Best Speech Recognition Podcasts (2025)

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Canada's complicated 'situationship' with the U.S. (FB Exclusive) 30:46

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It started with U.S. President Donald Trump's 'quips' about Canada becoming the 51st state. Nearly a year later, the Canada-U.S. relationship has weathered a barrage of tariffs, trade threats and taunts. CBC's Washington bureau — Paul Hunter, Katie Simpson and Willy Lowry — weigh in on the past year of Canada-U.S. relations under Trump, the current…

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Disney+ Reinvents Streaming Now, AI Artist Breaks Rust in Country, Industrial AI Boosts Disaster Recovery, Cisco Surges on AI Orders, and more... 12:51

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(0:10): Disney+ Revolutionizes Streaming with AI and User-Generated Content Amidst Legal and Brand Challenges (1:54): AI Artist Breaking Rust Surges in Country Music, Ignites Debate Over Authenticity and Industry Future (4:14): IFS and Anthropic Unveil Industrial AI Platform, Promising 40% Boost in Disaster Recovery (6:09): Cisco Surges with $14.88…

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Why the Epstein emails go way beyond Trump 24:10

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This week, thousands of pages of documents were released from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Some suggest Donald Trump knew more about Epstein’s crimes than the President has let on –– though the White House has called it a smear job. These 23-thousand pages also tell a story that goes much further than the White House, givin…

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Old ESPN, Food, Canada | Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 11-13-25 2:09:55

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Bill rambles about old ESPN, food, and Canada. (00:00) - Thursday Afternoon Podcast (30:56) - Thursday Afternoon Throwback 11-13-17 - Bill rambles about F1 robberies, Brad Paisley, and the Cellar Table. (01:39:28) - Anything Better Podcast - NFL Week 11 Preview with Paul Virzi. The unthinkable happened. Paul went 0-4 and Bill went 3-1. Bill is (cor…

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Poilievre tries to turn the page 26:17

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The decisions of one Conservative MP to cross the floor, and another to resign have sparked a wider conversation about whether Pierre Poilievre should remain leader of the party. Those moves also forced the Conservatives into their version of damage control, given the stories of intense pressure campaigns and disputed accounts of office screaming s…

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Episode 109: A constitutional amendment on Aboriginal title? Plus, Saskatchewan pronouns case heads to SCC. 31:10

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On Episode 109, we discuss whether a constitutional amendment to section 35 could fix the uncertainty surrounding Aboriginal title claims, and we speculate about why the Supreme Court decided to hear an appeal of a Saskatchewan decision on gender pronouns in schools. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: MLA seeks clarification on pro…

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The former PM and the pop star 34:57

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Former prime minister Justin Trudeau is dating the American pop star Katy Perry. He’s been spotted with her on her yacht, singing along at her concerts, and globetrotting with her hand in hand. It’s not the kind of post-political life Canadians are used to witnessing. So today, a look at the lives of Canadian Prime Ministers once they’ve left offic…

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Clio Secures 5B Funding and Acquires vLex, TSMC Surges on AI Demand, OpenAI Targets Health Care, AI Boom Fuels Silicon Race, and more... 11:01

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(0:10): Clio Secures $5B Funding, Acquires vLex to Revolutionize Legal AI Landscape (2:06): TSMC Hits Record Revenue Amid AI Chip Demand, Faces Challenges with US-China Tensions and Market Volatility (4:14): OpenAI Ventures Into Healthcare with AI-Powered Personal Health Assistant Plans (6:19): AI Boom Ignites Silicon Supercycle: NVIDIA Leads, Geop…

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Nick Fuentes and the mainstreaming of neo-Nazism 26:54

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Nick Fuentes and his followers - Groypers - are working to push American conservatism and the MAGA movement into even more dangerous and reactionary territory. He started to gain a following in 2017 after the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. On his show, America First, Fuentes openly praises Adolf Hitler and pushes white supremac…

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Sidewalks, Koozies, Pharaohs | Monday Morning Podcast 11-10-25 1:04:03

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Bill rambles about city sidewalks, beer koozies, and Pharaoh feminism. Quo: From solo operators to growing teams, Quo helps businesses stay connected and look professional. Quo is offering my listeners 20% off your first 6 months at www.Quo.com/BURR Robinhood: Get started today at www.robinhood.com/yourmoney…

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Silverer Targets AI Deepfakes, AI Attack Exposes Encrypted Traffic, Nvidia Drives AI Gold, Apple Taps Google for Siri Upgrade, and more... 11:35

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(0:10): Silverer: New Tool to Combat AI-Generated Child Abuse and Deepfakes with Data Poisoning (2:39): Microsoft Reveals Whisper Leak: AI Attack Exposes Encrypted Conversations Through Traffic Analysis (4:46): Nvidia: The AI Revolution's Powerhouse and Investor's Core Holding (6:54): Apple Taps Google’s Gemini for Siri Upgrade Amid AI Model Develo…

