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A fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast for kids and their parents that asks those curly questions. From banning lollies to trusting robots, and from colonising other planets to eating pets, Short & Curly covers it all.
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Podcast by Dan Kent & Co.
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Looking to explore the intersection of AI and journalism? Influential thought leaders in the industry join data scientist and media entrepreneur, Nikita Roy, each week to explore what's next with AI and its implications for the media landscape. In each episode, industry experts discuss how automated newsrooms have the potential to change journalism and uncover opportunities to optimize workflows and increase efficiency without compromising journalistic integrity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c ...
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Marketplace® is the leading business news program in the nation. We bring you clear explorations of how economic news affects you, through stories, conversations, newsworthy numbers and more. The Marketplace All-in-One podcast provides each episode of the public radio broadcast programs Marketplace, Marketplace Morning Report®and Marketplace Tech® along with our podcasts Make Me Smart, Corner Office and The Uncertain Hour. Visit marketplace.org for more. From American Public Media. Twitter: ...
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Each episode, Paul Matwychuk (film critic for CBC Radio and EIGHTEEN BRIDGES magazine), Heather Noel (owner of the alternative video store The Videodrome), and Erin Fraser (curator of the Graphic Content and Reel Family Cinema series at Metro Cinema) watch a double feature of two thematically related films, one "arty," the other "trashy," and then debate which one deserves to win the week.
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Technologist Mathew Dickerson speaks with James Eddy to give a weekly summary of the latest technology developments from around the world. Send questions to ask@techtalk.digital
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Today we’re talking about a breakout story of this election cycle: the rise of prediction markets and betting on elections. For the first time in a century, Americans can legally place bets on election outcomes using a platform called Kalshi. But the Commodity Futures Trading Commission warns that these markets could warp the public’s understanding…
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Back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused billions in damage. How are insurers going to pay for it all? Turns out, insurance companies have their own insurance. But as disasters get more severe and more frequent, “reinsurance” isn’t covering what it used to. Also in this episode: Boeing has major catch-up to do, an abandoned oil field could …
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Investors don’t have a hotline to our political future and are stuck in wait-and-see purgatory, just like the rest of us on this Election Day. We’ll try to parse some signals financial markets are giving. Plus, some striking Boeing employees will start returning to work as early as tomorrow. They voted to ratify a new contract and have ended the pi…
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Stocks index futures are pointing to modestly higher markets this Election Day morning. The 10-year interest rate is steady today but is the highest it’s been since late July. We’ll be keeping an eye on currency markets, too. Then, new companies are coming to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. And later, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are coming …
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From the BBC World Service: The European Union has launched a formal investigation into the Chinese e-commerce site Temu over concerns it may be allowing the sale of illegal goods. But first, British Columbia’s port employers have locked out workers there in response to strike action. That could potentially halt $575 million in daily trade. Plus, w…
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It’s Election Day and even though the campaign may be over, the battle over misinformation is not. Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams spoke with Derek Tisler, counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice, about some of the misleading online narratives voters should expect to see and how to deal with them. This conversation is part of “Marketplace Tech’s” li…
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This week, Ryan and Bridget take the stage to perform some greatest hits from the “Million Bazillion” songbook. They’ll revisit some of their favorite songs about why it can be awkward to talk about money, why the United States has its own currency, how to spot a scam and more. Plus, a never-before-heard song from “Million Bazillion: The Musical.” …
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Live near a yoga studio? What about a golf course? Americans may experience the economy differently based on the politics of the neighborhoods they live in. We’ll dig into new data on the relationship between political affiliation and the businesses around us. Then, we’ll talk about a new revelation in the lawsuit against Elon Musk over his controv…
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There are only a few bills with strong bipartisan support in the soon-to-be lame duck Congress. Requiring AM radio in new cars is one of them. Proponents say AM radio is a vital part of the Emergency Alert System and still broadcasts news in rural communities. Carmakers aren’t buying it. Plus, the Dow’s got some newcomers, OPEC (once again) postpon…
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On today’s show, economist Julia Coronado, president of MacroPolicy Perspectives, explains which metrics she’s using to guide her thinking about the election: individual campaign contributions. Right now, it’s favoring Democrats. We’ll hear more. Plus, we’ll draw a line between the election and this morning’s bond market. And later: a tax jackpot f…
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From the BBC World Service: More than 200 people were killed in the floods in Valencia, Spain — the worst in the country for decades. Now, authorities are facing the massive task of reconstructing key roads and tunnels that have been left in ruins. We’ll hear some of the “incalculable” economic impacts. Then, added sugars in packaged baby foods in …
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Yes, tomorrow is Election Day, the outcomes of which have the potential to move markets. But don’t forget: We have a Federal Reserve meeting this week too. On Thursday, the central bank will announce a decision on interest rates. We’ll preview what to expect. Then, is it just us or are Black Friday deals starting earlier this year? And we’ll also h…
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In case you forgot, we’ve got Election Day tomorrow. But it was also a big year for elections in the rest of the world. About half of the global population is voting in national elections in 2024, and in many countries people have encountered shut down internet, blocked websites or manipulated content online, according to a recent report from the n…
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If You like It Then Put a Galaxy Ring on It, AI Art up for Auction and to Infinity and Beyond with the Latest Buzz Toy.
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Samsung's Sleek Sleep Sensor: The Pricey Perks of the Galaxy Ring. Factory Fatigue Forecast: Wearable Sensors Safeguard Workers with Smart Tech. Turing Tribute or Tech Triumph? Ai-Da’s AI Art Auctions for Astonishing Amounts. Buzzing Beyond Boundaries: A Robotic Ranger Revolution. World's Orb Wonder: Eyeing the Future of Identity with All-New Scann…
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Campaigns for both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are trying to get ahead of the curve on election legal battles. According to The Hill, there are already over 200 voting and election cases pending across the country. We’ll get into it. Then, we’ll explain how Trump’s recent battles with CBS and ABC could signal his …
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The federal government is seeking a legal remedy for Google’s monopoly on internet search, as adjudicated by a federal judge. That remedy could include a breakup of its parent company, Alphabet. But when similar accusations were leveled against Microsoft a couple of decades ago, the software titan emerged from its trial intact. Also in this episode…
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Paul and Erin extend the Halloween season with reviews of two movies about haunted houses: Alejandro Amenabar's moody 2001 gothic horror outing THE OTHERS, and Tobe Hooper's 1982 rollercoaster-ride POLTERGEIST.Di Erin Fraser & Paul Matwychuk
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Today’s jobs report featured a shockingly small number of new hires with just around 12,000 jobs added. However, as FHN Financial’s Christopher Low explains, these dismal figures have more to do with recent extreme weather events and the ongoing strike at Boeing. Plus, we look at why a tax provision expanding the amount of money very rich people ar…
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