Best Cricket Watson Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 295: Goodbye Papa Francisco 31:37

6h ago31:37

31:37

In the News--Pope Francis of Roman Catholic Church dies in Rome Last Word--School nutrition administrator arrested for pooping in a beer cooler Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

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Episode 294: Liberation Day 33:33

22d ago33:33

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In the News--Trump declares Liberation Day upon imposing unprecedented tarriffs Tales from the Crib--New program in school Last Word--Comic book nudes nab thief Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' PollBy Mac Watson, Cricket Watson

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Episode 293: Astronauts are Home 38:57

1M ago38:57

38:57

In the News--Astronauts are home Tales from the Crib--Sister drives to church Last Word--Women wakes up with dead man Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

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Episode 292: The Economy 31:58

1M ago31:58

31:58

In the News--The Economy Tales from the Crib--Summer Camp Last Word--Thief uses python to rob store Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

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Episode 291: National Parks Give Trump the Finger 37:58

2M ago37:58

37:58

In the News--National Parks give Trump the finger Tales from the Crib--Sister's podcast Last Word: Dead passenger on plane Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

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Andrew Breetzke - Bangladesh Cricket player non-payment scandal: World Cricketers' Association responds | Ep 11 20:23

2M ago20:23

20:23

In today's episode of Business of Cricket Podcast, Zee sits down with Andrew Breetzke, CEO of the South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) and Board Member of the World Cricketers' Association, to discuss a major controversy in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) regarding late or missing player payments. Andrew highlights the broader risks thr…

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Episode 290: Trump's Valentines Massacre 46:23

2M ago46:23

46:23

In the News: Trump's Valentines Massacre Tales from the Crib: Watson Valentines Day Last Word: Florida woman's outstanding warrant results in social media battle Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

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K Ganesh has a master key to what makes new-age business models successful 29:21

2M ago29:21

29:21

Disruption is often outside in, says serial entrepreneur K Ganesh. It takes an outsider to change the status quo, like how Elon Musk and Tesla challenged ICE cars. Ganesh, the founder of venture-building platform GrowStory, who has incubated and scaled successful startups like BigBasket, Portea Medical and Bluestone, talks about how new-age busines…

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Episode 289: We Are Back!! Season 6 Kickoff 43:43

3M ago43:43

43:43

In the News: What is going on in Trump's America? Tales from the Crib: Brother's tae kwon do dreams Last Word: Office bathroom biohazards Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

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Episode 288: End of Season 5 34:27

4M ago34:27

34:27

In the News: 2024's biggest news story Tales from the Crib: Mac's dad Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

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Episode 287: Biden Pardons Hunter 30:02

5M ago30:02

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In the News --Biden pardons his son --Two Arizona cities make 2025 world's best cities list --Sun Devils in the Big 12 Championship in Dallas --Crash at Falcon Field not caused by mechanical failure --Yuma mayor says border situation is still a problem Tales from the Crib --Wicked Last Word --Colorado police officer pursues thief on child's bicycle…

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Vivek Gambhir and Sunder Ramachandran on building careers in the complex world of work 25:30

5M ago25:30

25:30

How does AI change our approach to work? Are Gen Zs impatient? What does it mean to build our own ‘personal board of directors’? Vivek Gambhir and Sunder Ramachandran answer all these questions and more in today’s episode. In conversation with Divya Shekhar, they discuss their book HeadStart, which contains their collective wisdom from spending dec…

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Shane Watson wants to change how everyone thinks | Australian Cricket Legend | Ep 10 19:02

5M ago19:02

19:02

Shane Watson is on a mission to change how the cricket world thinks – by revealing the secrets to his success. He was one of the most technically skilled all-rounders of all time, but when he was on the verge of retiring, he discovered an approach to the mental side of playing which revolutionized his game. Over the next four years, thanks to these…

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Cricketing legend Mohinder Amarnath on his life, career and being fearless on the field 31:34

5M ago31:34

31:34

Through his nearly two-decade career, Mohinder Amarnath fought against the fiercest of bowlers. In his recent autobiography Fearless, written along with his younger brother Rajender, a former cricketer, commentator and author, Amarnath sheds light on his formative years under the watchful eyes of his father, his time on the international stage, and…

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Episode 286: Trump Promising Mass Deportation 42:18

5M ago42:18

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In the News --Trump promising mass deportations of illegal immigrants --New Department of Government Efficiency to be led by Elon Musk --Phoenix man shot in face after honking horn --Biltmore Fashion Park under new ownership --Phoenix to spend $60 million for shade project Tales from the Crib --Another trip to the ER Last Word --Drunk Illinois lawm…

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Dilip Vengsarkar, Indian Cricket Legend, on being a great selector and more | Ep 9 12:01

