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    Person of The Week • A New TIME Podcast with Charlotte Alter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 1:25 Transcription Available


    Person of the Week, a new podcast from TIME, highlights the people who shape the world, and the forces that shape them. Each week, TIME Senior Correspondent Charlotte Alter hosts candid conversations, unearthing unexpected stories that shed light on the way our world works. Get to know household names and emerging leaders in a way you never have, on TIME's newest podcast, Person of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    AI Is as Risky as Pandemics and Nuclear War, Top CEOs Say, Urging Global Cooperation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 5:04


    The CEOs of the leading AI companies made their most unified statement yet about the existential risks posed by the technology

    A Few Lawmakers Are Trying To Torpedo the Debt Ceiling Deal. Here's How

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 5:36


    The first obstacle comes on Tuesday evening, when the House Rules Committee will convene to determine whether the agreement comes to a vote.

    China's Aggressive Maneuver Against U.S. Spy Plane Highlights Escalating Tensions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 3:34


    The military published video Tuesday of the latest in a series of incidents in the region between the two powers.

    Volunteering May Boost Kids' Well-Being, Study Says

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 3:28


    It's associated with better mental and physical health.

    Twitter Now Worth Just One-Third of What Elon Musk Paid for It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 2:02


    Fidelity's new valuation follows three earlier mark-downs.

    Here's What's in the Debt Ceiling Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 9:06


    “The agreement represents a compromise, which means not everyone gets what they want,” President Joe Biden said.

    New York City Is Slowly Sinking Under Its Own Weight, Study Finds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 4:36


    Because the ocean is rising at a similar rate as the land is sinking, the Earth's changing climate could accelerate the timeline.

    Russia Launches Pre-dawn Attack on Ukraine's Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 3:33


    Russian drones buzzed over Kyiv, before being taken down by Ukraine's air defense systems

    Scandal Over Son's House Party Lands Japan's Prime Minister Kishida in Hot Water

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 3:45


    Japan PM fires son after party at official residence triggers public outrage.

    Column: American Health Care Is Broken. Major Hospitals Need to Be Part of the Solution

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 8:04


    America's major health systems largely ignore social drivers of poor health. That needs to change.

    The Cover Story: Florence Pugh Might Just Save the Movie Star From Extinction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 11:02


    Florence Pugh is featured as one of TIME's Next Generation Leaders, a list of 10 trailblazers shaping a brighter future. The British actor has had a string of remarkable performances including in 'Midsommar' and 'Little Women' and is on the cusp of a breakout year with upcoming roles in two highly anticipated movies: Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' and Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Two'. We join Pugh to discuss her influence on the next generation of the movie industry.

    Texas House Impeaches Attorney General Ken Paxton. Here's What to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 5:55


    Paxton has denied any wrongdoing and invited Texans to the capitol to “peacefully” protest

    North Korea Says It's About to Launch Its First Military Satellite. Here's What We Know So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 3:31


    A satellite launch will be a violation of U.N. protocols on the use of long-range missile technology

    What Erdoğan's Victory Means for Turkey—and the World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 5:50


    The Erdoğan era lives on after Turkey's longtime leader emerged victorious in Sunday's runoff election.

    Colorado River Drought Crisis is Fostering a More Collaborative U.S.-Mexico Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 6:53


    When it comes to the Colorado River, the U.S. and Mexico have entered a new era of agreement as both countries face unprecedented drought.

    Biden and GOP Reach Debt-Ceiling Deal. Now Congress Must Approve It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 5:11


    The Democratic president and Republican speaker reached the agreement after the two spoke Saturday evening by phone.

    ICYMI: What to Know About the History of the Debt Ceiling, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 23:12


    Included in this Episode: 1. What to Know About the History of the Debt Ceiling 2. The U.S. Surgeon General Fears Social Media Is Harming the 'Well-Being of Our Children' 3. For Marianne Williamson, the Bernie Sanders Lane Looks Wide Open 

    Why Gas Prices Are Cheaper Right Now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 2:51


    Overall, demand is lower says one expert. And if EV sales continue, that could continue to help drive down the cost of gas.

    Column: Why the Advice to Follow Your Dreams Is Selling Graduates Short

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 5:15


    Deeper than our desires is the question of what is actually worth wanting, write Ryan McAnnally-Linz, Matthew Croasmun, and Miroslav Volf.

    Heat-Related Prison Deaths Are Rising Due to Climate Change

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 8:29


    Without mandated air-conditioning, the number of heat-related deaths in U.S. prisons (Texas in particular) have increased in the last decade.

    What Netflix's Password Sharing Crackdown Means for You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 3:47


    The streamer has begun rolling out its new password protocol in the U.S.

    Review: 'The Idol' Pretends to Expose Exploitation While Reveling in It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 6:45


    Sam Levinson's controversial HBO series, which stars co-creator The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, is an almost Biblical cautionary tale about a pop star.

    Biodiversity Is Nearing an ‘Extinction Crisis,' Animal Researchers Say

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 4:52


    In a new study, researchers found a "global erosion of species,' with nearly half of animal populations in decline.

