are published ev ...
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From The Silmarillion to the Hobbit to The Rings of Power and The Lord of the Rings. From the creation of the world to what happened after the destruction of the One Ring, this podcast explains all of the lore, characters, history, and mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien's amazingly deep and complex world one topic at a time. It's like the best college course you could ever take with a professor who loves Middle Earth and adds in some mind-blowing concepts along the way. Whether you're new to the fa ...
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Nerd Podcast Radio was made by three friends that decided to sit down and talk about the thing that we love most, being nerds. We decided to record it, seeing how we all moved to different cities and didn't want to see our friendships fall to the wayside. In this podcast, we get together every other week, and talk about whatever nerdy topic that comes to us. Sometimes there are more of us, sometimes there are less of us but we're always Nerd Podcast Radio.
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A podcast dedicated to all disciplines, types, and brands of radio control helicopters. Whether you fly the latest and greatest, or are still rocking a flybarred helicopter, this is the podcast for you. If you fly scale, competition, 3D, electric, nitro, gassers, or a mall kiosk helicopter we want to celbrate you and your stories and share them with the rest of the community. Each episode will bring reviews, interviews, news, and the adventures of our hosts in the RC helicopter hobby.
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Welcome to the greatest show in the multiverse! Fasten your seat belts for a rocketship ride to Altair City Spaceport's Rusty Rocket Tavern, where I discuss science fiction, fantasy, and horror books, comics, movies, TV, games, and toys. Powered by alien technology, eldritch abilities, and caffeinated beverages, since a summer night in 2012 fuelled by two double gin and tonics. Direct RSS feeds to all shows: Captain Roy's Rocket Radio Show: THE UK Geek Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Po ...
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The story of Elon Musk, the way it's often told, makes him sound like a fictional character, a comic-book superhero – or, especially lately, a supervillain. As the world's richest man, the US President’s right-hand man, and the owner of X, he’s possibly the world’s most powerful man. Musk wants to build robots and colonise Mars and appears to be dismantling sizable parts of the US government. His vision of the future seems to stem from the science fiction that has fueled his imagination sinc ...
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A live podcast show, that’s like a morning radio show, just much better. Live from 6h00-8h00 Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Clever, funny, outrageous and sometimes very silly. Come for the guests, stay for the laughter. Also check out our other shows on The Real Network for more entertainment.
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A glimpse into the mind of "Robots" the host of the Fallout Lorecast and Elder Scrolls Lorecast as he talks to himself about life, philosophy, video games, those darn humans, and more while driving in his car.
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Each week Toastie and Jennasis bring you the foundations of the past, the state of Night City today, and news of the future for all things Cyberpunk. We talk about the TTRGP, 2077, and every hidden gem we can find. Subscribe for more Cyberpunk lore, news, and more! Patreon - Get ad-free episodes early & support the show! Behind-the-scenes content and more https://www.patreon.com/cyberpunklorecast Discord: https://discord.gg/JXKfVhm Twitter: https://twitter.com/CyberpunkLore Email: cyberpunkl ...
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Probing the weird, wacky and spectacular, the Naked Scientists Special Editions are special one-off scientific reports, investigations and interviews on cutting-edge topics by the Naked Scientists team.
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Welcome to Ricky's Big World, the podcast that blends mouth-watering food, Southern charm, and the unique perspective of Ricky Bartlett - double-leg amputee, radio host, and actor. Recoded live from Pizza World Iowa's vibrant kitchen, join Ricky for entertaining tales, laughs, and a glimpse into Southern culture. Whether you're a fried chicken enthusiast or seeking a good chuckle, Ricky's quick wit and infectious personality make each episode a joy. Ricky's Big World is a podcast that's as i ...
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Marketplace® is the leading business news program in the nation. We bring you clear explorations of how economic news affects you, through stories, conversations, newsworthy numbers and more. The Marketplace All-in-One podcast provides each episode of the public radio broadcast programs Marketplace, Marketplace Morning Report®and Marketplace Tech® along with our podcasts Make Me Smart, Corner Office and The Uncertain Hour. Visit marketplace.org for more. From American Public Media.
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Join Jessica-Star and guests for a bi-weekly dose of all the information we can get our hands on about Starfield. We'll talk through lore, quests, news, and gameplay tips to maximize your time among the stars.
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A fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast for kids and their parents that asks those curly questions. From banning lollies to trusting robots, and from colonising other planets to eating pets, Short & Curly covers it all.
