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Episodes
125 episodes
Fantasy Sports: Where Everyone’s a Coach and No One Runs Laps
Fantasy sports are games where participants act as team managers, creating imaginary rosters of real-life professional athletes. These virtual teams compete based on the actual statistical performance of the chosen players in real games, ...
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Episode 50
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14:46
Cracking the Russian Negotiation Code:How to Survive the Negotiation Cold War
Russian negotiation culture is shaped by an imperial "power game" mindset, where winning often means the opponent's loss. Guided by a “сила” (force) mentality, Russians take firm stances and resist compromise, rarely adopting a "win-win" ...
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Episode 49
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11:15
The $100 Football: Now with 80% Inflation, 20% Air
The European Union is navigating escalating trade tensions following new U.S. tariffs introduced under President Trump. These include a 20% "Liberation Day" tariff on most EU goods, as well as levies on steel, aluminum, and cars. In response, t...
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Episode 48
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14:03
James Webb Telescope Smells Something Fishy 124 Light-Years Away
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have found the strongest evidence yet of possible life on exoplanet K2-18b, 124 light-years away in Leo. Led by Dr. Nikku Madhusudhan (University of Cambridge), the team detected dimethyl s...
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Episode 47
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11:03
U.S Student Visas Update: Terms and Conditions May Deport You
The Trump administration has begun revoking the visas of hundreds, potentially over a thousand, international college students across the United States without prior notice to the universities involved. Schools have confirmed widespread SEVIS r...
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Episode 46
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14:57
Before Star Wars and Star Trek: In a Galaxy Far, Far Away... From a Time Long, Long Ago
Lucian of Samosata's A True Story (2nd century AD) is a satirical work that mocks extravagant ancient tales. The story follows Lucian and his companions as they sail past the Pillars of Heracles, get caught in a whirlwind, and ar...
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Episode 45
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23:03
Wanna Protest? Too Bad, Your Student Visa Just Got Canceled!
The Trump administration has revoked the visas of dozens, possibly hundreds, of international students across the U.S., with over 300 student visas canceled by late March 2025. Affected universities, including those in the University of Califor...
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Episode 44
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15:38
Jurassic Park is Real: Bringing Back the Mammoth, Dire Wolf, and Your Childhood Dreams of Dinosaurs!
Colossal Biosciences leads de-extinction efforts, focusing on the woolly mammoth and dire wolf. They aim to create a cold-resistant elephant hybrid using CRISPR technology, with hopes to produce the first mammoth-like calf by 2028. A majo...
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Episode 43
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19:02
Elon & Trump’s Radioactive Gov Layoffs: Warning—line up to see if you got fired!
A sweeping wave of layoffs has begun across U.S. health agencies, cutting approximately 10,000 full-time positions at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including the FDA, CDC, NIH, and CMS. This reduction, led by Presiden...
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Episode 42
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12:39
Tariff Time Bomb: Trump’s Trade War Sparks Global Chaos!
President Trump's administration has introduced new "reciprocal" tariffs on imports from various countries, ranging from 10% to 54%. These include higher rates for specific nations, such as 20% on the EU, 24% on Japan, and 54% on China. T...
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Episode 41
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20:28
When You Accidentally Get Added to a Group Chat... and It’s About Bombing Yemen
Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was accidentally added to a Signal chat titled “Houthi PC small group” on March 11, where top Trump officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Advi...
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Episode 40
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15:42
Deporting the Economy: How Kicking People Out Could Kick Us Where It Hurts
Mass deportations under a potential second Trump administration could severely impact the U.S. economy, costing at least $315 billion for a one-time removal of 13.3 million people and $88 billion annually for ongoing deportations. Key ind...
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Episode 39
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13:20
Chinese Formula 1 GP Shocker: Ferrari’s Cars Too Light, Hamilton’s Skid Too Thin, McLaren Says ‘Thanks!
The 2025 Formula 1 season delivered major drama at the Chinese Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and Pierre Gasly were all disqualified after post-race inspections uncovered technical infringements.Leclerc’s Fe...
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Episode 38
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Was ‘Snow White’ Doomed to Fall?
This weekend brings a diverse lineup of new streaming options across multiple platforms.Prime Video debuts The Wheel of Time Season 3, with its first episodes now available.Netflix offers the legal an...
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Episode 37
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21:38
Everest: When Climbing High Goes Terribly Wrong now on Netflix
The 2015 film Everest is a survival thriller based on the true events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, it follows two expedition groups—Adventure Consultants, led by Rob Hall (Jason Clarke), and ...
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Episode 36
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14:33
Box Office Movie Report: Even Capes Can't Cover These Flops
The early months of 2025 have been tough for the movie theater industry, with a significant decline in box office earnings. Last weekend recorded the lowest grossing figures of the year, totaling just $54 million domestically. New release...
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Episode 35
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10:56
Trump Anti-DEI Campaign Spurs U. S University Investigations
The Department of Education (DOE) is investigating over 50 universities as part of President Trump’s effort to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, citing alleged racial discrimination. Many investigations focus on partner...
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Episode 34
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16:57
The Art of the (Trade) War: Trump’s Tariff Tango update!
President Donald Trump has launched a second trade war by imposing substantial tariffs on imports from key trading partners, including China, Canada, and Mexico. These actions build on the trade disputes of his first term, particularly with Chi...
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Episode 33
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13:25
Tren de Aragua: From Railroad Union to Venezuelan Crime Cartel—All Aboard the Wrong Train!
The Tren de Aragua is a powerful criminal organization that originated in Venezuela, initially emerging between 2007 and 2010 from a railway workers' union. Over time, it evolved into a notorious megabanda operating from the Tocorón pr...
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Episode 32
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28:15
Russian Gazprom's Skyscraper Yard Sale: Giant Sells Tower, Employees Pitch ‘Why I Shouldn’t Be Fired’—Spoiler: It’s Not Working!
Gazprom's dominance has sharply declined due to Europe’s move away from Russian gas following the Ukraine war, resulting in a $7 billion loss in 2023. The company is considering selling luxury assets and cutting up to 40% of its staff. Ga...
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Episode 31
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12:03
Tax, Trade, and Turmoil: When Tariffs Go Too Far
The U.S.-Canada trade war has disrupted the bourbon industry, leading to canceled shipments and stalled agreements. In retaliation for U.S. tariffs, Canada has removed U.S.-made alcohol from shelves, causing financial losses for distiller...
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Episode 30
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10:25
Tariff Tango: Trump vs. Canada, Mexico, and China – Who Will Blink First?
In early March 2025, amid rising trade tensions, President Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing concerns over fentanyl trafficking and trade imbalances. These actions immediately triggered retaliatory measures...
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Episode 29
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12:04
Mickey 17: Death, Duplicates, and Space Drama – What Could Go Wrong?
Mickey 17," directed by Bong Joon Ho, is a darkly comedic sci-fi satire starring Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, an "expendable" crew member on a space colonization mission. Tasked with deadly assignments, Mickey is repeatedly killed and rep...
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Episode 28
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For Your Eyes Only... and China’s: Soldiers Accused of Selling U.S. Military Secrets
Two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers, Jian Zhao and Li Tian, alongside former soldier Ruoyu Duan, have been charged with conspiring to sell sensitive military information to individuals in China. Zhao and Tian were stationed at Joint Base Lewis-M...
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Episode 27
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14:38
Oscars 2025: Anora Takes the Gold, Brody Gets Inclusive, and O'Brien Roasts Hollywood
The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, saw Conan O'Brien take the stage as host for a night full of unforgettable moments.The evening's biggest winner was Anora, which dominated with five awards, including Best Picture,...
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Episode 26
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