Best Cold Wallet Podcasts (2025)

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Chips up, rent down, and are people really skimping on holiday gifts? 9:24

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It’s … Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: A big goshDRAM memory problem, a holiday spending mystery, and apartment rental prices … decline?! Related episodes: The highs and lows of US rents Taking the temperature of the US consumer We Buy A Lot Of Christmas Tre…

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Ready or not: How wallet tech finally became usable 25:36

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Crypto wallets used to be the worst part of the experience: clunky, confusing and terrifying to get wrong. In this episode, we sit down with Itamar Lesuisse, CEO of Ready (formerly Argent), to talk about how smart contract wallets, social recovery and sleek UX are finally making self-custody usable for real people. From staking Bitcoin on Starknet …

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A little doomsday feeling is weighing on the economy 9:03

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It is a special edition of the Beigies Awards where one regional Federal Reserve Bank will receive lifetime achievement recognition. Today on the show, we speak to its President about the value of economic anecdotes. Related episodes: What keeps a Fed president up at night Using anecdotes to predict recessions For sponsor-free episodes of The Indic…

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097. From Lab to Hash: Ember One, Libre Board, and an Open-Source Mining Future 1:38:06

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In this episode of POD256, Tyler and eco catch up on winter in Colorado, project trucks, and then dive deep into the latest in Bitcoin mining and freedom tech. We recap last week’s conversation with Keonne Rodriguez of Samourai Wallet, the urgent push for signatures on the pardon petition, and practical ways to support; while clarifying privacy-fri…

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The Many Deaths of Dungeons & Dragons | Wizards and Witch Hunts | 1 43:58

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When Gary Gygax and his gaming pal Dave Arneson create Dungeons & Dragons, he believes he’s onto something special and starts a business called TSR to publish it. But when TSR publishes the game, he must find a way to overcome player confusion to make it a best-seller. But just when everything seems ready to come together, a missing kid plunges TSR…

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How Japan’s new prime minister is jolting markets 9:28

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Sanae Takaichi was sworn in as Japan’s first female prime minister a little over a month ago, and she’s already making waves in the East and West. The first priority for the people of Japan is if her government can fix the country’s cost-of-living problem. Today on the show, we break down what Sanaeonomics could mean for the Land of the Rising Sun.…

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What would it mean to actually refund the tariffs? 9:05

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Tariffs are bringing in some serious cash into the US Treasury’s pocket. The problem with that money is that it may need to be refunded. A case in front of the Supreme Court could declare several of Trump’s tariffs illegal, which would prompt a return of billions of dollars. Today on the show, we look at how that would work and why the process will…

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Cold Case Mystery: Seminole County Jane Doe 45:17

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In 1974, a teenager riding his bike stumbled upon a body behind the newly built mall in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The woman—later known as Seminole County Jane Doe—was stabbed, possibly sexually assaulted, and left unidentified for decades. In 1982, Gerald Stano, a man who would confess to dozens of murders, claimed responsibility for her death. …

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Listen Now: American Scandal | The West Memphis Three 7:49

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On May 5, 1993, three 8-year-old boys were brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. The tiny local police department launches an investigation but finds little physical evidence to lead them to a suspect. Eventually, outside pressure pushes them to charge someone with the killings, whether or not the evidence supports their conclusions. America…

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Why the US chose not to have a passenger train system like Europe 9:02

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Why can't the US be like Europe, Japan or India—countries that all have extensive passenger train systems? On today's show, why the US chose not to. We learn why, despite this, US railroads could still be worth bragging about. Related episodes: What happens when railroads get hitched How three letters reinvented the railroad business For sponsor-fr…

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096. From Open Source to Federal Sentence: The Government vs. Samourai Wallet 2:08:38

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In this urgent and heartfelt conversation, we sit down with Keonne Rodriguez, cofounder of Samourai Wallet, to unpack his prosecution and five-year federal sentence for building noncustodial Bitcoin privacy software. From the government’s shifting theory of “unlicensed money transmission” to conspiracy charges built on out-of-context tweets and sli…

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Moochers, monopolists and market-based poverty help 9:07

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Public sector economics is a fundamental piece of the discipline. So we wanted to give our hosts an opportunity to put their knowledge to the test in a game we’re calling Indicator Quizbowl. Today on the show, Wailin and Darian go head to head to see who the bigger public policy nerd is. Related episodes: Could cash payments ease recessions? A trap…

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Ozempic Wars | The Next Injection | 2 36:48

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Novo Nordisk can't keep up with demand for Ozempic and Wegovy, giving competitor Eli Lilly the edge in the GLP-1 market. And off-brand competitors continue to hammer the company's market position. Layoffs and board resignations signal that Novo Nordisk has entered a downward spiral. But with new leaders, acquisitions and deals, can they force a com…

