Best White Stag Podcasts (2024)

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The White Stag - Personal Touch in a Digital Age: Balancing Tech and Tradition 55:21

7d ago55:21

55:21

Welcome to episode 24 of the Wed.Co Podcast. Today we are recording from the stunning Tall Trees Tallebudgera and we're joined by the Gentlemen from The White Stag. A dynamic company that started as a quaint mobile bar float and has since grown to offer comprehensive services to wedding venues. In our conversation, Toga and Joel explore how White S…

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The long game of high interest rates 24:18

4h ago24:18

24:18

The latest data from the Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation measure hinted that inflation is cooling. But the Fed is still on guard, meaning higher interest rates for longer than many had expected. We’ll get into how that will likely be felt differently by Americans at opposite ends of the income spectrum. Then, we’ll get into the risky return of…

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The growing troubles at OpenAI 11:55

3h ago11:55

11:55

A former OpenAI board member dropped a bombshell allegation about CEO Sam Altman and the company’s ethics. But this isn’t the first time employees have expressed safety concerns about the company. We’ll explain. Plus, a new rule aims to protect buy now, pay later users. And, how college sports might finally get recognized as a multibillion-dollar b…

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A Trump-Musk bromance 10:59

31m ago10:59

10:59

After years of having a frosty relationship, Elon Musk and Donald Trump are warming up to each other. We’ll discuss what a potential political marriage might mean for a second Trump administration. Plus, who actually donates to political campaigns? Later, we’ll smile about two giant pandas returning to D.C.’s National Zoo! Here’s everything we talk…

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Episode 181: Ep. 176 Booker T Washington and Queen Ester 56:50

4h ago56:50

56:50

Kathryn and Lorienne take on Chapter 8 of Prince Caspian. In a chapter Lorienne thought was unnecessary, we find great examples of equity, justice, and righteousness. Kathryn was reminded of this speech here. Lorienne had very strong feelings about expectations and the phrase "no offense."

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How Big Food changed the way we eat 25:49

1d ago25:49

25:49

Today we’re talking about food. Specifically, Big Food. In his book, “Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry,” Austin Frerick, agricultural and antitrust policy fellow at Yale, argues the food system is the most consolidated sector in the United States. On the show today, Frerick explains how the American food system be…

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Demavi Weddings - Being Fearless, Rebranding to Align with oneself and Let's Predict It 52:58

6h ago52:58

52:58

Welcome to Episode 26 of the Wed.Co Podcast. Today, we're excited to bring you insights from Tanya of Demavi Weddings, filmed at the ever so stunning The Lussh in Brisbane. In this episode, Tanya shares her journey from corporate events to the wedding industry, detailing her rebranding process and the development of "Let's Predict It." She discusse…

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bh181: solo dates for Mr and Mrs H 1:23:04

3h ago1:23:04

1:23:04

In this episode Mr and Mrs H both experience separate dates and solo play! On the same day! With the same person! Without completely spoiling this episode, we both have some adventures and talk about what went right, what could we have done better and how we might change things in future. From taking a swing to robots on the big screen, this one li…

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Biden doubling down on tariffs 25:34

2h ago25:34

25:34

More tariffs from the Joe Biden administration on Chinese goods are on the way, and he gave his blessing to some Trump-era tariffs. We’ll break it down. Plus, why a story about a local public library becoming an adults-only space may be a warning of things to come. Later, we’ll weigh in on Chuck E. Cheese’s animatronic band, whales sinking yachts a…

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How the Palestinian financial system is tied up in Israel 11:36

7h ago11:36

11:36

After Israel threatened to cut ties between Israeli and Palestinian banks, Treasury Secretary Yellen warned it could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and create economic instability in the West Bank. We’ll also explain one reason why U.S. military spending is so high, get updates on the AI economy’s hot shot, Nvidia, and the U.S. government’s…

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Private equity, endless shrimp and Red Lobster’s decline 16:17

31m ago16:17

16:17

Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week after closing dozens of locations. We’ll get into the company’s yearslong troubles and why its unlimited shrimp deal isn’t entirely responsible for the chain’s downfall. Then, we’ll discuss the challenges of battling misinformation in today’s fractured medi…

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Episode 180: Ep. 176 Danger and Flexibility 45:52

3h ago45:52

45:52

Lorienne raves connects and confuses Doctor Constantine and Doctor Cornelius. Kathryn helps us feel empathy for a clumsy giant. Caspian is clearly the right king for the job.

