Best Collisions Projects Podcasts (2025)

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Book Bans in the American Prison System 2:37

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For people in prison, books can be more than a pastime - they can be a lifeline to the outside world. However, new restrictions all across the country are cutting off that necessary connection. KCSB’s Juliana Chandler has the story.By KCSB News

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Revealed Biodiversity in Santa Barbara’s Channel 11:49

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UCSB students and marine biology researchers gathered to collect organisms in the Santa Barbara Channel. After classifying the species, further analyses were made as each organism was examined in labs. KCSB’s Abbey Santellanes spoke with Skylah Reis, a Ph.D. student at UCSB, to uncover the steps that were taken and the importance of this oceanic re…

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Federal Regulators Crack Down on Tech Companies Over Monopolization 2:14

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A judge has decided that the company that owns Instagram and Facebook, Meta, is not a monopoly. KCSB’s Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish explains more.By KCSB News

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UFCW Santa Cruz Markets Workers Authorize an Unfair Labor Practice Strike, Holding New Ownership Accountable for Improper Conduct 7:03

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Grocery workers at Santa Cruz Markets in Goleta and Santa Barbara have unanimously voted to authorize an Unfair Labor Practice strike, setting the stage for a possible walkout just days before the busy Thanksgiving holiday. Union leaders say the vote is a response to what they describe as ongoing labor violations by the company, and workers are now…

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Indigenous Activists Fight Back Against Brazil’s Attempt To Commodify Their Rainforests 2:16

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In Brazil, tensions escalated as Indigenous activists pushed past security at a UN Climate Conference. Tired of being excluded from summits which affect their rainforest, the activists raised concerns regarding the protection of their climate authority. KCSB’s Juliana Chandler has the story.By KCSB News

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Despite Indigenous Protests, Marine Life in the Mariana Trench Remains at Risk 1:44

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The Trump administration recently announced plans to dramatically expand deep-sea mining in the western Pacific. Indigenous and local leaders are pushing back hard. KCSB’s Juliana Chandler has the story.By KCSB News

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A Look Into the Health Risks Associated with Firefighting 3:14

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Air quality monitors deployed by New York Times researchers have detected that firefighters in California are frequently exposed to high levels of hazardous microscopic particles. What health risks do these firefighters face? KCSB's Olivia Zou has this story.By KCSB News

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Why We Should Stop Paying Attention to the % of AI Projects which Fail (and Instead Learn Why the Others Succeed) 36:59

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This episode starts with a familiar scene. A role opens, the applications pour in, and suddenly you're staring at a mountain of resumes that deserve real attention but arrive faster than anyone can process. The mix had everything… experienced candidates, newcomers trying to break in, and a growing stack of AI-generated submissions that looked sharp…

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China’s Involution Trap | Michael Pettis on China's Excess Savings, Industrial Overcapacity, and Exporting of Deflation 1:18:26

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Learn more about the VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF: www.vaneck.com/REMXJack In this episode of Monetary Matters, Jack sits down with Michael Pettis, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment, to deconstruct the massive economic imbalances between China and the rest of the world. For decades, the global economy has relied on a specific me…

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The Lopsided Expansion | Aahan Menon on Why Long-Term Forecasts Don’t Make Money, And The Growing Divergence Between AI CapEx And Labor Market 1:27:33

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Monetary Matters listeners can get 20% of Prometheus Macro Substack here: https://www.prometheus-macro.com/subscribe?coupon=a60c1c9f Aahan Menon, founder of Prometheus Macro and a trusted "quant's quant" for sophisticated hedge funds, joins Jack Farley to explain why his models are signaling a meaningful shift down in risk. While previously strikin…

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Breaking Down Michael Burry’s Big Nvidia Short Thesis and Open AI’s Massive Loss Projections | Jack & Max 34:03

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This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by Fiscal AI. Save 30% off any paid tier at for Black Friday: http://fiscal.ai/mm Jack Farley & Max Wiethe breakdown Michael Burry’s big Nvidia short thesis and the recent projections from HSBC that Open AI will lose nearly half a trillion dollars between now and 2030. They also discuss the recent rep…

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As Good As It Gets? | Meb Faber on U.S. Stock Valuations, Trend Following, and Endowment Allocations To Private Markets 1:12:27

