Trump’s New Middle East Dilemma, and How DraftKings Uses A.I. to Target Gamblers
Summary
The Times reports that President Trump paused planned airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis despite pressure from Saudi Arabia, while also banning journalists from CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from the White House. The episode details a draft executive order allowing the White House to veto NIH grants based on political agendas and reveals that deportees sent to Equatorial Guinea are facing violence and abuse. Additionally, an investigation into DraftKings exposes how the company uses AI to target vulnerable gamblers with promotional offers. The segment concludes with the launch of the Times’ list of t…
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Trump on verge of striking Houthi militia in Yemen
Journalists from CNN, Politico, MSNOW barred from White House
Draft executive order to control NIH research funding
Abuse reported for deportees in Equatorial Guinea
Investigation: DraftKings data practices and gambling addiction
Best TV shows of the 21st century list released
Call for listener questions about AI
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