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In conversation with others, we explore how poverty affects the mind, relationships, emotions and society as a whole, and what can be done to change it. Hear from activists, researchers, policy makers, and those with lived experience of poverty around the world.
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Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

Shepherd Community Center

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“Breaking the Cycle of Poverty” explores why poverty remains such a persistent problem in the United States and how individuals and organizations can help people secure economic independence and a higher quality of life.
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An award winning front-line investigative news magazine focusing on human, civil and workers rights, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
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A bimonthly podcast educating Mississippians about the needs of fellow citizens, encouraging residents to work together to change the trajectory of our families and children, and sharing success stories.
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Poverty Research & Policy

Institute for Research on Poverty

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The Poverty Research & Policy Podcast is produced by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) and features interviews with researchers about poverty, inequality, and policy in the United States.
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Newsmakers and Guest Experts offer their insights and perspectives into the national and global discourse on politics, economics, education, social matters and comprehensive dialogues on cultural diversity and other essential issues of public interest like, poverty alleviation, unemployment rate and health related issues.
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Podcast From A Poverty Skola -#1

Lisa Tiny Gray-Garcia

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Podcast From A Poverty Skola from the Unhoused Nation called amerikkklan- The introduction to the podcast series created by formerly unhoused, incarcerated revolutionary daughter of Dee, single.mama, co-founder of POOR magazine/Prensa POBRE/ , journalist, teacher, poet &welfareQUEEN
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Metropolis

Lux Radium

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A murder mystery in neon utopia. An audio drama, by Lux Radium. While ace reporter Nan Kanally and the rest of the world struggle through post-war poverty, Metropolis has assembled a neon utopia on an icy, distant island. It’s an electronic heaven made possible by a fleet of astonishing autonomous robots. But Metropolis holds its secrets tightly. The only word that gets out is from the few reporters they invite. One of them is Nan’s best friend, the sportswriter Stanley Bronfels. But when St ...
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A podcast of True Charity where we explore effective charity practices and policies, uncovering innovative strategies and success stories that celebrate dignity. From the dust of poverty to the seat of nobility, let's embark on another empowering journey together.
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Understood takes you deep inside the seismic shifts reshaping our world right now. From online porn and crypto chaos to the rise of tech oligarchs, deepfake AI, and the broken promises of the internet — we explore the stories that define our digital age with hosts and characters embedded in the heart of the action. Season 1 - The Naked Emperor: the rise and fall of bitcoin king Sam Bankman-Fried. Season 2 - The Pornhub Empire: the story of how a Montreal-founded company came to dominate the ...
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Lady Lue presents the Poverty Talk Podcast, where we delve into the toughest topics that are often swept under the rug in our communities. As someone who has experienced poverty, hunger, domestic abuse, gun violence, and other traumas, I am passionate about creating a dialogue that inspires critical thinking and fosters a deeper understanding of the issues that matter most to my people. My motto is to hold my people down and accountable, and I welcome respectful debates and education, but ne ...
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SuperSelf

Jaca Sugar

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The SuperSelf Podcast Series, hosted by entrepreneur Pete Ferrari offers a gritty, no-nonsense tenor and tone that challenges industry myths, false information and propaganda across nutrition, fitness, mindset and overall Health & Wellbeing. The series draws on science-backed facts, personal anecdotes, and expert interviews to cut through misinformation and add value. Ferrari, who overcame childhood poverty, loss, and bullying through the transformative power of nutrition, fitness and a stro ...
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Detroit Youth Rising

Detroit Phoenix Center

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Welcome to Detroit Youth Rising, a podcast created BY Detroit youths who are transitioning out of homelessness and poverty FOR Detroit youths who are transitioning out of homelessness and poverty. Each episode examines a critical issue that Detroit youths face. Detroit Youth Rising was created by the Detroit Phoenix Center, a non-profit organization that provides critical resources, wrap around support, and a safe, nurturing environment to youth who are transitioning out of homelessness and ...
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With Arms Wide Open

