Best First Round Sweep Podcasts (2024)

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Eagles are 8-1. Baltimore Ravens are the # 1 team in the AFC. Playoff Picture predictions. NBA Play-in Tournament begins. 1:00:50

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EPISODE 81 SEASON 4 The Philadelphia Eagles soar as the NFL leaders with an impressive 8-1 record heading into their Week 10 bye. The San Francisco 49ers make headlines with a major trade, securing the talents of elite edge rusher Chase Young from the Washington Commanders at the trade deadline. As the playoff race intensifies, the Baltimore Ravens…

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NFL WEEK 6: Eagles and 49ers are undefeated at 5-0. Damian Lillard traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. D-backs vs. Phillies in the NLCS & Astros vs. Rangers in the ALCS. 1:08:34

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EPISODE 80 SEASON 4 The first 5 weeks of the NFL season are in the books and the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers remain undefeated at 5-0. The Eagles defeated the Rams in L.A. while the 49ers embarrassed the cowboys during primetime. In the NFC North, the Lions are easily running away with the division while the Vikings have only won 1 …

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 248: China's clean car exports surge 11:13

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Four arrested in India on alleged links to Vivo money laundering investigation, Golden Week tourism revenues top pre-pandemic levels, but just barely, and China set to sell a record amount of offshore yuan sovereign debt. In addition, Kelsey Cheng talks about Nio's challenges in China's competitive EV market. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 247: Corporate America’s optimism about China Is fading 13:30

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: U.S. firms reported falling optimism for their China operations amid concerns over Sino-U.S. tensions, but many are still planning to boost investment in the country; Chinese steelmakers come out strong despite property slump; and troubled Zhongzhi-linked financial institution asks two state-owned comp…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief, ep. 246: The EU announces probe Into Chinese EV subsidies, and Chinese gov denies reports of an iPhone ban 15:23

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: The EU says it will launch an investigation into Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles in a bid to ward off cheap imports, a move Beijing says could negatively impact trade ties. Beijing denies that it has banned Apple iPhones in government agencies. And the PBOC lowers reserve requirement ratios to …

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2023 NFL WEEK 1 | Aaron Rodgers season ending injury | Cowboys, 49ers, & Dolphins brilliance | Week 1 reaction and Week 2 Picks 1:07:36

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EPISODE 79 SEASON 4 PREMIERE Welcome back to the fourth season of the State Of the Franchise show! The 2023 NFL season is officially underway with Week 1 already in the books. The defending Super Bowl Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, lose to the Detroit Lions. We discuss if there is a lack of playmakers on the Chiefs outside of Travis Kelce. The …

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief, ep. 245: China’s appetite for luxury Is back 15:23

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: China’s retail sales growth may have been weak in the first half of the year, but spending on expensive handbags, clothing, and accessories boomed, earnings reports show. China’s trade data improved in August but economic worries still linger, and Apple stock drops on reports of a Chinese government iP…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief, ep. 244: China’s sweeping property rescue 12:45

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Beijing launches a sweeping policy package to rescue the property market, China extends income tax breaks for foreigners, AI specialist SenseTime is laying off more workers after another year of red ink, and Evergrande delays offshore debt restructuring votes at last minute. Plus, Zhang Yukun joins for…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 243: Senate targets U.S. Investments in China, first U.S. IPO under new listing rules moves a step closer, and Beijing signals relaxation on foreign investment in ... 12:47

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: The U.S. Senate targets American investments in China, China’s first U.S. IPO under new listing rules moves a step closer, Beijing plans to relax rules on foreign firms investing in bad-debt managers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 242: Climate talks resume, Tencent allows foreign banks for mobile payments, and Beijing pledges a bigger, better, and stronger private sector 12:46

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business brief: WeChat lets users link overseas cards for everyday payments in China, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry visits China Rio Tinto warns of slowing iron ore shipments as China recovery falters, and China vows to create a bigger, better, and stronger private sector. In addition, Kelly Wang gives the latest on C…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief, ep. 241: Truce in EV price war, commerce minister courts foreign drugmakers 11:34

