Best A16z Crypto Podcasts (2025)

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GENIUS Becomes Law: What It Took to Pass the First Rules for Stablecoins in the U.S. 23:58

1d ago23:58

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with @rhhackett @milesjennings @BenNapier & Michael Reed Today we've got a newsy episode for you. We're talking about the passage of the GENIUS Act — that's the "Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act" — which provides clear rules of the road for stablecoins in the U.S. We cover the law's implications, the recent high-s…

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web3 with a16z crypto: GENIUS Becomes Law: What It Took to Pass the First Rules for Stablecoins in the U.S. 23:58

1d ago23:58

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with @rhhackett @milesjennings @BenNapier & Michael Reed Today we're talking about the passage of the GENIUS Act — that's the "Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act" — which provides clear rules of the road for stablecoins in the U.S. We cover the law's implications, the recent high-stakes vote in the House of Represen…

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Ben Horowitz: What Founders Must Know About AI and Crypto 1:22:32

12d ago1:22:32

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This week on the a16z Podcast, we're sharing a feed drop from Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, featuring a wide-ranging conversation with a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz. Artificial intelligence isn't just a tool — it's a tectonic shift. In this episode, Ben joins Tom to break down what AI really is (and isn't), where it's taking us, and why it matters. …

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a16z's Crypto Thesis With Ali Yahya 49:08

22d ago49:08

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Gm! This week we're joined by Ali Yahya to discuss the state of crypto in 2025. We deep dive into crypto venture in 2025, the Solana thesis, stablecoins, funding apps vs infra & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ali: https://x.com/alive_eth Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed …

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Big Technology Podcast: Are AI's Economics Unsustainable? — With Ed Zitron 1:34:01

10m ago1:34:01

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Ed Zitron is the owner of EZPR, host of Better Offline, and author of the Where’s Your Ed At newsletter. Zitron joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss whether the generative-AI boom is an unsustainable bubble ready to pop. Tune in to hear him debate OpenAI’s multi-billion-dollar burn rate, Microsoft’s leverage, and the economics behind ChatGPT. We…

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The Daily: A D.O.J. Whistleblower Speaks Out 34:29

25m ago34:29

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Warning: This episode contains strong language. An explosive whistle-blower report claims that the Justice Department is asking government lawyers to lie to the courts, and that this has forced career officials to chose between upholding the Constitution and pledging loyalty to the president. Rachel Abrams speaks to the whistle-blower about his car…

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The Ezra Klein Show: Why American Jews No Longer Understand One Another 23:52

1h ago23:52

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The consensus that held American Jewry together for generations is breaking down. That consensus, roughly, was this: What is good for Israel is good for the Jews; anti-Zionism is a form of antisemitism; and there will someday soon be a two-state solution that reconciles Zionism and liberalism — or, at the very least, Israel is seeking such a soluti…

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NPR News Now: NPR News: 07-23-2025 5AM EDT 4:40

1h ago4:40

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The Nation Podcasts: How the Courts Blocked ICE Racial Profiling—Plus, How Organizers Succeed | Start Making Sense 42:51

2h ago42:51

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A federal court in LA has stopped ICE from detaining people for deportation because they look Latino – that’s racial discrimination, and it’s unconstitutional, the court said. Mark Rosenbaum of Public Counsel will explain what’s next as he government appeals the case to the Ninth Circuit. Also: How does a movement build support when large parts of …

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NPR News Now: NPR News: 07-23-2025 4AM EDT 4:40

2h ago4:40

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Pod Save the World: Trump Accuses Obama of Treason 1:37:22

3h ago1:37:22

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Tommy and Ben respond to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s baseless accusation that the Obama administration masterminded a “treasonous conspiracy” against Trump and Trump’s subsequent call to arrest Barack Obama. They also talk about the President’s ongoing beef with Brazil and how it’s backfiring, the exile of a leading human righ…

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Factually! with Adam Conover: The Secret Agent Organizer of the Starbucks Union with Jaz Brisack 1:24:57

3h ago1:24:57

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Companies are infamous for their union busting tactics, but that doesn’t mean union organizers don’t have their own strategies. This week, Adam speaks with Jaz Brisack, an undercover organizer, or union “salt”, who took a job as a barista in a Starbucks in Buffalo, NY with the explicit intention of organizing Starbucks employees. Thanks to the effo…

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NPR News Now: NPR News: 07-23-2025 3AM EDT 4:40

3h ago4:40

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Better Offline: The Hater's Guide To The AI Bubble, Pt. 1 35:22