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Neoliberalism’s sleight of hand 39:06

7d ago39:06

39:06

Over the last 50 years, an ideology known as neoliberalism has transformed the American economy — for better or worse. The concept is often associated with Ronald Reagan, free markets and deregulation. But legal scholar Mehrsa Baradaran says there’s a lot we get wrong about the origins of neoliberalism and its true impact on society. On the show to…

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Getting deep about deepfakes 20:29

42m ago20:29

20:29

Today, we’re talking about the different efforts to invest in artificial intelligence. First up, guest host Lily Jamali breaks down Argentina’s endeavor to turn the country into an AI hub. Then, we’ll discuss the use of AI and deepfakes in India’s election in an attempt to reach voters. Later, we’ll smile about America’s first Black astronaut candi…

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The price tag on friendship 26:22

3d ago26:22

26:22

Prices have been rising for pretty much everything these days. And for some, it’s raising the cost of making friends as more folks turn to paid activities like art classes and happy hours to socialize. We’ll get into it. And, we’ll explain the latest scandal that’s left the Supreme Court in a bind. Plus, we’ll weigh in on Chuck E. Cheese animatroni…

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Whaddya wanna know about key inflation measures? 16:47

15d ago16:47

16:47

Inflation isn’t going anywhere, and listeners wanna know what’s up with two of the government’s inflation measures. Today, we’re answering some nerdy econ questions about the consumer price index and personal consumption expenditures price index. We’ll also answer questions about how the Supreme Court gets funded and the ins and outs of joint fundr…

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The great Bumble fumble 17:37

39m ago17:37

17:37

Today, we’re diving into Bumble’s controversial anti-celibacy ad campaign, what it says about the state of dating apps and why some women are joining the anti-patriarchy movement. It’s time for a Kimberly rant. Plus, more updates on the Baltimore bridge collapse. Later, we’ll get queasy about cicadas and smiley about puppies! Here’s everything we t…

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The Old Dairy Maleny - From Vision to Venue: The Story of The Old Dairy Maleny 35:50

11d ago35:50

35:50

Welcome to Episode 25 of the Wed.Co Podcast. Today, we're excited to share the story of The Old Dairy in Maleny, a stunning wedding venue with a rich history and breathtaking landscapes. In this episode, we dive into the journey of Jo and her husband, who purchased the 90-acre property over 20 years ago and meticulously transformed it into a premie…

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From “Million Bazillion”: What are labor unions? 31:07

11h ago31:07

31:07

With the big push to unionize auto workers in the South, it looks like it might be another hot labor summer. And if you and your little ones have questions, this episode is for you! Today, we’re bringing you a special episode from Marketplace’s kids podcast, “Million Bazillion,” all about the history of labor unions, collective bargaining and how u…

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Episode 179: Ep. 174, Found Family in Prince Caspian 47:35

7d ago47:35

47:35

Kathryn and Lorienne look at how Prince Caspian begins to form found family around him among various beings in the woods from Old Narnia. From Bulgy Bears to a mouse, there are customs, cultures, mores, and even prejudice to fold into this new family. Kind of like a dreamy dance.

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The value of “third places” 18:02

3d ago18:02

18:02

A “third place” is where people hang out when they’re not at home or work, and they’re becoming increasingly important for building community and connection. Guest host Reema Khrais explains why we’re hearing a lot more about them these days and shares the story behind her own third place. But first, we’ll discuss the knock-on effects of falling bi…

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bh180: the greatest swinging podcast ever 56:03

14h ago56:03

56:03

In this thrilling instalment, we turn to our AI overlords to ask 'what would be the best ever swinging podcast?' We get some ideas and then jump straight online to record them! This one is like a mini-guide to swinging in 50 mins or so. Hopefully there's some fun to be had too! Oh - and if you liked our sexy story from last time, stick around to th…

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What grocery aisle gossip can tell us about the economy 29:59

10d ago29:59

29:59

The latest survey data from the University of Michigan shows consumer sentiment in the U.S. is at a six-month low. We’ll unpack the numbers and get into what they can and can’t tell us about what’s really going on in the economy. And, a plan to split up U.S. Cellular between T-Mobile and Verizon is in the works. It’s part of a larger fiasco brewing…

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Episode 178: Ep. 173, Caspian gets away! 44:24

1h ago44:24

44:24

Kathryn muscles through a cold while she and Lorienne discuss Chapter 5 of Prince Caspian. Our orphan gets away from his abusers and runs into a very interesting trio.