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This episode is brought to you by CAIA.nxt. Learn more about their alternatives education courses for investment advisors and get 10% off with code MMTEN: https://caia.org/content/welcome-monetary-matters-and-other-peoples-money-listeners In this episode of Monetary Matters, Jack welcomes Meb Faber, founder of Cambria Funds, to discuss the extreme …

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S3E11 - Odette Mould: Turning Grief into a Lifeline for Bereaved Children 35:19

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What do you do when the worst thing imaginable happens to your five-year-old, and the support you desperately need is 50 miles away? In this episode, Simon welcomes Odette Mould, founder of Harry’s Rainbow. When her son Harry died suddenly from an asthma attack, Odette didn’t set out to build a charity - she simply refused to let other families fac…

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Venture Capital’s Collision with Public Markets, the Dry Powder Bubble, and VC Metrics that Lie | James Wang of Creative Ventures 1:15:58

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This Other People’s Money episode is brought to you by CAIA.nxt. Learn more about their alternatives education courses for investment advisors and get 10% off with code MMTEN: https://caia.org/content/welcome-monetary-matters-and-other-peoples-money-listeners James Wang, General Partner at Creative Ventures and author of “What You Need to Know Abou…

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Project Nimbus: Israel's Contract with Google and Amazon 2:52

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Four years ago, Israel made a deal with both Google and Amazon to provide the government with AI services and cloud computing. KCSB’s Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish explains the contract and its use during the genocide against Palestinians.By KCSB News

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UC Regents Vote to Continue Tuition Increases at UC Campuses 5:05

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UC Regents voted to continue their tuition stability plan that includes yearly tuition hikes at all campuses, despite fierce student opposition. KCSB’s Hunter Maher reports.By KCSB News

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Demystifying First Brands Group’s $ 12 Billion Bankruptcy | Robert Smith of the Financial Times 1:02:29

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Robert Smith, Corporate Finance Editor at the FT, joins Jack to discuss the recent $12 billion bankruptcy of First Brands Group that has shocked the financial world. He explains the history of First Brands, its collapse, and the company’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. Robert also discusses the larger world of private credit and if First Brands is…

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The Fed Won’t Pop AI: It Will Save Housing | Blue Door’s Dan Krausz On The Three Neutral Rates, The Liquidity Waterfall, and Why Profits Rising While Employment Falters Is Not Bearish For The Stock Market ... 1:21:35

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This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by Fiscal.ai. Sign up for a 2-week free trial and get 15% off any paid tier at: http://fiscal.ai/mm Dan Krausz of Blue Door Asset Management joins Monetary Matters to argue that the global economy is currently driven by two dominant macro factors: aggressive fiscal policy and Artificial Intelligence. …

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Is The AI Bubble Popping? | Jack and Max on Data Center Debt, Fragile Markets, and Insurance Companies 41:00

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This Monetary Matters episode is brought to you by Fiscal.ai. Sign up for a 2-week free trial and get 15% off any paid tier at: http://fiscal.ai/mm As investors’ outlook on AI capital expenditure sours, Jack and Max explore the rising debt issuance to fund artificial intelligence development, and the faltering share prices of companies with exposur…

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Inside IV: Bluff Safety + Saving Deltopia 23:01

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Isla Vista’s bluffs have been the scene of several tragedies over the years. During and after rain storms, saturated cliffs can be even more dangerous. KCSB's Emerson Good spoke with Captain Scott Safechuck with Santa Barbara County Fire about a recent bluff-fall rescue his team conducted. Capt. Safechuck also shares important information about how…

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Carpinteria Update - 11/19/2025 1:53

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Dennis Mitchell of Carpinteria Valley Radio brings you the latest from the region. For more, you can visit carpinteriavalleyradio.com.By KCSB News

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Environmental Update - 11/17/2025 2:03

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KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.By KCSB News

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AI Euphoria Is Rolling Over | Lyn Alden on Bitcoin Correction, Who Satoshi Is, Data Center CapEx, and Whether AI Is A Bubble 1:31:28

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Learn more about the VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF: www.vaneck.com/REMXJack In a change of pace, Lyn Alden of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy returns to Monetary Matters not to talk macro, but to discuss in-depth her views on AI capital expenditures that are driving a majority of the economic growth in the United States. Describing herse…

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Del Pueblo Cafe's Future After Being Saved from Closure 9:18