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Episode 366: Mamdani — Inside the Fragile Peace and the Middle East’s New Reality 56:41

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This Week's Guests:Natan Sachs - a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute. His work focuses on U.S. foreign policy, Israeli affairs, and Middle East geopolitics.Episode 366"Rethink Production presents "Live From America Podcast" - a weekly show that combines political commentary with humor. Hosted by the comedy cellar owner Noam Dworman and pro…

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Is Pierre Poilievre’s leadership in trouble? 22:58

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The Conservative party is reeling from a pair of resignations that happened during budget week. First, Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont crossed the floor to the Liberals, citing disagreement with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s approach to politics. Two days later, Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux resigned from his position, citing the need for mor…

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Trump's re-election, one year later (FB Exclusive) 30:22

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One year after Trump’s election, the U.S. looks very different than it did in 2024. PM Mark Carney has dubbed Trump “transformative”, and there’s no indication the president is shifting gears. CBC’s Washington correspondents – Paul Hunter, Katie Simpson and Louis Blouin – take stock of the last year, talking to Americans about whether they still st…

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Dolls, Forgiving People, Online Shopping | Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 11-7-25 2:34:38

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Bill rambles about underage dolls, how to forgive people, and online shopping. (00:00) - Thursday Afternoon Podcast (33:04) - Thursday Afternoon Throwback 11-7-17 - Bill rambles about Milwaukee, electrolytes, and being full of shit. (01:39:10) - Anything Better Podcast - NFL Week 10 Preview with Paul Virzi. Bill is .500 and Paul still believes. The…

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Snap Teams with Perplexity AI, Japan Focused AI Platform Crystallizes, Chan Zuckerberg Initiatives Doubles AI Biohub Funding, Alphabet AI Centre Sparks Debate, and more... 11:21

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(0:10): Snap Partners with Perplexity AI for In-App Search, Aiming to Outshine TikTok and Meta (2:35): SoftBank and OpenAI Launch Japan-Focused AI Platform 'Cristal Intelligence' to Transform Industries (4:47): Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Shifts Focus to AI-Driven Science, Doubling Biohub Funding in $1 Billion Push (7:11): Alphabet's AI Data Centre …

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How Orwell’s words became our reality 27:26

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Writer George Orwell has had a major impact on the way we talk about and view the world. His book 1984 introduced us to words and phrases like “thoughtcrime,” “doublespeak” and “Big Brother,” which have become common parts of our vocabulary. Seventy five years after his death, his ideas around mass surveillance and propaganda continue to resonate i…

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India Unveils AI Governance, Vitality and Google Launch AI Platform, Stream Ring AI Note-Taker, MoEngage Secures Global AI Marketing Funding, and more... 12:26

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(0:10): India Unveils AI Governance Guidelines: A People-First Framework for Safe, Responsible AI Adoption (2:29): Vitality and Google Launch AI Platform to Revolutionize Personalized Health and Disease Prevention (5:29): Stream Ring: Revolutionary AI Wearable for Effortless Note-Taking and Privacy (7:39): MoEngage Secures New Funding to Expand AI-…

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A big Mamdani win, a big Dem identity crisis 33:14

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In a huge win for the Democrats, Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City. He ran on an explicitly leftist platform, focused on affordability and the working class — but many of his own party's top leaders have been reluctant to endorse him. Some still haven't. A rift is growing between the party's centrist establishment, keen on part…

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Amazon Secures $38B AI Cloud Deal, UK Court Rules for Stability AI, Cisco Brings Compute Closer to Data, Munich Launches €1B AI Cloud Hub, and more... 10:34

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(0:10): Amazon Secures $38B AWS Deal with OpenAI, Fuels AI Cloud Demand Amid Mixed Market Signals (2:03): UK Court Ruling Favors Stability AI Over Getty Images: AI Training Legal Questions Persist (3:39): Cisco's Unified Edge Revolutionizes AI by Bringing Compute and Security Closer to Data (5:50): €1 Billion AI Cloud Hub in Munich to Boost Europe'…

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Episode 108: Supreme Court finds 1-year minimum for child porn CRUEL. Plus, inside a Parliamentary committee. 33:29

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On Episode 108, we discuss Josh's testimony in Parliament on Bill C-8, which would allow the minister to cut off phone or Internet access, and the Supreme Court of Canada decision that found a one-year minimum sentence for child pornography is "cruel and unusual punishment." Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Liberal MP moves to mu…

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Carney’s budget: generational or generic? 26:40