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The lowdown on joint fundraising committees 21:34

8d ago21:34

21:34

Joint fundraising committees allow aligned political campaigns to raise more money faster. We’ll break down how these operations work and how they’re affecting the cost of elections. Then, guest host Sabri Ben-Achour explains why China’s electric vehicle industry may not be at “overcapacity,” as U.S. and European officials have argued. Plus, artist…

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A phantom debt menace 15:56

8d ago15:56

15:56

Increasingly popular buy now, pay later services allow shoppers to split their purchases into smaller, recurring payments. We’ll get into why these loans are blurring economists’ understanding of today’s consumer debt landscape. We’ll also discuss President Joe Biden’s climate and infrastructure spending spree, and the knock-on effects of parents d…

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The power of college endowments 30:23

23h ago30:23

30:23

College endowment funds are at the center of student protester’s calls for their schools to divest from Israel. Charlie Eaton, a sociology professor at the University of California, Merced, and author of “Bankers in the Ivory Tower,” said the size of these funds have created a moral dilemma for the wealthiest universities. On the show today, Eaton …

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Private equity is coming for pet care 16:24

10d ago16:24

16:24

Private equity plays a major role in lots of sectors across the U.S. economy, and now it’s getting into the veterinary business. Today, Kimberly discusses the rise of these big outside investors in pet care and the financial and emotional decisions we make in caring for our beloved pets. Plus, we bid Jasper goodbye. But first, Amy breaks down a pai…

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Europe’s new economic engines 20:27

10d ago20:27

20:27

Southern European economies, including Greece, are growing faster than some of Europe’s longtime powerhouses, like Germany. We’ll get into how Greece pulled off an economic turnaround after the devastating 2012 financial crisis. And, Halle Berry’s shouts from the steps of the Capitol are calling attention to the need for more menopause research. Pl…

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No “stag” no “flation” 11:26

3d ago11:26

11:26

“Spotting tech-driven disinformation isn’t getting easier” from Marketplace Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap! The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern. We’ll have news, drinks and play a round of Half Full/Half Empty. It’s time to rewind and revisit some of the big business stories of the week. First up, stagf…

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Episode 177: Ep. 172, Alienation in Prince Caspian 1:01:40

7d ago1:01:40

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Kathryn and Lorienne discuss alienation in Chapter 4 of Prince Caspian. Kathryn sees Huckleberry Finn and David Tennant, Lorienne sees Harry Potter and Hamlet. We both see the call to celebrate diversity, own the past, and move toward greater unity. Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. And a scribe cam…

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The rising pressure on poll workers 9:43

8d ago9:43

9:43

With the presidential election less than six months away, election workers are raising concerns about their safety. We’ll get into the rising threats to election offices and how that might affect staffing ahead of November. Also, how Tesla’s disbanding of its Supercharger team could impact the Biden’s administration push to expand electric vehicle …

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The trade-offs of the trade deficit 28:29

5d ago28:29

28:29

Today we’re talking about the trade deficit at the request of some of our curious listeners. Since the mid-’70s, the U.S. has persistently been importing more goods than it exports. Is that such a bad thing? We’ll hear from Eswar Prasad, professor of trade policy at Cornell University and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about why the …

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Theadore and Co - Ethical sourcing and sustainability: Theadore and Co's commitment 41:36

14d ago41:36

41:36

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Wed.Co Podcast. Today, we're recording from the absolutely stunning showroom of Theadore and Co on the Gold Coast and we get to chat to the lovely Co-Owner Sarah. In this episode, we're excited to dive into the sparkling world of Theadore and Co, a jewellery brand that's redefining engagement rings with affordability an…

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bh179: an honest conversation 1:02:27

1M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

Welcome to the bed hopper podcast. Over the past few months we've been talking about a shift in our dynamic. Mrs H is much more interested in women - but that's made making new connections much more complicated. So, we do what we do best and sit down and have an honest conversation about what's going on and how we might tackle it. We explore some o…

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Biden’s regulation rush 14:31

