Best Isaac Saul Podcasts (2024)

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Biden's new immigration rule. 30:47

27m ago30:47

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Biden’s new immigration executive order. On Tuesday, President Biden announced a large-scale immigration program offering unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens legal status and an expedited pathway to citizenship for them and their children. The executive order will allow applicants to live and work in the United States legally under…

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The Supreme Court's bump-stock ruling. 34:30

1d ago34:30

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The bump-stock ban. On Friday, a divided Supreme Court struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, the gun attachment used to make semi-automatic weapons fire at a rate similar to fully automatic firearms. The court broke 6-3 along ideological lines, with all three liberal justices in dissent. In the majority opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas emphas…

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The Supreme Court's abortion pill ruling. 27:11

3d ago27:11

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The Supreme Court’s abortion pill ruling. On Thursday, the court unanimously rejected a lawsuit brought by pro-life medical groups and doctors that aimed to restrict access to mifepristone, a drug commonly used in medication abortions. The justices did not rule on the merits of the arguments, instead dismissing the case because the plaintiffs lacke…

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Curtis Cord on Delivering Value With Olive Oil Times 36:58

3d ago36:58

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My guest this week is Curtis Cord, the founder and editor in chief of Olive Oil Times. In this 35 minute conversation, we talked about how the business got its start, its expansion into launching the NY World Olive Oil Competition, its education business where it holds sommelier courses in New York and London, and why he feels so passionately about…

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The strangeness of life and existential psychology 19:48

4d ago19:48

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Thoughts about how an awareness of life's strangeness might impact us, both positively and negatively, and how that might relate to existential psychology concepts. Topics include: how an awareness of life's strangeness might be seen to be a core existential stressor (like the fear of death, or fear of isolation); how this might relate to religious…

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The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari talk about Project 2025, the latest inflation report, and Ari shares a ghost story. 1:02:36

4d ago1:02:36

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On today's episode, Ari shares a ghost story, Isaac and Ari talk about Project 2025, the latest inflation report and the partisan views around it, and as always, the Airing of Grievances. You can catch our latest YouTube video, an interview with Alyssa Cass and Pat Rosenstiel, and their efforts to make the popular vote the official decision in elec…

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The latest economic signals. 28:24

7d ago28:24

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The latest economic indicators. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for May, which showed an increase of 3.3% from a year earlier, slightly slower than April’s 3.4% rate. On a month-to-month basis, prices remained the same for the first time since July 2022. Core inflation, which exclude…

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Israel's hostage rescue. 28:39

7d ago28:39

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Israel's hostage rescue. On Saturday, Israel rescued four living hostages from inside the Nuseirat refugee camp in Central Gaza. The hostages were freed eight months after they were kidnapped by Hamas militants who had crossed the border into Israel. All four — Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv — were abducted from the Nov…

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New York's traffic congestion pricing plan. 30:28

9d ago30:28

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New York’s congestion pricing pause. On Wednesday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) paused a plan to implement a “congestion” toll on motorists entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The toll, scheduled to go into effect on June 30, was intended to relieve gridlock, improve air quality, and provide roughly $1 billion a year to the Metropolitan Transpo…

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The Hunter Biden trial. 29:46

10d ago29:46

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Hunter Biden's trial. On Friday, federal prosecutors rested their case against Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, who is facing three felony charges related to a 2018 firearm purchase he allegedly made while using drugs. You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today’s “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠. You …

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Eric Hoffman on Growth of Hoffman Media Up and Down the Funnel 51:56

10d ago51:56

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My guest this week is Eric Hoffman, CEO of Hoffman Media, a publisher that publishes a number of publications targeting women and southern living. We talked about how the business first got its start, why they charge what they do for subscriptions, the five figure experiences business they have, and so much more.…

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Kyle Kowalski: Mastering the Art of Living in a World Starving for Wisdom 1:04:49

10d ago1:04:49

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In this episode, Kyle Kowalski, founder of Sloww.co, discusses the Four Stages of Life and his Wise Walk Project, which emphasizes life-long learning and the benefits of slow living. He shares his personal journey of giving up alcohol and how it has contributed to his approach to a more deliberate and meaningful life. Kyle also delves into the Tran…

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The Sunday Podcast: The First Tangle Congressional Draft 1:57:19

11d ago1:57:19

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On today's episode, Isaac and Ari hold the inaugural Tangle Congressional Draft. Each of them take turns selecting sitting members of Congress to make their own dream team Congress. discussing their reasoning behind each pick. And as always, they finish strong with the Airing of Grievances. YouTube comments are usually a place to find complaints, a…