6h ago35:22

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In part one of this week's three-part Better Offline, Ed Zitron walks you through how the US stock market rests on the back of GPU sales, and how a lack of any real business returns spells doom for the AI bubble long-term. YOU CAN NOW BUY BETTER OFFLINE MERCH! Go to https://cottonbureau.com/people/better-offline and use code FREE99 for free shippin…

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4651: Obama Responds To Treason Allegations; DOJ To Meet With Maxwell

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Episode 4651: Obama Responds To Treason Allegations; DOJ To Meet With MaxwellBy WarRoom.org

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Bannon`s War Room: WarRoom Battleground EP 813: AI Action Plan: Government Poised to Unleash the Beast

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WarRoom Battleground EP 813: AI Action Plan: Government Poised to Unleash the BeastBy WarRoom.org

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Stocks Fueling Consumers, AI Bull Market Tracks the Late 90’s With Nick and Jessica, Mohamed El-Erian Tells Powell to Resign 1:43:13

11h ago1:43:13

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On this TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown is joined by Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe, co-founders of DataTrek Research. They take a look at the current earnings and valuation of the S&P 500 to determine whether or not there is still upside for investors buying stocks today. Jessica points out a nearly perfect parallel between the current AI driven rally and t…

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The Gist: The Bliss Gene And The Burden Of Mood 32:45

12h ago32:45

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Psychiatrist Richard A. Friedman explains how a rare genetic mutation affecting the enzyme FAAH, and a ubiquitous neurotransmitter called Anandamide may account for unusually low anxiety, reduced drug cravings, and an innate buoyancy, the type of which you might find in a daily podcast host. Plus, Louisville reverses its immigration detainer policy…

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OpenAI's New CEO of Applications Shares Optimistic Memo, Stargate Hits Early Struggles, P&G Pays Unilever $10M in Spying Case | Anatoly Yakovenko, Aaron Levie, Neil Parikh & Daniel Cahn, Jan Sramek, Nathaniel ... 3:06:14

12h ago3:06:14

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(00:26) - OpenAI Product Roadmap (35:47) - OpenAI to Pay Oracle $30B Per Year (39:41) - Stargate Hits Early Struggles (46:53) - Musk Allies to Raise $12B for xAI (56:23) - Intern Cam Live from Tesla Diner (01:05:50) - Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder and CEO of Solana Labs, discusses the inception and evolution of Solana, emphasizing its design for hi…

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The Majority Report with Sam Seder: 3543 - Trump-GOP's Department of Education Decimation and More IDF Atrocities w/ Brittany Coleman 56:10

14h ago56:10

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Don't let Sam's soft collar fool you, it is a Tuesday News Day and unfortunately there is plenty of news to cover. We start with World Food Programme Chief Cindy McCain detailing the atrocities committed by IDF soldiers on Palestinians seeking Aid. Then we are joined by AFGE local 252 Chief Steward, Brittany Coleman, to discuss Trump's dismantling …

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Accidental Tech Podcast: 649: Prove It With Cameras 1:56:31

14h ago1:56:31

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Pre-Show: Casey did Marco’s favorite thing CalDigit TS5+ (affiliate link) CalDigit TS5+ (product page) iperf3 Follow-up: F1 (the sport, not the movie) Apple expected to win 🇺🇸 rights F1 TV Vroom John’s video != Casey’s immersive ride-along To see the immersive ride-along, you need to be wearing a Vision Pro; scroll down on that link John’s toaster …

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The Dig: Actual Abundance w/ Isabella Weber, Malcolm Harris, Paul Williams 1:57:54

14h ago1:57:54

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Featuring Isabella Weber, Malcolm Harris, and Paul Williams on Abundance. A debate and discussion of: the book; the discourse; the underlying economic and political questions of how we make the affordable housing, green energy, and fast trains we need; and how actual capitalist social relations appear to us in mystified form as “supply” and “demand…

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The Bulwark Podcast: Chris Murphy: Time to Break Norms(?) 49:49

15h ago49:49

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Republicans are nullifying bipartisan budget deals and planning a mid-decade redistricting to try to hold the House after the midterms. Trump is methodically working to crush dissent in the media, chill major Dem donors, and shut down the party's online fundraising portal, ActBlue. One political party is breaking all the norms, while the other is t…

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99% Invisible: The Quiet Storm 40:40

16h ago40:40

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How a radio show born at a small college station in DC and dedicated to smooth, romantic love songs transformed black radio and reshaped love lives across the country. The Quiet Storm Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting sir…

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4650: Putting Out An American First Foreign Policy; Trump Meets With President Of The Philippines

16h ago

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Episode 4650: Putting Out An American First Foreign Policy; Trump Meets With President Of The PhilippinesBy WarRoom.org