    Column: In the Rush to AI, We Can't Afford to Trust Big Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 6:19


    Governments, big tech, and scientists will need to work together.

    Doctors Are Still Confused by Abortion Exceptions in Louisiana. It's Limiting Essential Care

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 7:01


    The laws in Louisiana allow for abortions in certain cases when a pregnant patients' life or health may be at risk.

    The Architect of Swiss Neutrality Thinks It's Time for His Country to Take Sides

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 7:10


    TIME speaks to Thomas Borer on scrapping the country's longstanding policy of military neutrality.

    Republicans Tout Progress on Debt Ceiling Negotiations With Time Running Out

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 5:25


    McCarthy warned that a potential agreement would require a level of compromise likely to disappoint both parties.

    Why Waking Up Earlier Isn't Necessarily Better

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 5:53


    Morning birds aren't morally superior to night owls.

    What Was Memorial Day Originally Called?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 2:34


    Originally called Decoration Day, the occasion was first marked three years after the end of the Civil War.

    If You've Always Wanted a Lighthouse, Here's Your Chance. The U.S. Is Giving Some Away

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 3:59


    Ten lighthouses along America's shorelines are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government.

    Awkward Glitches, Long Silences, and Hold Music: Ron DeSantis' Disastrous Twitter Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 6:35


    A widely promoted Twitter Spaces event with Elon Musk to launch his campaign began disastrously for Ron DeSantis. 

    Janet Yellen Says Treasury Is 'Not Involved' in Planning With Investors for Default

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 3:36


    'We are committed to not having missed payments and raising the debt ceiling,' Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.

    Multivitamins May Improve Memory, Study Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 5:30


    Taking a daily multivitamin can improve memory and slow some of the cognitive decline associated with aging, new research shows.

    Column: Why the Republican Job Requirements Push Won't Actually Get People to Work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 6:47


    Republic demands to change TANF work requirements won't get more Americans working

    Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n Roll' Dead at 83

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 5:16


    Turner died Tuesday, after a long illness, according to her manager

    Hillary Clinton Says Dianne Feinstein Shouldn't Retire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 4:07


    In an interview with TIME at the Chicago Humanities Festival, Clinton said Feinstein shouldn't retire because of the "tradeoff" on confirming judges.

    4 Major Takeaways from Illinois' Investigation Into Child Sex Abuse in the Catholic Church

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 4:38


    An investigation by the Attorney General of Illinois found that at least 1,997 children were abused across six dioceses.

    Democrats Fear Biden Is Folding Too Easily in Debt Limit Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 6:37


    Biden has decades of history compromising with Republicans, sometimes over the howls of Democrats. Some of his allies worry it's happening again.

    Apple Strikes Multibillion-Dollar Deal to Use U.S.-Made Chips

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 2:37


    The announcement comes amid U.S. efforts to reduce American companies' reliance on foreign chipmakers.

    A Florida School Has Pulled the Poem Read at Biden's Inauguration

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 4:15


    Poet Amanda Gorman says she was 'gutted' over her poem's removal after a parent filed a complaint

    A Unified Theory of Why So Many Republicans Think They Can Beat Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 9:46


    If Trump's indictment was the first inflection point of the campaign cycle, we are entering a second one.

    There's Still No Debt-Limit Deal After Negotiations Between Biden and McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 4:31


    House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden called the discussion "productive," but key sticking points remain

    Meta Was Just Fined a Record-Breaking $1.3 Billion by E.U. Regulators

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 2:46


    The fine for the transfer of user data is the largest since the E.U. implemented the General Data Protection Regulation.

    'A Country of Racists.' Spanish Soccer Is Embroiled in Yet Another Racism Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 5:02


    Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. tweeted that "today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists”

    Spotlight: Right-Wing Doctors Are Still Peddling Dubious COVID Drugs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 17:42


    The U.S. remains awash in tragedies linked to doctors who prescribed dubious treatments.

    Zelensky Was the Undisputed Star of the G7. But the Summit's Focus Remained Firmly on China

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 6:59


    The bulk of the business in Hiroshima was not focused on Putin's war of choice, but on Beijing's growing assertiveness

    Lawmakers Aren't Giving OpenAI CEO Sam Altman the Zuckerberg Treatment (Yet)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 5:41


    Sam Altman received a warmer welcome from lawmakers than other tech CEOs at a recent Senate hearing

    What High Interest Rates Mean For U.S. Renewable Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 4:10


    The cost of financing renewable energy plays a significant role in determining the cost of clean electricity.

    Return-to-Office Full Time Is Losing. Hybrid Work Is On the Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 4:47


    The pandemic may be over, but employees are refusing to return to the office full-time.

    ICYMI: All The Stuff in Your Home That Might Contain PFAS 'Forever Chemicals', and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 30:56


    Included in this episode:  1. All The Stuff in Your Home That Might Contain PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' 2. Column: Polypharmacy Killed My Son. He's Not Alone 3. Return-to-Office Full Time Is Losing. Hybrid Work Is On the Rise 

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