Best Border Boss Podcasts (2023)

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First Seven Inch Club (AKA Border Boss)

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Episode 121 - United Blood 1:23:32

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We discuss STATS and WRAPPED and BENCH PRESS and then plow right back into Punk Month getting knees up down the pub with the match on the telly courtesy of SF's own blackletter boot stompers, UNITED BLOOD.By Border Boss & Friends

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Consider This from NPR

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Trump's Authoritarian Impulses and the Justice Department 11:29

10m ago11:29

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If Donald Trump is elected next November, he's promising to use the power of the presidency to go after political enemies and perceived rivals. In a recent interview with Fox's Sean Hannity, the former President said he'd only be a dictator on "day one." At other moments, he's pledged to "root out the communists," and said he'd have his Attorney Ge…

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The Daily

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The Sunday Read: ‘The Bodily Indignities of the Space Life’ 39:12

3h ago39:12

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As an incubator of life, Earth has a lot going for it, something we often fail to appreciate fully from within its nurturing bounds. Merely sending probes and rovers to the moon and Mars won’t do. For various reasons — adventure! apocalypse! commerce! — we insist upon taking our corporeal selves off-world too. Multiple private companies have announ…

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Trump's Trials: Should the Jan 6 trial be televised? 18:42

4m ago18:42

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Today we're sharing an episode of NPR's podcast Trump's Trials, hosted by Scott Detrow with regular analysis from Domenico Montanaro. This week they're joined by NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson. Each week they'll break down the latest courtroom drama, testimony, and legal maneuverings in the criminal and civil cases facing former President…

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REAL AF with Andy Frisella

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610. Real Talk: 3 Things I Wish I Had Known On Day 1 As An Entrepreneur 20:01

5h ago20:01

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In today’s real talk, Andy talks about the 3 most important things to keep in mind when planning to start your business which can save you a lot of time, money and put you decades ahead of your competitors.

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World Business Report

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US Jobless rate records 3.7% drop 27:21

1h ago27:21

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Jobs growth in the US recovers after striking workers return to Hollywood and the car industry. Employers added 199,000 jobs in November. It helped to push down the jobless rate to 3.7% - the lowest level since July. The monthly report is being closely watched as the US central bank tries to cool the economy and reduce inflation.…

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65 Years After Release, A Rockin' Christmas Classic Hits Number One 9:21

22h ago9:21

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Brenda Lee was just 13 years old when she recorded "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" in 1958. It's a true Christmas classic, a bouncy earworm — and pretty much everyone knows the lyrics. But it's never made it to number one on Billboard's Hot 100 — until now. NPR's Scott Detrow spoke with the 78-year-old about her long career and how she feels no…

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World Business Report

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Dispute over Essequibo: What impact will it have on Venezuela's economy? 27:26

17m ago27:26

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As diplomats scramble to try to cool tensions between Venezuela and Guyana over disputed land, how much is all this down to the perilous state of the Venezuelan economy? The strike of Tesla's mechanics in Sweden has spread to other countries across Scandinavia. We get the latest from Finland. And we go to the British city that isn't usually associa…

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The Daily

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Biden Is Trying to Rein In Israel. Is It Working? 37:21

2d ago37:21

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As the cease-fire in Gaza has ended and the fierce fighting there has resumed, the United States has issued sharper warnings to Israel’s leaders that they have a responsibility to avoid civilian casualties. Peter Baker, The Times’s chief White House correspondent, discusses the public and private ways in which President Biden is trying to influence…

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REAL AF with Andy Frisella

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609. Andy & DJ CTI: Vivek Ramaswamy's Message To Chris Christie, UNLV's 15-Page Zodiac Killer Theory & Epstein's Sex Trafficking Client List 1:23:25

2d ago1:23:25

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In today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Vivek Ramaswamy telling Chris Christie to 'Have a Nice Meal' during the Republican debates, Anthony Polito's 15-page Zodiac killer theory on his website that also listed out powerful organizations bent on global domination, and the FBI director getting cornered about Epstein's sex trafficking client list.…