6M ago12:01

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Our special guest this episode is Dilip Vengsarkar – an Indian cricket legend in all aspects of the sport. As a player, he was a central member of India’s fairy tale 1983 World Cup winning squad. He was one of Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year in 1987 and that year also became India’s captain. After retiring he became an administrator and was BCCI’s …

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Former Softbank CFO Alok Sama on the AI bubble, ‘founder mode’, and Masayoshi Son 34:48

6M ago34:48

34:48

Alok Sama was chief dealmaker at possibly the most influential technology investor in the world: Softbank. The company, founded by maverick investor Masayoshi Son, has backed some of the most disruptive companies in the world, like Nvidia, Uber and Tiktok and Alibaba. In this episode, Sama speaks with Divya Shekhar about his book The Money Trap, in…

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Episode 285: Get Out and Vote 34:46

6M ago34:46

34:46

In the News --The 2024 Election is one week away Tales from the Crib --Rental property whoas Last Word --Man keeps dead dad's body in freezer Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

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Anand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan, MLC’s San Francisco Unicorns Co-Owners | Ep 8 31:35

6M ago31:35

31:35

America’s Major League Cricket has exploded onto the global cricket scene. And one of its most fascinating franchises is the San Francisco Unicorns. Led by Head Coach Shane Watson and a star-studded squad including Pat Cummins, Haris Rauf and Finn Allen, they were the runners-up in the 2024 tournament. They’ve also created a unique brand and cultur…

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Episode 284: Phoenix PD Tases Deaf Man 33:08

6M ago33:08

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In the News --Phoenix PD tases deaf man --Polling shows presidential election causing mental health issues for Americans --NAU dorm infested with bats to stay closed until Fall 2025 --Racoon infestations --Doritos restaurant opening in LA Tales from the Crib --Cricket's muscles Last Word --It is never okay to wear a Nazi uniform Support the show BE…

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Ravi Wazir on restaurants in the age of social media and food delivery platforms 32:30

6M ago32:30

32:30

What does it take to run a successful restaurant? Why do so many F&B ventures fail? What qualities do successful restauranteurs have? Ravi Wazir, a seasoned strategist in the food and beverage industry, who has worked with popular restaurants like Olive, Izumi and Swati Snacks, answers these questions in his new book Beyond the Menu: A Restaurant S…

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Episode 283: NAU Battles Bats 28:25

7M ago28:25

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In the News --Photojournalist attempts to set himself on fire --Cricket reviews book: "Son of Hamas" --NAU closes dorm because of bats --If Trump loses, Musk could emerge as the head of MAGA --Red Lobster's endless shrimp may return Tales from the Crib --Homecoming week Last Word --Woman sues after being harmed by motorized plush animal at mall Sup…

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Finn Bradshaw, ICC's Head of Digital | Unleashing Cricket’s Digital Potential | Ep 7 1:13:58

7M ago1:13:58

1:13:58

Finn Bradshaw, the ICC’s Head of Digital, has one of the most high impact jobs in all of cricket. He oversees the ICC’s massive social channels, website and digital platforms, and reports directly to the ICC’s CEO. So he’s perfectly positioned to help grow the sport’s global audience and revenues. And fortunately for the cricket world, Finn and his…

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Episode 282: Flying Fun 43:57

7M ago43:57

43:57

In the News --Phoenix woman pleads guilty to assaulting TSA officer over apple juice --Sky Harbor ranked #3 among mega airports --Delta flight unable to pressurize over 10,000 feet --Satellites hampering astronomers --Will Utah Hockey Club become the Utah Mammoth? --Students are reading less in school Tales from the Crib --Jiminy has a new hobby La…

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Verity Harding on how AI can mimic the best and worst of humankind 29:36

7M ago29:36

29:36

Artificial Intelligence is already part of our day-to-day life. It is in our homes, our offices, and increasingly in our public spaces too. Technology, including AI, “will only serve society in the best way if we have checks and balances”, Verity Harding, director of the AI & Geopolitics Project at Cambridge University, tells Divya Shekhar in April…

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Episode 281: End of Life Planning 40:07

8M ago40:07

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In the News --Phoenix breaks record for consecutive days over 100 degrees --James Earl Jones dies at 93 after 60+ year career --Remembering 9/11 --Driver crashes into Elk's Lodge injuring 15 --Sisters inherit dime worth $500,000 Tales from the Crib --End of life planning Last Word --Honest obituary Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine'…

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Rahul Srinivasan, CEO of Boundaries North | Most Exciting Company in Cricket | Ep 6 🏏🇨🇦 1:00:16