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Tesla and Chinese rivals signal a truce in the EV price war, top property developers see June’s new sales take a dive, and China's commerce minister encourages investment by foreign drugmakers In addition, Yukun Zhang discusses the reasons behind China's lackluster credit demand. See Privacy Policy at …

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 240: More AI investment from Chinese firms, LVMH's CEO begins a China tour, and the Alibaba restructuring 12:35

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On this week’s episode, Chinese entrepreneurs mobilize for an AI race with the U.S., food-delivery giant Meituan buys an AI startup for more than $200 million, and LVMH’s billionaire CEO kicks off his China tour to woo local consumers. In addition, Kelsey Cheng explains the restructuring of Alibaba. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a…

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The Denver Nuggets are NBA Champions & Nikola Jokić is NBA Finals MVP | Manchester City secures the Treble | The Vegas Golden Knights are NHL Champions 1:06:07

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EPISODE 78 TIMESTAMPS 2023 NBA Finals Recap MIAMI HEAT VS DENVER NUGGETS (07:00 - 30:45) Manchester City secure their first UEFA Champions League trophy (30:50 - 37:45) English Premium League and the transfer window (38:00 - 50:55) More NFL Offseason news (51:00 - 01:05:00) Tune in for weekly sports content. Interact with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tw…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 239: Sequoia spins off China unit, national AI regs coming, and edtech firms rush to follow ChatGPT 12:33

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: VC giant Sequoia reorganizes and spins off its China unit under geopolitical concerns, China puts drafting a national AI law on its legislative agenda, and Chinese education companies race to develop ChatGPT-like products, In addition, we speak with Kelsey Cheng about Huawei's struggling automotive bus…

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NBA Finals with KG | Messi to Inter Miami | Man City vs Inter Milan UEFA FINAL 53:55

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EPISODE 77 TIMESTAMPS NBA Finals Games 1-3 discussion with recurring guest KG (00:00 - 22:30) Lionel Messi is coming to Inter Miami (22:50 - 34:30) UEFA Champions League Final Manchester City vs. Inter Milan Preview (35:00 - 46:00) NFL offseason watch (47:00 - 52:00) Tune in for weekly sports content. Interact with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Twitter: @…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 238: China’s first homegrown jet sets sights on Airbus and Boeing 10:31

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: The Comac C919 takes its maiden commercial flight, Beijing-based ChatGPT rival files for Hong Kong IPO, and China moves ahead with a Shanghai international reinsurance market plan. In addition, Yukun Zhang talks about how the UBS acquisition of Credit Suisse is playing out in China. See Privacy Policy …

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 237: HK allows retail crypto trade, Meituan launches food delivery in HK, Wanda unit's IPO in question 13:40

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Hong Kong greenlights retail cryptocurrency trading, Meituan launches a food delivery app in Hong Kong, Dalian Wanda bonds sink amid concerns on repayment and unit’s IPO plan, and China approves Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition deal In addition, Jonathan Breen talks about Hong Kong's efforts…

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The Denver Nuggets sweep the L.A. Lakers and advance into their first NBA Finals | The Miami Heat are up 3-1 against the Boston Celtics | Is the GOAT retiring? 46:49

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EPISODE 76 The Denver Nuggets have swept the LA Lakers. Denver’s stars Nikola Jokic who averages a triple-double in almost every game, Jamal Murray who has always been an outstanding baller since the bubble, and the rest of the Nuggets team have evolved into a juggernaut. This is the Nugget's first WCF title in franchise history. Lebron James consi…

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NBA Nuggets Sweep! Lebron Retiring? Boston sweep coming? & Melo Retires! 40:27

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In this episode I talk about all things NBA conference finals, the nuggets, making it to the finals for the first time in the sleep of the Lakers LeBron James big game LeBron pondering retirement Boston Celtics are they going to get swept? The Miami Heat have more heart and Carmelo Anthony retires from the NBA all of that and more on this episode o…

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NBA Western & Eastern Conference Finals | 2023 NFL Schedule Release 53:03

