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    • 20 HR. AGO
    Trump froze federal spending. Confusion and disarray followed.

    On today’s show: The federal government ordered a widespread funding freeze. The Wall Street Journal details the chaos that ensued. Public trust in America’s health institutions hasn’t recovered from pandemic controversies. The Washington Post’s Rachel Roubein explains how that could impact Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing.  What is DeepSeek, and why did it send tremors through financial markets this week? Bloomberg AI reporter Shirin Ghaffary explains.  Plus, the Trump administration is offering about 2 million federal employees the chance to resign, why the ‘Mona Lisa’ is moving, and a look at what the Year of the Snake could bring as the Lunar New Year begins. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

    • 1 DAY AGO
    US judge temporarily blocks Trump's freeze on federal funding

    A US judge has paused the enforcement of a sweeping White House order freezing federal grants and loans. Also: Israel says Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week, and should we all sleep like a caveman?

    • 1 DAY AGO
    The Long Walk Home to Northern Gaza

    NPR Producer Anas Baba walks home to Northern Gaza, as Palestinians are allowed to return as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel and Hamas. And, a month after the fall of the Al-Assad regime, Syrians are euphoric, but face a shattered economy and fragile security. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    • 1 DAY AGO
    Measles, polio, HPV: Uncovering RFK Jr.'s false vaccine claims

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is in the hot seat this week, with two Senate hearings on his nomination to run the nation’s top health agency. We dig into an exclusive Washington Post examination of his statements on vaccines and where lawmakers stand on his nomination.

    • 1 DAY AGO
    The Unraveling of OpenAI and Microsoft's Bromance

    Some of the world’s most prominent names in technology are pledging billions to build artificial-intelligence infrastructure in the U.S. in a joint venture called Stargate. Notably missing? Microsoft. WSJ’s Tom Dotan explains how the partnership that launched the AI boom has deteriorated. Further Reading: - Tech Leaders Pledge up to $500 Billion in AI Investment in U.S.  - OpenAI’s Stargate Deal Heralds Shift Away From Microsoft  - Musk Pours Cold Water on Trump-Backed Stargate AI Project  Further Listening: - Artificial: The OpenAI Story  - What's the Worst AI Can Do? This Team Is Finding Out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 1 DAY AGO
    Wall Street’s A.I. Panic

    American tech stocks plummet as China’s “DeepSeek” programs upend the artificial intelligence market. The Justice Department fires several prosecutors who worked on criminal cases against President Trump. And outbreaks of avian flu are affecting food prices around the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • You’ve got questions. Together, we get answers. We all need advice, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn. Each week, Courtney Martin and Carvell Wallace bring a listener on to the show to solve their toughest problems with the help of world-class experts. It’s free therapy, and you’re invited.

    • 4.3 (1913)
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  • You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale -- the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history -- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness.

    • 4.7 (13791)
    • SOCIETY & CULTURE

  • Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.

    • 4.6 (39688)
    • SOCIAL SCIENCES

  • Come relax with the #1 Sleep Podcast. Our unique stories help calm the mind and relax the body. Press play, it's time to Get Sleepy... Become a premium member for access to bonus episodes and ad free listening.

    • 4.6 (8297)
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  • January-only special: Get a free one-month trial of OLD+ to remove ads! Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in your life. Whether you're seeking motivation, clarity, or strategies to enhance your daily life, Optimal Living Daily is your go-to source for personal development. It’s not just a podcast; it’s a daily habit that empowers you to live your best life, one insightful and uplifting episode at a time. Dive into episodes that cover the essence of self-help, minimalism, and self-improvement, offering actionable steps to foster personal development. This podcast is designed for those passionate about personal development and minimalism, looking to integrate self-help strategies and self-improvement techniques into their daily routines. By focusing on personal development, each episode provides you with the tools needed for self-improvement and minimalism, transforming your life with every listen. Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...

    • 4.6 (2985)
    • SELF-IMPROVEMENT

  • Every Monday morning step into the office of iconic psychotherapist Esther Perel and listen in as real people in search of insight bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their stories. From breakups and open relationships to workplace conflicts and fractures in the family, it’s a place to hear our own stories reflected in the lives of others. So…where should we begin? Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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    • SOCIETY & CULTURE

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Get to Know: Scam Goddess

Fraud in its many manifestations.