8M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Boundaries North is one of the most innovative and exciting organizations in the cricket world today. It’s a private company that formed a partnership with Cricket Canada in 2023 to monetize their full set of commercial rights – sponsorship, broadcast and merchandising. In this week’s podcast we spoke to CEO Rahul Srinivasan: a former Canadian yout…

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Titan MD CK Venkataraman on why the biggest business lessons come from the trenches 31:12

8M ago31:12

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What does it take to build an iconic jewellery brand for the ages? CK Venkataraman, the managing director of Titan Company, attempts to answer this question in his new book The Tanishq Story. It is an insider’s account into the people, ideas, situations and challenges that went into building one of India’s biggest jewellery brands. Venkataraman, a …

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Dario Barthley, CEO of MAX60 | Warner, Lynn, Perera play in the Caymans | Ep 5🏏🇰🇾 37:16

8M ago37:16

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The MAX60 T10 tournament launched on Sunday, August 18 in the Cayman Islands featuring stars such as David Warner, Chris Lynn, and Thisara Perera. It’s the brainchild of Dario Barthley, cricket administrator and promoter in the West Indies, and CEO of BMP Sports, which owns MAX60. Dario is best known throughout the cricketing world as the former Me…

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Episode 280: Fake News . . . For Real 44:34

8M ago44:34

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In the News -Reporter caught using AI to write news stories -Disney demands arbitration in wrongful death lawsuit Tales from the Crib -Is Sister getting fired? Last Word -Landing a plane in Jackson Hole is complicated Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll…

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Tim Wigmore, Cricket Journalist and best-selling Author | Ep 4 🏏📚 31:40

9M ago31:40

31:40

Tim Wigmore, Deputy Cricket Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, is a highly celebrated English journalist and author. He has co-authored several best-selling cricket books, including Cricket 2.0, which was Wisden’s book of the year in 2020. Tim joined us on our podcast to talk about the state of cricket in general and English cricket in particul…

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Episode 279: 2024 Olympics 38:59

9M ago38:59

38:59

In the News --Harris is on the attack --Olympic thoughts Tales from the Crib --Fire Last Word --Street racing Batmobile in Portland Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

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Tom Moffat, CEO of the WCA | Pro cricketers still face this in 2024? | Ep 3 48:09

9M ago48:09

48:09

"The Labor Movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.” – Martin Luther King Jr. “With all their faults, trade unions have done more for humanity than any other organization of men that ever existed.” – Clarence Darrow Many cricketing nations have domestic professional players’ associations, such as …

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Episode 278: Biden Drops Out, Harris Is Now Running 31:35

9M ago31:35

31:35

On this episode, the world is upside down! An assassination attempt on the former president at a rally in Pennsylvania. President Biden says he won't is out of running for a second term and hands over his support to the VP. Plus, Cricket's back gives out on Tales From The Crib, and you've got to listen to the Last Word. A man has his "Willy Wonka" …

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Mark Curtin, CEO of Lord’s Taverners | Making cricket “the most inclusive team sport” | podcast Ep 2 50:24

9M ago50:24

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Lord’s Taverners is one of the most prominent cricket charities in the world. Membership is by invitation only and the 5,000 members include prominent sports, entertainment and society figures such as Sir Michael Parkinson, Sir Alastair Cook, Sir Andrew Strauss, Greg James, Miles Jupp, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, Jonathan Agnew and Mike Gatting. King…

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Mental health crisis in cricket? | Simon Cusden, former player & Wellbeing coach | BoC Podcast Ep 1 25:09

10M ago25:09

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Cricket is a high pressure sport and environment. Fans don’t see it, but many cricketers experience anxiety, depression, stress and its side effects. Until recently, they mostly suffered in silence, but on a positive note, the culture has been changing. On the first episode of our newly-launched business of cricket podcast, we wanted to focus on th…

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Episode 277: Biden Is Done 35:40

10M ago35:40

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In the News --Biden and the Democrats are done --Shooting in Yellowstone --Four injured in fire caused by exploding fireworks inside vehicle --Operation recovers 200 missing children nationwide Tales from the Crib --Micro vacation Last Word --Woman spots wedding registry post for her husband and new bride Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Ma…

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Episode 276: Trump on $500 Bill 34:27

10M ago34:27

34:27

In the News --Owners of iconic Wyoming steakhouse threaten to kill customers --Police foil thieves with glitter --Woman swings knife at boyfriend after twerking battle --Congress to consider putting Trump on $500 bill --Queen's music catalog sold for $1 billion Tales from the Crib --Brother's epic quinceañera toast Last Word --Untimely death in Con…

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Episode 274: Trump Convicted 34 Times 36:46

11M ago36:46

36:46

In the News --Can a convicted felon like Trump be our next POTUS? Tales from the Crib --Balloon at the library Last Word --Older women are the spreaders of misinformation Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

