Best WP Media Podcasts (2025)

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37. BanCoppel’s New Retail Strategy, Data-Center Power Constraints, Chico Pardo’s 25% Banamex Controlling Stake, and Slim’s Rail Contract Wins 1:23:32

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Estephany Ley, Head of Retail Banking at BanCoppel, lays out the bank’s strategy to broaden its client base and product offering—from its traditional retail financing to car loans, credit cards, mortgages, payroll loans, and more. She argues that branches, scale, trust, and technology working together will prove a winning formula. Daniela Dib expla…

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683: iOS 26 Safari, Material Support on the Web, and Fixing The Button Problem 54:33

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Show Description Dave and Chris discuss the release of Safari in iOS26, the aesthetics of Liquid Glass in CSS, the importance of material design, and the role of TypeScript in modern web development. The conversation also touches on when to consider rebuilding a tech stack, the significance of user experience, and how to know when to choose a new t…

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36. VEMO’s Clean Mobility Bet Amidst Rising China Tariffs, New Femsa CEO, Herdez Spins Off Nutrisa, Cross-Border Logistics, and Aeroméxico–Delta JV Blow 1:26:17

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This week on MexMoves, we speak with Roberto Rocha and Germán Losada, Co-Founders of VEMO, the Riverstone-backed Mexican clean mobility startup, about their recent US$250 million equity raise and the company’s rapid growth in EV leasing and infrastructure. We also ask about the threat to VEMO of increased tariffs on Chinese EV imports — subsequentl…

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682: Whiskey, Security, Antitrust, and Fun with CSS Functions 57:05

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Show Description Dave's got a Whiskey related content warning, recent security vulnerabilities in NPM, challenges with password management, and the complexities of digital security. They delve into Google's antitrust issues and the dynamics of the browser market, before transitioning to innovations in CSS, including custom properties and functions.…

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35. Didi’s Daring Mexico Bet, Klar Grabs Bineo, Esentia Energy Readies IPO, Mexico’s 2026 Budget & Tariffs on China, and Amazon Backs Rappi 1:18:36

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This week on MexMoves we interview Sigfried Eisennmeier from DiDi on the company’s remarkable expansion in Mexico, with context from Whitepaper’s Daniela Dib. Eduardo and Damian look into Klar’s acquisition of Banorte’s digital bank Bineo, the upcoming Esentia Energy IPO, and Mexico’s decision to impose tariffs of up to 50% on imports from countrie…

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681: CSS Reset Update, Arc Gets Bought, and Why Websites? 1:07:22

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Show Description Chris is updating us on the progress of his CSS reset, thoughts on The Browser Company and Arc being bought by Atlassian, and in 2025 why would anyone build a website? Listen on Website Links Bend Old-Time Jams and Events Join or Die Join or Die on Netflix Bowling Alone - Wikipedia Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott on the Birth of the Agen…

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34. Mexico’s New Competition Rules, Kapital’s $100mn raise, Soda Tax Rumors, BIVA’s NYC Day, and Pemex’s Non-Fracking Fracking 1:04:14

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We interview Alejandra Palacios, former president of COFECE, for a clear-eyed take on Mexico’s new competition framework - one that may not end up as bad as first feared. We also speak with Fernando Sandoval, CFO and cofounder of Kapital, on how a small and mostly unknown fintech has quickly grown into a regulated bank now reportedly valued at $1.3…

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680: CSS random(), IDs in HTML, and Chris Goes Browser Shopping 48:08

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Show Description A quick update on Dave's hair, CSS random(), view transitions in CSS, thinking about IDs in HTML, opening details elements in a new tab, Chris tries out Edge, Shift, Zen and more, how Dave is trying to kick his YouTube tab habit, and government design fails. Listen on Website Links Monchhichi - Wikipedia Rolling the Dice with CSS r…

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33. IMCO’s Moy on Mexico’s Economy — Plus Tariffs on China, Nutrisa’s Listing, and Bitso’s Stablecoin Bet 1:00:04

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In this episode, we sit down with Valeria Moy, director of Mexico’s leading think tank, the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO), for a reality check on the government’s plans to jumpstart the economy. We also break down reports on possible Mexican tariffs against Chinese imports—from cars to textiles. Plus: Nutrisa’s push to list shares on…

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679: Two Idiots Argue With Kevin Powell About CSS 54:45