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World Business Report

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Leaders meet at EU-China summit 27:16

36m ago27:16

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Top EU officials met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week for their first in-person summit in four years. We examine what was on the agenda. We hear about tensions between Venezuela and Guyana over a disputed oil rich region. And popular video game Fortnite has launched a high-profile collaboration with Lego.…

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Women Candidates and the Race for Big Money 11:43

2h ago11:43

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A woman has never been president. Hillary Clinton has come the closest, but that highest, hardest glass ceiling is still intact. Now Republican Nikki Haley wants to succeed where her predecessors have not. The list of reasons a woman hasn't won is long — sexism, lack of representation in circles of power, and lack of representation in circles of mo…

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World Business Report

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Brazil deploys troops to Venezuela border 27:15

12m ago27:15

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Brazil has moved troops to the Venezuela border, a day after Guyana’s military were put on high alert. This is response to Venezuela’s claims over the disputed territory of Essequibo. We speak to a regional expert on the potential impact on business if tensions escalate further. McDonalds is entering the coffee market, but will consumers be ‘loving…

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The Daily

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Nikki Haley’s Moment 29:41

1d ago29:41

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Over the last few months, Nikki Haley has gained enough in the polls to suggest she is on the verge of surpassing Ron DeSantis as the main threat to Donald J. Trump in the race to become the Republican candidate for 2024. Jazmine Ulloa, a national politics reporter for The Times; and Nate Cohn, The Times’s chief political analyst, discuss her build…

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World Business Report

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Italy pulls out of flagship Chinese project 27:14

7m ago27:14

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The Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has formally told China it will leave their Belt and Road Initiative. We find out what this means for their relationship going forward. We examine tech giant Google’s long-awaited answer to Chat GPT, but will their new model called Gemini rival the AI space? And we hear how a new hybrid rice from South Kore…

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The Seriousness of America's Latest Homegrown Spy 10:23

9m ago10:23

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Diplomat and former US Ambassador Manuel Rocha is facing charges related to secretly serving as an agent of Cuba's government. Rocha is the latest in a long line of spies, who have worked for the federal government while spying for other countries. Some for decades at a time. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to former CIA officer Robert Baer about the…

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Episode 194: The "Graying Population" Panic and the 90-Year War on Social Security 1:13:39

1h ago1:13:39

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“Aging population to hit U.S. economy like a 'ton of bricks',” Reuters reported in 2021. “Aging Is The Real Population Bomb,” the International Monetary Fund cautioned earlier this year. “How an aging population poses challenges for U.S. economy, workforce and social programs,” PBS declared in June. “Why we’re borrowing to fund the elderly while ne…

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World Business Report

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Guyana’s military on high alert over oil 26:08

17m ago26:08

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Guyana’s military is on high alert after President Nicolas Maduro of neighbouring Venezuela issued oil extraction licences in the disputed territory of Essequibo. We speak to the mayor of a town in the region.Severe droughts in Spain have impacted the olive oil harvest causing prices to soar, but what does this mean for oil producers. K-pop girl ba…

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The Daily

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Opioid Victims Have a Settlement. Will the Supreme Court Undo It? 23:50

1d ago23:50

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The opioid epidemic has been one of the biggest public health disasters in generations. The drug company at the heart of the crisis, Purdue Pharma, maker of the prescription painkiller OxyContin, agreed to a multibillion-dollar deal to settle thousands of claims against it — but that agreement would also grant the family behind the company, the Sac…

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The Symbolism And History Of The Keffiyeh 9:59

21h ago9:59

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Keffiyehs, checkered scarves most closely associated with Palestinians, have been in the news lately. In Vermont, three men of Palestinian descent, two of whom were wearing keffiyehs, were shot. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Wafa Ghnaim, a fellow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and curator for the Museum of the Palestinian People, about the histo…