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Who's financing Meta's massive AI data center? 9:12

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In a rural pocket of northeastern Louisiana, Meta is building a $30 billion data center called Hyperion. But it’s not being completely financed with Meta’s own money. Today on the show, the opaque system of AI data center financing and why it’s fueling fears of a bubble. Related episodes: OpenAI’s deals are looking a little frothy No AI data center…

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The Actress and the River Bride: Greta Granstedt, Bessie Hyde & a Forgotten Scandal 22:16

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In this special holiday-week episode, we step away from our usual format to bring you a true-crime-meets-Hollywood story pulled from GIRLHUNT: the life of Greta Granstedt, a young woman who stepped onto a ship in 1927 as a nude art model and stepped off as a future film star with a new name—and a long-buried shooting scandal trailing behind her. Lo…

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Who’s buying all the beef? 9:05

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President Trump has said he’d try to get more Argentine beef into the U.S. So who would actually do the buying? That’s a general theme with a lot of these trade deals — big numbers but vague details. When China says it’ll buy more soybeans, is it the government or companies that does the buying? When South Korea promises to invest in American shipy…

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Inside CyberHoot: How Smarter Cyber Training Stops Attacks Before They Start 36:18

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What if the biggest cybersecurity threat in your company isn’t your tech — but your people? In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast, host Mark Kreitzman interviews Craig Taylor, veteran cybersecurity expert and CEO of CyberHoot, to uncover why outdated training models are failing — and how a psychology-driven, reward-based approach is changin…

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Pay transparency. The WhatsApp and Instagram decision. Our beef with screwworms. 9:13

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It’s … Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: the effects of pay transparency, Meta’s big win, and freaky flies and beef. Related episodes: Are we entering a new dawn for antitrust enforcement? Why beef prices are so high For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator …

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Calm in the crypto storm: Sam Kazemian on stablecoins and the future of money 10:02

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Stablecoins: are they crypto’s killer use case or a compromise on decentralization?Host Nathan sits down with Sam Kazemian, CEO of Frax Finance, to unpack why stablecoins are suddenly the hottest topic in crypto, from explosive real-world demand to brand-new U.S. legislation that could change everything. Sam explains how Frax is building a complian…

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095. Open-Source or Bust: Mujina, Miner Firmware Wars, and the Future of Trustless Hashing 1:32:25

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In this episode, we go deep on the shifting landscape of Bitcoin mining hardware, open-source firmware, and why trustless stacks matter for miners big and small. Fresh off the local Bitcoin++ in Durham, we recap the vibe: a developer-heavy crowd, real collaboration between devs and miners, and our announcement of the Mujina developer preview—an ope…

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How to avoid scammers after a natural disaster 9:24

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When people lose their homes to wildfire, hurricanes or flooding, they're eager to rebuild. But scammers are also ready to take advantage. On today’s show, the lucrative business of contractor fraud and advice on how to avoid them. Related episodes: An indicator lost: Big disaster costs When insurers can’t get insurance Selling safety in the fight …

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Ozempic Wars | The Hundred-Year Duel | 1 34:55

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When pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk developed a new medication for type 2 diabetes, they noticed that a welcome side effect was a small amount of weight loss. They had no idea that their new diabetes medication was about to become a multibillion-dollar weight loss drug. But they had no sooner launched this game-changing drug, then competitors sw…

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Looking for love in the auto supply chain 8:59

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Foreign automakers already have huge assembly plants in the U.S., but lots of parts and materials come from overseas. To avoid costly tariffs, they gotta buy American. But … How does one meet those suppliers? How do you build a new relationship with them? The answer: Speed dating. Related episodes: The old trade war that brought foreign carmakers t…

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Lost Everything, Found Bitcoin: Self-Custody, Cold Storage & the Road to Digital Freedom 36:06

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What happens when your bank fails, your government locks your money, and your savings vanish overnight? That’s exactly what happened to Tony Yazbeck, co-founder of The Bitcoin Way, when Lebanon's financial collapse wiped out his life savings. In this riveting episode of the Efani Features Podcast, host Mark Kreitzman talks with Tony about how that …

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The Disappearance of Doreen Vincent | Connecticut, 1988 52:56

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On June 15, 1988, 12-year-old Doreen Vincent disappeared from her father’s home on Whirlwind Hill Road in Wallingford, Connecticut. Her father claimed they argued and she left through the front door with some clothes and money. But Doreen never made it to her mother’s home, and she’s never been seen again. From the beginning, the story didn’t add u…