1M ago54:45

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Show Description Kevin Powell is on the show with breaking news about display masonry, how his career on YouTube started and where it's at now, selling courses and diversifying the content you create, struggling with being on all the platforms, and writing vs video in the age of AI. Listen on Website Guests Kevin Powell Guest's Main URL • Guest's S…

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32. U.S.–Mexico Business History with Andrew Paxman; JAC and Giant Motors with Daniela Dib; McCormick–Herdez Deal, and Mexico’s Banking Shake-Up 1:06:12

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In this episode, we interview academic Andrew Paxman on the history of U.S.–Mexico business ties. Daniela Dib of Whitepaper discusses how the JAC/Giant Motors alliance is emerging as an attractive model for making affordable EVs in Mexico. We break down McCormick’s $750M deal with Herdez and its impact on the food sector, analyze the banking shake-…

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678: AI Hype, Browser Journey, and Content Creation Incentives 54:58

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Show Description Identifying where we are in the AI hype cycle, a quick #davegoeshairy update, what has been the impact of AI on tech creators, Chris is making his own CSS starter on stream, and Item flow / masonry discussions. Listen on Website Links Introducing GPT-5 - YouTube Simon Willison on ai Orion Browser by Kagi VisBug Chrome Canary Featur…

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31. New telecom rules, Western Union swallows main remittance competitor, Banamex possible control change ahead of IPO, and Adidas in hot water over Oaxacan shoe 57:09

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As Mexico moves to dismantle its telecom regulator, we speak with Ernesto Piedras — one of the country’s leading consultants and experts on the digital economy — about what’s at stake. We also cover Western Union’s purchase of rival Intermex, the fallout for Mexican beverage giant Cuervo from Canada’s rejection of U.S.-made spirits, the potential t…

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677: Background Code Agents, Append AI, and RSS Starter Packs 1:02:02

1M ago1:02:02

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Show Description What helps you remember a person's name, thinking about background coding agents, is AI for append only mode, what are MCPs and how should I think about them, what has been working for more than a month not just the last two days, and coming up with an RSS starter pack riffing off Molly White's article on using RSS. Listen on Websi…

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30. AmCham’s Carlos García on USMCA Outlook; Raúl Livas on Pemex Rescue, plus AT&T’s Rumored Exit, Walmex CEO Change, MELI’s Strong Mexico Results and more 1:30:15

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We interview Carlos García, President of AmCham México, to discuss the current state of U.S.–Mexico business relations heading into the critical 2026 USMCA review. We also speak with Raúl Livas, former COO of Pemex, who breaks down the government’s new rescue plan for the struggling oil giant. In the headlines: AT&T is said to be looking to exit Me…

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676: The $200 Upgrade, CSS Module Scripts, and Social Media Ethos 1:00:07

2M ago1:00:07

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Show Description It's time for a ShopTalk GearTalk segment on video and audio upgrades, a chat about better YouTube thumbnails, buying the $200 Yamaha guitar (or equivalent in other areas of life), Chris and Dave riff on CSS modules, and what's your social media ethos in 2025? Listen on Website Links how to make a killer thumbnail (for the 2025 alg…

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29. Will Mexicans Eat Chipotle? Inside Alsea’s Recipe for Growth — Plus Live Nation’s Latest Mexico Play, ASUR’s U.S. Pivot, and a Tariff Deal Delayed Again 1:11:31

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This week on MexMoves, we talk with Gerardo Lozoya of Alsea to explore what’s driving the restaurant group’s strong momentum — and how it plans to grow Chipotle in Mexico, now as its local operator. We also break down strong 2Q GDP figures; Live Nation’s $646M additional investment in OCESA, its majority-owned live entertainment arm in Mexico; Live…

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675: Building Hot Page with Tim Farnam 1:03:59

2M ago1:03:59

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Show Description Tim Farnam stops by to talk with Chris and Dave about his new project, Hot Page, and why and how he started building it after working in print and web news. (20% discount code for the Design Tokens Course: SHOPTALKSHOWISAWESOME) Listen on Website Guests Tim Farnam Guest's Main URL • Guest's Social Creative coder based in Mexico Cit…

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28. Mexico's Private Hospitals Scale Up, Fibra NEXT Debuts, Iberdrola Quits, Autos Struggle 54:22

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We chat with Eduardo Verboonen Khoury, Co-President of Hospitales MAC, one of Mexico’s fastest-growing private hospital groups. He shares how rising middle-class demand, under-resourced public healthcare, growing U.S. medical tourism, and underserved regional cities are fueling the expansion of private hospitals in Mexico. Plus, we break down the F…