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4649: The Coming Economic Boom; On The Brink Of 3rd World War

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Episode 4649: The Coming Economic Boom; On The Brink Of 3rd World WarBy WarRoom.org

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Serious Trouble: To Most People It's Extremely Tedious 48:01

17h ago48:01

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Donald Trump has sued the Wall Street Journal over its story saying he wrote a weird poem to Jeffrey Epstein and drew a caricature of a naked woman with his own signature as her pubic hair as part of a book wishing a happy 50th birthday to the New York financier. Ken and Josh discuss the suit, which looks more like an exclamation point on his claim…

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Columbia Energy Exchange: A Critical Moment for Latin America’s Mineral Supply Chain 1:04:28

17h ago1:04:28

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Countries around the world, including the US, are rushing to secure critical mineral supply chains. As these essential resources, which are key to building clean energy infrastructure, become a major focus in policy and trade discussions, Latin America sits at the center of the competition. It is home to vast lithium reserves in the Lithium Triangl…

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Resources Radio: Energy Affordability Is Personal, with Diana Hernandez 33:04

18h ago33:04

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In this week’s episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with Diana Hernández, an associate professor and codirector of the Energy Opportunity Lab at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, about the struggles that ordinary Americans face in accessing affordable and reliable energy. In her recently released book, Powerless: The People’s S…

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 7/22/25: Cuomo Admits Why Zohran Won, AOC Flamed For Israel Vote, Tim Dillon Reveals JD Epstein Cope, MAHA Cane Sugar 58:23

18h ago58:23

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Ryan and Saagar discuss Cuomo admits why he lost to Zohran, AOC flamed for Israel vote, Tim Dillon reveals JD Vance Epstein cope, Layne Norton destroys MAHA. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystud…

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 7/22/25: NELK Boys Meltdown After Bibi Interview, Trump Loses Patience With Israel, Hunter Biden Pops Off On Dems 48:45

19h ago48:45

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Ryan and Saagar discuss the Nelk boys melting down after interviewing Bibi, Trump loses patience with Bibi, Hunter Biden goes off on Dems. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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The Eurasian Knot: Russia's 1993 Constitutional Crisis 58:25

19h ago58:25

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In early October 1993, tanks pummeled the Russian Duma in central Moscow. It was a dark mirror of just two years prior when Boris Yeltsin definitely climbed atop a tank and made history. Now, tanks were again Yeltsin’s historical instrument. Only this time, they were his. The 1993 Russian Constitutional Crisis was a turning point in the country’s p…

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The Truth Behind Crypto Market Makers | Matt Jobbé-Duval 1:05:39

21h ago1:05:39

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Gm! This week we're joined by Matt Jobbé-Duval to discuss the state of crypto markets making. We deep dive into TradFi vs crypto market makers, how are deals structured, how to improve transparency, TGE price discovery & more. Enjoy! --Follow Matt: https://x.com/Mattjob1Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Ligh…

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The Nation Podcasts: The CIA’s Imperial History, Pt. 2 | American Prestige 58:09

21h ago58:09

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Hugh Wilford, professor of history at California State University, Long Beach, is back on the program to conclude the discussion of his book The CIA: An Imperial History. In this episode they talk about figures like Edward Lansdale and James Angleton, “regime maintenance,” counterinsurgency, the agency’s use of publicity, the effect of the War on T…

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Flux Podcasts (Formerly Theory of Change): Why mediocrity seems to be the key to innovation in evolution and technology 1:04:11

22h ago1:04:11

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Episode Summary Large language models, the computer programs often referred to as artificial intelligence are everywhere these days. There's a lot of hype, a lot of doomerism, and a lot of nay-saying. But despite what all the commentators are saying, the current AI technology is neither a magical god-being nor a tremendous scam. It’s just a really…

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Bankless: How Coinwatch Is Exposing Market Maker Manipulation | Co-Founders Matt Jobbe & Brian Tubergen 57:46

24h ago57:46

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Crypto's murky market making practices are finally getting sunlight. We sit down with Coinwatch co-founders Matt Jobbe and Brian Tubergen to uncover how market makers have been quietly influencing token prices, the call-option structures enabling extraction, and how shady tactics have hurt retail. Then, we explore how Coinwatch Track is bringing re…

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The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish: Daniel Kahneman: Algorithms Make Better Decisions Than You 1:13:52

1d ago1:13:52

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Daniel Kahneman won the Nobel Prize for proving we're not as rational as we think. In this timeless conversation we discuss how to think clearly in a world full of noise, the invisible forces that cloud our judgement, and why more information doesn't equal better thinking. Kahneman also reveals the mental model he discovered at 22 that still guides…

