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A little show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening today. It's a quick hit of insight into work, business, the economy, and everything else. Listen weekday afternoons. Try Planet Money+! a new way to support the show you love, get a sponsor-free feed of the podcast, *and* get access to bonus content. You'll also get access to The Indicator and Planet Money Summer School, both without interruptions. sign up at plus.npr. ...
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IFS Zooms In: The Economy

Institute for Fiscal Studies

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Go beyond the 24-hour news cycle and get objective, independent analysis from the researchers behind the work. Hosted by Institute for Fiscal Studies Director, Paul Johnson. Every second Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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When David Axelrod and Mike Murphy get together to talk politics, it’s not academic. They speak from the perspective gained through hundreds of campaigns for offices from City Hall to the White House. So if you want to know what’s really going on behind the scenes, where strategic decisions are being made, pull up a stool for Hacks on Tap. Incisive, sometimes uproarious and always entertaining, these political warhorses and their guests will give you insights you’ll only get from folks who h ...
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Do you ever feel like reality is shifting beneath your feet? Veteran journalist Ray Suarez spent forty years covering elections, civil wars, and pandemics that shaped the way we live. He’s seen entire countries flipped upside down and right side up… and now he’s here to bring a sensible voice to our endless doom-scrolling. Each week, Ray hosts conversations with journalists, leaders and policy experts that explore how people from New Hampshire to New Guinea are navigating our rapidly changin ...
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In This Economy?!

Frequency Podcast Network

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Real people with real problems get realistic solutions. Your guide to understanding an unpredictable economy. Are you stressed out about your finances? Feel like the odds are stacked against you? We are too. It feels like we should be able to afford all of these things as adults — a house, a car, raising children...even just a social life— but so many of us simply find it out of reach. How did the economy find itself here? Why are things the way they are? And how can we make it work anyway? ...
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Apprehensive about the future? Like many, you likely have a gut feeling that things aren't quite right, but haven’t been able to place your finger on why. That feeling only grows with the increasing political tensions, economic uncertainty, natural disasters, and supply chain disruptions. What do all these challenges mean? And what will be the result of society’s current trajectory? “Breaking Down: Collapse” takes the complex concepts surrounding the ultimate collapse of modern industrial so ...
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Making Markets

Colossus | Investing & Business Podcasts

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Making Markets explores the psychology and structure that make up markets all over the world. Each week, Eric Golden speaks to experts about a different market so you can see what actually happens when money changes hands. From mainstream stock and bond markets to esoteric niches like vineyards, antique art, and crypto, we explain the transactions that underpin our economy. Visit joincolossus.com to find more episodes, transcripts and a library of content to continue your learning.
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How can I improve my Business English more quickly? Why am I lacking confidence when I need English in business situations? How can I learn vocabulary and idioms for Business English? If you are asking these questions, this Podcast is for you! ALsensei is an English Teaching Professional who has been helping businesspeople with English and Communication skills in Japan for over 18 years! He has worked with people from all backgrounds and levels including consulting at Global Fortune 500 comp ...
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The Broken Pie Chart Podcast offers fresh looks at investment portfolio management, economics, markets, retirement planning, and more by simplifying and explaining important aspects of financial markets and the economy in easy to understand ways.
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Living sustainably should be easier. Curious about a zero waste lifestyle? Want to know what the “circular economy” or “slow fashion” really means? As the founder of both Brightly.eco and Wildwoven (a sustainable pajama company), eco-expert Laura Alexander Wittig brings you actionable daily sustainability tips in each episode of Good Together. Tune in weekly for bite-sized ways to make a positive impact! For more info, visit https://brightly.eco/podcast
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Policy for the People

