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Beatrice, Artie and Phil discuss the deeper problems behind JD Vance’s recent comments that Trump wants to separate the sick into their own “risk pool,” and how the US’s system of private healthcare itself generates resentment towards the sick. Then we take a close look at Medicaid unwinding, as some of the final unwinding data now shows that 25 million people were disenrolled from Medicaid in the last year—millions more than originally estimated.

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Four Israeli soldiers were killed last night in a Hezbollah drone strike targeting a packed dining room of a Binyamina army base. Over 60 others were wounded, some seriously. On today's Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten asks, is there a connection between the attack and reports that the Biden Administration pressured Israel to refrain from attacking Beirut over the past several days. Despite the bad news, Israel continues to make progress in taking out Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon and Hamas terrorists in Gaza, along with terrorist infrastructure.

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Israel Uncensored: Four soldiers killed in drone strike as Israel pauses attacks on Beirut

US President-elect Donald Trump says that his goal is to end wars, and not start them. However, as opposed to the Biden Administration which has pressured Israel for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, President Trump says his "end" to the war would mean a 100% Israeli victory.  Prime Minister Netanyahu has already spoken to President Trump several times this week, and says that they are on the same page when it comes to the Iranian threat.  Reports indicate Trump is prepared to reassert pressure on Iran - the world's biggest state sponsor of terrorism. The times are certainly changing. This story, and all the latest news from Israel on this week's Israel Uncensored, with Josh Hasten.

Israel Uncensored: Trump Victory Brings Hope

At the same time as reports show that Israel did in fact target a secret Iranian nuclear facility last month, it seems that Iran is preparing for the reality of another Trump Administration, and at least on paper is softening its positions. Iran has now apparently given Hezbollah the green light to negotiate an end to the war in the north, while at the same time Tehran insists it is no longer trying to assassinate the president elect. Iran certainly can't be taken for its word as the regime continues to pursue nuclear weapons, but there is no doubt that while they might not like President Trump, they certainly respect his demonstration of strength. This story and all the latest news from Israel on this week's Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten.

Israel Uncensored: Iran Showing Different Tone with Election of Trump

Drought Talks Dry Up. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.

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The Biden administration has been moving quickly to Trump-proof environmental and climate programs.

Efforts to combat drought both globally and in the U.S. West went nowhere.

Putting the wrong tree in the wrong place could make global warming worse.

When plants cry, insects say goodbye.

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The United States government has dropped its $10 million terrorism bounty on new Syrian leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani, within days of his takeover of the country. On this week's Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten is flabbergasted that the Biden Administration would make the move before al-Julani has shown whether or not he will continue his terrorist ways. While the dismantling of the Assad regime is a positive, there is a reason Israeli troops are stationed on the Syrian Golan - namely to thwart any attacks from Syria, should Al-Julani and friends decide to turn their attention towards the Jewish State.

Israel Uncensored: U.S. Drops Bounty on al-Julani

As this year comes to a close, we’re releasing a Best of 2024 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. We’ll be back early in the new year with new episodes.

Original description: Beatrice, Artie and Jules discuss a recent piece in NPR, “Wrestling with my husband's fear of getting COVID again,” which presents avoiding covid both as the product of unreasonable “anxiety” and as something immunocompromised people should let go of lest their loved ones consider abandoning them.

Transcript: www.deathpanel.net/transcripts/npr-covid

This episode was originally released on March 18, 2024.

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Best of 2024: On NPR's "Wrestling with my husband's fear of getting COVID again"

Hello and welcome to AI Tech News Today! I’m Aurora, here to keep you in the loop with the latest happenings in the world of Artificial Intelligence. Here’s what’s buzzing in AI on this January fourteenth, twenty twenty-five.

AI companies pay content creators for unpublished videos. In a surprising twist, several AI companies are offering payments to content creators for their unpublished footage. This initiative provides a new income stream for creators while assisting AI firms in acquiring unique data for training their models. It’s a win-win situation, enabling content providers to monetize their unused material!

OpenAI's blueprint: ensuring U.S. leadership in AI innovation. The Biden administration has released a comprehensive plan aimed at fortifying America's position as a leader in AI technology. This blueprint emphasizes balancing innovation with societal responsibility, ensuring that Artificial Intelligence advancements benefit everyone while enhancing national security and economic growth. Looks like AI is here to stay, and the U.S. wants to lead the charge.

Microsoft forms CoreAI division to drive AI platform innovation. In a significant move, Microsoft has created a new division called CoreAI. This reorganization highlights their commitment to fostering an AI-first app ecosystem, focusing on what CEO Satya Nadella calls the "next innings of this AI platform shift." It’s clear they are serious about their AI game!

Biden proposes AI chip export rules amid industry pushback. The Biden administration is proposing new export rules for AI chips, stirring some controversy within the industry. The plan aims to address national security concerns while balancing the economic interests of American chipmakers and allied nations. Industry leaders are raising concerns over the potential impact on global business relations.

NVIDIA partners with IQVIA, Illumina, Mayo Clinic to advance AI in healthcare. In an exciting collaboration, NVIDIA has teamed up with IQVIA, Illumina, and the Mayo Clinic to utilize AI in the healthcare sector. This partnership is expected to drive groundbreaking advances in drug discovery and genomics, leveraging agentic and generative AI to revolutionize healthcare services.

That’s it for today’s AI updates! Thanks for tuning into AI Tech News Today. Stay informed and keep exploring the fascinating world of AI—you never know what groundbreaking developments are just around the corner! Until next time, take care!

Content Creators Cash In as AI Companies Seek Unique Data; U.S. Strengthens AI Leadership with Strategic Blueprint

In this week's episode, I discussed how Donald Trump’s plan to send migrants to the wrong country was denied and the implications of that decision. It was a deep dive into the controversy surrounding his immigration strategies and the legal and political obstacles that came with it. 

I also covered Erykah Badu’s stunning look at the awards this week. She wore an outfit that gave off major vibes of an African fertility goddess. The goddess, often depicted as the nurturing and life-giving force, represents fertility, abundance, and the cycle of life. Erykah’s choice to channel this goddess not only highlighted her bold fashion sense but also paid homage to African culture and its powerful symbolism. 

Tune in for a breakdown of both topics and much more!

Goddesses & Government!

Today's guest is Harvard economist Jason Furman, who was one of former President Barack Obama's chief economic advisers and an architect of the Affordable Care Act. These days, he's in the news for his withering critique of former President Joe Biden's dismal economic record and two-fisted attacks on President Donald Trump's trade policy. We talk about Furman's defense of global markets, Obamacare's unfulfilled promises, and why he now thinks the national debt and AI are bigger deals than he used to believe.

0:48— Failure of Bidenomics & the 'neoliberal delusion'
6:00— The neoliberal coalition breakdown
9:37— Trump's post-neoliberal economics
13:08— Biden's biggest economic failures
16:25— Why 'free money' is a bad thing
18:28— The Age of No Accountability
20:19— Why tariffs make no sense
23:52— How Furman 'zigzagged' on debt
29:42— How to get politicians to take the debt seriously
36:32— How to fix social security and Medicare
39:58— Has Furman changed his mind about Keynesian economics?
43:10— Furman's background and the future of Economics
46:50— Furman's outlook on AI
50:16— The Luddite impulse towards technological advancement

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