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Brooklyn to Vegas. Culture Shock, Concrete, and Cactuses. 18:35

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Complain here. What happens when you trade corner stores for cacti? In this episode of Existential Static, I’m spiraling about the culture shock of moving from Brooklyn to Las Vegas because apparently, I wanted to know what overstimulation feels like when it’s surrounded by mountains and drive-thrus. We’re talking about: East Coast hustle vs West C…

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674: Context in Console, CodePen’s New Editor, and Looking for a New Arc 1:01:39

2M ago1:01:39

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Show Description Dave's coming in hot from vacation, how CodePen's new editor imports packages, should CodePen fix your code if you forgot something, the struggle to get the right context in the console, Chris is still shopping for an Arc replacement, and the struggles with inspiration driven engineering. (20% discount code for the Design Tokens Co…

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Why Does Everything Have a Membership Now? 18:01

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Complain here. Remember when you could just buy something? Like, walk into a store, grab your stuff, pay, and leave? Yeah. That’s over. Now you need a membership, subscription, rewards card, login, and a free trial you’ll forget to cancel. You can’t even pump gas without being asked to join a loyalty program. Coffee? Membership. Dog food? Subscript…

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27. Mexico’s AI Moment, More Tariff Turmoil, and Gentrification Fights in CDMX 1:08:24

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This week we discuss AI adoption in Mexico with Julián López Portillo, CEO of Senzai, and Mauricio Sepúlveda, CEO of Arkham Technologies—two tech founders shaping the future of AI in the region. On the sports front, we evaluate the Liga MX ownership changes, including Querétaro FC’s sale to U.S.-based Innovatio Capital and Atlas FC’s pending divest…

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Test Subjects. The Dark History of Birth Control Trials in Puerto Rico. 20:22

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Complain here. Before the pill was approved for women in the U.S., it was tested on poor Puerto Rican women. In the 1950s, researchers ran large scale trials of the first birth control pill on women in Puerto Rico. They were told it would prevent pregnancy. What they weren’t told? The pill was experimental. It came with dangerously high doses of ho…

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673: Live-streaming Demos, CSS Animation Composition, and Anchor Position 59:14

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Show Description Chris and Dave chat about whether you should wing it or script your videos, unplanned demos versus the safety net of edited videos, streaming software with Ecamm Live vs OBS vs Streamlabs, new CSS animation composition, and anchor positioning thoughts. (20% discount code for the Design Tokens Course: SHOPTALKSHOWISAWESOME) Listen o…

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Classrooms Without Futures. Puerto Rico’s Broken Education System 22:02

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Complain here. Puerto Rico’s education system is collapsing, and it’s not an accident. In this episode of Existential Static, we break down the brutal truth of what’s happening inside classrooms across the island. We talk about shuttered schools, underpaid teachers, rising tuition at the University of Puerto Rico, and the emotional toll of watching…

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26. Why Wall Street is Bullish on Mexico — while Lithium Flops, Fuel Smugglers Under Pressure, and Cancun Slumps 47:47

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This week on MexMoves, we sit down with Gabriel Casillas, Chief Latin America Economist at Barclays, on why Mexico’s economy is stronger than you think. From a 10% peso rally to GDP estimates nudging up and cooling rates, Casillas breaks down the drivers — and what could come next. Plus: delays in US sanctions on three banks, lithium letdowns, Merc…

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Lights Out, Power Up. Puerto Rico’s Energy Crisis and the Fight for Control. 20:29

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Complain here. In this episode of Existential Static, we dig deep into Puerto Rico’s ongoing power crisis and the people who are taking the light back. We unpack the decades long neglect of the island’s electrical grid, the devastation of Hurricane María, and the highly controversial privatization under LUMA Energy. From rising bills to deadly blac…

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When Silence Feels Unsafe. Growing Up in Chaos. 8:46

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Complain here. Welcome to one of my many random mini rants. Some of us weren’t raised on calm. We were raised on chaos. On background noise. On yelling that didn’t always mean anger and silence that almost always meant something was wrong. So now? Silence doesn’t feel peaceful. It feels… suspicious. This mini episode of Existential Static is about …

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672: Design Tokens, Web Compents, and Web Monetization 51:30