Oregon Center for Public Policy

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Welcome to Policy for the People, a show that explores the public policies that can lift up all Oregonians. This show is a collaboration between KMUZ radio (kmuz.org) and the Oregon Center for Public Policy (ocpp.org).
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When it comes to making sense of the news, it helps to have an insider’s perspective. Introducing The Daily T, a brand new podcast from The Telegraph. Camilla Tominey and Kamal Ahmed share their thoughts on the day’s biggest stories, with lively debate and informed discussion, as well as agenda-setting interviews with the key people who make the headlines, all from the heart of one of Britain’s biggest newsrooms Camilla and Kamal have been journalists for more than 20 years, with access to p ...
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Payday Report is an Emmy-nominated labor outlet founded by Mike Elk, an alumni of the Guardian. Our work as the first outlet to systematically track the strike wave during the pandemic has been widely recognized by everyone from Washington Post to NPR’s “All Things Considered” to filmmaker Boots Riley.
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Sense-Making in a Changing World

Morag Gamble: Permaculture Education Institute

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Join Morag Gamble, global permaculture teacher and ambassador, in conversation with leading ecological educators, thinkers, activists, authors, designers and practitioners to explore 'What Now?' - what is the kind of thinking we need to navigate a positive and regenerative way forward, what does a thriving one-planet way of life look like, where should we putting our energy in this changing world and in challenging times, we offer these voices of clarity and common sense.
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In less than 10 minutes, we’ll get you up to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace’s David Brancaccio will bring you the latest business and economic stories you need to know to start your day. And before U.S. markets open, you’ll get a global markets update from the BBC World Service in London.
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Advocacy Scoop Podcast

National Association of REALTORS®

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The Advocacy Scoop is the only podcast that takes you inside the advocacy work of the National Association of REALTORS®. The Advocacy Scoop is dedicated to peeling back the curtain on the advocacy operation of the world's largest trade association. The real estate sector makes up nearly 20% of the entire U.S. economy, and NAR's advocacy work is critical for housing affordability and protecting private property rights. Listeners will walk away with a better understanding of how NAR’s advocacy ...
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The place to go for conversations about the news. Each Saturday, Claire Kimball and Kate Watson present the Weekly Wrap - the week in news and what's coming up. Super handy if you're busy and want a recap of the week that was, a way to get ahead of next week and some helpful news recommendations on your way through... Then there's our limited interview series - Newsmakers - where each week Kate sits down with journalists, producers and media experts to help give you an understanding of the p ...
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Your Undivided Attention

Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin, The Center for Humane Technology

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In our podcast, Your Undivided Attention, co-hosts Tristan Harris, Aza Raskin and Daniel Barcay explore the unprecedented power of emerging technologies: how they fit into our lives, and how they fit into a humane future. Join us every other Thursday as we confront challenges and explore solutions with a wide range of thought leaders and change-makers — like Audrey Tang on digital democracy, neurotechnology with Nita Farahany, getting beyond dystopia with Yuval Noah Harari, and Esther Perel ...
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Mitten Money