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360: 2 Truths and a Lie | Robots Radio Summer Lore Party
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Can you spot the lie? Robots Radio network hosts compete to see who knows the most about the lore of other shows. JOIN ME AT GCX 2025!!! https://gcxevent.com/ Support the show & get custom t-shirts, skip the ads, and join in on the monthly patron chats now! Become a patron. https://patreon.com/falloutlorecast Leave me a voicemail: https://voiceline…
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345: 2 Truths and a Lie | Robots Radio Summer Lore Party
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Can you spot the lie? Robots Radio network hosts compete to see who knows the most about the lore of other shows. Patreon: https://patreon.com/elderscrollslorecast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElderScrollsLorecast Twitch: twitch.tv/robotsradio Leave us a voicemail! https://voiceline.app/elderscrolls Talk TES with us! Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVh…
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This Is Robotics: Radio News #39 (June 2025)
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Listening to Our Fans We get lots of fan interest in our online news platform and podcast. To recognize and honor all that attention, June’s podcast is dedicated to replying to some of the email and queries that our fans sent to Asian Robotics Review, This Is Robotics, Robo AI News, and LinkedIn. First off, thank you one and all for your interest i…
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Samba Snacks, Sharp Knives and Stodgy Tennis
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👉 Support Richie & Chris here: patreon.com/mildlyinformed 🎙️ Welcome to Mildly Informed – the podcast that won’t fix your commute or your snack cravings, but might make you feel better about both. Join Richie Firth and Chris Skinner as they bravely wade through life’s small irritations, questionable food choices and disappointing sporting moments. …
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There's a new version of the Grok artificial intelligence chat bot, but it comes amid criticism of the bot for antisemitic postings and allegations that Elon Musk was manipulating its replies to favor conservative viewpoints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy FOX News Radio
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The changing rules of who's entitled to services in America
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The Trump Administration today said it will restrict undocumented immigrants from accessing public programs, including Head Start. Kimberly explains how the move fits into the government’s broader effort to change who’s entitled to services in the United States. And, the Supreme Court gave Trump the green light to continue mass federal layoffs, for…
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The GOP slashed $1 trillion from Medicaid's budget. What now?
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The Medicaid budget just lost about $1 trillion. Eleven million more Americans will go uninsured, the CBO estimates, and those who remain Medicaid-eligible may lose coverage for "optional" services. That could include in-home health care recipients, like 9-year-old Noah. In this episode, we talk with his mom, who lobbied Congress to vote against th…
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"Burning Questions:" A conversation with Bill McKibben about his new book on solar power
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A cheap and accessible form of energy lies in a large ball of burning gas 93 million miles up in the sky: the sun. So why haven’t we adopted solar energy more widely? “How We Survive” host Amy Scott recently talked with longtime climate writer and activist Bill McKibben about his upcoming book “Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and …
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What would you do with a million dollars…in crypto? Reema Khrais talks with Marketplace reporter Matt Levin about one man’s journey to becoming crypto rich. Levin’s reporting reveals a complicated picture, not just about the ups and downs of crypto, but also about what it means to chase the American dream when you're living on the margins. We want …
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What is in the This Week in Science Podcast? This Week: A Different Science Fair, Cucumbers, Zoonotic Time Travel, Tortoises, Crabs, Chimps, New Brain Cells, Dance Brains, and Much More Science to Know! Become a Patron! Check out the full unedited episode of our podcast on YouTube or Twitch. Remember that you can find TWIS […] The post 09 July, 202…
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Medicaid is run by the states, but about 70% of its funding comes from the federal government. Now, given $1 trillion in cuts from President Donald Trump's tax and spending law, states are left trying to fill in the gaps and will have difficult care and coverage decisions to make. We'll unpack it all. Also on this morning's program, we'll learn abo…
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The ECOVACS prize pack winner is announced! Also, LG talks TVs, plus the most high-tech safe for your home
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Congrats to Cayla Solomon for winning the ECOVACS prize pack, worth $2300! We had more than 650 people enter to win the DEEBOT X9 PRO OMNI, a powerful robot vacuum/mop hybrid and the WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI window-washing robot LG Electronics’ Gilles Perrera stops by to discuss what to look for in a new TV, including the latest in OLED televisions and w…
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What uncertainty means for back-to-school shopping
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Back-to-school shopping already? We’re only about halfway through July, but for retailers — and some very organized parents — the back-to-school shopping season is already underway. Thing is, the sales forecast isn't looking so good. We'll hear more. A new survey from Deloitte says school shopping spending is expected to dip this year, when adjusti…
