Total 5 episodes

27/12/2024The Daily Show: Ears Edition

TDS Time Machine | Jon's 2024 After the Cut

Jon Stewart shares stories of high-security interviews with the former Pakistani President, book recommendations, advice to young people, messages of hope, and whether TV is dying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

# Pakistani PresidentA former leader of Pakistan who was involved in high-security interviews featured in the episode.

# Jon Stewart # Pakistani President # Book Recommendations # Advice to Young People # Messages of Hope # Television Evolution # Is TV Dying?

23/12/2024Verdict with Ted Cruz

Trump & Cruz at Turning Point on the Incredible Mandate from the Election, plus Biden Considering Pardoning Every Murderer on Federal Death Row

In this episode, Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson discuss the implications of recent election results, highlighting a clear Republican mandate for policies such as border security, as dissatisfaction grows with Biden's open border approach. They also delve into President Biden's controversial consideration of pardoning federal death row inmates, predicting an increase in clemency actions that could further impact justice. The hosts express concern over a societal shift that appears to glorify violence against perceived oppressors, linking it to a broader moral decay. Cruz emphasizes the urgency of fulfilling Republican campaign promises, advocating for policies that restore integrity and promote youth engagement in politics.

The episode illustrates the buoyant atmosphere among Republican leaders following significant election victories and highlights the importance of young, engaged voters in shaping future political landscapes.
The discussion surrounding Biden's potential pardons for federal death row inmates points to deep divides in American politics concerning justice and rehabilitation.

# Republican PoliciesAn overview of the Republican agenda highlighted by recent election victories, focusing on border security, justice integrity, and economic growth.

# Border Security # Clemency Controversy # Youth Involvement # Moral Decay # Republican Policies

19/12/2024The Daily

Crypto’s Big Bet Is Paying Off

The episode discusses the unprecedented growth of cryptocurrencies following Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, particularly the surge of Bitcoin past $100,000. It highlights how a recent court case facilitated mainstream access to crypto investments and how the industry has strategically engaged in political spending to support pro-crypto candidates, including a super PAC named Fairshake. The episode also explores Trump's shift in stance towards cryptocurrencies and the proposed regulatory changes that could benefit the crypto industry, raising concerns about potential risks to the U.S. economy and investor protections.

The surge in cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, following Trump's election represents a significant moment in the financial landscape, with increased mainstream access and political mobilization in response to regulatory challenges.
Trump's transformation from a crypto skeptic to an advocate represents a significant shift in the political landscape for cryptocurrencies, opening up new opportunities for regulation and growth in the industry.

# Cryptocurrency GrowthThe significant increase in the value and mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies following the political landscape changes in the U.S.

# Political Landscape # David Yaffe-Bellany # Cryptocurrency Growth # Regulatory Changes # Trump and Crypto

20/08/2021ExtraVirgin Food & Travel

How to be a better home cook

Do know what a food stylist is and what they actually do? Are you a good cook or is the kitchen a place of trepidation and anxiety? In this epsiode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel, Natascha Mirosch talks with Lucy Tweed, author of cookbook Every Night of the Week and a professional food stylist who both gives us a peek into the life of a food stylist, as well as offering solutions to kitchen conundrums. Natascha and Lucy discuss essential kitchen kit, what to have to hand in the pantry and fridge, typical cooking mistakes and how to make your food look good. A busy mum of three kids, Lucy offers us plenty of down-to-earth tips and tricks as to how we can all be better cooks, whether we're raw beginners or confident in the kitchen.

# Food StylistProfessionals who enhance the visual appeal of food for photography and presentation.

# Home Cooking # Kitchen Tips # Lucy Tweed # Every Night of the Week

09/07/2017Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast

195: Big Q, Big Q, and Little q

Q-Space. When Q appears on the bridge of the Enterprise-E to stop a scientific experiment, Picard is understandably annoyed. Defying Q, the Enterprise presses on in its attempt to breach the galactic barrier that surrounds the Milky Way. However, they may be in over their heads as cosmic forces collide that may spell doom for the crew of the Enterprise and the rest of the galaxy! In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by Earl Grey's Amy Nelson to discuss the first book in the Q Continuum trilogy, Q-Space by Greg Cox. We talk about the Enterprise's mission to the galactic barrier, Q's vulnerability, the cliffhanger ending of the novel, some fun bits in the story, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we discuss the recently announced release date for David Mack's Star Trek: Discovery: Desperate Hours, and we review the latest comic, issue #2 of Mirror Broken. News Desperate Hours Release Date (00:03:13) Mirror Broken #2 (00:11:53) Feature: Q-Space More TNG (00:19:28) The Galactic Barrier (00:25:33) Q's Vulnerability (00:32:31) Cliffhanger (00:43:10) Some Minor Points (00:51:43) Ratings (00:58:52) Final Thoughts (01:02:56) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Amy Nelson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

# Q's VulnerabilityA key aspect discussed in the episode regarding the character Q and his limitations.