Tri-Star Trust

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Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and, in fact, make up 99% of all businesses in the United States. Yet only 50% of them will survive their fifth year in business. Mitten Money host William Zank will focus on helping Michigan-based business owners find answers to the tough questions that will help them succeed. How do I expand my business? What options do I have for retirement? How do I move forward when I feel stuck? Having worked with small business owners throughou ...
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This podcast gives you a smart, cool headed and down to earth wrap on the latest finance and investing news from Australia & around the world. Investing legends Scott Phillips and Andrew Page walk you through what’s really going on and what you need to know to make great financial decisions. Subscribe to get your regular fix of BS-free money advice. Sign up for the newsletter at fool.com.au/LiSTNR For more episodes download the free LiSTNR app
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Jim Harrington & Bill Knight...two radio veterans.. offer up compelling Talk that engages YOU the listener! It is a contemporary blend of News, Conversation and Opinion that will grab your attention. They talk about current events, the economy, the political landscape, cultural and social issues with a touch of humor. Real kitchen table conversations that impact your everyday life.
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This podcast is dedicated to exploring issues in some more depth and untangling the complexities of the world around us. We engage thinkers, academics, and scholars in conversation on a number of themes to appreciate the ideas that make up Islam as a system of thought.Follow us on https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/And twitter @thinking_muslim https://twitter.com/thinking_muslimEmail info@thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Insight by Oaktree Capital lets you know what Oaktree leaders think are the most important things for investors to focus on today. The Insight provides you with audio versions of many popular Oaktree publications so that you can learn about trends impacting a wide variety of asset classes. And it features conversations with many of Oaktree’s leading experts, including Howard Marks, about relative value, investment theory, and the market environment. The Insight goes beyond today’s market ...
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Hosted by Dr Brenda Hector MBA, this podcast provides relatable and accessible advice and inspiration from successful business women who have been there and done it before you. This podcast is where you can • hear their stories • share their successes • learn their challenges and how they overcame them • receive the advice they have for businesswomen aspiring to success • find out what they think needs to change • discover how we can bring about that business revolution Only 1 in 3 UK entrep ...
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Are you struggling to create a career that you love? Do you wonder if you could hold multiple jobs and projects at once? A Portfolio Career is here to answer your questions. David Nebinski talks with people who have designed Portfolio Career that allows for growth, resiliency, and happiness. Tune in to learn how to create a Portfolio Career of your own. Let's have some fun!
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Welcome to the Grow Places podcast where we explore the virtuous circle of people growth and place. Brought to you by Grow Places and hosted by our Founder, Tom Larsson. These short conversations with industry leaders and community figures share insights on the built environment and open up about their purpose and what drives them on a personal level. Thank you for listening. For more information please visit our website; www.growplaces.com and connect with us @WeGrowPlaces across all social ...
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The Mining & Energy Union fights for our members in coal and metals mining and power generation around Australia. Our members work hard, play a crucial role in Australia’s economy, support their communities and have a proud tradition of standing up for safety and workers’ rights. Hosted by Tim Brunero, this podcast features news, interviews, historical features and inside stories keeping you up to the minute with our activities, challenges and successes - as well as the stories from our past ...
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From the stuff your mother never told you, to the stuff your doctor never learned, On Health features taboo-busting conversations that demystify and de-stigmatize our bodies, all while bridging the gap between conventional medicine and wellness. Join Yale-trained MD & midwife Aviva Romm and her line-up of expert guests as they discuss everything from periods to menopause, sex to reproductive health politics, and motherhood to mental health. Each week, Dr. Romm will be exploring the science a ...
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What are the climate stories that really matter? What breakthrough innovations and ambitious business initiatives could genuinely accelerate the transition to a net-zero, circular economy? And who’ll take home the coveted Big Fat Sustainability Uncovered Quiz of the Year trophy? Join the edie team for this long-running show which makes the big climate issues bite-sized. Sustainability Uncovered, hosted in association with Lloyds Bank, uncovers some of most inspiring and insightful sustainabi ...
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This podcast is designed to inspire you to create your best possible life through sharing stories of others who already have done some amazing things. To create your best possible life requires putting yourself out there, taking risks and believing in yourself. It requires adapting the right mindset. Far too many of us are trapped in situations that are less than desirable because we hang on to limiting beliefs and poor assumptions. We all want different things and have different definitions ...
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Chewing on topics that feed your spirit, soul and body helping you take up your mantle within the seven mountains of influence, which are: arts & entertainment, economy, education, family, government, media, and religion. Contact us at: ur1stluv@proton.me
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Too Many Lawyers

Royal F. Oakes and Connor M. Oakes

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Too Many Lawyers goes beyond the headlines about laws and court cases to tell listeners what developments in the law really mean, and how the stories impact real people. The hosts are each lawyers and legal analysts, but beyond that couldn’t be more different. One, Royal Oakes, is a libertarian, baby boomer and dad, who’s been offering analysis on network radio and television for decades; the other, Connor Oakes, is a progressive millennial and son of Royal Oakes, who offers a fresh take on ...
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The Ken McElroy Show is your weekly meet-up where real estate entrepreneur and CEO Ken McElroy shares his personal experiences and the strategies he’s implemented throughout his career, from his first job as an apartment manager to today, having successfully scaled up to over $1 billion in real estate investments. Each week, Ken and his co-host Danille delve into a wide range of topics related to real estate, including entrepreneurship, current events and their impact on investors, the inves ...
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Less Than 15

