US, EU Seized Russian Billionaires' Yachts. Then Came the Bill
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the US and other Western nations have imposed economic sanctions on scores of Russian billionaires close to President Vladimir Putin. They’ve also gone after ...
7 Nov 202228min
The Copper You Need Is Stuck In A 30-Mile Traffic Jam
Here’s a random yet important fact: Copper is one of the very best conductors of electricity of all metals. And that matters, because as we move toward a world in which more and more things in our liv...
4 Nov 202226min
The Covid Vaccine Is Fueling A Race For All Kinds Of Cures
Messenger RNA technology made it possible for scientists and drugmakers to quickly develop a Covid-19 vaccine. Now, pharmaceutical companies are racing to use mRNA for other illnesses, including flu, ...
3 Nov 202226min
Climate Change Is Already Wreaking Havoc On The COP27 Host
On November 6, leaders around the world will gather for the annual UN Climate Change conference, known this year as COP27. The aim: finding ways to slow the warming of the planet, before it’s too late...
2 Nov 202226min
The US Midterms Will Decide If the 2024 Election Can Be Stolen
The US is just a week away from the midterm elections, which will decide governors’ races in 36 states--and whether Democrats will keep their majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate. S...
1 Nov 202229min
What Happens if the Supreme Court Kicks Affirmative Action Off Campus?
For decades, colleges and universities across the US have promoted the value of having a diverse student body on campus. The Supreme Court could soon change that. On Oct. 31, the justices will consid...
31 Okt 202228min
Clash of the Streaming Titans
Remember when everyone loved to complain how there were 150 channels on TV and nothing good to watch? It’s pretty hard to say that now. There are so many good shows being made. Our new complaint: how ...
28 Okt 202229min
The US Middle Class Is Doing Fine. Why Are They So Worried?
Hello and welcome to The Big Take Podcast! Today: The good news, and not so good news, about the US middle class. With inflation rising, the stock market ping-ponging and housing prices softening, tha...
27 Okt 202229min