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World Business Report

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One year on: are the oil sanctions against Russia working? 27:17

20m ago27:17

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It has been one year since G7 nations and the EU imposed a $60-per-barrel ceiling on Russian crude oil. Elina Ribakova, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, warns that Russia is getting around the price cap by using a shadow fleet of tankers run by operators outside the western system. Also on the programme, we fin…

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World Business Report

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Moody's cuts China's credit outlook 27:26

3d ago27:26

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The credit rating agency is concerned about the country's rising debt and economic slowdown. We find out what it will take for China to gain back the markets' trust. An attack on three commercial vessels crossing the Red Sea has sparked doubts about the safety of one of the world's key shipping routes. We look at the potential consequences for the …

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The Daily

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The Blurry Line Between Rap Star and Crime Boss 27:17

3d ago27:17

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As a racketeering trial begins in Atlanta, much of the focus is on the high-profile defendant, the best-selling rapper Young Thug. Joe Coscarelli, a culture reporter for The New York Times, explains why, in a sense, hip-hop itself is on trial. Guest: Joe Coscarelli, a culture reporter for The New York Times. Background reading: A judge ruled in Nov…

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REAL AF with Andy Frisella

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608. Andy & DJ CTI: U.S. Out Of Money, Navy Warship Attacked & Conor McGregor 1:15:33

2d ago1:15:33

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In today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the White House warning Congress that the United States is out of money, Multiple commercial vessels, including a Navy ship coming under attack in the Red Sea, and Conor McGregor's plans for Ireland.

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World Business Report

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UK announces immigration crackdown 27:21

17m ago27:21

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The UK government has announced measures to cut immigration which includes plans to raise the minimum salary required for foreign workers to be eligible for a work visa. We find out how this will affect the UK's workforce. We hear from a lawyer involved in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement before the US Supreme Court. He'll give us his view o…

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Consider This from NPR

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Is Biden's Unconditional Support Of Israel Nearing Its Limit? 12:46

8m ago12:46

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Israel has stepped up military operations in Gaza after the temporary ceasefire ended last week. Gaza health officials say several hundred Palestinians have been killed and hundreds more have been wounded since the fighting resumed, complicating how the U.S. maintains its alignment with Israel. NPR's Fatma Tanis speaks with analysts who say that U.…

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World Business Report

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Spotify announces 1,500 job cuts 27:02

15m ago27:02

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The Swedish music streaming platform will axe 17% of its workforce to reduce costs blaming rising borrowing prices. We get the latest. A referendum in Venezuela has given overwhelming backing to the Caracas government's bid for the Essequibo territory, which is currently under the control of neighbouring country Guyana. We look into how the discove…

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The Daily

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The Oct. 7 Warning That Israel Ignored 33:50

1d ago33:50

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In the weeks since Hamas carried out its devastating terrorist attack in southern Israel, Times journalists have been trying to work out why the Israeli security services failed to prevent such a huge and deadly assault. Ronen Bergman, a correspondent for The New York Times, tells the story of one of the warnings that Israel ignored. Guest: Ronen B…

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REAL AF with Andy Frisella

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607. Q&AF: Dealing With Woke Schools, Building Business With A Private Life & Handling No-Call/No-Show Employees 33:38

18m ago33:38

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In today's episode, Andy answers your questions on how to approach woke schools who want to put their ideologies on your children, the best way to build a business while maintaining a private life, and how to handle employees who don't show up to crucial jobs.