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Biden's new asylum rules. 30:31

14d ago30:31

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Biden’s new border policy. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden issued an executive order to temporarily shut down all asylum requests at the southern U.S. border when the seven-day average of daily encounters at official ports of entry tops 2,500 per day. The measure grants authorities the power to quickly deport migrants caught crossing illegally or t…

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Dr. Fauci's testimony before Congress. 38:50

15d ago38:50

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Dr. Anthony Fauci’s congressional testimony. On Monday, Dr. Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and former chief White House medical advisor, sat for a three-and-a-half hour hearing before the special House subcommittee investigating the origins of Covid-19. You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠her…

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Mexico's new president. 28:24

16d ago28:24

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Mexico's new president. Over the weekend, Claudia Sheinbaum became Mexico's first female president in a landslide victory. Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and longtime activist for the political left, will take the helm from her mentor and outgoing president Andrés Manuel López Obrador (also known as AMLO). She is not just Mexico’s first female pres…

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The new U.S. weapons policy in Ukraine. 27:02

17d ago27:02

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Biden’s new rules for Ukraine. On Thursday, Politico reported that the Biden administration had permitted Ukraine to use U.S. weapons to carry out strikes inside Russia, though only near the area of Kharkiv. The significant shift in U.S. policy on the Ukraine-Russia war comes after the start of Russia’s surprise offensive in the Kharkiv province in…

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Hussain Abdul-Hussain: The Future of the Israel-Palestine War 1:04:09

17d ago1:04:09

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In this episode, Hussain Abdul-Hussain discusses recent events in Rafah and Hamas' role in the ongoing tragedy. He examines the narratives within the Arab-Muslim community and explores the possibility of a two-state solution. The conversation delves into Western misunderstandings of the Middle East and highlights Israel as democracy's last defense,…

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The Sunday Podcast: Trump verdict predictions (spoiler: he's guilty). Plus, 2024 election predictions, and Ari returns! 1:23:06

18d ago1:23:06

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On today's episode, Ari returns from his travels and Isaac couldn't be more thrilled, especially with Ari's mic choice. They talk about their predictions on the Trump verdict (this was recorded about 2 hours before the verdict and aged really well...), 2024 election predictions, a listener question about our podcast series, The Undecideds, and as a…

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Psychology in waiting tables and running a restaurant, with Robin Dibble 58:32

19d ago58:32

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A talk with Robin Dibble, an experienced Albuquerque-area service industry professional who’s worked in every aspect of the business, from waiting tables, to cooking, to managing restaurants and night clubs. Topics include: psychological strategies servers use to get more tips; how menu design can affect what people order; reading customer satisfac…

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SPECIAL EDITION: The Trump guilty verdict. 26:49

20d ago26:49

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The Trump verdict. On Thursday, former President Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a “hush money” payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The jury deliberated for two days to find Trump guilty, making him the first former president in U.S. history to be convicted of a crime. You can read our p…

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Louisiana's abortion pill law. 28:41

21d ago28:41

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Louisiana’s abortion pill law. Last Friday, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (R) signed a bill classifying two abortion-inducing medications as controlled substances whose possession without a prescription will be punishable by 1-5 years in prison. The measure applies to mifepristone and misoprostol, the drugs used in medication abortions, and will t…

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The Supreme Court's ruling on racial gerrymandering. 35:23

22d ago35:23

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South Carolina's congressional map. On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that South Carolina could use a congressional map that a lower court had deemed unconstitutional. The court’s conservative majority found that the federal district court had erred when it determined the map unconstitutionally sorted voters primarily based on …

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Israel's strike in Rafah, and an update on the war. 28:06

23d ago28:06

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The latest in the Israel-Hamas war. On Monday, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged a "tragic mistake" after a strike in Rafah killed at least 45 Palestinians sheltering in a tent camp, according to local officials. Israel initially claimed the strike hit a Hamas installation and killed two senior militants, though it announced a…

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Moran Cerf: Neural Implants, Hacking The Mind, and the Future of Consciousness 1:11:13

24d ago1:11:13

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In this episode, Moran Cerf delves into the intricate world of dreams and their interpretations, discussing the potential of dream implants and how these could alter our understanding of sleep experiences. He further explores the identity changes that might occur with neural implants, elaborating on the various aspects of consciousness and how thes…

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Kat Craddock on Acquiring Saveur and Building the Brand 38:11