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How to make switching jobs not terrifying 9:25

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The U.S. labor market is stagnant right now, with little hiring and lots of people holding onto their jobs for dear life. In Denmark, there’s a different kind of labor system where it’s easy for employers to hire and fire, but at the same time people have a strong safety net in-between jobs. Today on the show, we learn how “flexicurity” works throu…

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Why you overpaid at that online auction 8:59

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Ever put in the winning bid for something on an auction site only to realize you significantly overpaid? Yeah, there’s a phrase for that. On today’s show: the winner’s curse. Richard Thaler’s new book with Alex O. Imas is The Winner’s Curse: Behavioral Economics Anomalies, Then and Now. Read Planet Money’s newsletter on the winner’s curse. For spon…

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50-year mortgages, falling real wages, and doing your rideshare due diligence 9:29

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It’s … Indicators of the Week! We look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news and bring them to you. On today’s episode: The cost of living is outstripping wage growth for most of us, the math behind the Trump administration’s proposed 50-year mortgages, and how we’re just giving Uber and Lyft free money. Related episodes: T…

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Where the US got $20B to bail out Argentina 9:10

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The U.S. is committed to bailing out Argentina to the tune of $20 billion using a little known mechanism called the Exchange Stabilization Fund. On today’s show, what is this fund, why was it created and does Argentina have any hope of paying it back? Related episodes: Dollarizing Argentina For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Mon…

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Gap's Revival | Better in Navy? | 3 39:49

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The “Better in Denim” ad campaign put Gap back on the map for Gen Z — but are viral ads enough to fuel a comeback? Jordyn Holman of the New York Times breaks down how Gap CEO Richard Dickson is taking the company back to its pop culture roots. Later, David dives deeper into Old Navy’s strategy with Aubrey Avery Jr., who helped Gap build the new bra…

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094. PPLNS, Pick-and-Place, and Pardon: A Deep Dive into Mining and Freedom Tech 1:17:54

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In episode 94 of POD256, we cover a full slate of Bitcoin mining and freedom tech updates from Nashville to Denver. We recap the Bitcoin Veterans telehash fundraiser that briefly peaked near 98.5 PH, discuss PPLNS dynamics at Ocean and Slush/Brains, and explore Square’s new Lightning payments rollout. We share a field report from installing an imme…

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Gap's Revival | Back in Blue | 2 38:17

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It’s late 2023, and Gap’s new CEO Richard Dickson is trying to revive the brand’s fading fortunes. Dickson is the man who rescued Barbie from cultural irrelevance and turned her into a blockbuster movie star. To do the same at Gap, Dickson finds out that he’ll have to change Gap’s culture — one that puts a cheerful spin on even the bleakest financi…

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Trump's backup options for tariffs 8:46

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The U.S. Supreme Court may soon rule on President Trump’s favorite tariff law. It could render them moot, but that doesn’t mean the end of tariffs. On today’s show, we explain the president’s back-up options for imposing tariffs. Related episodes: Are Trump’s tariffs legal? Worst. Tariffs. Ever. Three ways companies are getting around tariffs For s…

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Missing on I-96: The Paige Renkoski Case 48:09

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In May 1990, substitute teacher Paige Renkoski disappeared under unusual circumstances in DeWitt Township, Michigan. After dropping her mother off at Detroit Metro Airport, Paige was last seen on the shoulder of Interstate 96 near Fowlerville, speaking with two unidentified men near a maroon minivan. Hours later, her silver Oldsmobile was found aba…

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Who is the World Cup for anymore? 9:22

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The World Cup is coming up, and it’s going to cost a pretty penny if you are hoping to attend. Today on the show, we talk to NPR Senior Business editor and World Cup superfan about why the 2026 World Cup will likely be the most expensive in history and why even finding a ticket is more difficult. Related episodes: Peacock, potassium and other Paris…

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How the French pensions débâcle is a warning to us all 9:18

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France has one of the most generous pension systems in the world. But several governments there have collapsed over questions about how the government will fund it. All over the world, aging populations are forcing governments to rethink their assumptions. Today on the show, what France’s political fiascos teach all of us about the economics of an …

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Can air traffic controllers keep calm and carry on — without pay? 9:11

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There’s one job that gets all the attention during a government shutdown: air traffic controllers. Today on the show, we spotlight why this job has taken on outsize political influence and one controller’s experience during the longest shutdown on record. For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via A…

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From Wall Street to Main Street: Grassroots Bitcoin adoption 24:20