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Bite-sized and actionable Business Bulletins from guest experts to keep you up to date with the issues that matter. The show is brought to you by DFK Australia New Zealand - Leading Accountants and Business Advisors.
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What does the new wave of open economies mean for monetization? Will negative externalities overcome cosmetics economies in the long run? What exactly does a game economist do? Game Economist Cast is a roundtable discussion of the latest developments in mobile, HD, and crypto games through a bunch of people figuring it out using the economic tool kit.
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In this episode, I welcome my dear friend and mentor, Satish Kumar. Satish is a world-renowned author and peace advocate, who has been speaking around the world and inspiring global change for over 50 years. This episode is part of the recorded series from the International Permaculture Festival of Ideas, held in May 2024. From what it means to hol…
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– Do I pay tax to rollover my Super? – The benefit of investing the baby bonus – Berkshire post Buffett? Fortescue post Twiggy? – What would the economy look like without COVID-19? – What’s missing in NTA and NAV? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR
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Join our Telegram channel Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, Please consider becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim Sami Hamdi has been at the fore of the conversation about how Muslims should respond to the unparalleled attack upon …
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It's ... Indicators of the Week! We roundup the economic indicators that caught our eyes and ears. This week, all our attention was on the Federal Reserve, which cut interest rates by half a percentage point. (Egad!) On today's episode, we've got dot plots, why the Fed rate cut may not bring immediate relief, and ... Sasquatch?! Related Episodes: H…
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This week, we dive into the escalating conflict in the Middle East, another assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and why a debate over housing policy in the Senate could trigger a double dissolution election this year. Looking ahead, we’ve got footy finals and the Reserve Bank’s decision on interest rates. And Kate delivers what could be our best…
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Economist Martin Wurm joins Inside Economics to discuss the Fed’s rate cut earlier this week, which was larger than the IE team expected. Martin talks about the decision behind the large cut and what it means for the future path of interest rates and the forecasts for the rest of the economy. The team discusses the rate decision’s impact on the hou…
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So it’s easy to read a headline like this about the Saudi Arabians getting out of the petrodollar agreement with the United States and they go “That’s it, now she all done”. And it’s fun to say “She all done” because you get clicks, but is it the big deal that a lot of people feel it is?And I wonder…. Do assassination attempts of former presidents …
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As anyone who's watched or listened to the program knows, I become an absolute geek for healthcare and always love the pursuit of science. I've been blessed to get to know a guy who is the managing director of the clinic I go to in Mexico, Renue Healthcare. I wanted to check in with Steve Anderson, we've had a ton of podcast family members head dow…
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Nigel Farage has given his speech at Reform's first conference since winning five MPs at the general election, and Robert Jenrick says English identity is 'under threat'. Kamal and Camilla review Nigel Farage's big speech at the Reform conference, their first since the election, with 4000 members at the NEC in Birmingham there to see him as he plot…
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This September marks 40 years since the birth of the generic drug industry in the United States. They saved Americans nearly $450 billion last year alone. But all is not well in the industry — big players are leaving, and drug shortages are common. Will we still be able to depend on affordable, high-quality generics in the future? Also: new rules o…
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Welcome to the WEEKEND Edition of It's Another Day with Jim and Bill EPISODE 731- What if we told you that there were 5 known assassination squads ‘out there’. This isn’t speculation. This is from Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida. We’re being told that they’ve upped the security detail but we were told that after the Butler attempt and we almost lost the…
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We’re digging into Office Politics, our series in which we talk to companies that use their brands to push policies and candidates, as well as organizations that try to dial down the political temperature. Today: When a business shows support or opposition to a particular side of a partisan issue, what does it mean for the consumers who don’t agree…
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From the BBC World Service: The killing of a Japanese schoolboy in the Chinese city of Shenzhen has sparked anxiety among Japanese expats living in China, with top firms warning their workers to be vigilant. Plus, mass tourism in parts of Europe has sparked protests this summer, but one small Mediterranean country is enthusiastically embracing thos…
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Sign up for our live podcast event: https://ifs.org.uk/events/ifs-zooms-live-how-make-your-first-budget-success Since the introduction of auto-enrolment over 10 years ago, more people than ever are saving into a workplace pension than ever before. However, new research from the IFS shows that approximately 30% to 40% of private sector employees (5 …
