Best Eu Tu Podcasts (2024)

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The Great Man-Made River Project: How the U.S. and EU Killed the 8th Wonder of the World. 50:57

16m ago50:57

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The Great Man-Made River in Libya was once considered the 8th Wonder of the World. Water was first discovered in the 1960s when oil and gas drilling companies discovered enormous aquifers beneath the desert sands of Libya. 20 years after these discoveries, Libya was under the brutal dictatorship of Muammar Gaddafi who had overthrown the monarchy in…

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Episode #179 - VW Hits Panic Button, August Sales, Tariffs - Tougher for Some 46:10

8d ago46:10

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Tu and Lei kick off this podcast with the news that Volkswagen would like to close factories in Germany for the first time in decades. They spent a long moment to discuss this because this news sent shockwaves across the industry and is the realization to the world, if not clear yet, China EV Inc is putting the world on notice - that's its here and…

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The EU AI Act Part 2, with Amba Kak and Sarah Myers West from AI NOW 31:33

2h ago31:33

31:33

In this episode, we talk to Amba Kak and Sarah Myers West of the AI Now Institute, who are the co directors of this leading policy think tank. In the episode, which is the second installment of our EU AI Act series, Amba and Sarah explore why different tech policy narratives matter, the difference between the US and the EU regulatory landscape, why…

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Meaningless Rage and Outrage on the Debate Stage: A Recap of the Presidential Debate. 35:21

12d ago35:21

35:21

Because it’s silly season, we interrupt our regularly scheduled programming once again to provide blow-by-excruciating-blow coverage of the (apparently only) debate between Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump. While most observers called it a clear victory for Harris who was composed and on message, as opposed to a meanspirited …

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Episode #178 - XPeng MONA M03, BYD 50% Global, Vauxhall Goes Low (£24K LOW) 57:39

15d ago57:39

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The podcast starts with Tu and Lei's thoughts on the XPeng's Mona M03 and the aggressive pricing that was announced for the vehicle. This evolves into a recap of XPeng history on product launches and the hope that this launch can be more successful than their past ones. Tu mentions that there are bad takes out there and emphasizes that price doesn'…

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Eric Schmidt the Bed in Stanford Interview. How Oligarchs Speak (When They Think No One Is Listening). 35:06

19d ago35:06

35:06

Have you ever wondered what oligarchs talk about when they think no one is listening? Wonder no more. This week we dissect Eric Schmidt’s recent Q&A at Stanford University where he talks about remote work culture, the future of AI and how big tech intervenes at the highest levels of government. The kicker is…he thought it was private and didn’t rea…

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Show Notes [Et tu, Krugman?] 1:20:05

7d ago1:20:05

1:20:05

In today’s Show Notes, Max & 99 cover trending headlines, discuss the recent Krugman episode, and hear from a few Unf*ckers with general feedback. Enjoy! Chapters Intro: 00:00:20 Headlines: 00:04:15 YouTube: 00:43:09 Emails: 00:56:54 Memberships: 01:18:33 Outro: 01:18:39 Resources Shiny Happy People AP: GOP network props up liberal third-party cand…

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Episode 177 - REVISED: EU Tariffs, XPeng and Zeekr Earnings, Autonomous or Intelligent? 44:32

21d ago44:32

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Tu and Lei start the podcast out with an update on the EU tariffs on Chinese EV makers, this time including Tesla. Some initial tariff rates were reduced but not substantially. Tu moves the conversation over to the improvement in XPeng's earnings and the momentum they may have when launching the Mona M03. The discussion moves over to who the global…

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The EU AI Act Part 1, with Caterina and Daniel from Access Now 36:32

24d ago36:32

36:32

In this episode, we talk to Daniel Leufer and Caterina Rodelli from Access Now, a global advocacy organization that focuses on the impact of the digital on human rights. As leaders in this field, they've been working hard to ensure that the European Union's AI Act doesn't undermine human rights or indeed fundamental democratic values. They share wi…

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Et tu, Krugman? New York Times columnist’s horrible take. 20:56

25d ago20:56

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I’ve long been an admirer of Paul Krugman of The New York Times as he’s a rational and accessible liberal economist who genuinely seems to have the best interests of the public at heart. But a recent column smacked of establishment rhetoric that bordered on gaslighting. Democrats ignore economic realities at their own peril and while most leftists …

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Episode #176 - XPeng Celebrates 10 Years, GM Restructures 🇨🇳, Merc Catches Fire in Seoul 38:23