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Going Free

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Misha Petrov Review _ Musk to Shutter X _ US Parks to be MigrantSlums _ Israel Had Hamas Plan _ GF 4:31:25

5h ago4:31:25

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I employ comedy; if offended, blame him. ☛ Want ALERTS when I stream? You HAVE to follow on additional platforms - YT will NOT alert 90% of the time. Recommended, https://t.me/NoWhiteGuiltAlerts ☛ YT deletes your subscription & some thread comments. Bookmark NoWhiteGuilt.org ---------------- Shows: ▀Going Free: Sundays, 5:00 PM ET - Socio-political…

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The Daily

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Sunday Special: Elon Musk at 'DealBook' 1:33:50

4d ago1:33:50

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Tech billionaire Elon Musk has come to define innovation, but he can also be a lightning rod for controversy; he recently endorsed antisemitic remarks on X, formerly known as Twitter, which prompted companies to pull their advertising. In an interview recorded live at the DealBook Summit in New York with Times business reporter and columnist Andrew…

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Ranked Choice Voting May Be Coming To An Election Near You 12:36

5d ago12:36

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Ranked choice voting has become the latest political change touted as a way to strengthen democracy. Instead of choosing one candidate, in ranked choice voting a voter picks a favorite candidate, a second favorite and so on. According to an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll conducted after the midterm elections, more than 8 in 10 Americans feel there is…

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REAL AF with Andy Frisella

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606. Real Talk: Redefining Yourself 8:05

5h ago8:05

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In today's Real Talk, Andy talks about how past experiences, failures, and successes have created your life now and what actions you can take to change your life and become who you ultimately want to be.

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World Business Report

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Venezuela-Guyana border dispute 26:50

5d ago26:50

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The International Court of Justice has warned Venezuela to stop any action that would alter Guyana’s control over a disputed territory, in the Essequibo region, days ahead of a planned referendum. And Kristin Schwab, from our American partner, Marketplace, takes a look at the history of the shopping centre or "mall" and where it stands today.…

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Big Oil Leads at COP28 9:47

19h ago9:47

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Every year world leaders gather at the Conference of the Parties, or COP, to devise solutions to what amounts to a growing existential crisis for humankind: our rapidly heating planet. The United Arab Emirates is hosting COP28 this year. The goal of the conference is to decrease emissions and protect the planet. But leading the climate talks is the…

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World Business Report

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COP 28 countries to include food production to tackle climate change 26:28

18m ago26:28

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World leaders attending the COP 28 climate change summit in Dubai have signed up to a declaration aimed at reducing emissions from food production. The declaration says there is an urgent need to adapt food and agricultural systems as food production is responsible for a third of greenhouse gas emissions. But there are concerns today's declaration …

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REAL AF with Andy Frisella

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605. Andy, Timothy Parlatore & DJ CTI: Donald's Gag Order Reinstated, White Lung Pneumonia & Fake Facebook Accounts Shut Down 1:52:57

4d ago1:52:57

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In today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by the founder and managing partner of Parlatore Law Group, Timothy Parlatore. They discuss Donald's gag order reinstated by the appeals court in his NY civil fraud trial, Massachusetts saying that it's been hit with a wave of pneumonia in children, and the thousands of fake Facebook accounts t…

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The Daily

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Should You Rent or Buy? The New Math. 27:38

2d ago27:38

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For many millennials, buying a home has become almost entirely out of reach. Average 30-year mortgage rates are hovering around 7 percent — the highest they’ve been since 2007 — largely because of the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame inflation. David Leonhardt, a senior writer for The New York Times, discusses whether it is time to change how we t…

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World Business Report

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What is the COP28 loss and damage fund? 26:52

7d ago26:52

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We look at the impact that COP 28 will have on the global economy as it announces that hundreds of millions of dollars will go into a loss and damage fund for poorer countries. Our presenter Rahul Tandon asks: is that enough? We also hear from the fashion industry which is often criticised for not being sustainable about what they are doing to chan…

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The Legacy of Henry Kissinger 13:30

8d ago13:30

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Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was viewed as brilliant by some and a war criminal by others. The only man to ever hold the jobs of National Security Advisor and Secretary of State at the same time died at his Connecticut home at the age of 100. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to author and historian Jeremi Suri about Kissinger's complicated lega…

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World Business Report

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COP 28 summit warns of ‘climate collapse’ 26:28

