Saudi Nuclear Ambitions, US Defense Pact, and the SMR Investment Bubble. Henry Sokolski discusses how Saudi Arabia is negotiating a US defense pact while pursuing uranium enrichment capability for nuclear power. The US is reportedly urging South Korea to switch a planned Saudi reactor sale to an American Westinghouse model. Separately, the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) industry is seeing enormous private valuation with zero revenue, signaling a potential financial bubble. 1958

LA/Portland Homeless Crisis and Wildfire Preparedness Debate. Jeff Bliss discusses how California hosts at least 50% of the nation's homeless, with numbers increasing, extending from downtown LA to Malibu. Homeless encampments pose a constant wildfire threat due to warming or arson fires. Developer Rick Caruso successfully protected his Palisades property by proactively investing in brush clearance, equipment, and private fire crews, offering a model for prevention. Portland also faces a severe

Supreme Court Poised to Limit Racial Gerrymandering; War Powers Debate on Venezuela. Richard Epstein discusses how the Supreme Court appears ready to limit the use of race in drawing voting districts (racial gerrymandering), reflecting a shift towards colorblind jurisprudence. However, the Court is likely to avoid restricting political gerrymandering. Separately, Professor Epstein argued the president's use of "narcoterrorism" to justify military action in Venezuela is inappropriate, noting that

Supreme Court Poised to Limit Racial Gerrymandering; War Powers Debate on Venezuela. Richard Epstein discusses how the Supreme Court appears ready to limit the use of race in drawing voting districts (racial gerrymandering), reflecting a shift towards colorblind jurisprudence. However, the Court is likely to avoid restricting political gerrymandering. Separately, Professor Epstein argued the president's use of "narcoterrorism" to justify military action in Venezuela is inappropriate, noting that

Oct. 18, 1775: A British fleet bombards Falmouth (present-day Portland, Maine) to make an example of the consequences of rebellion.For more context, check out Episode 74 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/12/episode-074-occupied-boston-1775.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AI Bubble: Market Reckoning, Safety Concerns, and Productivity Shifts. Brandon Weichert discusses how OpenAI's plan to meet $1 trillion in spending pledges suggests serious bubble talk. This market reckoning will force companies to create marketable products, leading to consolidation, similar to the railroad or dot-com bubbles. Addressing risks from open-source AI, experts propose measures like subscription models and forensics to complicate misuse by bad actors. AI adoption boosts productivity

High-Tech Coal Mining and Its Role in the Future of AI Energy. Salena Zito discusses her visit to a high-tech coal mine 1,200 feet below Pennsylvania, highlighting modern, filtered, and pristine working conditions. The industry offers high-paying, generational jobs, even for those with advanced degrees. Coal, alongside natural gas and nuclear power, is vital for providing the reliable, strong base load energy required by new AI data centers and the defense industry. 1907 HARRISBURG

We’ve told hundreds of stories about Appalachia, but few are as bizarre as the night a Kentucky drug smuggler named Andrew Thornton II fell to his death during a smuggling run over south Knoxville, Tennessee back in 1985. Join Steve and Rod as they tell the incredible story of a decorated police officer and practicing lawyer who led a double life as a major drug smuggler and the connections between this run and an incident with a black bear in north Georgia that would eventually inspire a well-known

UKIP leader Nick Tenconi is treating Britain’s anti-migrant protests as his own personal roadshow. Like a far-right whackamole, he has popped up at locations across the country, taking advantage of fired-up protesters to preach hate “in the name of God”. But, in reality, he hosts exceptionally extreme plans which promoted the deportation of one in seven of the UK population. Furthermore, he has a history of vile social media posts which objectify womenAs Tenconi seems to have become the speaker of

Pt. 1 of a 2 part episode exploring the possibility of Zombies coming to St. Louis, starting with one of St. Louis' most famous haunted sites - Zombie Road.

Send us a text In 1866, danger haunted every mile of the Bozeman Trail. Red Cloud and his Sioux warriors were at war, defending their homeland against broken treaties and encroaching forts. Soldiers rode under constant threat, their lives hanging by a thread in the lonely stretches between outposts. Into this peril walked Private Dave Duck, carrying an urgent dispatch through hostile country. Yet, when he reached Fort C. F. Smith, the men there met him not with relief but with disbelief...

11.2 By early 1862, the initial optimism of the war had faded, revealing the conflict would be prolonged and challenging, straining resources on both sides. The South faced a manpower crisis as Confederate soldiers neared the end of their enlistments, and many were reluctant to reenlist. The Confederate government, similar to the U.S. government but emphasizing states' rights and slavery, struggled with internal political issues. To address the shortage of soldiers, General Lee called for a draft,

By early 1862, the initial optimism of the war had faded, revealing the conflict would be prolonged and challenging, straining resources on both sides. The South faced a manpower crisis as Confederate soldiers neared the end of their enlistments, and many were reluctant to reenlist. The Confederate government, similar to the U.S. government but emphasizing states' rights and slavery, struggled with internal political issues. To address the shortage of soldiers, General Lee called for a draft, but

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Every year, the Nobel Prize committee awards the Nobel Prize in accordance with the will of Alfred Nobel. Save for the years where there have been world wars, the prize has been given annually since 1901. The 2025 prizes have just been announced, and each recipient has made a unique contribution for which they have been recognized. Learn more about the 2025 Nobel Prize recipients and the work that they were recognized for on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors

Today's tour tries to clarify some myths and legends. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities bookby clicking heretoday, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Roman world, wine was more than a drink—it was ritual, economy, and empire distilled. This episode delves into the vineyards of ancient Rome, where wine was a marker of civilisation and commerce. Elizabeth Gilkey speaks with Dr Emlyn Dodd, Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies at the Institute of Classical Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London, and former Assistant Director at the British School at Rome, to uncover the craftsmanship, commerce, and culture behind

Before the gods, before time itself—there was only the endless ocean of nothingness. From its depths, a golden egg emerged, birthing Brahma, the Creator. In this episode of History, Myth, and Legend, we unravel the mesmerizing Hindu story of creation—where divine breath gives rise to worlds, gods awaken from dreams, and the universe itself pulses in rhythm with eternity.