30d ago38:23

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Tu and Lei open this podcast with a discussion of Polestar launching production of it's Polestar 3 in the US, South Carolina. They quickly shift the conversation over to XPeng's 10 year anniversary and discuss what they remember about XPeng over the last 10 years. Lei and Tu then move to discuss the speed of change and product refreshes. The automo…

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Show Notes [Harris v. Trump.] 45:06

1M ago45:06

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Max and 99 are back to discuss Harris v. Trump episode feedback, and catch up a bit. A regular episode is coming early this week, so stay tuned! Chapters Intro: 00:00:19 Emails: 00:03:17 Memberships: 00:43:52 Outro: 00:44:11 -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Twitt…

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Episode #175 - More than Not: China's Take Rate, Restrictions on Chinese Tech, Clearing up a Bad Take 47:47

1M ago47:47

47:47

Tu and Lei start the podcast out with a discussion on the China take rate on NEVs exceeding 50% in July for the first time. The discussion then shifts to reports that the Biden administration is looking at restricting Chinese connected, intelligent driving technology for use on US roads including the ability to collect data on Americans. They proje…

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PODCAST TU Delft and EU Policy in Innovation: insights from Marceline Du Prie 20:36

1M ago20:36

20:36

In this episode of the Podcast Business of Collaboration, we are welcoming Marceline Du Prie, Director of European Affairs at the TU Delft in Brussels. Keep reading to find out more about EU Policy for Innovation, TU Delft and technological innovation developments in Europe! Marceline Du Prie is the Director of European Affairs at the… Read More »P…

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Harris v. Trump. Progressives in the Wind. 1:10:02

1M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

UNFTR is back in the swing of things with a snapshot of where the election stands just 80 days from decision time. We look at trends in each of the swing states, how Congressional races are stacking up and which presidential candidate has the advantage in the swing states and on key issues. Max also tackles the media’s breathless pursuit to portray…

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Episode #174 - July Sales, BYD Keeping Busy, Tesla FSD's China Competition 46:45

1M ago46:45

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The podcast begins with a review of July sales by Lei and then they both transition into a discussion about the upcoming important product launches and why they are important to those Chinese brands. They both transition the discussion over to the BYD partnership with Uber that was announced this week. They piggyback off this BYD discussion to also…

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214: Les jeux d’argent ne sont pas que de simples jeux. 12:08

1M ago12:08

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Gambling is a colossal industry. Those with skin in the game say that it’s ‘just fun’. However, there are also those who say that gambling is addictive as a drug. Let’s discuss ‘les jeux d’argent’ in this lesson.By Plus Publications

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PODCAST The power of Emotional Intelligence. Insights from Dr. David Caruso and Lisa Rees 52:01

2M ago52:01

52:01

Welcome to our new Collabwith Business of Collaboration podcast episode! Today, your host is Jara Pascual, CEO and Founder of Collabwith. Our guests are David Caruso and Lisa Rees, two incredibile experts in the field of Emotional Intelligence. David Caruso is co-founder of the Emotional Intelligence Skills Group, at YCEI Yale Center for EI. Lisa… …

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Unf*cking Flashback: What’s the deal with Peter Thiel? Sociopathic billionaire man-child wants to eat the world. 47:21

2M ago47:21

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In October of 2022, we released this episode on Peter Thiel. The last line of the story is that he’s a monster. At the time, we were focused on his personal selections and funding of Congressional candidates, one of whom was none other than JD Vance. Far from his purported hillbilly roots, the country quickly came to know that JD is little more tha…

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Episode #173 - China AV Inc US IPOs, Windrose the first Domino, Cheap Batteries for EVs 47:18

2M ago47:18

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Tu and Lei begin the podcast talking about the US IPO announcements for Pony AI and WeRide, two Chinese autonomous vehicle (robotaxi) startups. This leads to a broader discussion about autonomous vehicles and regulation in the US and China. Tu then moves on asking Lei what he knows about Windrose, the Chinese electric semi-truck manufacturer that p…

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Phone A Friend: Shane Burley and Ben Lorber, authors of Safety through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism. 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

This week, Max welcomes Ben Lorber and Shane Burley to the program, co-authors of Safety Through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism. Resources Melville House: Safety through SolidarityA Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism Bookshop: Safety Through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism Ben Lorber on Twitter Ben Lor…

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A Progressive Take on the Harris Coronation. 14:30

2M ago14:30

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The Democratic Party finally took the all important step of convincing Joe Biden to drop his bid for re-election. In a matter of hours, the party elites, donors, elected officials and DNC members coalesced around Kamala Harris, and according to The New York Times, she has already secured the delegates required to run the table at the convention. De…

