Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex Wong

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the New York Knicks making Finals history with a 29-point comeback over the San Antonio Spurs to take a 3-1 series lead behind OG Anunoby's game-winning tip.#nba #nbaplayoffs #nbafinals #spurs #knicksThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-...Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.ca/en/menu?utm_s...Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live late on Monday night to discuss Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, as well as the Toronto Raptors extending general manager Bobby Webster.Sign up for the Hong Shing & Bear Steak 3-on-3 tournament: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...#nba #nbaplayoffs #nbafinals #spurs #knicksThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-...Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.ca/en/menu?utm_s...Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live to discuss Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, and then try to build ethnically strict 41-41 teams on the viral 82-0.com website.Sign up for the Hong Shing & Bear Steak 3-on-3 tournament: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa3Y5TAzOCSJFKU_gTbFFxlhrIo7W5oKn2c5RvfqeTGZNvkA/viewform?usp=send_form#nba #nbaplayoffs #nbafinals #spurs #knicksThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnTaco Bell: https://www.tacobell.ca/en/menu?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Triple%20Double%20CrunchwrapReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the New York Knicks taking Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals over the San Antonio Spurs. Then they try the viral "82-0.com" challenge of building the best team of all-time before pivoting to the "41-41" mode of building perfectly mid.Sign up for the Hong Shing & Bear Steak 3-on-3 tournament: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa3Y5TAzOCSJFKU_gTbFFxlhrIo7W5oKn2c5RvfqeTGZNvkA/viewform?usp=send_form#nba #nbaplayoffs #nbafinals #spurs #knicksThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnTaco Bell: https://www.tacobell.ca/en/menu?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Triple%20Double%20CrunchwrapReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after Game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder to discuss the finale of the Western Conference Finals and other assorted Toronto Raptors topics.#nba #raptors #spurs #thunderThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnTaco Bell: https://www.tacobell.ca/en/menu?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Triple%20Double%20CrunchwrapReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live on a Sunday evening to react to the San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in a pivotal Game 4 and then discuss why Scottie Barnes didn't get any love from award voters.#nba #nbaplayoffs This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnTaco Bell: https://www.tacobell.ca/en/menu?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=Triple%20Double%20CrunchwrapReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the storylines coming out of Raptors exit interviews following their memorable 2025-26 playoff run.#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-...Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from Cleveland following the 114-102 loss in Game 7 between the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers. They are joined by Vivek Jacob who fills in what the team said in the post-game.Three stars: H&W Fans, the H&W staff, and Scottie BarnesGerald Henderson award: Max Strus#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-...Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smythe LLP has been producing a P&C brokerage report for a number of years so we had Alex Wong, Partner in Advisory Services, talk about the data and answer a few questions about the state of the brokerage industry last year.In this episode:What are the fears most brokers have?How are the trends driving change and where?Will consolidation continue and how?Where are the growth opportunities?What do brokers need to do to keep having sucess?How will technology impact the future of the channel?It's never easy to be honest and up front about an industry that is changing so fast, but Alex lays out the facts and backs it up with data and his own experience advising companies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Lou begins with a sermon about the emotional experience of the RJ Barrett miracle 3 to force Game 7 in the Toronto Raptors' 102-100 OT win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Then he is joined by Alex Wong to relive the glory.Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe WalterGerald Henderson award: Evan Mobley#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the morning after the miracle Game 6 shot by RJ Barrett. They share 10 things they saw from the game, and unveil the hardest edit of all-time of Barrett's shot to "Break from Toronto" by Jerome Cheng.#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from Rocket Arena after the Toronto Raptors' 125-120 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Triple-Js (Ja'Kobe, Jamal, Jamison)Gerald Henderson award: Evan Mobley#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-...Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong debrief about theGame 5 heartbreak and look ahead to Game 6 while Jerome Cheng drives the crew back from Cleveland. They're going live from a car provided by Turo and they're tethering off their phones so bear with us if w run into any tech issues. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-...Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 93-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 to even the series at 2-2. He breaks down Scottie Barnes' clutch performance, Collin Murray-Boyles and Jamal Shead's incredible hustle plays, and Brandon Ingram finally finding his scoring touch.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles, Brandon IngramGerald Henderson award: Sam Merrill#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 115-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2. He breaks down the struggles of Brandon Ingram, the good adjustments by Darko Rajakovic, and then Alex Wong joins for Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, RJ Barrett, Scottie BarnesGerald Henderson award: Evan Mobley#raptors #torontoraptors #nba #nbaplayoffsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnTickets to our Game 3 Watch Party: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986818812552?aff=oddtdtcreatorReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou speaks with Alex Wong between Games 1 and 2 to discuss the Toronto Raptors vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. They watch film of what happened in Game 1, address Brandon Ingram's comments about Darko Rajakovic's offense, and share takeaways from practice.#nba #raptors #cavaliers This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnTickets to our Game 3 Watch Party: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986818812552?aff=oddtdtcreatorReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou discusses the Toronto Raptors' 126-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1. He first details what the problems are in this matchup, and which issues can't be fixed. He is then joined by Alex Wong for his thoughts on Game 1 before taking listener questions.Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Jamal Shead, first half of Brandon IngramGerald Henderson award: Max Strus#nba #raptors #cavaliersThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnTickets to our Game 3 Watch Party: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986818812552?aff=oddtdtcreatorReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou presents a plan to victory for the Toronto Raptors over the Cleveland Cavaliers with Alex Wong and Vivek Jacob.#nba #raptors #cavaliersThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-...Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Josh and Jamie and special guest Alex Wong (of Hello and Welcome) discuss 90s basketball movies with a double feature of Ron Shelton's hustler rom-com WHITE MAN CAN'T JUMP and Spike Lee's biblical fathers-and-sons melodrama HE GOT GAME (1998). Next week's episode is a patron-exclusive bonus episode on THE MUMMY (1932) and THE MUMMY (1959), you can get access to that episode (and all past + future bonus episodes) by subscribing to our $5 tier on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sleazoidspodcast Intro // 00:00-12:40 WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP // 12:40-1:00:52 HE GOT GAME // 1:00:52-1:58:38 Outro // 1:58:38-2:02:40 NEW SLEAZOIDS SHIRT + HAT: https://blackbeltcinema.ca/search?q=sleazoids&options%5Bprefix%5D=last WEBSITE: www.sleazoidspodcast.com/ Pod Twitter: twitter.com/sleazoidspod Pod Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/SLEAZOIDS/ Josh's Twitter: twitter.com/thejoshl Josh's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/thejoshl Jamie's Twitter: twitter.com/jamiemilleracas Jamie's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/jamiemiller