24d ago38:11

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My guest this week is Kat Craddock, the editor-in-chief and CEO of Saveur, a publication that she acquired from Recurrent Ventures a little over one year ago. In this episode, we dove into how the deal happened, how she financed it, why they reintroduced a print product, and so much more.By Jacob Cohen Donnelly

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INTERVIEW: Isaac talks with Haviv Gur 1:30:39

26d ago1:30:39

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I spoke with Haviv Gur, an Israeli analyst who — in my humble opinion — is one of the deepest thinkers covering Israel, Palestine, and the conflict between the two. Gur disagrees strongly with my call for a ceasefire, and his arguments are the best I’ve heard. He spoke at length about how a ceasefire would harm Palestinians more than Israelis, the …

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Texas Governor pardons man who killed BLM protester. 38:13

28d ago38:13

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The Daniel Perry pardon. Last Thursday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) pardoned Daniel Perry, a former U.S. Army sergeant who was convicted of murdering Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in Austin, Texas, in 2020. Abbott’s decision came shortly after the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles recommended a full pardon for Perry. Perry’s firearm r…

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The death of Iran's president. 27:56

29d ago27:56

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The helicopter crash in Iran. On Sunday, a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and six others crashed near Jolfa, Iran. After an extensive search and rescue effort, the crash site was located on Monday morning and Raisi, Abdollahian, and all other occupants of the helicopter were pronounce…

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The Supreme Court's CFPB ruling. 38:03

1M ago38:03

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The CFPB ruling. On Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected a conservative-led challenge to the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In a 7-2 ruling, the justices concluded that the CFPB's funding did not violate the Constitution, reversing a lower court decision. Justice Clarence Thomas broke with Samuel Alito and Nei…

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Two former congresspeople, a Democrat and a Republican, discuss toxic polarization 1:02:17

1M ago1:02:17

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I talk to former members of the House of Representatives Luke Messer (Republican) and Elizabeth Esty (Democrat). We talk about: political polarization; their experiences being in congress during such a highly polarized period of time; their ideas for reducing toxic polarization, and more. Learn more and sign up for a premium subscription at PeopleW…

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Solo Episode: The Long Nap Is Over. 19:11

1M ago19:11

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Hello! A quick note to thank you for watching! If you enjoyed this solo edition of the podcast, please take 1-minute to share it with a loved one, and rate the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts -- your support does make more impact than you think! -- In this episode, we revisit Eric Weinstein's insights from four years ago, discussing their growing…

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The Samuel Alito controversy. 23:52

1M ago23:52

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The Samuel Alito controversy. On Thursday, The New York Times reported that an American flag was hanging upside-down outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for several days shortly after former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today’s “Have …

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The Sunday Podcast: Isaac opens up a 10 pack 48:13

1M ago48:13

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Ari is on the road coaching the University of Vermont’s frisbee team in college nationals (Go Ari!). So this week, Isaac is going to do some mini coverage on ten topics that have been on his mind. Buckle up. You can watch our latest video, Isaac's interview with former Congressman Ken Buck (CO-04) ⁠here⁠. Check the next episode of our new podcast s…

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Biden imposes new tariffs on China. 36:30

1M ago36:30

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Biden's China tariffs. On Tuesday, President Biden announced major new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment, covering $18 billion worth of Chinese imports. The largest tariffs are on imports of electric vehicles, quadrupling the proportion of the tax from 25% to 100%. You can r…

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An update on Trump's hush money trial. 24:09

1M ago24:09

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The latest in Donald Trump’s New York trial. This week, Trump's one-time personal lawyer Michael Cohen testified in the former president’s trial for allegedly falsifying business records, commonly referred to as the "hush money" case. Cohen’s testimony comes a week after adult film star Stephanie Clifford, known as Stormy Daniels, took the stand to…

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The bird flu. 25:06

1M ago25:06

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The bird flu. On Friday, the federal government unveiled a package of financial incentives to dairy farm owners that encourages broader testing of cattle for bird flu (also known as the avian flu or H5N1) and expands security measures to control a potential outbreak of the virus in cows. The package, which totals $98 million, includes up to $28,000…

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Aphantasia, internal monologue, and the challenges of describing thought, with Russell Hurlburt 58:43

1M ago58:43

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A talk with Russell Hurlburt, who’s researched inner experience for more than five decades. He is the author of 6 books and many articles on the topic of mental experience. Topics discussed include: The difficulty of describing inner experience; the ambiguities in the classification of “aphantasia” (reporting no visual qualities in one’s thought pr…

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Trump's classified documents case delayed indefinitely. 27:27