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Old allies, new tariffs: Canada's back in the crosshairs
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From the BBC World Service: President Donald Trump has announced a new 35% tariff on Canadian imports, due to start next month. Tariffs are dominating talks at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in Malaysia, where many of its attendees could face import taxes of up to 50%. And following a peace deal between Rwanda and the Democratic…
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Bytes: Week in Review — X CEO steps down, SCOTUS greenlights age verification law, and tariffs on copper
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X CEO Linda Yaccarino leaves the social media giant on the heels of antisemitic posts from AI chatbot Grok. SCOTUS rejects a challenge to a Texas law for age verification online. President Trump this week said he’ll impose a 50% tariff on copper. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino is joined by Maria Curi, tech policy reporter at Axios, to discuss …
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640. Why Governments Are Betting Big on Sports
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The Gulf States and China are spending billions to build stadiums and buy up teams — but what are they really buying? And can an entrepreneur from Cincinnati make his own billions by bringing baseball to Dubai? SOURCES: Simon Chadwick, professor of afroeurasian sport at Emlyon Business School. Derek Fisher, high school basketball coach, former N.B.…
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11.07.25 Pt 2 - Is the iPad era coming to an end? Gareth Cliff is joined by tech enthusiast Theunis Jansen van Rensburg for a deep dive into the latest shifts in the digital world. From cutting-edge laptops and smartphone trends to Grok’s recent rogue behavior, they explore the future of AI in a misinformation minefield. Plus, what does Microsoft’s…
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11.07.25 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff and Simphiwe Mthethwa start their day talking about the abandoned Akon City and his crypto coin - has he been a bigger scam artist than scam artists. Ben joins the show to give an update o his trip to Spain. The team speak about the evolution of water bottles and how a company made millions selling VAWTER. Gareth gets i…
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Fitter fat cells, and Earth spins slightly faster
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This week, the cells that vanish when we slim down: are these the link between obesity and health problems like diabetes? Also, the bacteria that might be able to shield us from the "forever chemicals" we're all eating. Plus, why will 3 days over the next month be a millisecond shorter than they should be? Like this podcast? Please help us by suppo…
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Episode 37.5: Peak Software w. MechaDylan
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Dylan is sick so this is not an official Transistor Radio episode. But MechaDylan does make an appearance.
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Suffering internal division and stymied by geopolitical bullying, the United Nations is facing a future of diminishing influence. As the organisation marks its 80th birthday, it's also dealing with a serious financial shortfall brought on by both China and the United States, its two biggest donors. Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has launched …
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The parent company of TikTok says it's creating a separate version of the app for the United States, which could allow the company to comply with a law that forces a sale to an American buyer without giving access to the company's valuable algorithm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Reliable earnings outlooks? In this economy?
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When companies release earnings reports, they often predict where they’re headed next, profit-wise. Lately, thanks to all that pesky economic uncertainty, some firms have altered their forecasts or opted out altogether. In this episode, why some guidance is better than no guidance. Plus: OPEC foresees oil demand growth through 2050, protein is the …
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Trump cuts and the National Weather Service
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Even before the catastrophic flooding in Texas, weather experts were ringing alarm bells over how staffing cuts at federal weather agencies could affect the reliability of weather forecasts in the United States. Marketplace’s Amy Scott joins us on the show today to explain how these cuts are impacting the day-to-day at the National Weather Service,…
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Laid-off federal workers confront an uncertain job market
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More than 200,000 federal workers have been fired, resigned, or taken early retirement since President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Now, this week, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump can proceed with additional job cuts at federal agencies. We'll unpack the sort of labor market fired federal employees face and hear how some job hunters are faring. …
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Trump singles out Brazil for 50% import duty
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President Donald Trump says he wants 50% import taxes on goods from Brazil, even though Brazil buys more from the U.S. than it sells here. Trump has criticized Brazil's treatment of its former right-wing president, who's on trial for an alleged coup attempt. We'll hear more. Plus, most Federal Reserve officials think Trump's tariffs will have endur…
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Scaling Up: What Turns a Start-Up into a Success?