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"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg: Sam D'Amico and Noah Smith on How China Masters Manufacturing (And How America Can Catch Up) 55:56

1d ago55:56

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This week, we’re airing a live conversation between Noah Smith and Sam D’Amico, founder and CEO of Impulse Labs, about how China’s Electric Tech Stack and tightly integrated supply chains are fueling its lead in industries from EVs to robotics, while exploring solutions for revitalizing U.S. manufacturing. The conversation also covers regulatory ch…

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Jacobin Radio: Behind the News: Health Care Havoc w/ Adam Gaffney 53:01

1d ago53:01

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Adam Gaffney, co-author of a recent article for the New York Review of Books, looks at Trump & Co.’s dismantling of health care and research. Also on the podcast, Alan Beattie of the Financial Times tries to make sense of Trump’s nonsensical trade policy. Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their…

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The Daily: Why Trump Just Gave China the Keys to A.I.’s Future 31:04

1d ago31:04

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In the global fight to dominate A.I., China is quickly catching up to the United States — which is why President Trump barred the tech giant Nvidia from selling its superpowered computer chips to Chinese companies. Then, a few days ago, Mr. Trump abruptly changed course. Tripp Mickle, who covers Silicon Valley for The New York Times, explains how N…

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Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer: The Connected College with Author Elliot Felix 39:26

1d ago39:26

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On this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer is joined by Elliot Felix, a returning guest, to discuss his new book, The Connected College: Leadership Strategies for Student Success. The book, releasing July 22nd, focuses on how higher education can become more agile, connected, and break down silos. Elliot Felix shares his mission of stude…

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Otherppl with Brad Listi: 978. Megan Abbott 1:11:15

1d ago1:11:15

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Megan Abbott is the author of the novel El Dorado Drive, available from G. P. Putnam's Sons. Abbott is the Edgar award-winning author of eleven crime novels, including You Will Know Me, Give Me Your Hand and the New York Times bestseller The Turnout, the winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. She received her Ph.D. in English and American lite…

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5-4: Mahmoud v. Taylor 1:02:27

1d ago1:02:27

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Because the conservatives on the Supreme Court are lowkey homophobic, they have made it easier for parents of kids in public schools to opt out of topics that make them uncomfortable. LGBTQ books, no thank you— evolution, not for my kids. If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To hear this and other Premium-only episo…

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Bell Curve: Empire Cross-Post: DC Crypto Week Takeaways With Rebecca Rettig & Alexander Grieve 1:05:33

1d ago1:05:33

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Gm! This week, Rebecca Rettig and Alexander Grieve join Jason to unpack the successful crypto week and the 3 pieces of legislation that have passed and will now impact the way stablecoins and crypto move forward in the US landscape. -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active …

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Organized Money: Costco's Private Equity Headache 38:31

1d ago38:31

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Costco is a great place to buy bulk toilet paper, cheap hot dogs, or even a mortgage—but for some customers, their recent Coscto experience has felt a little off, especially when dealing with their vendors. In this episode Matt and David talk with Steve Hunt, a Costco customer service worker and former Oklahoma City mayoral candidate, about how pri…

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Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast: The Resistance vs. Trump 2.0 with Omar Wasow 52:57

1d ago52:57

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We’ve seen a good number of protests during Trump 2.0. What role does our ability to organize and protest play in this moment as we see the erosion of democracy right in front of us? Omar Wasow, associate professor of political science at UC Berkley, joins to discuss how he’s making sense of American politics at this moment, protests in this era an…

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China Global: Forecasting ROK President Lee Jae Myung’s China Policy 39:23

1d ago39:23

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South Korea and China have a complex relationship characterized by economic interdependence, strategic competition, and regional security concerns. Navigating this delicate balance has been a defining challenge for every South Korean president. Newly elected President Lee Jae Myung has assumed power at a time of increasing US-China strategic compet…

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Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Roger Rosenblatt: Rules for Aging 38:48

1d ago38:48

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Alan joins his old friend to compare notes on staying happy when old; and Roger shares tips from a forthcoming book, including some that may seem counterintuitive – like don’t use common sense, believe everyone, and don’t pay attention to people in your way.By Bobi NYC

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The Bitchuation Room: How Republicans FAILED The Texas Flood Victims 25:56

1d ago25:56

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There’s nothing political about tragedy...that is, unless every politician at every level of government did absolutely nothing to prevent it. What happened in Texas on July 4th wasn’t an act of God, it was an act of recklessness from lying politicians and yes, the voters who still believe them. Over 135 people are dead because at the county level, …

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