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EPISODE 75 TIMESTAMPS WCF: L.A. LAKERS VS DENVER NUGGETS (00:00 - 07:00) SUNS VS NUGGETS (07:05 - 09:45) LAKERS VS WARRIORS (10:00 - 13:00) ECF: MIAMI HEAT VS BOSTON CELTICS (13:05 - 25:00) HEAT VS KNICKS (25:30 - 28:15) 76ERS VS CELTICS (28:30 - 31:30) WCF & ECF PICKS: WINNERS & MVP (32:00 - 39:00) NFL Schedule release and news (39:05 - 51:00) Tun…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 236: Oppo shuts its chip design arm, PLA pun costs comedian cash 12:26

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On this week's episode, Oppo shuts down its chip-designing business, Baidu’s quarterly revenue exceeds market expectations, and a Chinese comedy producer takes $2 million hit for a military pun. In addition, Yukun Zhang tells how a Shandong-based steel cord maker faked its numbers and defaulted on bond repayments — and why the court's ruling on com…

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NBA Coaches Fired! Warriors Dynasty Over? Eastern and Western Finals Game 1 Recap 28:55

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In this episode I'll talk about all the four of the NBA head coaches being fired. Who's to blame What's going to happen next? Also talk is the Golden State Warriors dynasty finally over. Can the core Big Three still win the championship? Eastern and western conference Finals, recaps of game ones and what to look for in game 2 of the series and the …

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 235: China expels Canadian diplomat, LinkedIn quits China, U.S. auditors find fault in first China inspection 13:04

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On this week’s episode of the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief, a Softbank-backed Chinese robot startup has filed for a multimillion-dollar IPO in Shanghai, LinkedIn will scale back its China presence amid market headwinds, U.S. auditors have found unacceptable rates of deficiencies in its China inspections, and a banking veteran is set to lead China’s…

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NFL Draft Winner & Losers Lamar Get Paid & NBA Playoffs 2nd Round Analysis 38:24

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In this episode I talk NFL draft winners and losers. I also talk about my Chicago Bears as well. Lamar Jackson Finally getting paid show me the money. Also talk NBA playoff Steph Curry's game 7 performance as well. All of the second round of the playoff series and who I have winning the series breakdown everyone 1 by 1 with analysis for each --- Su…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 234: Evergrande debt restructuring hits snag, holiday travel rebounds in China, new CATL battery takes flight, Xi calls Zelenskyy 14:14

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In this week’s episode: Evergrande's offshore debt restructuring hits another roadblock, CATL's revolutionary battery has its eye on electric flight, a Chinese city is paying civil servants in digital yuan, and China’s president affirms the country’s commitment to peace in Ukraine. In addition, Kaiser speaks with Jonathan Breen about chipmaking equ…

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2023 NBA PLAYOFFS ROUND 1 | 2023 NFL DRAFT & FREE AGENCY 1:01:52

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EPISODE 74 Welcome back everyone to another episode of the show! We’ve got a packed episode for the people today. Round 1 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs has begun and these teams are delivering the action and entertainment that we’ve needed. We discuss the ongoing games in both conferences and make our picks on conference championship finalists. NFL DRAF…

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Aaron Rodgers traded to the Jets finally! NBA Playoffs Recap big performances by stars & Preview 33:21

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In this episode we talk about Aaron Rodgers. Finally getting traded to the Jets! and what it means for both teams and what their season is going to be like. Also Jets offensive weapons. NFL draft rumors the top of the draftquarterbacks who's going where quick preview on the NFL draft.NBA playoffs recap big game by Jimmy Butler and LeBron James goin…

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We Back! NBA First Round Talk NBA Thurs Night Recap and Friday night Preview of Games 35:42

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In this episode we go end up of the NBA first round playoffs and the pics and how the series will go. Also recap Thursday night's NBA action and preview Friday nights three games give my picks who's going--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/royce-morgan/support

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 233: Rosy Q1 GDP numbers, more AI mania, and Apple's contract manufacturers diversify 11:14

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: China's 1Q GDP grew by a surprising 4.5%, ByteDance sticks to its strengths with release of products for AI developers, private equity investment in China plunges to an eight-year low, and a Beijing hospital fire leaves 29 dead. In addition, Kelsey Cheng talks about why Apple's Chinese contract manufac…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 232 China's energy giants expand in the Middle East and LatAm, lithium prices plummet 9:38