St. Vincent de Paul Louisville

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Join us for St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s monthly Podcast, “With Arms Wide Open.” This podcast will share stories of people and programs in the Louisville community. Our podcast strives to shine the light on people and services that are of value to our Louisville family.
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Policy Crimes

Publication Cooperative

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Policy Crimes uncovers how public policies create harm—and how more humane alternatives could save lives and public money. Each season investigates the hidden costs of a major policy failure and the value proposition of doing the right thing. From The Publication Cooperative. Support the show and get bonus content, videos, and transcripts: https://thepublicationcoop.substack.com
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The Awakening

American Family Association

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The Awakening deals with the pressing issues confronting Americans today - cultural, economic, political and national security. Your host, Bishop E.W. Jackson, founder and president of S.T.A.N.D (Staying True to America’s National Destiny), is on a mission to awaken the body of Christ and all Americans to the fundamental threat to the spiritual and moral foundations of our Constitutional Republic. Instead of mere rhetoric, he offers real solutions to the problems America faces, such as inner ...
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The UK's longest running satirical website, gives a comedy round up of the news. With topical gags, lively debate and regular guests. Launched by John O’Farrell in 2006 with the noble aims of eradicating global poverty, creating a lasting peace in the Middle East and providing a daily dose of humour to bored people at work. And in many respects we have already achieved so much more. Our book: https://tinyurl.com/ure669ss
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Policy for the People

Oregon Center for Public Policy

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Welcome to Policy for the People, a show that explores the public policies that can lift up all Oregonians. This show is a collaboration between KMUZ radio (kmuz.org) and the Oregon Center for Public Policy (ocpp.org).
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Cityview Podcast

Cityview Church

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Cityview Church is a church in Columbus, OH. We are an imperfect community of inclusive, authentic Jesus-followers striving to be a community of healing and growth, for ourselves and our city. We envision a world where trauma is healed, community is authentic, poverty is alleviated, injustice is corrected, unconditional love is experienced, and everyone knows they are a beloved child of God.
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The F4 Hunger Awareness Show is a discussion hosted by Derek Fiorenza of Fiorenza’s Food For Friends (F4) and guests with the purpose being to raise awareness around hunger, poverty, and food insecurity. Included will be conversations with financial sponsors, food donors, food manufacturers, food recipients, agencies in need, and constituents of F4’s cause - to end hunger. F4 is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a world without hunger!
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The Business of Giving

The Business of Giving

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Denver Frederick is the Host of The Business of Giving. The program is the only show of its kind that focuses on solutions to today's complex social problems. What's working? Who are the changemakers? How is it all being financed? The program addresses issues such as global poverty, affordable housing, clean drinking water, medical breakthroughs, and matters related to education.
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Welcome to RISE: Solution to Extreme Poverty in Rural Villages. I'm Wade Griffith from Shanta Village Partners, and I'm joined by my co-host Jaipreet Kaur from All We Can. This Podcast is a space for practitioners, funders, change makers, and anyone committed to eliminating extreme poverty to share their passion and knowledge on long-term approaches to rural development that center on community leadership. Each episode features practical strategies, lessons learned, and case studies from ini ...
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Spectre of Communism

RCI - www.marxist.com

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Are you a communist? Think we need a revolution? Tune into the official podcast of the Revolutionary Communist International, for communist theory, analysis and history, every week! Under the crisis-ridden capitalist system, humanity lurches from one disaster to another. War, poverty and precarity are facts of life for millions. Given the circumstances, it is no surprise that an unprecedented number of workers and young people are being drawn to the revolutionary banner of communism. But wha ...
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Step into conversations that travel across continents and challenge the way you think about progress. From democracy and inequality to climate resilience and healthcare, Dan Banik explores how societies navigate the complex terrain of democracy, poverty, inequality, and sustainability. Through dialogues with scholars, leaders, and innovators, In Pursuit of Development uncovers how ideas travel, why policies succeed or fail, and what it takes to build a more just and resilient world. Expect s ...
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SI Voices

