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Policy
Listening guides about Policy.
Sovereign AI: Policy, Infrastructure, and Market Implications
Ariana Salvatore explains how sovereign AI is reshaping global markets, driving industrial policy, and creating new energy and infrastructure challenges.
Read & listen →Data Centers' Political Battle: AI Spending Trends
Morgan Stanley's Ariana Salvatore explains why political pushback on data centers may accelerate AI capital spending due to supply constraints and urgency.
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Saudi Oil Tankers, Trump Tariffs, Wisconsin Shooting
NPR's Up First covers Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, new Trump tariffs on 59 countries, and a police shooting in Wisconsin involving Corey Ruiz.
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Jonathan Blitzer: Conditions in New ICE Internment Camps
Jonathan Blitzer discusses the conditions in ICE detention centers, including the use of Fort Bliss and the treatment of Cuban and Venezuelan immigrants.
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Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs on Over 80 Countries
The U.S. plans to impose new tariffs on most trade partners, replacing President Trump’s temporary global 10% tariff. WSJ What’s News.
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Burnham's Cabinet Reshuffle and Policy Shifts
Analysis of Andy Burnham's cabinet changes, VAT cuts, and the political fallout from his early premiership decisions and funding challenges.
Read & listen →Trump Admin Caps Student Visas at Four Years
The Trump administration caps student visas at four years. Also: Chevron's Iraqi oil strategy and rising debt collector court cases.
Read & listen →FDA Vote Increases Access to Peptides in the U.S.
An FDA committee voted to increase access to six of seven peptides. WSJ reporter Alex Janin discusses the implications for consumers and the market.
Read & listen →Andy Burnham's Mission to Reverse Neoliberalism
Explore Andy Burnham's first week as PM, his goal to reverse neoliberalism, and insights from Labour thinker Neal Lawson on reshaping the British state.
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Could Trump Accounts Close the Wealth Gap?
Explore how President Trump's new investment accounts aim to address the wealth gap and why many Americans have yet to sign up.
Read & listen →Stuart Stevens on ICE Shootings and Political Accountability
Stuart Stevens discusses the Lorenzo Salgado Araujo shooting, calls for Stephen Miller's trial, and analyzes Republican political strategies.
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Trump's Wars: Iran, Trade, and $70B Pentagon Request
Pod Save America analyzes Trump's $70B Pentagon request, new tariffs, and Democratic strategy ahead of November elections.
Read & listen →Americans Locked Out of Job Market & Wall Street Earnings
Explore millions of Americans sidelined from the labor market, record Wall Street earnings, and new ICE immigration policies in this WSJ What's News episode.
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NY Gov. Hochul's Data Center Moratorium Explained
NY Governor Kathy Hochul announces a one-year moratorium on large data centers. We discuss the policy, AI growth, and state challenges.
Read & listen →Pete Buttigieg: Time for Radical Change
Pete Buttigieg discusses the need for radical institutional reforms, including expanding SCOTUS and DC statehood, and shares personal insights.
Read & listen →How US and European Governments Are Stalling the AI Buildout
Explore how government regulations, zoning laws, and energy concerns in the US and Europe are creating roadblocks for AI infrastructure development.
Read & listen →US-Iran Pause, TPS Work Permits, and Teen Death Investigation
Analysis of the pause in US-Iran fighting, the impact of expiring TPS work permits for Haitians and Syrians, and the investigation into a teen's death.
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The Happy Pod: Siblings Reunited and Policy Wins
Discover how two friends found out they were siblings. Learn about a Minnesota law change for wine in assisted living and other uplifting global news stories.
Read & listen →How Franchise Restaurants Opened the Door to the Gig Economy
Explore how the 1950s franchise boom and legal battles paved the way for the modern gig economy, treating workers like Uber drivers as independent operators.
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NYC Bans New Data Centers: Moratorium Details & Impact
New York becomes the first US state to ban large-scale data centers. Explore the 1-year moratorium on 50MW+ facilities and global policy trends.
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China Formalizes Eldercare as a Licensed Profession
China introduces a national certification for eldercare, formalizing the workforce and shaping senior care in urban areas.
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The Conflict Between New Homes and Immigrant Workers
Congress passed landmark legislation to boost housing construction, but President Trump's immigration crackdown targets the workforce needed to build them. Ron…
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How Microfinance Failed the World's Poor
Explore how microfinance, once hailed as a miracle cure for global poverty, has devolved into a cycle of predatory debt in countries like Cambodia.
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New Rules for China's Flying Doctors
China's 'Fei Dao' system lets rural hospitals fly in surgeons. New rules mandate payments and clarify liability, raising questions about specialist retention.
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