Jose Nino’s Digest Here are my most recent articles for you Iranian-Supported Proxy Groups Attack US Base in Syria On March 24, 2023, Iranian-supported proxy groups in Syria launched an attack at a United States base in Northeast Syria. This attack came in response to airstrikes carried out […]
MOST READ Two Harvard Grads Saw Big Profits in African Education. Children Paid the Price. Neha Wadekar, Ryan Grim An aggressive startup set out to disrupt African education. Now it’s plagued by a sexual abuse investigation. READ MORE → The Death of Peter Thiel’s “Kept” Romantic Partner Is […]
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Trumptus interruptus and CISA scraps its misinformation subcommittee Welcome to America This Week, with Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn, the national news wrap-up so true, we recommend you stow all sharp objects before reading. Episode details 67 comments
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Top News Stories Kishida nixed China envoy farewell meeting amid strained ties The unusual move by the prime minister to decline to meet with former Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou before his departure highlighted the degree … Japan […]
Former CDC Director Robert Redfield weighs in on the theory that Covid-19 came from lab versus reporting that maintains coronavirus came from racoon dogs.
This week we discuss CNN having the worst primetime ratings in over 30 years, Kamala has another “word salad” moment on Stephen Colbert, Signature Bank having a fundraiser for Congressman now investigating them, Matt Stoller on the National Adderal Shortage, Google releases an AI ChatGPT competitor called Bard, […]
Read our current issue. March 24, 2023 “The idea that capital requirements provide safety is an economists’ illusion,” writes James Galbraith. This week, Galbraith broke down how Silicon Valley Bank and its small bank peers plummeted this month, and what so-called financial experts across politics and academia got […]
Joel Mathis Can the world solve its ‘imminent’ water crisis? Rafi Schwartz How both parties plan to capitalize on Trump’s legal woes Harold Maass The end of the line for Boris Johnson? Advertisement from Wisebread Best Rewards Card of 2023 With $200 Bonus Theara Coleman Finland is offering […]
03.24.23 WIRED is going global—and we’re making some changes to our newsletters as a result. If you want to keep receiving Plaintext every Friday, please tap the link below. SEND ME PLAINTEXT Happy spring! Even DALL-E can’t match the beauty of blooming flora. Yet. The Plain View ChatGPT warned […]
Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave discuss journalist Seymour Hersh’s latest reporting on the Nord Stream pipelines attack.
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump planning a big show around his potential arrest, Desantis sinking in polls after Trump attacks, MAGA declares war on Desantis, Fed risks bank failure with Rate Hikes, Markets in chaos over Yellen and Powell Incompetence, Putin and Xi meet and pledge a new […]
The Ugly Lessons of Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Steven Levy Notoriously smart risk-takers missed a huge threat under their own noses, while avowed libertarians begged for government help. READ How Venture Capital Can Avoid the Next Silicon Valley Bank Fiasco Del Johnson The crisis exposed Big VC’s flaws. […]
Brigid Kennedy Stormy Daniels and the Trump hush-money case Rafi Schwartz Why is Ron DeSantis slipping in the polls? Peter Weber Is Russia a Chinese ‘client state’? Advertisement by Enbridge Progressing towards net-zero. Learn what we’re doing today. Devika Rao 3 key graphics from the U.N. climate report […]
Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave give update on the possible arrest of former President Donald Trump.
Ryan and Emily discuss Trump’s imminent arrest, Desantis finally attacking Trump on Covid and White House chaos, China Boosts Russia’s War Effort with new drones, Biden Vetoes Anti-Woke ESG Bill, Google unveils an AI Rival to Chat GPT called “Bard”, Republicans split over bipartisan Rail Safety bill, and […]
March 22, 2023 Hello, Insiders. This is Jennifer H. Cunningham, the editor in chief of Insider’s news division. Our teams have been mining the courts beat across the US this week, bringing you the latest on everything from former President Trump’s possible criminal indictment in Manhattan to Gwyneth […]
March 21, 2023 • Weekly Newsletter Independent Truths with Dr. Scott Atlas Dr. Atlas interviews Victor Davis Hanson, Hoover Institution Senior Fellow, for a fascinating conversation about key issues exposed by the pandemic—like the history behind government violations of civil liberties and the ideological takeover of America’s universities. […]
Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave break down the latest updates on a possible indictment of Former President Donald Trump.
