Best Human Rights Brief Podcasts (2024)

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War on a third front: A recorded conversation with Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin and Michael Chaitow 27:21

9h ago27:21

27:21

As the prospect of war on a third front between Israel and Hezbollah draws closer, NIF Australia executive director Michael Chaitow interviews veteran pollster and political analyst Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin about what this might mean for peace, security and the prospects of a hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.…

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Musk Shares Deepfake Video, Tropical Storm Debby Approaches Florida, US and Japan Strengthen Security Ties, Oregon Faces 38 Wildfires, and more... 10:30

1h ago10:30

10:30

(0:10): Elon Musk Shares Deepfake Video of Kamala Harris, Sparking Misinformation Concerns Ahead of 2024 Election (2:17): Potential Tropical Storm Debby Eyes Florida: NHC Monitors Developing Atlantic System (3:51): U.S. and Japan Boost Security Ties Amid Rising China and North Korea Threats (5:47): Oregon Battles 38 Wildfires: Residents Urged to Pr…

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Sudans Working Group: Addressing Critical Issues Through Inclusive Dialogue 36:03

2h ago36:03

36:03

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we highlight the Wilson Center’s Sudans Working Group with Oge Onubogu, Director of the Wilson Center’s Africa Program and co-chairs Ambassador Nureldin Satti and Ambassador Donald E. Booth. Established in 2009, the Sudans Working Group (SWG) “engages US, African, and international policymakers and stakeholders…

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US Economic Growth Defies Rates, NASA Starliner Return Delayed, Southwest Ends Open Seating, Disney Bundle to Rival Netflix, and more... 10:25

2h ago10:25

10:25

(0:10): US Economic Growth Defies High Rates: Dow Rises, Nasdaq Falls Amid Mixed Market Signals (2:08): NASA Faces Starliner Delays: Thruster Issues and Helium Leaks Impact Return Mission (4:20): Southwest Airlines Ends 50-Year Open Seating, Introduces Assigned Seats and Premium Options Amid Rising Costs (5:49): Disney+, Hulu, and Max Unveil $16.99…

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Dissecting Apple's compliance with EU digital competition rules from a civil society perspective 21:43

3h ago21:43

21:43

A group of digital rights organisation said that Apple’s plans to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) are ineffective in a submission to the European Commission. The EU executive has opened three non-compliance investigations into Apple’s plans to conform to the DMA, the bloc’s landmark digital competition law. In one of these investigations,…

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Trump Appeals Fraud Judgment, Chris Brown Faces Lawsuit, Record low US Home Sales, Task Force Probes Security Failures, and more... 7:18

5d ago7:18

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(0:10): Trump Appeals $454M Fraud Judgment, Claims 'Miscarriage of Justice' (1:39): Chris Brown Faces $50M Lawsuit Over Brutal Backstage Assault at Texas Concert (2:45): June 2024 Sees Record Low U.S. Home Sales, Median Prices Hit All-Time High at $426,900 (4:18): Bipartisan Task Force Probes Security Failures in Attempted Assassination of Former P…

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Ep 225 How to Stop Abandoning Yourself Part 2 50:34

8h ago50:34

50:34

What are you avoiding right now? What are the rules about doing it “right” that are keeping you stuck? Get unstuck, move out of perfectionism, avoidance procrastination and into action that feels good again. Build evidence in your skills and your ability to follow through with the things you care about by using Draft Mode in all your goals and inte…

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Triple Homicide at Block Party, Miami Airport Stabbing Sparks Panic, Houston Aftermath: 23 Dead, Kamala Harris: Uniting Democrats in 2024, and more... 8:27

34m ago8:27

8:27

(0:10): Triple Homicide at West Philly Block Party: 3 Dead, 6 Injured in Nonuple Shooting (1:30): Miami Airport Stabbing Sparks Panic, Woman in Critical Condition; Attacker Apprehended (2:53): Hurricane Beryl Aftermath: 23 Dead, 60,000 Without Power in Houston Amid Heatwave Crisis (4:37): Kamala Harris: Trailblazing VP Poised to Unite Democrats and…

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Front-Run The Institutions: The Bitcoin Alpha Competition at Bitcoin 2024 55:34