Soroptimist International

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SI Voices is a series of podcasts and webinars delivered by Soroptimist International, a global volunteer movement with a network of just under 65,000 members in 118 countries around the world. Together we work at international, national and local levels to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls to achieve gender equality and avoid poverty. SI Voices is a space to promote the voices of women and girls.
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”Untold Tales from This Side of Nowhere” is a hilarious podcast about the mishaps and adventures of life in the rural West. Join host Connor Jones as he recounts previously untold tales about Al and his twin brother Fred’s experiences growing up on a ranch this side of nowhere in Poverty Flats, Wyoming, as well as various exploits in the great outdoors. You’re sure to laugh so hard you cry, or at least get a decent chuckle out of it. Come along for the ride!
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A bite-sized show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening in today's economy. It's a quick hit of insight into money, work, and business. Monday through Friday, in 10 minutes or less.
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This podcast series gets at the ugly truth of why marginalized populations stay on the margins. Dr. Kish begins this needed discussion sharing her personal journey of over 20 years going upstream to find solutions to people-centered issues within severely broken systems including education, health care, justice, labor and housing. She charges each person to be brave while challenging bullies, wimps and poverty pimps who are uniquely positioned to stunt progress.
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WORLD: we got this

King's Global Affairs | King's College London Research

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Join Esau Williams and guests on The 'WORLD: we got this' podcast series as they discuss some of the biggest - and most neglected - world news stories. Brought to you by the School of Global Affairs, King's College London. kingsglobalaffairs.substack.com
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The Development Podcast brings together the latest data, research and cutting-edge solutions that can pave the way to a sustainable future – everything from poverty to climate change, education to nutrition, and a whole lot more. We’ll take you on a journey around the world of international development in this World Bank's flagship monthly podcast. More information: http://wrld.bg/f2SX50MJyZB
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Storytelling about poverty, Softening poverty, Strengthening talents and Trust - the ingredients of Quiet's approach to a growing community of people to come together in countering poverty.Listen to our conversation with Ralf and Marieke from Quiet Netherlands about their unique approach and key ingredients for establishing and growing communities.…
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There has been a lot of research on the impact of levels of public expenditures on a variety of social outcomes, including health and economic mobility. But beyond the dollars spent, some researchers say that we should also be considering what level of government oversees that spending. For this episode, Dr. Rourke O'Brien joins us to discuss his r…
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(0:00) Bestie intros (0:12) OpenAI declares "Code Red" as competitors eat away ChatGPT market share (28:14) David Sacks vs. New York Times (51:24) New poverty line, America's slow descent into socialism Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinp…
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Pain isn’t “just getting older.” In this episode, Pete Ferrari sits down with Leigh Brandon, functional medicine practitioner, CHEK practitioner, and pain-rehab specialist, to unpack a practical, root-cause approach to chronic pain that goes far beyond symptom management. Leigh explains why pain is often a message (not the enemy), and how the faste…
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At The Indicator, we’ve been following the conditions in Venezuela over the years. In 2024 we covered how Venezuela’s economy went into freefall, and have been checking in with an economist there frequently — including after the U.S. attacked over the weekend, deposing its leader Nicolás Maduro. On today’s show, we’re revisiting our episode about V…
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Today on the show: Intervention Watch, a new series hosted by Flashpoints senior producer, Kevin Pina, tracking expanding US wars of Aggression against Venezuela and throughout the region: While the self-described Secretary of War and the Pentagon talk about ‘defense,’ US Intervention Watch exposes their offensiveness. Also we rebroadcast the weekl…
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2025 is finally over. We had bad consumer sentiment vibes, tariffs, and a seemingly ascendant stock market. And those are just a few indicators from last year! As we enter 2026, what indicators should we keep an eye on … in the future? On today’s episode, our top indicator predictions for the new year. Related: What AI data centers are doing to you…