Krystal and Saagar discuss the NYPD setting up metal barricades ahead of a potential Trump arrest, Trump lashes out at Desantis with incendiary claims that he is a gay pedophile, protest in France reach a fever pitch over Macron’s Pension Cuts, the White House Press Corps silences a […]
View it in your browser. Top News Stories Kishida makes surprise visit to Ukraine for talks with Zelenskyy Kishida, who had been visiting India, was expected to arrive later Tuesday for summit talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. With renewed push, Kishida looks to put his own stamp […]
March 21, 2023 Hello, Insiders. This is Matt Turner, Insider’s editor in chief of business. Amid all the big-money seriousness and jargon of the banking crisis, there have also been some hilarious sly digs. Now, here’s what on tap today: Gen Z is getting into the housing game. […]
Briahna Joy Gray, Batya Ungar-Sargon and Robby Soave react to former President Donald Trump saying he is getting arrested Tuesday for possible indictment.
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump’s claims that he will be arrested on Tuesday, Lawyer Bradley Moss (@BradMossEsq) joins to give his legal opinion on Trump’s legal scenario, MAGA demands Desantis block arrest of Trump, Pence is frozen on Trump criticism, Credit Suisse rescued on brink, Biden Sec confirms […]
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Top News Stories Tokyo prosecutors decide not to appeal Iwao Hakamata retrial decision The case will now be sent to the Shizuoka District Court, with a high possibility that Hakamata will be exonerated over murders in 1966. Asian markets […]
The Week Staff Actually, it is nice to be rich Brendan Morrow What’s next for Brendan Fraser and Ke Huy Quan? Justin Klawans At least 15 dead after Ecuador’s 6.8-magnitude earthquake Advertisement from Wisebread High Paying Card For Good To Excellent Credit The Week Staff The truth about […]
Rafi Schwartz Second thoughts about DeSantis? Justin Klawans Is it time to stop dyeing the Chicago River green? Harold Maass Will GPT-4 change the world? Advertisement from Wisebread Best Rewards Card of 2023 With $200 Bonus Devika Rao Parasitic fungus that kills spiders discovered in Brazil Brendan Morrow […]
In this episode we discuss Jon Stewart giving push back to Mark Cuban’s takes on SVB bailout in a recent interview, an independent test in East Palestine, Ohio detected deadly carcinogens in the water, a Roger Waters concert was cancelled due to his past statements on Israel, Lieutenant […]
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Top News Stories Kishda looks to bolster Indo-Pacific strategy with visit to India Kishida will visit India from Sunday to Wednesday, with a key speech on Japan’s regional policy and bilateral summit with Modi planned for Monday. Prosecutors to […]
TAC Editor’s Weekly The latest in Main Street conservative news View this email in your browser Dear Reader,I sat down with Sen. J.D. Vance to talk foreign policy. We discussed Ukraine, China, the southern border, and changing your mind. With the help of comments from Elbridge Colby and […]
Batya Ungar-Sargon and Briahna Joy Gray give update on the latest develpments following the downing of U.S. Air Force aircraft by Russian fighter jets.
Krystal and Saagar discuss the US pushing for a Tik Tok sale citing National Security concerns, Stock Chaos as the Credit Suisse bank struggles incite new fears, Nouriel Roubini claims we are in a “Lehman moment” as bank bubble bursts, meetings between Jamie Dimon and the Biden Treasury […]
MOST READ Pentagon Analyst Kept Intel Job After Joining Jan. 6 Mob, Planned to Kidnap Jewish Leaders James Risen Hatchet Speed built a career as a Beltway contractor and Navy reservist while praising Putin and Hitler. READ MORE → Hooray, We Now Have Medicare for All […]
View it in your browser. Top News Stories Major Japanese firms agree to hefty wage hikes amid rising prices Policymakers, economists and employees are closely watching this year’s wage talks to see whether momentum toward higher pay is finally gaining force. Japan’s economy to bloom as hanami season […]
Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave discuss react to news that a U.S. Air Force drone was intercepted by a Russian fighter jet.