8d ago55:34

55:34

Host Spencer Nichols sits down with the judges for the upcoming Bitcoin Alpha Competition taking place at Bitcoin 2024 to discuss the $1 million seed funding prize for the top Bitcoin fund manager. Guests Patrick Lowry (Samara Asset Group CEO), Adil Abdulali (Samara Alpha Management CIO) and Jack Elliot (Animus Technologies CTO) discuss their views…

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How Trump is Good for Bitcoin | The Culture Bit 16:02

1h ago16:02

16:02

Welcome to episode #1 of The Culture Bit featuring Allen Helm! Bitcoin is money, but it’s also a cultural movement. We’re going to talk about the latest happenings in the space, giving you a run down of this week in Bitcoin including breaking news, beefs and commentary on the Bitcoin cult(ure). This episode discusses the first US Presidential elect…

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Trilateral "ICE Pact" Aims to Build "Best-In-Class" Fleet of Icebreakers 21:35

1h ago21:35

21:35

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Rebecca Pincus, Director of the Wilson Center’s Polar Institute. She highlights the recently announced Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE-PACT) by the US, Canada, and Finland. The collaboration is intended to “strengthen shipbuilding and maritime industrial capacity through closer cooperation…

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France's Surprising Election Results: What Comes Next? 20:09

4d ago20:09

20:09

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by William Drozdiak, Global Fellow with the Wilson Center’s Global Europe Program and author of “The Last President of Europe: Emmanuel Macron's Race to Revive France and Save the World.” He discusses the recent legislative election in France in which, contrary to pre-election projections, left wi…

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US Businesswoman Suspected in Poisoning, Former Deputy Charged with Murder, CIA Specialist Spying Indictment, Armorer fights conviction, and more... 9:53

11d ago9:53

9:53

(0:10): US Businesswoman Suspected in Cyanide Poisoning of Six at Bangkok Hotel; Financial Dispute Eyed (2:10): Former Deputy Charged with First-Degree Murder in Fatal Dispute Over Water Pot (3:54): Ex-CIA Specialist Indicted for Spying for South Korea, Admits Passing Info to Intelligence Service (6:00): Rust Armorer Fights Conviction: Claims Prose…

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Elon Musk Moves HQs, New York Tornado Devastation, Global COVID-19 Surge, Fatal Police Shooting Controversy, and more... 11:26

36m ago11:26

11:26

(0:10): Elon Musk Relocates X and SpaceX HQs to Texas Amid Controversial LGBTQ School Law (2:20): Tornado Ravages New York: State of Emergency Declared, Fatalities and Widespread Damage Reported (4:02): Global COVID-19 Surge: New Variants, Rising Cases, and Renewed Precautions (6:50): Controversy Erupts After Fatal Police Shooting of Homeless Man N…

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Ep 224 How to Stop Abandoning Yourself (part 1) 36:51

4d ago36:51

36:51

You were taught to abandon yourself in small and discreet ways through your whole life and now, as an adult, you feel like garbage because you don't do the things you say you're going to or you don't "follow through" (go back to ep 223 to listen). In this episode, we give you the first 3 steps to stop abandoning yourself so make sure you grab paper…

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Ep 223 Are you bad at follow through? 33:16

12d ago33:16

33:16

What if you aren't actually bad at follow through? There are some sneaky rules about "follow through" that are making it impossible for your goals and dreams to become a reality. If you don't real about your complex life and the reality of living in survival mode the last 2-3 decades, you will never see or feel a difference. When you redefine follo…

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Weinstein Faces New Assault Probes, Oklahoma Senator Inhofe Dies, DOJ shuts down Russian campaign, Florida Gas Prices Surge, and more... 9:24

3d ago9:24

9:24

(0:10): Harvey Weinstein Faces New Sexual Assault Probes in Manhattan Amid Health Struggles and Legal Delays (1:35): Longest-Serving Oklahoma Senator James Inhofe Dies at 89; State Mourns Political Icon (3:18): DOJ Shuts Down Russian AI-Driven Propaganda Campaign on Elon Musk's X Platform (5:12): Florida Gas Prices Surge Ahead of Independence Day; …

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Boeing Guilty of Fraud, GOP's 'America First' Platform, Unemployment Claims Surge Nationwide, Karen Read Acquitted, and more... 9:19