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Is Bitcoin just for Wall Street elites, or is it thriving in America's heartland? Hosts Nathan and Gareth chat with Matthew Moore, Oklahoma radio and TV host, about grassroots Bitcoin adoption, surprising everyday uses, state legislation like the Bitcoin Freedom Act and battling inflation with sound money. Matthew shares how he's educating boomers,…

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This indicator hasn’t flashed this red since the dot-com bubble 9:27

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The “Shiller PE Ratio” is at its highest level since November of 1999. That was at the peak of the online gold rush right before the dot com bubble burst in 2000. Today on the show, we learn what the Shiller PE Ratio is, how it works and whether we should be worried that it’s relatively high right now. You can find John Campbell's book here: Fixed:…

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093. Decentralize or Die: Open Miners, Pool Payouts, and the Certification Gauntlet 2:00:22

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In this episode, we dive into Canaan’s surprising GitHub drop and what it could mean for open-source mining, license tangles and all. We unpack the inclusion of CGMiner, the BSD-3 vs GPLv3 conflict, and Canaan’s RISC-V K230 SDK. We also explore the Nano 3/Nano 3S design, home-mining momentum, and the practical realities of certification (FCC/UL/CE/…

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Gap's Revival | Faded Khakis | 1 42:28

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It’s 2016, and a fire is ripping through a Gap distribution center in Fishkill, New York. When the smoke clears, thousands of Gap T-shirts, khakis, and jeans are reduced to ash. But one analyst sees good news in the wreckage. Gap probably couldn’t have sold all those clothes anyway, and that’s because the company has lost the pop culture cool that …

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Who's propping up Russian oil? 8:39

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Russia’s been subject to more than 5,000 sanctions since its invasion of Ukraine. Yet many purported allies of Ukraine are still getting Russian oil — directly or indirectly. On today’s show, how governments are straddling the fence and skirting their own sanctions. Related episodes: How the ‘shadow fleet’ helps Russia skirt sanctions For sponsor-f…

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Missing in Portland: Yolanda Panek 33:19

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Yolanda Panek was a rising star—a record-breaking athlete, Rose Festival Court representative, and mentor to dozens of middle school girls in Portland’s science and math programs. But in July 1995, the 21-year-old mother vanished without a trace. The next morning, her car was found abandoned with her two-year-old son inside, unharmed, and evidence …

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How Apple's market power blocked ICEBlock 9:03

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Last month, the Trump administration asked Apple to remove an app from its App Store that crowdsourced sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Today on the show, we explain what an ongoing legal battle involving the developer of the video game Fortnite has to do with Apple’s latest move to comply with the Trump administration. Rela…

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When AI is your job interviewer 9:28

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Companies are starting to use AI to interview potential employees. Sound creepy? Well, a new study suggests it might not be all bad.. Today on the show, we look at why a job interview with AI might be preferable to one with a human. ? And Adrian gets grilled by an AI job recruiter named “Anna.” Related episodes: AI creates, transforms and destroys …

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A school cellphone ban study, white collar jobs wither, and spooky candy prices 9:29

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It’s … Indicators of the…Eek! (Indicators of the Week.) Our regular look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: How cell phone bans in schools affect grades, white collar workers get the axe, and AHHH! Halloween candy inflation! Related episodes: Are you afraid of inflation? A finance fright fest For spo…

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Are China and India BFFs now? 8:54

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China and India have a long, complicated history. Just a few years ago, there was a spate of armed skirmishes between the two nations. And yet, there are signs of warming relations amidst President Trump’s ongoing trade war. Today on the show, is that trade war pushing India toward China? And what could happen if two of the world’s largest economie…

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092. Hashrate at Home: Zigbee Thermostats, Bitaxe Wins, and Dockerized Pools 2:15:16

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In this episode, we range from ice-cold mornings and sunny Colorado skies to a deep dive on home mining, heat reuse, open hardware, and sovereign home automation. We recap getting featured in Forbes on Heat Punk projects and how mainstream coverage is finally grokking mining-as-heat, Canon’s heating-first designs, and Bitmain’s market dominance ris…

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How Lululemon Won Athleisure | Mirror, Mirror | 2 33:00

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It's the 2010s, and the athleisure market has exploded. As Lululemon has grown into one of the world's biggest athletic wear companies, brands like Nike and Adidas want a piece of the pie—and new, smaller companies are adding to the competition. Soon, everyone will be selling the same type of yoga pants that Lululemon created. To survive, Lululemon…

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Is Obamacare doomed without extended subsidies? 8:56

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Health insurance subsidies are at the center of the current government shutdown. Democrats want to extend some expiring Affordable Care Act/Obamacare subsidies. Obamacare has weathered several political storms since its inception, but how will it fare without those subsidies? Today on the show, death spirals and the future of Obamacare. Related epi…