Brigid Kennedy The Silicon Valley Bank blame game Theara Coleman The Biden administration’s ‘buggy’ asylum app Devika Rao Why did Biden approve the Willow Project’s oil drilling? Advertisement by Enbridge Lowering emissions today for clean energy systems tomorrow. Learn how. Devika Rao Scientists successfully created healthy mice from […]
Ryan and Emily discuss a Russian jet shooting down an American drone, Desantis gives statements on Ukraine similar to Trump but receives more backlash, Tucker ridicules what Trump got done during his term and calls him “autistic”, Is SVB the sign of another 2008 like collapse? Biden approves […]
March 14, 2023 • Weekly Newsletter Make Standard Time Permanent William F. Shughart II (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Almost everyone hates springing forward every year—and they should. Government imposed jet lag is also really expensive: $1.7 billion in losses annually. And, thanks to more heart attacks, workplace injuries, and auto […]
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Top News Stories Tokyo to get major new office spaces this year, but is there demand? Massive redevelopment projects in central areas are opening at a time when the vacancy rate is already indicating oversupply. Upper House committee votes […]
Krystal and Saagar discuss Bank stocks collapsing after Biden says Banking System “Sound”, Secret Fed Bailout pumps billions into banks, David Dayen (@ddayen) executive editor at The Prospect trashes Jason Calacanis’s takes on SVB bailout, China humiliates Biden with potential Ukraine peace deal, Dems panic over Kamala’s unpopularity, […]
Matt Stoller, the research director at the American Economic Liberties Project, weighs in on the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, and President Biden’s attempt to assure the public that banking system is safe.
Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave discuss comedian Russell Brand’s recent conversation with Bill Maher.
MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023 The true principles of our Constitution… are wisely opposed to all perpetuations of power, and to every practice which may lead to hereditary establishments. – Thomas Jefferson, Letter to Messrs. Bloodgood and Hammond [1809] HORNBERGER’S BLOG March 13, 2023 A Cruddy and Dangerous Monetary […]
Krystal and Saagar discuss the massive SVB bailout propping up the banking sector, Romney and Mark Cuban demand bailouts, Crypto Bank Signature collapses amid tech fallout, SVB Executives sold millions in stock and took bonuses before collapse, Matthew Zeitlin (@MattZeitlin) from the GridNews joins us to talk about […]
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Top News Stories Tokyo High Court orders retrial in 1966 Iwao Hakamata murder case After nearly six decades, 10 court decisions and more than 30 years on death row, the court on Monday ordered a retrial for the 87-year-old […]
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View it in your browser. Top News Stories BOJ maintains monetary easing at Kuroda’s last policy board meeting Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda is set to end his 10-year term and pass the torch to incoming chief Kazuo Ueda, whose appointment was approved by parliament … Japan reports first death […]
In this episode we discuss Matt Taibbi attacked by Democrats as a “so called journalist” in Twitter Files hearing, the New York Times releases a report saying the Nordstream pipeline was destroyed by “Pro Ukranian groups”, Jon Stewart speaks about the backlash he received from his Lab Leak […]
Read our current issue. March 10, 2023 “Pain, of course, is not the same thing as effort,” writes Glory Liu. But “ballet relies on this economy of pain: The ability to withstand pain, both physical and emotional…it is the spectacle that draws audiences in the first place.” For […]
Krystal and Saagar discuss the Capitol Police’s defense of new footage release on Jan 6th showing them escorting the Q-Anon Shaman, texts from Tucker Carloson reveal his hatred for Trump, Biden’s Budget hits standoff as the Debt Default looms, Biden Gov demands Elon Musk provide internal communications and […]
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