7d ago9:19

9:19

(0:10): Boeing Pleads Guilty to Fraud in 737 Max Crashes, Faces $1.19 Billion in Fines and Oversight (2:01): GOP Unveils Moderate 'America First' Platform, Shifts Abortion and Same-Sex Marriage to State Control (3:50): Unemployment Claims Surge Nationwide: Ohio, North Dakota See Significant Increases (5:33): Karen Read Acquitted in Officer's Death;…

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US in Historic Heatwave, Detroit Block Party Shooting, Bronx McDonald's Shooting, Supreme Court sparks Presidential Debate, and more... 8:55

5d ago8:55

8:55

Historic Heatwave Grips U.S.: 36 Million Affected, Record Temps, and Deadly Wildfires Detroit Block Party Shooting: 2 Dead, 19 Injured Amid Surge in Holiday Weekend Violence Masked Gunman Shoots Two Boys at Bronx McDonald's; Police Hunt for Suspect Supreme Court Rulings on Trump Ignite Fierce Debate Over Presidential Power and Election Laws Oversea…

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Europe’s quest for critical raw materials 21:10

20d ago21:10

21:10

The EU has set ambitious goals for securing its supply of critical raw materials, which are key to the digital and green transitions. Today we talk to Chad Blewitt, managing director of the Jadar Project, a highly-anticipated and highly-delayed lithium mining site in Serbia. Jadar is operated by Rio Tinto, the world’s second largest mining company.…

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Gas Prices Surge in Midwest, Judge blocks Biden's healthcare policy, RFK Jr. Battles Allegations, Delta Flight Diverted After Meals, and more... 9:01

9d ago9:01

9:01

(0:10): Gas Prices Surge in Midwest and Gulf Coast; National Average Drops Amid Hurricane Threats (1:55): Judge Blocks Biden's Gender Identity Anti-Discrimination Policy for Healthcare Providers (3:43): RFK Jr. Battles Sexual Assault Allegations and Dog-Eating Misinformation Amid Controversial Campaign (5:25): Delta Flight Diverted to JFK After Spo…

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Giuliani Disbarred in NY, Biden Proposes Heat Protections, Kansas Storms Cause Chaos, Venezuelan Opposition on Maduro Talks, and more... 10:51

10d ago10:51

10:51

(0:10): Rudy Giuliani Disbarred in NY for Election Fraud Lies, Plans Appeal Amid Bankruptcy (1:46): Biden Admin Proposes Nationwide Worker Protections Against Extreme Heat in Texas (3:52): Severe Kansas Storms Cause Flooding, Power Outages, and Road Closures; Flash Flood Warnings Issued (6:22): Venezuelan Opposition Backs Maduro's Renewed Talks wit…

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Reclaiming Democracy Through Financial Freedom | The Human Rights Foundation 50:04

10d ago50:04

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Join Host Spencer Nichols on another episode of Bitcoin Magazine X (Twitter) Spaces with Christian Keroles (CK), Director of Financial Freedom at the Human Rights Foundation. CK discusses the recent 2024 Oslo Freedom Forum and its focus on Bitcoin as a tool to preserve individual liberties and support the functioning of democratic institutions. Fea…

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Ep 222 Is THIS Keeping You Stuck? 42:27

20d ago42:27

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I don't understand how this is something more people aren't talking about but there is a mountain of evidence showing this is a non-negotiable piece to a healing burnout and cPTSD. Humans are not meant to do life solo - we are co-creators, we rely on one another for feedback, encouragement, challenges and passing on wisdom. In this episode, Brandon…

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Global Peace Index 2024: Less Peace, More Conflict 23:14

11d ago23:14

23:14

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Michael Collins, Executive Director, The Americas at the Institute for Economics & Peace. He highlights the 18th edition of the annual Global Peace Index (GPI), produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). The index is the world’s leading measure of peacefulness, and “reveals that the…

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Five Lives Lost in Plane Crash, McLaughlin Breaks Hurdles World Record, Brooklyn Stabbing: Ex-Con Charged, Court Approves Student Loan Relief, and more... 9:01

11d ago9:01

9:01

(0:10): Tragic Plane Crash in Rural New York Claims Lives of Five Georgia Family Members (1:40): Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Shatters 400m Hurdles World Record, Boosts U.S. Hopes for Paris Olympics (3:18): Ex-Con Charged with Murder in Brooklyn Stabbing; Neighbor and Pit Bull Victims in Violent Attack (4:50): Big Win for Biden: Court Approves Student…