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In this podcast from 4 April, John Harris speaks to Today in Focus about how music helped him connect with his son, James. Harris tells Helen Pidd what he has learned about the way some autistic people experience music, and how songs opened up the world for James. Plus, they discuss the challenges and stereotypes autistic people still face. Help su…
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We tend to think of time as a universal experience, something that carries us all along in the same direction at the same pace. So it might seem strange to think of time in terms of 'temporalities', different concepts and experiences of time that reflect different cultural values. In Australia, Indigenous temporalities are deeply interwoven with no…
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(0:00) Bestie intros! Nick Shirley joins the show to discuss his recent investigation on potential daycare fraud in Minnesota (3:32) Nick's background, how he got into investigative reporting and YouTube, independence, finding this story (16:36) Why this fraud story is resonating, why the national press initially avoided it (30:08) Future plans, Ca…
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From the person who co-founded the first nonprofit software company to tackle social problems at scale, Jim Fruchterman returns to share insights from his new book “𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀.” In this conversation, Jim explains why boring plumbing saves more liv…
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Americans are moving at record lows for work. What’s driving people to, well, not drive cross-country for jobs? On today’s episode, we explore the rising homebody economy. This episode originally aired Oct. 3, 2025. Related episodes: Why moms are leaving their paid jobs How the end of Roe is reshaping the medical workforce For sponsor-free episodes…
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Bishop E.. W. Jackson reflects on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as we approach the new year, 2026. Drawing inspiration from Ephesians 5:15-16, he emphasizes the importance of walking circumspectly and being aware of the evil around us while remaining focused on God. Bishop E. W. Jackson encourages listeners to stand firm in their …
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In this episode of Think Global, Do Justice, Brandon Stiver and Dr. Laura Horvath critically analyze the Netflix documentary 'Masaka Kids: A Rhythm Within.' They discuss the portrayal of orphanages, the commodification of children, and the importance of family and community in child welfare. The conversation highlights the need for systemic change …
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To hear President Trump tell it, the late 1800s, i.e. the Gilded Age, were a period of unparalleled wealth and prosperity in the U.S. But this era was also marked by corruption and wealth inequality. Sound familiar? On today's show, is history repeating itself? This episode originally aired June 5, 2025. Related: Trump's tariff role model For spons…
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Seasons greetings from the The Indicator! On today's show, the story of a man who started buying and selling stocks as a hobby — and got seriously addicted. We also speak with a neuroeconomist about the human brain on day trading. This piece originally aired Jan. 25, 2025. Related episodes: The young trolls of Wall Street are growing up Invest like…
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How can churches effectively serve the poor? Learn four biblical strategies that move beyond short-term charity to lasting change and flourishing. You'll learn: Why traditional charity efforts fall short How churches are uniquely positioned to serve the poor relationally and sustainably Four practical strategies churches can use to mobilize members…
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Many of his supporters hoped the prime minister would restore the UK’s commitment to international law. Yet Labour’s record over the past year has been curiously mixed By Daniel Trilling. Read by Simon Darwen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodBy The Guardian
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“A spectre is haunting Europe — the spectre of communism!” These immortal words from the Communist Manifesto (and the title of this podcast!) herald the most important piece of political literature ever written. In our final episode of the season, we go through the Manifesto chapter-by-chapter, and explain the ongoing relevance of this amazing docu…
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Bob Chapman didn’t set out to write a leadership manual when he transformed Barry-Wehmiller from a traditional manufacturing company into what a world peace negotiator would call “the answer to world peace.” He simply started caring for his 12,000 team members the way he’d want his own children cared for if they worked somewhere else. Ten years aft…
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Many men in the U.S. feel like they're not doing as well as their fathers. But what does the data say? This episode, we're sharing an extended conversation between Darian Woods and Richard Reeves, the president of the American Institute for Boys and Men. They discuss what's really going on with men's wages. Richard also argues economic and cultural…