6d ago14:31

14:31

Nope. It’s not just your imagination. The Biden administration has been on a roll to finalize several regulations — from changes at nursing homes and updates to Title IX to health care protections for transgender people. Kimberly explains what’s really behind the mad dash. Also, Kai is back with a reminder: Don’t sleep on the foreign exchange marke…

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College campus protests and the value of a degree 32:24

9d ago32:24

32:24

Protests over Israel’s war in Gaza have erupted at universities across the United States. We’ll discuss what the sweeping protests and other high-profile political battles at colleges could mean for the economics of higher education. And, what the Federal Reserve might look like under a second Donald Trump presidency. Plus, we’ll play a round of Ha…

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A stock pop and a stock flop 11:57

18d ago11:57

11:57

“Boeing failures are a case study of America’s manufacturing “dark age” from Marketplace “How science could disrupt the gin industry” from Marketplace Join us tomorrow for Economics on Tap! The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern. We’ll have news, drinks and play a round of Half Full/Half Empty. It was a big week …

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To ban or not to ban 19:41

1M ago19:41

19:41

Today, we’re talking about two different kinds of bans. As expected, President Joe Biden signed the TikTok sell-or-ban bill. But first, guest host Meghan McCarty Carino breaks down the Federal Trade Commission’s decision to ban noncompete agreements and their impact on workers and innovation. Plus, we’ll smile about Emily Dickinson and her newfound…

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The dollar store dilemma 29:28

1M ago29:28

29:28

Several American dollar store chains have been down bad these days. Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and 99 Cents Only have all recently announced store closures. On the other hand, Dollar General is poised to expand. This has us wondering: What’s going on with the dollar store business model? Has today’s inflationary economy broken it? On the show today…

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Maleny Wedding Festival: Community over Competition. Standing together to overcome adversity 54:01

21d ago54:01

54:01

Welcome to Episode 22 of the Wed.Co Podcast. Today, we're coming to you from the stunning The Old Dairy Maleny. In this episode, we are excited to have Marlene, a renowned wedding industry expert, as she shares her inspiring journey and the flourishing wedding scene in the Maleny area. Starting from managing venues to diving into marketing, tourism…

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Big change coming to nursing homes 21:57

1M ago21:57

21:57

Today, the Biden administration announced plans to implement strict staffing requirements at nursing homes. Kimberly Adams unpacks what this rule may mean for care and the nursing home business model. Plus, guest host Nova Safo returns to discuss the United Auto Workers’ historic victory in the South and the latest troubles at Tesla. And, high-spee…

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Episode 176: Ep. 171, Mystery in Chapter Three of Prince Caspian 40:42

1M ago40:42

40:42

The four children meet a dwarf! Kathryn is walking a marathon in October to support the Jimmy Fund. If you'd like to support her, reach out at asacredfellowship@gmail.com. Lorienne recommends Too Big for A Single Mind. A true page turner. Everybody: Watch Blink!

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A revamp for Title IX 31:25

21d ago31:25

31:25

The Joe Biden administration announced highly anticipated updates to Title IX. The new rule expands protections for LGBTQ+ students and sexual assault survivors. But it stops short of addressing the rights of trans athletes. Then, we’ll get into the outrageous hoops rich people jump through to get out of paying state taxes. Plus, we’ll weigh in on …

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What you need to know about tariffs 19:00

18d ago19:00

19:00

The Biden administration is aiming to triple tariffs on Chinese steel to protect U.S. manufacturers. Sound familiar? We’ll explain who is actually paying the price and what raising tariffs would mean for U.S. workers. We’ll also get into why economic data doesn’t always translate into how voters view the economy, especially in an election year. And…

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A new day for labor organizing in the South? 20:01

1M ago20:01

20:01

A union election at Volkswagen is testing the power of the United Auto Workers. As voting gets underway this week, guest host Nova Safo explains what unionization could mean for three big automakers and the labor movement in the South. Plus, how a unanimous Supreme Court ruling expands the scope of workplace bias suits. And, why Billy Joel came up …

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What we often get wrong about teens and screen time 31:59

1M ago31:59

31:59

There’s been a lot of debate lately about the potential effects of smartphones and social media on young people’s mental health. Some states like states like Florida and Utah have even tried to ban kids from using social media apps until they reach a certain age. But Mikey Jensen, professor of clinical psychology and director of the Interactions an…

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