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Noah Lyles Breaks Record, Pistons Sign J.B. Bickerstaff, Teen Fatally Shot by Police, Roanoke Shooting Investigation, and more... 9:16

16d ago9:16

9:16

(0:10): Noah Lyles Shatters 200m Record at U.S. Olympic Trials, Eyes Sprint Double in Paris (2:12): Detroit Pistons Sign J.B. Bickerstaff to Revamp Team's Future (3:43): Dayton Teen Fatally Shot by Police; NAACP Demands Transparency, Community Seeks Answers (5:20): Roanoke Shooting: Two Hospitalized, Police Seek Public's Help in Ongoing Investigati…

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North Vegas Shooting Tragedy, Supreme Court Overturns Purdue Pharma Settlement, Walgreens to Close 2,150 Stores, Boeing faces NTSB Sanctions, and more... 10:02

15d ago10:02

10:02

(0:10): North Las Vegas Mass Shooting: Five Dead, Community Mourns Innocent Lives Lost (2:10): Supreme Court Overturns $6 Billion Purdue Pharma Settlement, Sacklers Face Renewed Legal Battles (4:07): Walgreens to Close 2,150 Stores Amid Economic Struggles, Aims for Turnaround Under New CEO (5:44): Boeing Faces NTSB Sanctions and Potential DOJ Charg…

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Tamayo Perry Dies in Shark Attack, Supreme Court to Hear Transgender Healthcare Case, Violence at LA Synagogue, Rapidan Dam Failure Imminent, and more... 8:40

1M ago8:40

8:40

(0:10): Renowned Surfer and Actor Tamayo Perry Dies in Shark Attack at Hawaii's Mālaekahana Beach (1:46): Supreme Court to Hear Biden's Challenge to Tennessee's Transgender Youth Healthcare Ban (3:23): Violence Erupts at LA Synagogue: Clashes Over Israeli Event Lead to Arrests and Injuries (5:03): Imminent Rapidan Dam Failure Sparks Flash Flood War…

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Global Climate Justice: Addressing the Needs of Those Most Affected 45:09

23d ago45:09

45:09

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Arnaud Kurze, Wilson Center Global Fellow and Associate Professor of Justice Studies, Montclair State University, Liana Almony, Deputy Director at UNANIMA International, and Franz Baumann, Former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations. They highlight the concept of climate justice, t…

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The preamble to Meta’s decision to halt AI launch in EU 22:53

1M ago22:53

22:53

On Friday afternoon, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced it is pausing plans to roll out artificial intelligence (AI) features that would use users’ public posts to train its AI models. The company cited a request from the Irish Data Protection Commission. Digital rights NGO Noyb filed 11 complaints against Meta’s AI plans…

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Surgeon General Calls for Social Media Warnings, Hunter Biden Drops Gun Case, Governor pardons 175K cannabis convictions, Biden's $50M Ad Blitz, and more... 9:30

1M ago9:30

9:30

(0:10): U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Mental Health Warning Labels on Social Media to Protect Youth (1:50): Hunter Biden Drops Gun Case Appeal Amid Convictions; Faces Tax Trial Next (3:21): Maryland Governor Wes Moore Pardons 175K Cannabis Convictions in Historic Move for Racial Justice (5:28): Biden's $50M "Character Matters" Ad Blitz Targets Tru…

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FMF #59: No Longer a Victim with Vin Infante 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

Creating the life you want to live requires shifting away from a victim mentality and taking active control of your destiny. You are either passively experiencing life or consciously creating it, and by embracing the latter, you empower yourself to shape your future according to your dreams and aspirations. In this thought-provoking episode, we are…

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Father's Day Gun Violence, Massive Wildfire Forces Evacuations, Fatal Shooting at Fundraiser, Inmate Kills Prison Employee, and more... 8:16

1M ago8:16

8:16

(0:10): Father's Day Weekend Marred by Nationwide Gun Violence; Tragedy Strikes Juneteenth Celebration in Texas (1:45): Massive 4,400-Acre Wildfire Near Gorman Forces 1,200 Evacuations, Closes Recreation Areas (3:19): Fatal Shooting at Maryland Youth Football Fundraiser: One Dead, Child Injured, Suspect at Large (4:46): Inmate Kills Prison Employee…