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Madhumita Murgia on the good, bad and ugly of artificial intelligence in our daily lives 25:58

11M ago25:58

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In her new book 'Code Dependent', Madhumita Murgia brings voices and stories of people from across the world to describe how AI is impacting our work, our health, our body, and our freedom in various ways. Murgia, who is the artificial intelligence editor of the Financial Times in the UK, tells Divya Shekhar that while AI is still considered as a f…

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Episode 273: Giuliani Served at Birthday Party 34:03

11M ago34:03

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In the News --Arizona serves Rudy Giuliani at his Florida birthday party --Twelve arraigned in Arizona's fake elector case --Social media incentive results in boss taking whole team to Disneyland --Storms wipe out power for weeks in Texas Tales from the Crib --Electronics Last Word --Sick man being evacuated from cruise ship forced to pay medical b…

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Episode 272: Trump in Contempt of Court 38:04

12M ago38:04

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In the News --Trump could be headed to jail for repeatedly being held in contempt of court --Fatal collision on ski slope deemed a homicide --Lady La recovering from a brain hemorage Tales from the Crib --Cricket's quinceañera dress Last Word --Drunk man at music festival bites police officer on head Support the show BEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazin…

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Episode 271: Mac Answers the Man-Bear Question 41:09

12M ago41:09

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In the News --Harvey Weinstein conviction overturned in NY --Diamondbacks game delayed by bees --Yellowstone visitor inured by bison --Arizona repeals 1800s law banning abortion --ASU students arrested at pro-Palestine protest --Mac answers the Man-Bear question Tales from the Crib --Mac hates trampolines Last Word --Florida man arrested for launch…

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For businesses, sustainability should be a leadership challenge, not a cost problem: Rajeev Peshawaria 29:38

12M ago29:38

29:38

In a world where ESG (environment, social, governance) is often reduced to box-ticking and greenwashing by businesses, Rajeev Peshawaria believes that sustainability is a leadership challenge, and entrepreneurs and CEOs should instill the culture of accountability top-down. In his new book Sustainable Sustainability: Why ESG is Not Enough, Peshawar…

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Episode 270: Eleven Arizona GOP Electors Indicted 45:06

1y ago45:06

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In the News --Arizona GOP electors indicted for election fraud --Legislature attempts to repeal Arizona's 100-year-old abortion law --New terminal at Sky Harbor announced --Boy's pet octopus has 50 babies --Hidden Bible chapter found Tales from the Crib --Car troubles Last Word --Thief returns stolen ashes but keeps custom car Support the show BEST…

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How two-time world champion Shane Watson overcame fear and retrained his mind to play the short ball 26:58

1y ago26:58

26:58

The two-time World Cup-winning Australian all-rounder talks to Divya Shekhar and Kathakali Chanda about his new book The Winner’s Mindset. He talks about a tragedy that triggered a fear of the short ball, how he overcame his anxiety, why it’s important to train the mind, and what he wants to do next after a successful career as a cricketer and now …

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Episode 269: Arizona Abortion Law 37:32

1y ago37:32

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In the News --Eclipse wrap-up --Arizona abortion discussion --Chad Daybell trial update --Scottsdale mayor flip-flops on Coyotes arena --Suns fan Mr. ORNG charged with soliciting photos from minors --Terrell Suggs arrested after flashing gun at drive through --Teenager with Nerf gun killed when man mistakenly fired a real gun at him Tales from the …

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Episode 268: Phoenix Cracking Down on AirBNBs during Final Four 35:38

1y ago35:38

35:38

In the News --Six figure income required to purchase home in Phoenix --Cost of college on average $95,000 --Solar eclipse can affect animals --Chad Daybell trial may last 10 weeks --Florida air boat tour capsized in alligator infested waters --Final Four at State Farm Stadium; Phoenix cracking down on short-term rentals --Can Mac Ruin It? 300 year …

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Has India resisted timely financial sector reforms? Rajrishi Singhal weighs in 26:35

1y ago26:35

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In his book 'Slip, Stitch and Stumble', senior journalist Rajrishi Singhal takes a broad-scope look into the evolution of financial sector reforms in India. From Manmohan Singh's landmark July 1991 Union Budget speech to the current complicated relationship between fintech companies and regulations, the book takes stock of the various events, stake…

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Episode 267: Social Security Insecurities 36:43

1y ago36:43

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In the News --Superstition Mountains' cougar shadow makes it bi-annual appearance --Garage door opener bandits --Coyotes looking at land near 101 and Scottsdale --Three Arizona cities are best at saving for retirement --Social Security insecurities --Exotic birds seized at Mexican border --Biden visits Mary Rose Wilcox in Arizona Tales from the Cri…

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