    • 08/27/2024
    RayGun & Olympic Games Grifts w/ Kimia Behpoornia & Patrick McDonald

    It's the Scam Goddess Olympic Games Grifting special! Kimia Behpoornia (Abbott Elementary) & Patrick McDonald (Radio Margaritaville) join the Con-gregation to discuss over a century of Olympics fraud—from cheating runners in the first modern marathon to Australian viral breakdancer RayGun at the 2024 Paris Games. Did RayGun cheat her way to the Olympics? Or was she actually a victim of a scam smear campaign? Tune in to find out! Oh yeah, and stay schemin' fam!   Pre-Order Laci’s book “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laci-mosley/scam-goddess/9780762484652/?lens=running-press   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod  Laci Mosley: @divalaci Kimia Behpoornia: @childclown Patrick McDonald: @patrickpatrickpatrickpatrick   Research by Kaelyn Brandt. Want a free 3-month trial of the SiriusXM app? Go to: siriusxm.com/scam   SOURCES: https://sports.yahoo.com/olympics-2021-scandals-spain-paralympics-2000-sydney-games-051520629.html  https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/margaret-ives-abbott  https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-first-american-woman-to-win-an-olympic-championship-didnt-even-know-it  https://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/30/sports/plus-paralympics-paralympic-group-orders-suspensions.html  https://www.eonline.com/news/1406009/2024-olympics-australian-breakdancer-raygun-reacts-to-criticism-after-controversial-debut  The Greatest Paralympic Scandal of All Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5F_ha7d-PI

    • 10/22/2019
    The Wine Whisperer w/ Betsy Sodaro

    What’s up Con-gregation & welcome back to Scam Goddess, the #1 pod dedicated to all things fraud! This week Laci is joined by actress, comedian, & podcaster Betsy Sodaro (We Love Trash, Disjointed) to talk Rudy Kurniawan,  a self-proclaimed "wine expert" and CON-sissuer who’s exploits duped some of high-society’s wealthiest out of millions. Research Assistant: Sharilyn Vera Sources:  The New Yorker - a True crime documentary about the con that shook the world of wine  Wikipedia - Rudy Kurniawan Netflix - Sour Grapes documentary Riverside student accused of hacking school computer changing grades

    • 10/19/2021
    LuLaRobbed!: The Lawless Legging Company w/ Georgia Hardstark

    What’s poppin’ con-gregation! This week, we have My Favorite Murder podcast Co-Host Georgia Hardstark discussing LuLaRoe, the women’s clothing company embroiled in over 50 lawsuits, unsold leggings and consultants left in crippling debt. Plus, two Chicago women fall victim to a scam leaving one jobless and the other heartbroken. Stay Schemin'! Research By Kaelyn Brandt  SOURCES: LulaRich, a documentary directed by Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemcneal/lularoe-millennial-women-entrepreneurship-lawsuits https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/09/amazon-lularoe-documentary-lularich https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a37543989/lularoe-true-story-now-lularich-amazon/ https://totallythebomb.com/how-to-have-the-money-to-be-a-lularoe-consultant https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2021-02-01/lularoe-to-pay-475m-to-settle-pyramid-scheme-lawsuit https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/lularoe-pay-475-million-resolve-ag-ferguson-s-lawsuit-over-pyramid-scheme https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/09/22/con-artist-employment-scam-summit-woman-michigan-woman/

    • 10/27/2020
    The Lupine Liar w/ Conan O’Brien

    Breaking news, con-gregation! No, not that there's water on the moon. Conan O'Brien is on the show to welcome Scam Goddess into the Team Coco podcast family! Conan and Laci talk through Jordan Belfort of Wolf of Wall Street fame, and Laci teaches Conan how to sound less like a cop. It doesn't work. Stay schemin!    Research by Sharilyn Vera.   Sources:  https://www.businessinsider.com/revisiting-jordan-belfort-the-wolf-of-wall-street-2010-3#who-is-jordan-belfort-1  https://www.investopedia.com/investing/who-is-jordan-belfort/#:~:text=Belfort%20has%20been%20accused%20of,months%20before%20he%20was%20released [investopedia.com] https://wealthlab.co/pump-and-dump-explained  https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/05/061205.asp  https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/white-collar-crime/jordan-belfort/  https://www.canstar.com.au/investor-hub/investment-scams-wolf-wall-street/ https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/the-wolf-of-wall-street.php