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Florida Emergency, Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Pill Access, Disney Drops Lawsuit and Announces Expansion, Fed Holds Rates Steady, and more... 10:00

2M ago10:00

10:00

(0:10): Chaos in Florida: Torrential Rain, Tornadoes, and Floods Prompt State of Emergency (2:01): Supreme Court Upholds Access to Abortion Pill in Major Win for Reproductive Rights (3:40): Disney Drops Lawsuit Against DeSantis, Announces $17 Billion Expansion Deal for Walt Disney World Resort (5:58): Fed Holds Rates Steady, Savers Reap Best Return…

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Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions about North Korea 36:44

1M ago36:44

36:44

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Sung-Yoon Lee, Fellow with the Wilson Center’s Indo-Pacific Program, Former Kim Koo-Korea Foundation Professor of Korean Studies and Assistant Professor, the Fletcher School, Tufts University. He discusses his project at the Wilson Center, “The Pyongyang Playbook: North Korea’s Provocations, Pe…

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Ep 221 Get Your Goals WITHOUT Burning Out 1:27:47

2M ago1:27:47

1:27:47

Working the hardest and the longest has NOT brought you the results you've been looking for. In this episode, we break down the S.H.E. Method and give you homework so you can move out of the hustle and grind pattern and finally focus your energy and attention on what matters. And there is a great question at the end that might resonate with you a l…

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Heroic Rescues in Miami, Banker on Leave After Assault, Supreme Court Seeks Biden's Input, Elliott's Investment Boosts Southwest Airlines, and more... 9:41

2M ago9:41

9:41

(0:10): Three-Alarm Fire, Shooting at Miami Apartments: Heroic Rescues Save Over 40 Residents (1:41): Investment Banker on Leave After Allegedly Punching Woman at Brooklyn Pride Parade Amid Gaza Dispute (3:06): Supreme Court Seeks Biden's Input on Major Oil Companies' Bid to Block Climate Lawsuits (5:07): Elliott Management's $1.9B Investment Spurs…

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Trump Launches Latino Initiative, Shooting Injures 10, Court rules against LAUSD mandate, Sacramento Shooter Found Dead, and more... 10:05

2M ago10:05

10:05

(0:10): Trump Rallies in Scorching Las Vegas, Launches Latino Initiative Amidst Tight Race with Biden (2:15): Shooting at Rooftop Party in Madison Injures 10, Sparks Renewed Gun Control Debate (3:59): Appeals Court Rules Against LAUSD COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, Citing Individual Rights and Bodily Sovereignty (5:37): Sacramento Mass Shooting Suspect …

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Ep 220 The Stakes ARE High 21:42

2M ago21:42

21:42

In this episode, I share from my heart about why I am so passionate about the work I do. I have been doing intense healing over the last year and something clicked in the last week making it feel easy breezy to share from my heart vs the overthinking, research based, data oriented place I forced myself to work from for years. If you want a shot of …

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FMF #58: How To Scale a Franchise w/ Brigham Dallas of Hello Sugar 17:53

2M ago17:53

17:53

Franchising offers entrepreneurs a proven business model, significantly reducing the risks associated with starting a new venture while also granting access to established brand recognition and robust support systems. Notably, it enables franchisors to expand with minimal capital investment. In this enlightening episode, Ben Alberts speaks with Bri…

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USA stuns Pakistan in T20, Bannon ordered to prison, Michigan Toddler Killed by Tornado, Father Accused of Graduation Disruption, and more... 10:19

2M ago10:19

10:19

(0:10): USA Stuns Pakistan in T20 World Cup Thriller Amid Pitch Controversy; Concerns for Upcoming India-Pakistan Clash (2:08): Steve Bannon Ordered to Prison by July 1 for Contempt of Congress in Capitol Riot Probe (4:09): Tragic Tornado in Michigan Claims Toddler's Life, Raises Climate Change Concerns (6:09): Father Disrupts Baraboo Graduation, A…

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How consumer protections can be enhanced in e-commerce 17:27

2M ago17:27

17:27

This week, together with Marco Scialdone, a lawyer and adjunct professor of law and management of digital content and services at the European University of Rome, we delve into the impact of the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) on consumer protection in e-commerce, focusing on the responsibilities of online marketplaces and the role of consumer orga…

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