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Episode 32Nov 1, 202644:54

Billion Dollar Crypto Hack +Anthropic files for IPO + Canada Teams Up with EU

Three big stories shaping money, tech, and politics right now! A record crypto breach, an AI giant’s IPO filing, and a new transatlantic partnership. Here’s the quick rundown:

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Abhi

Abhi

Co-host · Vancouver, BC

Abhi talks about politics and policy in Canada, the United States and India. Each week, he tells you what the Liberal Party of Canada did wrong. Sometimes he gets angry about it.

JD

JD

Co-host · Bay Area, CA

JD talks about technology and economics. He listens to the earnings calls of large companies, so you do not have to. In arguments about markets and regulation, he usually takes the libertarian side.

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  1. 32

    Billion Dollar Crypto Hack +Anthropic files for IPO + Canada Teams Up with EU

    Nov 1, 202644:54
    YT
    Show notes
    📰 Three big stories shaping money, tech, and politics right now! A record crypto breach, an AI giant’s IPO filing, and a new transatlantic partnership. Here’s the quick rundown: • 🔐 Binance Hack: Hackers took $6.3B, about $3B was frozen, and Binance says it will cover user losses from its reserves. • 🤖 Anthropic IPO: Its filing points to a $40T market opportunity, though that’s not a revenue forecast and is hard to verify. • 🍁 Canada-EU Alliance: More than 20 new measures on trade, research, and defence, with several still under negotiation. 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more news breakdowns! 0:00 Introduction 2:50 Billion Dollar Crypto Hack 13:00 Anthropic files for IPO 30:03 Canada Teams Up with EU 32:30 Conservatives win in Canada 43:43 Conclusion #binance #cryptohack #anthropic #aiipo #canadaeu #globalnews #newsupdate
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    France On Brink + AI Bubble Grows + EU Debates Canada’s Status

    Oct 25, 202642:46
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    🎥 Money, Markets & Diplomacy: Three Stories Shaping the Global Picture From Paris to Wall Street to Montreal, big questions are unfolding. Here’s a quick, balanced look at what’s happening: • 🇫🇷 France’s Financial Crunch: Protests over living costs meet one of Europe’s largest budget deficits and 10-year borrowing costs above 5%. • 📈 The AI Bubble Debate: Ken Griffin says we’re “almost certainly” in a bubble, while history shows markets have recovered long-term after past tech busts. • 🍁 Canada & the EU: Germany, France and others back closer ties but object to the term “associate membership” ahead of the Montreal summit. 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 so you never miss an update! 💬 Which story do you think will have the biggest impact over the next year? Tell us in the comments! 0:00 Introduction 0:45 France Faces Fiscal Strain 14:20 AI Bubble Fears Grow 24:00 EU Debates Canada’s Associate Status 32:30 Conservatives win in Canada 42:00 Conclusion #globaleconomy #aibubble #francenews #canadaeu #stockmarket #worldnews #financenews
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    Canada Taxes The Rich + Big Tech AI Secret + India Food Safety Hero

    Oct 10, 202647:12
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    Three stories, one big conversation! From election-season tax plans to Big Tech’s hidden AI bills and a food inspector turned celebrity, we break down the facts and the debates. • 💰 B.C. health care tax: NDP Leader David Eby proposes higher top-bracket rates, including 24.5% on income over $1M, to raise about $1B. Conservatives and Greens object. • 🤖 AI’s hidden spending: A WSJ analysis finds nine tech giants hold roughly $3T in off-balance-sheet commitments. Optimists see strong demand; skeptics see risk. • 🍽️ India’s food safety star: Inspector Tukaram Mundhe’s raids have raised hygiene awareness, though some question his tactics. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share with someone who loves staying informed! Which story surprised you most? Tell us in the comments 👇 0:00 Introduction 0:50 New Millionaire tax in Canada 20:30 Sponser useadvert.com 23:00 Secret spending by big tech on AI 36:40 India’s Food Safety Hero 46:00 Conclusion #news #bcpolitics #aispending #bigtech #foodsafety #worldnews #currentevents
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    Hero Pilot Saves AirDubai + Truth About Doomscrolling + Boring Decor Everywhere

    Oct 3, 202640:51
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    From high-altitude survival to everyday culture shifts, we are breaking down today’s most gripping stories! ✈️📱🛋️ • A Miraculous Escape at Mach 0.96: Discover the sheer heroism of Captain Smit Machchhar, who fought off a violent cockpit attack to save 170+ passengers-and how the rugged airframe of the Boeing 737 MAX held together under Mach 0.96 speeds and extreme 3G loads far beyond its limits. • The Doomscrolling Dilemma: How endless short-form videos on TikTok and Instagram are rewiring adolescent brains, eroding our sense of the future, and sparking tech crackdowns. • RIP Midcentury Modern: Why millennials’ favorite furniture aesthetic went from sleek and timeless to overdone and "cringey." Sponser link: https://cutprism.com/wastedwanderers get 45% off some plans and create your own youtube shorts! 0:00 Introduction 1:11 Hero Pilot Saves Flight 12:05 Sponser Cutprism.com 15:30 Truth About Doomscrolling 28:10 Boring Decor Furniture 39:47 Conclusion 👉 Hit that Subscribe button and turn on notifications so you never miss an update! Let us know in the comments: Which story surprised you more-the cockpit survival against all odds, or the sudden backlash against midcentury decor?
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    Apple announces Duo + AI goes Rogue + $5K “dividends” + Natural Diamond Mines out of fashion

    Sep 12, 202646:43
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    From luxury shakeups to runaway AI and high-stakes politics, today’s biggest headlines are moving fast! 🌍 Here is what you need to know right now: 💎 Diamond Mines Shutting Down: Lab-grown stones crash prices, forcing De Beers to pause production at South Africa's Venetia mine. 🤖 Anthropic Researcher Resigns: Rising alarm inside leading labs as an insider quits over fears of out-of-control, self-improving AI. 📱 Meta’s $18B Youth Settlement: Big Tech faces its reckoning with strict app screen-time limits for minors. 💵 The "Trump Dividend" Pitch: A proposed $5,000 direct payout to adult citizens tied to congressional control. Which of these four stories will have the biggest long-term impact on everyday life? Drop your thoughts below! 💬 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more timely breakdowns! 🔔 0:00 Introduction 1:11 Apple iPhone Duo Event 8:04 DeBeers diamond mines are closing 17:10 Anthropic researchers quit 32:29 Meta $18B Youth Settlement 40:25 Trump Dividend announcement 45:45 Conclusion #businessnews #technews #aisafety #diamonds #economy #socialmedia #breakingnews

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Two friends talk about the week's news in technology, politics, economics and business. We talk about news from Canada, India and the United States, and we tell you why it is important. We publish a new episode every week.

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