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal government have unveiled a budget that calls for $141-billion of new spending in the next five years to prop up an economy grappling with major economic disruptions. It also proposes $51.2-billion in cuts and savings, including the slashing of tens of thousands of public service jobs. From billions of inve…

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US Approves Nvidia Export to UAE, IIT Madras Unveils AI Framework, Sovereign AI Alliance Shifts Asia Pacific, AI Artist Debuts on Billboard, and more... 14:41

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(0:10): US Approves Nvidia AI Chip Exports to UAE Amid AI Investment Surge, Sparking Security Concerns (1:42): IIT Madras Unveils AI Framework PURE to Revolutionize Drug Synthesis and Material Discovery (3:45): Cloudian and NVIDIA Forge Sovereign AI Alliance Across Asia-Pacific, Boosting Data Sovereignty and Compliance (6:34): AI Artist Xania Monet…

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What’s fuelling the war in Sudan? 26:28

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It’s been two and a half years since a civil war broke out in Sudan after a brutal struggle for power between its army and a powerful paramilitary group - the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF. The UN has called it the world’s largest humanitarian catastrophe. Over 150,000 people have been killed, and over 12-million displaced. Last week, the war saw a …

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States, World Series, Gym Clothes | Monday Morning Podcast 11-3-25 1:01:32

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Bill rambles about the states, the World Series, and gym clothes. Hydrow: Skip the gym, not the workout—stay on track with the new Hydrow Arc, Hydrow’s most advanced rower yet. For a limited time, go to www.Hydrow.com and use code BURR to get $100 off any Hydrow rower—including Arc. ZipRecruiter: Try for free at www.ZipRecruiter.com/BURR Helix: Go …

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Mark Carney’s high-stakes first budget 27:09

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On Tuesday, Canada’s Minister of Finance will announce his much anticipated budget. It’s Mark Carney’s first as Prime Minister, and comes at a time of instability and uncertainty for the country. Trade negotiations with the U.S. are on hiatus, and the pressure’s on to spark economic growth while trimming spending and making life more affordable for…

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Homeless Freedom, Sandy Kofax, Old People | Thursday Afternoon Podcast 10-30-25 2:39:16

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Bill rambles about homeless freedom, Sandy Kofax, and old people. (00:00) - Thursday Afternoon Podcast (25:43) - Thursday Afternoon Throwback 10-30-25 - Bill does his first live podcast at the ATC Podcast Festival l in Phoenix, Arizona. (01:47:50) - Anything Better Podcast - NFL Week 9 Preview with Paul Virzi. Everyone went 2-2 and Paul took a beat…

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Is Alberta headed for a general strike? 27:09

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Earlier this week Danielle Smith’s UCP government forced teachers back to work after a a three week strike using the notwithstanding clause. This prevents the Alberta Teachers' Association from challenging the legislation in court. In response, the Alberta Federation of Labour announced that the wheels are in motion for a possible general strike by…

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What did Reagan really believe about tariffs? 33:34

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Why has U.S. President Donald Trump suspended trade talks with Canada? Why did the U.S. ambassador to Canada level an expletive-laced tirade at Ontario's trade representative, in front of more than 200 people? Why is Trump's treasury secretary accusing the Ontario government of running a psy-op? Because of a 60-second ad, featuring clips of former …

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Episode 107: B.C. bill would BAN land acknowledgments. Plus, Alberta uses notwithstanding clause. 33:30

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On Episode 107, we discuss Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's use of the notwithstanding clause to immunize her back-to-work legislation for teachers, and we explain a failed proposal in B.C. to ban certain land acknowledgments. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the Week. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Bill C-2, the Back to School Act…

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In Asia, Canada hopes to fill a Trump-sized void 29:38

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As Donald Trump ends trade talks with Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Asia this week, meeting with leaders, and pitching Canada as a reliable partner in a moment of geopolitical realignment. On the trip, Carney has talked about Canada’s search for new reliable partners “who honour their commitments, who are there in tough times, and who en…

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China Advances Military AI, AMD DOE Launches AI Supercomputers, OpenAI Launches Student Chats, Poonawalla Fincorp Launches AI, and more... 12:32

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(0:10): China's AI-Powered Military Tech Advances: Robot Dogs, Drone Swarms, and DeepSeek's Rapid Scenario Analysis (3:01): $1 Billion AMD-DOE Partnership Unveils AI Supercomputers Lux and Discovery for Scientific Breakthroughs (5:22): OpenAI Unveils 'Chats for Students' in India: Revolutionizing Study and Skill Development with ChatGPT (8:04): Poo…

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How Canadian charities fund illegal West Bank settlements 32:06

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Since the 1960s, Israel has been building settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank — settlements deemed illegal under international law, and condemned by the Canadian government. With the settlements has also come many documented cases of violence from Israeli settlers against the Palestinians whose homes are being bulldoz…

