Episodes
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In this episode, we'll talk about a Russian missile strike in Chernihiv, Ukraine, Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi being relocated, Colorado passing a law to protect neural data, China's attempts to access critical US infrastructure, and the financial impact of climate change on global income.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/17/europe/russia-strike-chernihiv-ukraine-air-defense-intl/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/asia/suu-kyi-moved-junta-myanmar.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/science/colorado-brain-data-privacy.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/china-cyber-us-infrastructure.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/climate-change-disasters-economic-cost/index.html -
In this episode, we'll talk about the global economy heading towards a soft landing, dire shortages in Ukraine, the discovery of the most massive stellar black hole in our galaxy, Microsoft CEO joining Abu Dhabi's G42 board, and new evidence of Chinese government subsidizing illicit fentanyl manufacturing and export.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/business/imf-global-economic-growth.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/europe/ukraine-war-weapons.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/16/world/milky-way-massive-stellar-black-hole-scn/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/16/tech/microsoft-g42-ai/index.html
https://www.npr.org/2024/04/16/1244964595/fentanyl-china-precursor-overdose -
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In this episode, we we'll talk about oil prices dropping after Iran's missile launch, the global coral bleaching event due to rising sea temperatures, NASA's Mars Sample Return mission facing cost overruns, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasizing fair competition in the European market for Chinese cars, and the drop in shares of Trump Media & Technology.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/15/world/middleeast/iran-israel-oil-prices.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/15/climate/coral-reefs-bleaching.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/15/science/nasa-mars-sample-return-mission.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/15/business/china-germany-chancellor-cars-overcapacity-hnk-intl/index.html
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In this episode, we'll talk about Iran launching unprecedented attacks on Israel, Russia intensifying attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the debate in the science community over space missions, Americans saving less after each recession, and the possibility of former President Donald Trump losing his right to vote in the 2024 election if convicted.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/14/world/middleeast/iran-strikes-israel-directly-upending-expectations.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/14/europe/russia-tactics-ukraine-energy-power-strikes-intl/index.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/04/14/nasa-budget-mars-artemis/
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/14/economy/stocks-week-ahead-americans-savings-less-economy-spending/index.html
https://www.npr.org/2024/04/14/1240672009/trump-conviction-voting-rights -
In this episode, we we'll talk about tensions rising on the Lebanon-Israel border as Hezbollah and Israeli forces engage in crossfire, leading to destruction and displacement. We'll also cover the warning issued by several countries to avoid traveling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories. Additionally, we'll discuss the arrival of Russian trainers and equipment in Niger, prompting calls for the withdrawal of U.S. military personnel. Furthermore, we'll delve into the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia's upcoming trip to China amid escalating tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. Lastly, we'll explore Google's opposition to a proposed California law that would require tech companies to pay news outlets for their content.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/13/middleeast/lebanon-israel-border-iran-threat-intl/index.html
https://edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-13-24/h_96747590ce7877721f328f5e1db92421
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/13/world/africa/niger-us-military-russia.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/13/us/politics/kritenbrink-china.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/13/business/google-links-california-news-legislation/index.html -
In this episode, we'll talk about the destruction of the largest power plant serving Kyiv and the concerns about Ukraine's defense against Russian airstrikes, Apple's bug suggesting the Palestinian flag emoji when searching for 'Jerusalem,' the passing of renowned author Maryse Condé and her impact on literature, former US Fed boss Ben Bernanke's criticism of the Bank of England, and China's support to Russia's defense industry amid the conflict in Ukraine.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/12/ukraine-battlefield-russia-chasiv-yar/
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/12/tech/apple-iphone-jerusalem-palestinian-flag/index.html
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/12/maryse-conde-obituary
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/12/bank-of-england-forecasts-undermined-by-out-of-date-methods-report-finds
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/12/politics/china-russia-support-weapons-manufacturing/index.html -
In this episode, we we'll talk about the US potentially intervening to help Israel defend itself from an Iranian missile attack, the UK competition regulator warning about big tech companies in the AI sector, Russian state-backed hackers stealing email correspondence, Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene's views on interest rate cuts, and Apple relaxing restrictions on repairing newer iPhones with used parts.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/11/us-confirms-israel-support-in-face-of-iran-reprisal
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/11/uk-has-real-concerns-about-ai-risks-says-competition-regulator
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/11/politics/russian-hackers-steal-government-hackers-microsoft/index.html
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/11/interest-rates-bank-of-england-policymaker-inflation-uk
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/technology/apple-iphone-repairs-parts.html -
In this episode, we'll talk about Fitch downgrading China's credit rating outlook, intelligence reports revealing China's meddling in Canada's elections, US and Japan agreeing on defence cooperation pacts to counter China, the Biden administration establishing national standards to limit harmful chemicals in drinking water, and the US and Japan announcing new agreements to counter China's aggression.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/10/economy/china-fitch-rating-downgrade-intl-hnk/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/world/canada/trudeau-election-interference-inquiry.html