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: China's SINOPEC inks a deal to take a share in a major Qatar LNG producer, while China Southern Power Grid expands its presence in South America, and prices for lithium continue to fall amid weak demand for electric vehicles. Plus, we talk to Zhang Yukun about a major corruption scandal in the shipping…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 231: A new ChatGPT contender in China, airline losses, and auto price wars 12:55

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief, China’s ‘big three’ airlines post huge losses in 2022, table tennis superstar caught up in extortion scandal, and Huolala operator sets Hong Kong IPO in motion. In addition, Kelsey Cheng talks about the ongoing price war among Chinese automakers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 230: TikTok in the hot seat, Huarong warns of big losses and the Guangzhou government is moving markets 12:12

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: TikTok chief defends the app’s independence in U.S. Congressional hearing, Tron founder faces U.S. lawsuit for crypto misconduct, and China Huarong warns of $4 billion loss for 2022. In addition, Kelsey Cheng joins to talk about the controversy surrounding the plan to relocate the enormous Zhongda text…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 229: New leaders, old visas, Chinese solar in Ohio, and scandals at the Big Fund 14:07

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: A reshuffle in the central government’s top brass, Chinese solar wafer giant to build a multimillion-dollar factory in the U.S., and scandal-rocked chip investment ‘Big Fund’ gets a new boss. In addition, Yukun Zhang tells us about insurers selling retirement community living bundled with insurance pro…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 228 13:20

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: China will create a vast new financial regulator, TikTok unveils a new data security program in Europe, BYD enters the U.K. passenger car market, and Chinese local governments offer sweeteners to potential buyers to boost car sales. In addition, Kelsey Cheng joins to talk about ByteDance's Douyin — Tik…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 227 14:45

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In this week’s episode: Huawei spinoff Honor looks to challenge Apple and Samsung in Europe, and TikTok tries to make itself less addictive to teens. Plus, Mercedes pivots to EV battery recycling in China, and, the country’s richest woman succeeds her father as chairperson of property developer giant Country Garden. In addition, Yukun Zhang joins t…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 226 15:20

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Alibaba posts better-than-expected quarterly profits, GAC seeks more China-made chips to ease foreign dependence, and at least six killed in Inner Mongolia mine collapse. In addition, Caixin Global reporter Zhang Yukun tells us what we know about the disappearance of well-known deal-maker Bao Fan, the …

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SUPER BOWL LVII: THE CHIEFS DEFEAT THE EAGLES 38-35 | Shane Steichen to the Colts, Johnathan Gannon to the Cardinals, Eric Bieniemy to the Commanders as OC | NBA: KD CP3 & Booker, the new big 3? 1:01:14

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EPISODE 73 Super Bowl LVII (00:30 - 12:00) The Kansas City Chiefs vs The Philadelphia Eagles. Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes going blow for the blow on the grand stage. We recap the Super Bowl 57 and talk about the NFL season, Patrick Mahomes status as one of the greatest NFL players in today's game, Jalen Hurts magnificent performance and positiv…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 225 14:44

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Breif: Warren Buffet cashes in on BYD as his sell-down continues, Hua Hong Semiconductor reports its 10th straight quarter of record revenue, and ByteDance takes on Meituan by venturing into food delivery. In addition, we speak with Denise Jia of Caixin-Global about China's huge appetite for minerals, which i…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 224 13:16

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: A spat over a wandering balloon upsets U.S.-China relations, Baidu promises its own AI chatbot in March, and Beijing officials warn against NFT and metaverse scams. In addition, we speak with Caixin Global's Kelsey Cheng about Ant Financial's progress toward getting back in the good graces of Beijing r…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 223 16:22

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Top securities regulator rolls out registration-based IPO system for Shenzhen and Shanghai main boards, IMF upgrades China’s GDP forecast, and trucking startup TuSimple denies report of potential U.S. spying probe. In addition, we speak with Kelly Wang of Caixin Global about China's efforts to develop …