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OpenAI Launches Music AI, Tech Giants Switch to Hybrid Energy, Anthropic Surpasses OpenAI, Nvidia Hits 4 Trillion, and more... 11:18

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OpenAI's New AI Tool Revolutionizes Music Creation Amid Legal and Ethical Challenges Hyperscale Tech Giants Embrace Hybrid Energy Amid AI-Driven Power Surge Anthropic's AI Triumphs in Enterprise Market, Outshines OpenAI with $9 Billion Revenue Projection Nvidia Becomes First $4 Trillion Company, Eyes $10 Trillion Valuation with AI and GPU Growth ER…

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Heroine Chic, Roller Coasters, Heli-Hogging | Monday Morning Podcast 10-27-25 1:05:34

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Bill rambles about 90's heroine chic roller coaster malfunctions, and heli-hogging. Squarespace: Head to www.squarespace.com/BURR for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: (BURR) to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Hims: To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss,…

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Can Canada’s auto industry survive Trump? 24:28

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After an anti-tariff ad commissioned by the Ontario government ran during the World Series, U.S. President Donald Trump pulled the plug on negotiations between his office and the federal government. It comes as Stellantis and General Motors announced they were moving some production to the U.S., affecting thousands of jobs on this side of the borde…

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Unsavory Characters, Chaperoning, 'They' | Thursday Afternoon Podcast 10-23-25 2:09:20

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Bill rambles about unsavory characters in sports, chaperoning a school field trip, and 'they'. (00:00) - Thursday Afternoon Podcast (32:18) - Thursday Afternoon Throwback 10-23-17 - Bill rambles about considering taking mushrooms, dying, and his Austin weekend. (01:26:43) - Anything Better Podcast - NFL Week 8 Preview with Paul Virzi. Bill did it a…

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Amazon Launches 'Help Me Decide', AI Transforms Healthcare, Krafton Boosts AI Gaming, Questel Launches Sophia Platform, and more... 11:16

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(0:10): Amazon Unveils AI Shopping Feature 'Help Me Decide' Amid Privacy and Bias Concerns (2:40): AI Revolutionizes Healthcare: Faster, Accurate Diagnostics Transforming Patient Outcomes (4:36): Krafton Embraces 'AI-First' Strategy with $70M Investment to Revolutionize Gaming Development and Operations (7:06): Questel Unveils Sophia Platform: Revo…

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Blue Jays bandwagon 101 29:23

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In the years since their consecutive World Series wins in the early ‘90s, the Toronto Blue Jays have had their ups, downs and bat flips. And heading into this season, the team wasn’t exactly slated for a deep playoff run. But now, the Jays are headed into game one of the World Series as underdogs against the richest team in baseball. And facing off…

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Google Targets 9B AI Revenue, OpenAI Expands UK AI, Netflix Uses AI, Meta and Blue Owl Open Hyperion Data Center, and more... 12:54

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(0:10): Google Eyes $9B AI Revenue with Anthropic Cloud Deal; Stock Soars Amid Growth Optimism (1:55): OpenAI Boosts UK AI Growth with Local Data Residency and Public Service Innovations (4:46): Netflix Leverages AI for Efficiency Amidst Deepfake Concerns and Stock Drop (7:17): Meta and Blue Owl Launch $27B Hyperion Data Center for AI Expansion in …

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Is the FBI’s secret war on American activists back? 23:34

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Through the 1960s, the U.S. government waged a war on Black activism, and activism writ large. It was led by the FBI and its longtime director, J. Edgar Hoover. It was called COINTELPRO and was the FBI’s counterintelligence program created to “expose, disrupt, misdirect, discredit, or otherwise neutralize” its targets. With the Trump administration…

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Napster Launches Holographic Device, Optical System Achieves Quantum Security, ESMO Launches New AI Guidelines, Pittsburgh Hosts Innovation Summit, and more... 11:21

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(0:10): Napster Returns with $99 Holographic AI Device for MacBooks, Transforming 3D Video Chats and Digital Twins (2:31): Revolutionary Optical System Delivers Quantum-Secure 1.6 Terabit Speed for AI Data Centers (4:24): ESMO Unveils ELCAP: New AI Guidelines for Safe Oncology Practice (6:32): Pittsburgh Hosts Global Innovation Summit, Showcasing L…

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Episode 106: Yes, you could be JAILED for memes if C-9 passes. Plus, shocking letters to B.C. home owners. 52:46

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On Episode 106, we explain why the proposed hate speech law C-9 really could lead to jail for your memes, we discuss whether the Liberals' proposed tough-on-crime legislation will be constitutional, and we talk about some shocking letters handed out to B.C. property owners. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Bill C-9, An Act to ame…