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Show Description We're all addicted to Clues by Sam and wonder about the data structure for the site, good thoughts on the design tokens community, shadow DOM, the state of web components in mid-2025, dealing with JSON, and new ideas around web monetization. (20% discount code for the Design Tokens Course: SHOPTALKSHOWISAWESOME) Listen on Website L…

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From Taíno Roots to The Young Lords to Act 60. Resistance Isn’t New. 23:39

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Complain here. Link to Pa'Lante Newspapers - https://dlib.nyu.edu/palante/ This episode isn’t soft. It isn’t curated. It’s real. Because what's happening in Puerto Rico is nothing new, it's just wearing new clothes. We talk about the Taíno people, the original caretakers of the land, and how their culture, language, and resistance still live in us.…

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25. Stress Test for Mexico’s Banks, More Fintech Raises, and BYD Prefers Brazil 41:55

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This week, we speak with Ricardo Cacho at top Mexican law firm Von Wobeser y Sierra to unpack the fallout from U.S. sanctions on CI Banco, Intercam, and Vector. Plus: More News from FIntechs Klar, Plata, and Nu; BYD freezing Mexico plans Giant Motors’ JAC Mexico EV bet, and Mexico’s cargo theft crisis. Try Whitepaper 30 days free…

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Born here, tied there. Puerto Rico, Identity and What's Being Taken. Part 1. 11:59

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Complain here. In this episode of Existential Static, we’re talking about Puerto Rico, beyond the beaches and beyond the branding. What does it mean to grow up Puerto Rican in the States? To be raised with culture, music, and pride, but still feel like a guest when you visit the island? We get into the complicated identity of being raised away from…

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From Corner Stores to Condos: Growing Up in Bushwick Before the Rebrand. 23:43

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Complain here. New episode just dropped. This one’s different. It’s about Bushwick. It’s about Brooklyn. And it’s about what happens when the place that raised you gets rewritten by money and marketing. We’re talking: – Corner stores before they sold kombucha – Block parties that didn’t need permits – Sitting on milk crates – Gentrification that pu…

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I Need a Script for Everything. Why Casual Conversation Feels Like an Audition. 14:41

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Complain here. If you’ve ever spent 45 minutes drafting a two-line text or rehearsed saying “here for pickup” on loop in your head, this episode is for you. In this spiral, we unpack the daily emotional labor of speaking like a normal human. Texting anxiety, accidental “you too” moments, email sign-off panic, and the crushing shame of a voice note …

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671: Naming Consistency, HTML Includes, and Mixins 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

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Show Description Chris reflects on CSS Day in Amsterdam, allowing languages to grow with nonstandard elements, naming things continues to be hard, shapes are going to get weird on the web, HTML includes get stirred up, thoughts on CSS mixins, and Dave's blogging about resizing text fun. Listen on Website Links Understanding CSS corner-shape and the…

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24. Dollar Stores, U.S. Treasury Accuses Mexican Financials, Tariff Deal, and Sports TV Shifts 43:19

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Dollar stores are gaining ground in Mexico’s retail landscape — and the latest player is JOi Dollar Plus, a Canadian venture tapping into the growing demand for single-price items. We speak exclusively with Rahim Bhaloo, the founder and executive president behind the brand. Also in this episode: the U.S. Treasury Department accuses three Mexican fi…

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Oh. That Wasn't for Me? Awkward Everyday Moments We Just Don’t Talk About. 13:17

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Complain here. In this episode of Existential Static, we spiral through the unspoken, awkward chaos of daily life, those moments that aren’t exactly traumatic but still haunt your soul at 2 a.m. From waving at someone who wasn’t waving at you… to saying “you too” when it absolutely does not apply, we’re talking hallway standoffs, door-holding Olymp…

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ICE, Vegas, and What You Need to Know. 22:26

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Complain here. ILRC Cards - https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas Immigration Resources - https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/doc/Immigration%20Resources_English.pdf In this special episode of Existential Static, we step away from sarcasm and talk about something serious: ICE enforcement and how it’s affecting commun…

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670: Brad and Ian Frost on Their New Design Tokens Course 1:08:26

3M ago1:08:26

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Show Description Brad and Ian stop by to chat about their new course, The Complete Guide to Design Tokens, what happens if you don't use design tokens on projects, what the ideal outcome is for building and designing with design tokens, how many colors is enough, what about refactoring, and does Figma or code win the argument? (Brad and Ian did giv…

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You ain't a man unless you're Keith Hernandez 9:20