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My guest today is Jerry Derevyanny, a partner at Bengal Capital, a cannabis investing firm. Jerry has been a part of the regulated Cannabis industry since 2014, and today he shares the nuances of investing in this growing and unique industry. I enjoyed listening to Jerry’s frameworks for the industry, such as Ants versus Locusts, the similarities a…
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Yesterday we looked at Donald Trump's key economic proposals for a second term. On today's show, we do the same for Kamala Harris, examining the Democratic nominee's plans for taxes, housing and grocery store prices. Related episodes: What are Trump's economic plans? (Apple / Spotify) Three Kamala Harris indicators (Apple / Spotify) Bad economics, …
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Debate Fallout, Misguided Defenders of Christianity, and Jordan Peterson's Take on the Resurrection We're going to step back and look at some of the continuing responses of the presidential debate. It’s fascinating how quickly they were ready to turn on Joe. We need to talk about the weird ways that people who think they're helping Christianity are…
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Glassman on CrossFit, Fitness Predictions, and Fixing America's Broken Scientific Process Greg Glassman is the founder and former CEO of CrossFit. This is the second part of an interview we did with him. First one really focusing on CrossFit, the death of one of the athletes in a drowning event. Very tragic as if you saw the first interview really …
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It was a very bad week for rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs – indicted on sex trafficking charges, and denied bail -- he'll be locked up for a year or more awaiting trial. The judge may have worried Diddy would ride his Gulfstream to Switzerland, and become Roman Polanski's roommate. And, is TikTok about to lose a court battle, meaning it’ll be kicked out…
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The PM's chief of staff has taken a nice payrise that means she now earns more than her own boss, whilst Sir Freebies himself can't kick the habit as revelations of more gifts emerge. A BBC story that Sue Gray, Keir Starmer's chief of staff, asked for and was given a salary of £170,000 - £3,000 more than the PM - has Westminster in a gossip frenzy,…
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Earlier this week we explored the offshore financial system, where foreign companies and wealthy individuals can stash their wealth under especially favorable financial conditions. Today, we’re hearing about ways to discourage the ultra wealthy from hiding their cash offshore. Turns out good ol’ shame may hold some answers. But first, we examine ho…
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Welcome to the Thursday Edition of It's Another Day with Jim and Bill EPISODE 730-Exploding pagers, two-way radios, and rooftop solar panels…Israel is using technology to bring down its enemy. Now Hezbollah is afraid to use communication devices. So what does this do to the military effort? Iran is promising retaliation…but you know they have to wo…
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Now that the Federal Reserve has started to cut interest rates, are we headed back to a world of cheap money? This morning, we’ll unpack what yesterday’s rate cut means for car loans, personal loans, credit cards, mortgages and more. Plus, there’s a huge difference that just half a penny can make. We’ll examine a change coming to stock trades. Also…
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From the BBC World Service: As questions are being asked about how walkie talkies and pagers were detonated in Lebanon, an action which killed at least 30 people and injured thousands, two manufacturers — Japan’s Icom and Taiwan’s Gold Apollo — have denied any link to the deadly blasts. We’ll dig in. Also: Why has a Chinese milk tea company been fo…
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To download the checklist mentioned in the podcast, follow this link: https://investwithmc.com/tenantchecklist If you are an accredited investor and are interested in learning about investing opportunities with MC Companies, check out this link: https://investwithmc.com/podcast Ken and Danille McElroy discuss the growing challenges landlords face w…
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Anne Applebaum argues that autocracy is spreading to democratic states, and the reason why is that illiberalism is good international business. She warns the seeds of autocracy have already been sown in the United States, so how can we protect ourselves during another contentious presidential election season? Ray Suarez sits down with Anne Applebau…
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Are you looking to slow down to speed up? Steve Schlafman is the Founder of Downshift, a coaching company helping high-performers downshift towards a new life. They offer the world's first decelerator program. Steve has been on the podcast twice before, and in this episode, we also discussed the current state of my podcast in an open and vulnerable…
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Former Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed has been accused of raping and sexually assaulting a string of women employed by the department store. Five women have accused him of rape and an additional 20 have claimed he sexually assaulted them. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says al-Fayed would identify and target young, female assistants before isolating a…
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The US Federal Reserve surprised economists with its first interest rate cut in four years. Rates have gone down by 0.5 percent to about 4.8 percent - a significant shift after two years of high rates designed to tame inflation. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie says the markets responded well to this move after pricing in potential cuts. LISTEN ABOVE…