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What does it take to grow a new enterprise? Evan Davis hears about the decisions behind creating a multi million-pound business. Founders share the challenges of shifting from solo entrepreneur to CEO, and navigating the make-or-break moments: when to invest, when to take risks, and when to hold back. Plus, the realities of failure, internal setbac…
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From the BBC World Service: Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster that will last for two years. The government says soaring youth unemployment and job losses have pushed the small, mountainous country into crisis, and it's bracing for things to get worse with U.S. tariffs and aid cuts announced by President Donald Trump. Plus, a growing…
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BONUS: Listen to Million Bazillion listener Shreen interview a real CEO!
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In the latest episode of Million Bazillion, listener Shreen wanted to know, “How do you become a CEO?” No spoilers, but after Ryan and Bridget’s adventure in attempting to become CEOs themselves, Shreen still had some questions about how a successful CEO gets their job, and what they do all day. In this special bonus episode, Shreen interviews Chri…
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We Break Down the Viral Golf Course Pond Fight Video - Full Episode
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Timecodes:0:00 Start00:23 Another smeared chocolate story 09:22 Correction: Feits isn't going to Wimbledon 22:23 Viral Golf Course Pond Fight Video 32:59 etimology of gang b*** 39:49 Best era for women 45:16 Kevin explains credit card debt to the kids (mainly feits) 01:15:20 Feits is the muffin man 01:23:14 more etimology 01:26:09 F1 + more enterta…
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In the United States and many other Western countries, the decision to have children or not is sometimes framed as a political affiliation: You’re either in league with conservative pronatalists, or you’re making the ultimate personal sacrifice to reduce your carbon footprint. But the declining global birth rate is a fact that defies politics. Dean…
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Pay-per-crawl model would make AI firms pay for the content they scrape
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For years, AI crawlers have scraped data and content from the internet for free. But last week, Cloudflare attempted to change that. With an update to its web services, the tech company keeps AI crawlers out by default. The hope? To create a new economic model that makes AI companies finally pay for the content they collect. In this episode, Market…
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Meta Partners with Oakley on AI-Powered Glasses
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Meta is announcing a partnership with Oakley for a new generation of artificial intelligence-powered glasses that can do things like record video and provide live translation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy FOX News Radio
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The June jobs report gave a sunny picture of the labor market. But if you’re, say, looking for a job right now, you may see things a bit differently. What gives? In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of backward-looking data, and search elsewhere for answers about the current employment situation. Plus: Entrepreneurship chugs along in th…
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The countdown to a government shutdown begins (again)
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Now that the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is law, Congress is turning its attention to another matter: avoiding a government shutdown. We’ll explain what it will take to keep the government running beyond Congress’ Sept. 30 deadline. And, we’ll fill you in on another deadline: President Trump’s new due date for trade deals before a slew of higher t…
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Supreme Court green lights Trump's federal layoff plans
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The high court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to plan out mass layoffs across the government. It's somewhat of a confounding decision, though, in that it appears to say two things at once: the job cuts can proceed, but they may or may not be legal. We'll discuss the implications. And later: Investors take a wait-and-see approach o…
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Public infrastructure investments and Texas' deadly flooding
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More than 100 people are dead and 170 are still missing in Texas, where, on July Fourth, the Guadalupe River in Kerrville rose more than 30 feet in five hours. Staff shortages at the National Weather Service may have made it harder to coordinate a response, and Texas lawmakers are now reconsidering a bill to improve local governments’ emergency com…
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British farmers warn trade deals could threaten livelihoods
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From the BBC World Service: England's biggest agricultural show has started, but away from the sheep shearing competitions and livestock judging, farmers are talking about international trade — and they’re adamant about not giving ground in any future negotiations. Plus, the U.K. government is capping tax relief on farmland passed down through gene…
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207: This Cerberus shell corp clashed with the Quarians
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Did you know one of Mass Effect's major human corporations once tried to get the Quarian Fleet banned from Citadel space? We dive into why in another corporate lore episode. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/masseffectlorecast Join us LIVE: https://twitch.tv/masseffectlorecast N7Legend on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/n7thelegend Jennasis …
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Are we “flying blind” into peak hurricane season?
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The National Weather Service lost some 600 positions early in the second Trump administration, through early retirements and layoffs. Now the agency says it’s working to fill some “mission-critical” roles. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has also proposed cutting the greater NOAA budget by more than 25% next year. A rising chorus of meteorologi…
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