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First up: We’ve got the latest on how hospitals are coping with Omicron cases amid a staffing shortage, rising inflation (again), the latest scandal to hit top US universities, and Prince Andrew getting thrown some royal shade.
Then: The US and Russia are squaring off again – and these talks are giving people some major Cold War vibes. We’ll ask one expert why things are so tense right now, and why Putin’s got Team Biden running in circles.
ICYMI: Djokovic might be warming up for the Australian open, but immigration officials still haven’t decided if he should even be in the country. We’ll bring you up to date on the twists and turns of Djokovic’s Australian visa drama.
Next: The debate over the filibuster is back and if you forgot exactly what the filibuster even is…you’re not alone. We’ll run through a quick definition, and break down both sides of the spicy debate over changing it.
Finally: At theSkimm, we do New Year’s resolutions a little differently. Today, we’ll fill you in on one of the ways we’re getting smarter this year: making sure our paycheck deductions are going to the best health insurance and retirement options.
P.S. Here’s what all those acronyms for different kinds of retirement plans actually mean.
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
- Andrea Kendall-Taylor, senior fellow and director of the Transatlantic Security Program, Center for a New American Security
- Marsha Barnes, personal finance expert and founder, The Finance Bar
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2050 Investors
Economy, planet, markets and you
We are a mobile species. With the exponential development of transportation technologies and modes over the past centuries, we can now travel faster and further than ever before. But how will the world of transportation evolve by 2050? Will autonomous cars powered by AI and hyperloops with pods reaching speeds of 1000 km/h replace human drivers?
In this new episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua wonders if we could really design a more sustainable way of getting around and contemplate a carbon-free future of transportation. He also asks John Saffrett, ALD Automotive’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, to share his perspective on mobility and the way car manufacturer have to adapt.
“2050 Investors” offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market mega-trends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Sourcing information directly from market practitioners, the financial press, research reports, the podcast provides you with insights from all around the globe. New episodes once every three weeks: please subscribe, leave comments and spread the word!
Credits. Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Julien Moity, Vincent Nickelsen. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Antoine Larchet. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cedric Cazaly.
Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.
