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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Government shutdown déjà vu
Why are Americans so unhappy?
America’s news deserts and the 2024 election
Gaza’s food crisis
Our annual cherry blossom episode
Reddit, meme stocks and an IPO
Thoughts on TikTok
Boycotts, buycotts and the rise of consumer activism
Class, income and a shift in American politics
What happened to Apple’s car?
The recession that’s always six months away
Super Tuesday aftermath
The global rise of right-wing populism
What’s left out of the inflation calculation
The clash of two tech titans
Whaddya wanna know about inflation?
McConnell to end reign as Senate Republican leader
Why anime is everywhere all at once
The work that awaits Congress in March
Economic sanctions vs. boycotts
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