Today, we’re talking earthquakes! First, our East Coast-based hosts react to the shaking on their side of the country. Then, we’ll examine how earthquake preparedness in Taiwan saved lives and prevented a big problem for the global tech economy. Later, we’ll weigh in on restoring blue check marks on X, New York earthquake memes and solar eclipse tourism in a round of Half Full/Half Empty!
Here’s everything we talked about today:
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Who profits from war?
Why the definition of “employer” really matters
Spending cuts aren’t the only answer to the budget deficit
A new speaker of the House, finally
Economic lessons from the video game industry
The work Congress could be doing
Thoughts on Gaza
AI robocalls and ethical concerns for New Yorkers
The “for-profit” in our health care system is showing
Nuclear energy’s role in decarbonizing the economy
Is a crackdown coming for Realtors?
The FDA’s formaldehyde fight
X faces fines for misinformation
Was the Twitter clout-chasing really worth it?
Shareholders vs. stakeholders, and the purpose of a corporation
Israel, Ukraine and U.S. military aid
A moment of economic peril
Hot strike summer isn’t over
The speaker ouster and its cost to our democracy
Crypto goes to court
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