1M ago27:27

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Trump's trial delay in Florida. Judge Aileen Cannon, who is presiding over former President Donald Trump's classified documents case, indefinitely postponed his trial last week. The announcement all but assures the trial — once set to begin this month — will not be completed before election day in November. You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, …

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Kevin Kelly: Don't Become A Billionaire, The True Definition of Wealth, & Building Better Futures. 1:01:31

1M ago1:01:31

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Hello, Brilliant People! In this episode, expect to learn from Kevin Kelly. His newest book is Excellent Advice for Living, a book of 450 modern proverbs for a pretty good life. We cover: • How to build Legacy • Rationality vs. Intuition • AI's Impact in Society • Future Scenarios: utopia, dystopia, and protopia visions. • How To Embrace a Long-Ter…

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Richard Lander on 25 Years of Building Citywire 43:56

1M ago43:56

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My guest this week is Richard Lander, Director at Citywire, a UK-based media company that serves the asset management and wealth industries. In this 40 minute conversation, we talked about the various parts of the business, why the pandemic ultimately killed the print business, their events model, the various ways they generate revenue from licensi…

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The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari talk about Rafah, Kristi Noem, Lab grown meat and more. 1:02:08

1M ago1:02:08

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On today's Sunday podcast, Isaac shares some arguments about why Israel might be wise to pursue this invasion in Rafah. Then Isaac and Ari talk about lab grown meat, Kristi Noem shooting her dog, a little bit of a wealth tax convo, and and how much Philadelphia sports fans suck. You can watch our latest video, Isaac's interview with former Congress…

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The Undecideds EPISODE 3 - The Age of Biden 1:05:22

1M ago1:05:22

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For episode 3, our focus shifts from Donald Trump toward President Joe Biden. Much has been made in the media about his age and memory and whether he’s cognitively capable of handling another term. But an unanticipated performance at the State of the Union reignited his base and left many questioning that narrative. And while Donald Trump faces a j…

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Israel begins Rafah invasion. 29:28

1M ago29:28

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The Rafah invasion. On Monday, Israeli forces began striking targets in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. During the course of the war, over a million Gazan refugees fled to the Rafah region to shelter from Israel's incursion in the north. Several Hamas battalions have also fled south to Rafah and maintained a stronghold there, which Israel says it i…

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Trump weighs his choices for vice president. 26:32

1M ago26:32

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Trump’s pick for vice president. Over the weekend, former President Donald Trump headlined the Republican National Committee’s spring donor retreat in Florida, an event that doubled as a showcase of Trump’s potential running mates. These attendees — dubbed “special guests” — included Republicans like Sen. Marco Rubio (FL), Sen. Tim Scott (SC), Sen.…

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The global wealth tax debate. 25:08

1M ago25:08

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A global wealth tax. Late last month, G20 ministers from Brazil, Germany, Spain, and South Africa signed a motion and published an opinion piece in The Guardian calling for a global tax of 2% on the world's 3,000 billionaires. The proposal is to raise roughly €250 billion (or $270 billion) a year to fight against global poverty, and has also been b…

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How a bus driver predicts the behavior of drivers and passengers, with Brendan Bartholomew 39:03

1M ago39:03

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Learn more and sign up for a premium subscription at PeopleWhoReadPeople.com.By Zachary Elwood

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Florida bans lab-grown meat. 25:25

2M ago25:25

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Florida’s ban on lab-grown meat. On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill that bans lab-grown meat in the state, describing the bill as an effort to "save our beef" and protect cattle ranchers. The bill, S.B. 1084, made it unlawful to "manufacture for sale, sell, hold or offer for sale, or distribute cultivated meat." You can read …

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Sebpo’s Todd Handy on Outsourcing Tips for Media Companies 36:22

2M ago36:22

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This week we have a special edition of the AMO Podcast with Todd Handy, the chief revenue officer at SEBPO, a leading global outsourcing partner that serves the advertising, media, and technology industries. In this discussion, we dig into how companies should properly think about outsourcing, the scale, save, and succeed framework, how to overcome…

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The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari talk about campus protests, the electoral college, and Donald Trump's flip-flop on mail-in voting. 1:11:02

2M ago1:11:02

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Isaac and Ari talk about the ongoing protest on college campuses, the value of the electoral college, and Donald Trump's flip-flop on mail-in voting. Plus, in this week's Airing of Grievances, Ari wants more work and the saga of Isaac's W key on his computer comes to an end. You can watch our latest video, Isaac's interview with former Congressman …

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