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Two key players looking to help Kiwi farmers reduce their emissions have given a new company some additional funding to craft a methane vaccine. AgriZeroNZ and the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre are providing $13.5 million ($8.5M and $5M respectively) to Lucidome Bio to fund their research. The Country's Jamie Mackay explai…
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Experts say today's GDP figures paint a dire picture of our economy - and it's unlikely things will recover right away. New data shows GDP dropped 0.2 percent in the second quarter of 2024. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains why the economy is unlikely to recover in the coming months. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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It's been quite a long (and expensive!) journey, but the latest numbers show that the inflation rate in Canada has finally fallen to the Bank of Canada's "target rate" for the first time in more than three years. So does that mean all our troubles are over? Why is two percent the ideal target for the BoC? And what does this data tell us about the e…
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Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Early Edition host Ryan Bridge joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! A group of Wellington taxi drivers have been suspended from the airport ranks after they used the parents' room to heat up food on their late night shifts. Is this unfair? The GDP dropped 0.2 pe…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 19 September 2024, how can we cure our sick economy? Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Heather after our economy contracted 0.2 percent in Q2. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith wants to reduce the number of jury trials to deal with the backlog of cases waiting to get to…
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Wellington Airport has suspended five taxi drivers from using its taxi rank after they used the parents’ room to heat their dinners. The airport contacted the taxi companies two months ago to warn against drivers using the parents’ room for privacy and hygiene reasons - but this was not passed on to all taxi staff. One anonymous driver who avoided …
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All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made some line-up changes ahead of this weekend's Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney. Beauden Barrett returns to fullback, Will Jordan moves to the right wing, and Ethan de Groot and Caleb Clarke make their return after recovering from injuries. All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax hopes the team can turn their luck around a…
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One expert says today's GDP figures paint a bleak picture of the economy - but there's light at the end of the tunnel. Stats NZ revealed this morning a 0.2 percent contraction for the three months to June, following 0.1 percent growth in the March quarter. Kiwibank economist Jarrod Kerr says it's likely the economy won't start growing again until l…
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Philip Polkinghorne must wait at least three more days before a jury rules him innocent or guilty of killing Pauline Hanna. The jury has gone home after telling the judge they couldn't reach a decision today - having deliberated since 11am. They won't sit tomorrow because of a juror's prior commitment and will recommence 11am on Monday. The Herald'…
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The Government's new bill banning gang patches in public and giving police more power to disperse gangs and bring in non-consorting court orders has passed. Last-minute changes extended the insignia ban to being visible in cars - and inside homes of repeat ban offenders. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says critics of the bill have la…
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Australia's national unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 percent in August. The number of employed people grew by 47,500, and the number of unemployed people declined by 10,500, according to reports. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this will encourage the Reserve Bank to hold off on cutting interest rates when they next meet. LISTEN ABOV…
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The All Blacks want to show New Zealand they can bounce back from adversity in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney. Coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to his 23 from the side that lost in Cape Town, in the second of two defeats to the Springboks. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave sums up the selection - and weighs up New Zealand's ch…
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The Government is proposing lifting the threshold for allowing defendants to elect a jury trial in an effort to reduce the number going through the courts. Currently, defendants can choose between a jury or judge-only trial in cases where their maximum sentence is two or more years in jail. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is proposing options of th…
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With less than two months before election day in the U.S., there's still a lot to learn about both major candidates' economic platforms. Today we look at some key proposals from Donald Trump for a second term, including tariffs and immigration. Tomorrow: Kamala Harris' plans. Related listening: Bad economics, smart politics (Apple / Spotify) How mu…
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The same people who are telling us that literal Orange Hitler Donald Trump is going to install a scary, horrible form of white nationalism are the same people who are helping to build a Muslim theocracy. They don't realize that wherever you import Islam, you're also importing Sharia law. They'll never celebrate the Christian faith the same way they…
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