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After the owners of Del Pueblo Cafe, a cozy Mexican-style restaurant in Santa Barbara, announced their dire financial struggles, the community came together to raise more than $20,000 to keep the restaurant's doors open. Co-owner Giselle Cuevas gives her insight on the economic and social factors that led to their near closure, and their overall ex…

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Former NYC Executive Director for the Prevention of Hate Crimes Speaks Out on Adams Lawsuit and Department Operations 15:02

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On October 28, 2025, Hassan Naveed, former Executive Director of the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crime in New York City, filed a lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court against Mayor Eric Adams, alongside several of his advisors. Naveed has cited alleged instances of workplace discrimination on the basis of race and religion as cause for his te…

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Can Alpha Capture Save Fundamental Long/Short Equity Investing? | David Stemerman CenterBook Partners 1:09:39

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This Other People’s Money episode is brought you by Fiscal.ai. Sign up for a 2-week free trial and get 15% off any paid tier at: http://fiscal.ai/mm Fundamental long-short equity investing has been in decline with fewer new fund launches and dwindling assets, but David Stemerman, CEO, CIO and Co-founder of CenterBook Partners believes data clearly …

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Cat Negotiations, Dishonest Chatbots, AI vs AI in the Job Market, and More Real World AI Use Cases 44:33

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Rob finally cracked his years long standoff with the podcast lair cat, and the fix was hilariously simple. That small victory ends up setting the tone for the whole episode, because everything that follows has the same energy: real problems that only make sense once you shrink the solution down. As Rob talks through the cat truce, Justin brings in …

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The State of Real Estate Credit | Rithm Capital's Satish Mansukhani on Mortgage Servicing, Commercial Real Estate, and Rithm's Asset Manager Acquisition Strategy 1:17:15

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This episode is brought to you by CAIA.nxt. Learn more about their alternatives education courses for investment advisors and get 10% off with code MMTEN: https://caia.org/content/welcome-monetary-matters-and-other-peoples-money-listeners Satish Mansukhani, managing director at Rithm Capital, joins Jack on Monetary Matters for a high-level real est…

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Associated Students' Save Deltopia Town Hall Invites Community Input on The IV Foot Patrol's Proposed Noise Ordinance 9:03

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With Deltopia’s crowds and safety concerns growing each year, a new proposal by the IV Foot Patrol to ban amplified music for 72 hours ignited a townhall debate in Isla Vista, prompting students, law enforcement, and community leaders to confront what the future of the tradition should look like. KCSB's Emerson Good has the story.…

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ICE Raids Continue Along the Central Coast Arrests 2:38

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Immigration and Customs Officials or ICE appears to be one agency that remained active during the federal government shutdown. KCSB’s Julianna Chandler explains immigration enforcement sweeps along the Central Coast have continued, uninterrupted.By KCSB News

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Zohran Mamdani will be the Next Mayor of New York City 3:47

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In New York City, 34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican activist Curtis Sliwa to win City Hall. Who is Zohran Mamdani, and what are his political stances? Here’s KCSB Hunter Maher with the story.By KCSB News

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The Case For S&P 10,000 by 2027 | Erik YWR on Global Economic Boom, Why Soaring Earnings Support High Equity Valuations, and Oil + China 1:00:14

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Erik YWR, global investor and author of the Your Weekend Reading Substack, joins Monetary Matters to make the case that the stock market is headed higher, and that investors are far too bearish. Erik argues that with corporate earnings growing at double digit levels, valuations can get a lot higher from here. Several tailwinds that support this ong…

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Breaking Barriers: The Record-Setting Election of 2025 1:45

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This year’s election results mark historic milestones for women and communities of color across the country, from Virginia’s first female governor to Detroit’s first woman mayor. Analysts are calling it a “year of the firsts,” as voters push for leadership that better reflects America’s growing diversity. Saniaa Ambardekar brings us a recap of the …

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The Political Life and Legacy of Dick Cheney 2:52

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Former Vice President Dick Cheney, whose relentless drive to expand presidential power and reshape American foreign policy after 9/11 made him one of the most influential and controversial figures of his era, has died at the age of 84. Manny Rodriguez with KCSB News looks back on his extensive political legacy.…

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Oxnard Immigration Activist Collision Sparks Concerns From Advocacy Groups 1:48