22m ago26:28

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The UN Chief Antonio Guterres has told the opening of the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai that this year is set to be the warmest on record – and urged world leaders to act. The summit is hosted by the United Arab Emirates, one of the world's top oil-producing nations, with oil boss Sultan al-Jaber overseeing the summit. Jaber promised financial supp…

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The Daily

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The Bad Vibes Around a Good Economy 21:40

5d ago21:40

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The American economy, by many measures, is doing better than it has done in years. But for many Americans, that is not how it feels. Their feelings point to an enduring mystery: Why do Americans feel so bad when the economy is so good? Jeanna Smialek, who covers the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy for The Times, discusses a new way to understa…

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World Business Report

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Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit over cryptocurrency ad 26:53

7d ago26:53

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Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in a class action lawsuit in America after promoting a range of NFTs for Binance. The star is being sued for $1bn. Rahul Tandon finds out the latest from our correspondent in the US. We speak to the head of the European Commission about what she makes of the recent turmoil at OpenAI. And is a flag importa…

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Rosalynn Carter Practiced What She Preached 9:37

9d ago9:37

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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter leaves behind a rich and expansive legacy, including fierce and enduring advocacy for better mental health care in the US. But her commitment to the issue extended well beyond her role as First Lady. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Anne Mahoney Robbins, a friend of the Carters and member of President Jimmy Carter'…

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World Business Report

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Uber's plan to allow London's iconic black cabs to use its app 27:26

6d ago27:26

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Uber invites London's black cab drivers to its app but will it work after years of rivalry? We ask Uber's general manager in the UK, Andrew Brem. Nigeria's president, Bola Tinubu, has promised to significantly narrow the country's budget deficit. We listen to the details. And we talk to Margrethe Vestager, candidate for the presidency of the Europe…

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First Seven Inch Club (AKA Border Boss)

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Episode 120 - Boiling Man 1:29:55

8d ago1:29:55

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PUNK MONTH Continues this week as we phone it in with swollen, drunken holiday abdomens featuring a era-concluding Taco Bell scene report, unbridled record buying, creamy drinks, and the harsh PUNK sounds of Mike's homeland as fractured through the prism of BOILING MAN.By Border Boss & Friends

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The Daily

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Ending Roe Was Supposed to Reduce Abortions. It Didn’t. 22:07

1d ago22:07

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From the moment that Roe v. Wade was overturned, the question was just how much the change would reduce abortions across the United States. Now, more than a year later, the numbers are in. Margot Sanger-Katz, who writes about health care for The Upshot, explains why the results are not what anyone had expected. Guest: Margot Sanger-Katz, a domestic…

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Going Free

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Pentagon Official Arrested Human Trafficking _ NewCovid_ _ Border Crisis _ Nikki Haley on Koch _RIGF 3:31:30

9d ago3:31:30

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I employ comedy; if offended, blame him. ☛ Want ALERTS when I stream? You HAVE to follow on additional platforms - YT will NOT alert 90% of the time. Recommended, https://t.me/NoWhiteGuiltAlerts ☛ YT deletes your subscription & some thread comments. Bookmark NoWhiteGuilt.org ---------------- Shows: ▀Going Free: Sundays, 5:00 PM ET - Socio-political…

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World Business Report

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India's PM praises tunnel workers’ rescue 27:25

7d ago27:25

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Rahul Tandon looks at the rescue efforts of the workers who have been trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand, India for 17 days. He raises the questions about development in that area. We hear why some companies are giving up on advertising on social media platform X. And we find out how much someone paid at auction for a scrap of paper on which David …

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Police Pushback Against Progressive Prosecutors 12:32

8d ago12:32

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In different places throughout the country, police are pushing back against the policies of progressive prosecutors. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer tells the story of one such struggle in St. Louis where a detective wouldn't testify in a case. That refusal may have helped a man charged with murder walk free. Email us at considerthis@npr.org…

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