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Complain here. In this episode of Existential Static, we unravel the chaos of outdated masculinity, starting with a single statement from my grandmother: “Now Keith Hernandez… he was a real man.” From there, we spiral beautifully into society’s weirdest, most irrational takes on what “makes” a man. Flip-flops? Cringe. Asking for directions? Weak. I…

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Don't Touch Me, I'm Just Trying to Exist. Also, the Mets lost again. 13:43

3M ago13:43

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Complain here. In this episode of Existential Static, we continue spiraling! this time through the sensory horrors of everyday life. We’re talking aggressive vacuuming, betrayal by wet things, and the absolute psychological warfare of paper straws.By Kawfee Cowboy

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23. Can New Rules Revive Mexico’s Energy Sector? Meanwhile, Fibras (Mexico’s REITs) are staging a comeback, with one newly listed and another in the pipeline. Plus: regulators turn up the heat on Telcel ... 1:06:31

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Mexico’s energy demand is rising fast — but will recent regulatory changes be enough to reignite investor interest? We speak exclusively with César Hernández, former Deputy Electricity Minister, and José Antonio Aguilar, founder and managing partner of wind-power company Vive Energía, to assess the sector’s prospects. Also on the show: one large ne…

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Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Cilantro: A Sensory Nightmare 16:10

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Complain here. Send us a text In this premiere episode of Existential Static, we spiral gracefully into the chaotic abyss of life's most pointless annoyances, especially the ones that hit hard when you're already on sensory overload. From the lone 3 a.m. fire alarm beep that ruins your will to live, to the self-checkout machine loudly announcing yo…

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669: Peter Pistorius on Developing RedwoodSDK 1:07:06

3M ago1:07:06

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Show Description We're chatting with Peter Pistorius about the change they made from RedwoodJS to RedwoodSDK, how it's going to handle routing, some new marketing ideas for RedwoodSDK, how RedwoodSDK's principles are informed by where Peter's from, choosing to go all in on Cloudflare, how the community has responded, and plans for monetization. Lis…

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22. Educating Mexico: Failure fuels deeps problems and some opportunities. GM pulls back from Mexico, and U.S. Hispanic consumers feel the squeeze 1:15:31

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How can Mexico close its yawning education gap? We speak exclusively with Aurelio Nuño, ex-Education Minister, and Juan Rebolledo of Lotus Education,to explore what’s at stake and what can be done. Then: GM pivots future production from Mexico to US; Heineken Mexico talks up investment plans; and Hispanics in US pull back Try Whitepaper 30 days fre…

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668: Jake Archibald on Native HTML Includes 1:05:24

4M ago1:05:24

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Show Description Jake Archibald joins us to discuss HTML includes, potential solutions, and the implications of introducing such a feature. We talk about security concerns, performance implications, and community feedback regarding HTML imports. Listen on Website Guests Jake Archibald Guest's Main URL • Guest's Social Engineer at Shopify. Once swam…

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21. Mercado Libre’s Mexico Gameplan — Plus Remittance Slide, Baseball's Growth, Xinfra’s Capital Raise, & Prestamo Not So Feliz 1:08:07

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This week on MexMoves, we sit down with Leandro Cuccioli, SVP of Mercado Libre, for an exclusive look at how Latin America’s e-commerce giant plans to keep growing in Mexico — across e-commerce, logistics, and finance. We also dive into: a sharp drop in April remittances and a surge in crypto-powered transfers; Infra REIT Xinfra’s $270M raise to ex…

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667: Jen Simmons on Declarative Web Push, Form Control Styling, & More 1:07:02

4M ago1:07:02

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Show Description Jen Simmons stops by to talk about new CSS and Safari features like Form Control Styling, Declarative Web Push, Typography, contrast-color(), and more. Listen on Website Guests Jen Simmons Guest's Main URL • Guest's Social Safari & WebKit Evangelist. Member of the CSS Working Group. Webmaster since 1996. Links webkit.org Safari Rel…

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20. Mexico’s Economic Outlook; Edtech Bets, US FinTechs extending microcredit 57:34

4M ago57:34

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On this episode of MexMoves, we look at what’s in store for Mexico’s economy in the second half of 2025 with Miriam Acuña from GBM. Andrés Benavides, founder of Cometa, shares how edtech can help Mexico’s private schools improve operations & collections, and focus on teaching. We also break down the top stock market winners and losers of 1H25, why …