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SUPER BOWL LVII: KANSAS CITY CHIEFS VS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES PREVIEW | NFC & AFC Championship Games recap | Tom Brady retires form the NFL again | New head coaches. 50:35

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EPISODE 72 NFC Championship Eagles vs 49ers (00:30 - 16:00) The Philadelphia Eagles hosted the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship game. Brock Purdy suffered an early injury, leaving the 49ers with 0 air attack after the emergency QB Josh Johnson left the game with a head injury. But the true bright spot for the Eagles was their dominant o…

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NFL Divisional Round Recap. NFC & AFC Championship preview. 56:51

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The Philadelphia Eagles dominate the New York Giants, and Dak Prescott throws away the game to the 49ers. The 49ers will take on the Eagles at Philadelphia for the NFC Championship game. Patrick Mahomes suffers an ankle injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the well-coached Kansas City Chiefs proved to be too much for the Doug Pederson and t…

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NFL Super Wildcard Weekend recap & Divisional Round Preview with KG 59:44

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EPISODE 70 KG joins us on the show to recap Super Wildcard Weekend and discuss the Divisional round. The New York Giants stomped a mud hole all over the Minnesota Vikings, and the G Men advance into the divisional round of the playoffs and get rewarded with a 3rd game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Doug Pederson’s Jaguars started with 4 turnovers…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 222 16:26

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On this week's episode: Roughly two dozen countries put curbs on travelers from China, Alibaba signs deal with Hangzhou government, and Shenzhen plans cash handouts to boost the birthrate. In addition, Zhang Yukun, finance reporter at Caixin Global, explains how scammers bilked PFM firms in China for millions of yuan. See Privacy Policy at https://…

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Damar Hamlin. NFL Week 17 recap, Playoff seeding scenarios. College Football Bowl games. 52:25

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EPISODE 69 During Monday Night Football, the world witnessed the tragic incident of Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin suffering cardiac arrest on the field. CPR was performed on Hamlin and he was rushed to the hospital in Cincinnati. Hamlin remains in critical condition but is showing positive signs of progress toward recovery. Thanks to the immedi…

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NFL Week 16 & The NFL Playoffs. 59:53

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EPISODE 68 NFL Week 16 recap. Playoff picture discussion with teams that might sneak into the playoffs. The Jaguars are in a position to host a playoff game. The Carolina Panthers could steal the NFC South. The Chargers have clinched a playoff berth. And the number one seed Buffalo Bills march into a heavy-weight matchup with the Bengals. Oh and th…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 221 13:10

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Pharmacies told to give out free meds, China to boost the supply of Pfizer’s Paxlovid, Xiaomi slashes staff after a third consecutive down quarter, and ‘Avatar 2’ breathes some life into the tepid Chinese box office. In addition, Kelsey Cheng joins to discuss China's weakening exports — and why export …

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Argentina wins the 2022 World Cup. NFL Week 14 & 15 recap and the NFL Playoff Picture. 1:11:09

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Congrutalitons to Lionel Messi and Argentina for winning the 2022 World Cup! We recap both NFL Weeks 14 & 15. Kirk Cousins pulls off the most incredible comeback victory in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs lock up their 6th straight division title. The Buffalo Bills maintain the number 1 seed in the AFC but the race for that first-round bye and home…

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The Caixin-Sinica Business Brief ep. 220 15:04

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This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Mainlanders rush to Macao for mRNA shot, exit from ‘zero Covid’ spurs air travel revival, and U.S. and Chinese regulators make major progress in audit dispute. In addition, we speak with Caixin Global finance reporter Yukun Zhang about the challenges that the Big Four accounting firms face in China eve…

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WORLD CUP QUARTER FINALS. NFL Week 13 Recap & Week 14 Picks. 1:15:52

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EPISODE 66World Cup Round of 16 recap. The USA vibes are knocked out by the Dutch. Brazil, and Portugal outclass their opponents. Morocco makes history by becoming the 4th African nation to advance into the Semi-finals. Spain could't shoot the ball into the ocean. And England in France square up in the semi-finals. NFL Week 13 recap. The eagles des…

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