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A recent collision involving a well-known activist and federal immigration agents in Oxnard is raising concern among local advocacy groups as police continue to investigate. Reporting for KCSB News, Fiona Anderson gives us the latest developments in the case.By KCSB News

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Why Beating the Market Isn’t Enough for Investment Managers | Corey Hoffstein 1:16:26

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This Other People’s Money episode is brought you by Fiscal.ai. Sign up for a 2-week free trial and get 15% off any paid tier at: http://fiscal.ai/mm Corey Hoffstein, CEO and CIO of Newfound Research and co-founder and PM of Return Stacked ETFs, joins OPM to discuss his journey in the investment management business. He argues that beating the market…

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Customizing AI for Your Business is Crucial But It Isn't Hard 12:53

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Everyone's talking about AI like it's plug-and-play. Spoiler: it's not. In this episode, Rob digs into why Big Tech's billions in AI R&D haven't yet turned into matching revenue — and what that means for the rest of us. The truth? The real business wins don't come from off-the-shelf models; they come from smart customization. Rob breaks down the "m…

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Is It Enough? Michael Howell on Money Market Turbulence, Standing Repo Facility, and Why Fed Balance Sheet Expansion Is Inevitable 1:01:08

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Monetary Matters listeners can get 20% discounted access to an annual subscription of Michael Howell’s Capital Wars here: https://capitalwars.substack.com/MonetaryMatters With the Federal Reserve announcing the end of Quantitative Tightening (QT) on December 1st, Jack welcomes Michael Howell of GL Indexes and the Capital Wars Substack back to share…

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The History of the Stolen Louvre Art Pieces: A Conversation with UCSB Art History Professor Carole Paul 16:53

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An art heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris on October 19th has left eight artifacts stolen, and one damaged during the theft, including priceless jewelry worn by Napoleon's wife Marie Louise. What is the historical significance of these artifacts, and how has the heist impacted French history? KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez spoke with UCSB Art History Prof…

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Student Journalists File Lawsuit Following Threats of Deportation 3:01

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Recently filed lawsuits alleging that immigration enforcement action on campuses has cast a chilling effect over immigrant and international student journalists. KCSB’s Bethany Baker has the recap of this case.By KCSB News

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Palm Oil: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly 2:32

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Palm oil alone is not harmful, but as Indonesia's primary export, it has caused much land use change from forests, which sequester carbon, to plantations, which are much less sustainable. KCSB's Devon Szalva gives an overview of palm oil and movement in Indonesia to change the narrative.By KCSB News

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Assessing the Rise in Pet Vaccine Hesitancy 2:12

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Vaccine sentiment is spilling into veterinary clinics, leading to preventable and fatal diseases for dogs and cats. KCSB's Kimberly Lucia has more on the story.By KCSB News

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UC Registered Nurses Announced Sympathy Strike 1:57

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Registered nurses across the University of California system are joining a sympathy strike, joining labor union workers who are protesting staffing shortages and stalled contract negotiations. KCSB’s Emerson Good has the story.By KCSB News

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Rev. Luis Cortes (Founder and CEO, Esperanza)-Ep. 15 54:25

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What inspires you to make a difference in your community? How can you turn faith into action? In this episode of Withology, host Brian Tierney dives into the remarkable journey of Reverend Luis Cortes, founder of Esperanza, a leading faith-based organization. He built a $111 million dollar organization with 800 employees that helps 35,000 people a …

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Fed Governor Miran: The Case For Big Rate Cuts | Miran on Deterioration in Labor Market, the Neutral Rate of Interest, and Fed Balance Sheet Policy 49:42

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Learn more about the VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF: https://vaneck.com/REMXJack Stephen Miran, member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, has dissented in two consecutive Fed FOMC meetings since his joining the Board in September 2025, preferring to cut by 50 basis points (0.50%) instead of 25 basis points (0.25%). Governor Mira…

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Inside IV: AS Food Bank Steps Up To Feed More Students + Haunted Isla Vista 19:58

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More than 5, 000 UCSB students rely on CalFresh (SNAP) benefits, which are on hold due to the government shutdown. Find out how the Associated Students Food Bank at UCSB is pitching in to keep students fed during this uncertain time. KCSB's Inesha Ranasinghe-Denish speaks with Crystal Bach and Oralia Vega with the AS Food Bank to learn more. And, H…