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Episode #171 - Legacy Auto Needs a Hug, BYD Manufacturing Footprint expands, AV Companies - What's Next 37:56

2M ago37:56

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Tu and Lei start out this podcast with a broad discussion about how virtually all the foreign legacy automakers are doing so poorly in China with Tu detailing Porsche's recent, severe challenges. Tu and Lei then move onto Xiaomi's production license despite the overcapacity in China. Tu briefly explains how this could happen. Tu and Lei take a few …

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Phone A Friend: Lee Camp. Comedian, author, commentator and activist. 1:10:46

2M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

This week I spoke with an old friend and inspiration—comedian, author, commentator and activist Lee Camp. We’re all over the place in a cathartic conversation about independent media, censorship, Supreme Court antics, Julian Assange, the presidential election and more. Resources Lee Camp Online Lee Camp on Twitter Lee Camp on Instagram Lee Camp on …

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Episode #170 - EU Tariff fallout, VW Group + Rivian Mashup, New Robotaxi Pilots in BJ 57:34

2M ago57:34

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Tu and Lei unpack who they think could be the winners and losers from the recently announced EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and how they may react to tariffs being considered in other markets. Tu and Lei then look a bit forward to what they expect to see later this year as we get past summer and move towards the always exciting year-end sa…

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A Contested Convention: Building the Progressive Bench (Project 500). 43:06

2M ago43:06

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Despite his assurances to the contrary, Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee is far from a lock. What happens if the DNC winds up hosting a contested convention? In this episode we delve into a brief history of contested conventions and draw upon prior examples to demonstrate how progressives can use a contested convention to their advantage and get…

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Episode 169 - Tu at MOVE London, JLR + Chery and FSD in China reception 44:20

3M ago44:20

44:20

Tu starts the podcast out talking about his experience at the MOVE London event where he hosted two panel discussions. Lei then pivots to update everyone on the latest news about potential tariffs the Chinese govt are considering in retaliation for the EU tariffs on Chinese EVs. Tu and Lei then take a few moments to digest and unpack what it all me…

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DNR The DNC: Propping up the Cadaver-in-Chief. 21:08

2M ago21:08

21:08

After Joe Biden’s historically bad debate performance, many Americans were left wondering how the Democratic Party could allow him to remain in the race. The answer is a corrupt and wholly inept corporation called the DNC Services Corporation—Democratic National Committee or DNC for short. This episode looks at the DNC’s failures over time and how …

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Show Notes [The United States Postal Service + Europe Slides to the Right + Pharmacy Benefit Managers.] 1:02:32

2M ago1:02:32

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In this week's Show Notes Max and 99 catch up from a few episodes past, and dive into some news items. They also hatch a plan to celebrate 99's birthday month. Enjoy! Chapters Intro: 00:20:00 Emails: 00:23:39 Memberships: 00:58:29 Reviews: 00:59:17 Outro: 01:00:53 -- If you like the pod version of #UNFTR, make sure to check out the video version on…

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213: Les Louisianais se battent pour la survie de leur patrimoine. 10:34

3M ago10:34

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The people of southern Louisiana are very proud of their French heritage and culture. They’re fighting tooth and nail for the survival of French which is struggling against the onslaught of English. In this lesson, let’s discuss some of the things that makes Louisiana different.

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What on Earth Is Ethical Maths? with Maurice Chiodo 38:42

3M ago38:42

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We often think that maths is neutral or can't be harmful, because after all, what could numbers do to hurt us? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Maurice Chiodo, a mathematician at the University of Cambridge, who's now based at the Center for Existential Risk. He tells us why maths can actually throw out big ethical issues. Take the atomic bomb or th…

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Episode #168 - Unpacking EU Tariffs, Tu's Cali EV Adventure, For VW - It's Complicated 51:25

3M ago51:25

51:25

Tu and Lei begin this podcast with a quick download of the EU tariffs, who was slapped with what and who the winners are. They also take a step back to discuss who currently exports the most to the EU and how the tariffs may affect their quantities. They then move over to the rumored retaliation from the Chinese govt and who would feel free brunt o…

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Phone A Friend: Yanis Varoufakis. 1:00:44

3M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

In this UNFTR Phone A Friend we speak with economist, political leader and bestselling author Yanis Varoufakis about his latest book Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism. Max and Yanis cover a wide array of topics from the release of Julian Assange, the thesis behind Technofeudalism, the future of labor and the post-capitalism reality we already…

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