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/10/us-japan-military-agreement
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/10/health/pfas-drinking-water-standard/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/us/politics/biden-japan-agreements.html -
In this episode, we we'll talk about global emissions reaching historic highs, oil prices surging due to geopolitical risks, Elon Musk's predictions on superhuman AI, Jared Kushner's investment fund financed by overseas investors, and the EU's investigation into China's state support for wind turbine companies.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/climate/greenhouse-gas-carbon-emissions.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/business/oil-price-rise.html
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/09/elon-musk-predicts-superhuman-ai-will-be-smarter-than-people-next-year
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/us/politics/jared-kushner-affinity-partners.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/09/business/europe-wind-turbine-probe-china/index.html -
In this episode, we'll talk about how JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon believes artificial intelligence could transform workplaces and impact global business, the economy, and society. We'll also discuss China's property market crisis, Russia blaming Ukraine for drone strikes on a nuclear plant, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's concerns about China's manufacturing sectors, and the US government's plan to invest $6.6 billion in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/08/investing/jamie-dimon-shareholder-letter-ai-future/index.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ej4r95v12o
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/08/zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-drones-strike/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/08/china-beijing-janet-yellen-manufacturing/
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/08/tech/tsmc-arizona-chip-factory-investment/index.html -
In this episode, we we'll talk about the condemnation by Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, of a drone strike on a nuclear reactor in Ukraine, the United Nations' call for an investigation into the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria, the upcoming total solar eclipse visible to millions in the US, Canada, and Mexico, the impact of mobile contactless payment methods on consumer spending habits, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's emphasis on strengthening defense capabilities in response to global tensions.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/08/un-nuclear-watchdog-head-condemns-drone-strike-on-zaporizhzhia-power-plant
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/07/politics/congress-johnson-speakership-threat-greene/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/07/science/total-solar-eclipse-weather-traffic-new-york-texas-mexico.html
https://www.npr.org/2024/04/07/1241841908/apple-pay-phone-credit-spending-frictionless-payments
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/07/asia/japan-kishida-us-defense-intl-hnk/index.html -
In this episode, we we'll talk about the tragic events in Kharkiv, Ukraine, as Russian rockets hit residential buildings, the upcoming total solar eclipse and the scientific efforts to study it, the promotion of the Wonder Theory science newsletter by CNN, the diplomatic rift between Ecuador and Mexico over the arrest of former vice president Jorge Glas, and the supply problem faced by OpenAI in training its A.I. system.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/06/world/europe/russia-ukraine-kharkiv-glide-bombs.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/06/world/total-solar-eclipse-science-newsletter-wt-scn/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/06/world/lightsound-device-eclipse-visually-impaired-scn/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/06/americas/ecuador-vice-president-arrest-mexico-embassy-diplomatic-tensions-intl-hnk/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/06/technology/tech-giants-harvest-data-artificial-intelligence.html -
In this episode, we'll talk about the US preparing for a potential attack by Iran, Meta adding 'Made with AI' labels to content, the world's biggest iceberg on the move, Apple laying off over 600 workers, and Do Kwon and Terraform Labs facing accusations of misleading investors in the crypto market.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/05/politics/us-israel-iran-retaliation-strike/index.html
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/05/facebook-instagram-ai-label-digitally-altered-media
https://www.bbc.com/news/resources/idt-f4de435a-d215-4a7c-86e9-9b838701c993
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/05/apple-layoffs-california-self-driving-cars
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/05/ceo-crypto-crash-fraud-terraform-do-kwan -
In this episode, we'll talk about JetZero's revolutionary aircraft design promising a 50% reduction in fuel burn, Denmark closing a shipping lane due to a malfunctioning missile launcher, astronomers discovering a major flaw in their understanding of dark energy, researchers developing fibre-based electronics powered by the human body, and Israel's security cabinet approving steps to increase humanitarian aid into Gaza.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.cnn.com/travel/jetzero-pathfinder-subscale-demonstrator/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/04/europe/denmark-shipping-strait-missile-launcher-intl/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/science/space/astronomy-universe-dark-energy.html
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/04/wearable-tech-how-the-human-body-can-help-power-the-future-of-smart-textiles
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/05/israel-reopen-erez-crossing-gaza-biden-warning-war-netanyahu-palestine -
In this episode, we we'll talk about US Secretary of State Antony Blinken facing issues with a Boeing jet, the EU investigating Chinese solar panel makers, the White House outlining plans for a time standard on the moon, Treasury Secretary Yellen discussing economic issues with China, and a software engineer discovering a potential cyberattack backdoor.
News sources for this episode:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/03/business/blinken-grounded-boeing-jet/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/03/business/europe-china-solar-panel-subsidies-probes/index.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/03/moon-time-nasa-space-white-house/
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/03/us/politics/us-china-economic-divide.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/03/technology/prevent-cyberattack-linux.html