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What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your work ethic, your talent, or your circumstances—but the invisible conditioning you’ve been living inside of, for decades? In this episode, host Pete Ferrari sits down with Arnold Beekes, a brain fitness trainer and lifelong coach, to unpack what it really means to become “unconditioned.” Arnold s…
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For the next week, we're running some of our favorite shows from this year. On today's show, a brief history of Nintendo and how a small playing card company in Japan became a gaming juggernaut. This piece originally aired June 16, 2025. Related episodes: Inside video game economics Forever games: the economics of the live service model The boom an…
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Big goals don’t require every skill—just the courage to start and the wisdom to ask for help. That’s the heartbeat of our year: we moved from an idea to two living, breathing podcasts by teaming up with people who knew what we didn’t, and the result unlocked stories that changed how we see Mississippi and each other. We share the unlikely chain of …
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Buddhism in the West is often thought of as an ethical or philosophical system first and foremost, based on principles of non-self and impermanence, and universalist in its outlook. So it can come as a surprise to find that in countries like Sri Lanka, there exists a strain of Buddhist nationalism that has fierce pride, religious chauvinism and eve…
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(0:00) Intro! (2:47) Tony Hinchcliffe roasts the Besties (15:01) Interview: Kill Tony success, MSG rally, origin story, free speech in Europe (36:03) The Besties play Kill Tony! (50:14) The 2025 Bestie Awards: Business, Politics, Tech, and more Thanks to our partners for making this happen! IREN: https://iren.com OKX: https://okx.com Google Cloud: …
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Happy Holidays from The Indicator! For the next week, we're running some of our favorite shows from this year. On today's show, why celebrities are increasingly investing in their own brands. This piece originally aired August 14, 2025.Related episodes: The celebrity crypto nexus The Olympian to influencer pipeline (Apple / Spotify) For sponsor-fre…
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As Warren Buffett aged, he became a different sort of figure. He transformed from short-term investor into long-term builder. He used Berkshire Hathaway to start buying companies and build an empire. Today on the show, how did Buffett’s fame become an investment tool and how did he handle the biggest crisis of his career? Related episodes: Planet M…
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As the year comes to a close, this special year-end episode of In Pursuit of Development offers a reflective look back at the conversations that have shaped Season 6 so far. Host Dan Banik brings together the main ideas, debates, and tensions explored across the season, drawing connections between discussions on the rise of the Global South, shifti…
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(0:00) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins the show (0:55) Recapping 2025 and the state of the economy (3:13) Tariffs: Leverage, legal challenges, implementation (15:20) Affordability: inflation, BLS data, interest rates (23:00) The Fed: biggest mistakes, how we got a 15 year asset bubble, rate cycle, appetite for US debt, Fed Chair candidates (…
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In an effort to prevent water shortage in the country, especially now that we are in the summer season where demand is likely to be high, the Water Research Commission has launched a nation-wide campaign they call “A WaterWise Nation”. It is aimed at changing how South Africans think about and value water. Dr Jennifer Molwantwa who is CEO of the Co…
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With an unprecedented decades-long run of success, Warren Buffett is retiring on December 31, 2025. Buffett’s turning point began with the acquisition of a failing textile mill called Berkshire Hathaway. What began as a “terrible mistake” became the foundation for his empire. Today on the show, how did Buffett become this legendary figure? Related …
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Marcelo Medeiros, co-founder and CEO of re.green, joins ClimateRising to discuss how his company is restoring millions of hectares ofdegraded land in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest and Amazon biomes by producinghigh-quality nature-based carbon removal credits. Marcelo explains how re.green combines data science, forestrestoration, and long-term land owne…
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Episode 56: Undead Drivers, Drunk Racoon & Izzy the Grinch Comedy news from NewsBiscuit Featuring Guests: Dan Sweryt, Paul L and Sketchly Host: Wrenfoe. Dec-Jan 2025 http://www.newsbiscuit.com/ We are also listed on Sticher, Pocket Casts,Deezer, Listen Notes, Podcast Addict & Castbox, YouTube, Spotify, Apple iPlayer Podcast, Amazon Music &Anchor…
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