    • 08/25/2020
    The Sha*n K*ng Episode w/ Ashley Ray

    What's poppin, con-gregation? You know what episode this is. Buckle up, because Ashley Ray is on the pod to talk about a true scamming King. Stay schemin!  @DocMellyMel @MalaikaJabali @OsopePatrisse @janaya_khan @SistaDrTabatha @aliciagarza @culturejedi@israhirsi @angela_rye @TamikaDMallory @Maryhooks @AshleeMPreston @CatsCommentary @lateefahsimon @monifabandele @rosaclemente @diprimaradio @Slausongirlnews @idabeewells @Jasmyne @thethandi_way @OgeTheYogi

    • 05/03/2022
    The Beanie Baby Bubble w/ Lisa Gilroy

    What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Lisa Gilroy joins us to discuss how Beanie Baby Mania took the 90’s by storm with people collecting and selling Ty Inc. stuffed toys for thousands of dollars. Plus, influencer scammer Caroline Calloway is accused of owing her landlord over $40,000. Stay Schemin’! Research by Kaelyn Brandt. 

Sources:  https://www.insider.com/influencer-caroline-calloway-accused-of-not-paying-40000-in-rent-2022-3 https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22870250/nft-beanie-baby-price-guide-bubble-princess-value https://www.yahoo.com/news/weather/great-beanie-baby-bubble-went-110000959.html#:~:text=In%201999%2C%20Jeffrey%20White%2C%20a,the%20best%20of%20him%2C%20too. https://thehustle.co/the-great-beanie-baby-bubble-of-99/ https://theweek.com/articles/461977/great-beanie-baby-bubble https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/May-2014/Ty-Warner/ The Great Beanie Baby Bubble by Zac Bissonnette

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  • New episodes release weekly starting February 27, 2025! Illuminating conversation. Bold introspection. A safe space where the twists and turns of personal growth are embraced and shared openly, one conversation at a time Join inquisitive host Chrissy Teigen in her new well-being podcast from Audible as she explores the cutting edge of personal development with some of the world's leading experts and thinkers. Featuring authors of groundbreaking Audible Originals, exclusives, and bestselling audiobooks, Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen provides an inspiring and engaging environment for listeners to expand their self-awareness and gain the insights and practical tools they need to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives. Each week, Chrissy dives deep with her guests, who span a wide range of expertise and lived experience. Demystify the concept of manifestation with Gabby Bernstein, tap into your hidden potential with Adam Grant, grasp Nedra Glover Tawwab's profound lessons on boundary setting, and understand the freeing power of Mel Robbins’ call to let go of what others think of you as each conversation introduces bold concepts and ushers in new ways of understanding ourselves. Whether you're new to the world of well-being or a lifelong traveler, Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen is the must-listen next stop on your journey. Listen to Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen on Audible and explore thousands of titles including bestsellers, new releases, podcasts and exclusive Audible Originals.

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  • Ken Tekiela was a celebrated Chicago firefighter and a loving father of two who led a secret double life as a hitman for the Chicago mafia. Is it even possible to keep a life of crime hidden from your wife and kids for two decades? Yes, it is. I know because Ken is my father. In 2013, after a lifetime of deception, he broke down and told me everything, and our whole world changed… CROOK COUNTY is the shocking true-crime podcast about my father's rise through the ranks of the legendary organized crime syndicate, the Chicago Outfit. From whorehouse doorman at the age of 17, to ruthless assassin in his 20's, and the many years that followed covering up crimes for the mafia and crooked cops alike while working as a firefighter/paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department. To finally, moving to the suburbs with his new wife and kids and trying desperately to put it all behind him, until it all came crashing down. We explore in great depth and detail my father’s life of crime and its profound and lasting impact on my family to this very day. From Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts, I’m Kyle Tekiela, welcome to CROOK COUNTY.

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