Doctor and special correspondent Avir Mitra takes Executive Editor Soren Wheeler, plus a live studio audience, on a journey from the operating room to inside the body to the farm to the sewers and back again—searching for answers to an alarming threat to humanity's existence as we know it: antibiotic resistance in bacteria.  This live show, performed in New York City and also in Little Rock, Arkansas, is part of a series we're doing with Avir that we are calling “Viscera.” Each event is a conversation that takes the audience on a journey into a quirk or question or mystery inside of us, and gives them a visceral experience of the viscera within us. The previous installment of the series was called “The Elixir of Life.” (https://radiolab.org/podcast/the-elixir-of-life)Special thanks to all of Little Rock Public Radio (especially Grace Zafasi and Jonathan Seaborn), Thomas Patterson, The Greene Space staff, CALS Ron Robinson Theater, Tom Philpott, Stephen Roach, Kate Shaw, Alex Wong, Maryn McKenna, and Kerri McClimen.If you are a patients or a doctor, and you are interested in phage therapy, please contact IPATH@ucsd.edu EPISODE CREDITS:  Reported by - Avir Mitra Produced by - Jessica Yung Sound design contributed by - Jeremy Bloom and Jessica Yung Fact-checking by -Natalie Middleton EPISODE CITATIONS: Videos - Check out the video from the Viscera live show (and a bonus Q&A with Bruce Stewart-Brown and Steffanie Strathdee) on Radiolab's YouTube (https://zpr.io/3BK9MqJYVKQA). A deep dive (https://zpr.io/WNQNfgiNvKeZ) on bacteriophages with Avir Mitra and Steffanie Strathdee, also on Radiolab's Youtube.. Books - The Perfect Predator (https://theperfectpredator.com/) by Dr. Steffanie Strathdee's telling of her battle against a killer superbug. Plucked (https://zpr.io/PudGMEuzgU9X) by Maryn Mckenna a detailed accounting of chicken farming's practice of using antibiotics. Signup for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)! Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today. Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

It was so inspiring to have this conversation with the multi-talented singer-songwriter and pianist Vienna Teng . In this episode we're featuring the band Few of a Kind's new album, a beautiful collaboration with Vienna, Brandon Ridenour, Ben Russell, Yousif Sheronick, and Andrew Gutauskas. Vienna takes us inside their creative process with excerpts from each track. She also reflects on what truly makes a great song, how her identity evolved with parenthood, and how she has connected with audiences through her climate action workshops. Vienna also shared insights into two other brilliant recent projects, her unique album We've Got You and “The Riversitter” after Dave Eggers' “The Museum of Rain”.You'll hear the charming story of how she actually found her stage name, some highlights including opening for Joan Baez, performing on the Late Show with David Letterman and especially what it felt like to return to touring and recording after a ten-year hiatus after working in environmental sustainability. Full Show Notes for all the links: Vienna Teng's albums, website, Songwriter podcast, linked episodes with Gabriel Kahane, Jean Rohe, Ida Gillner, Fern Lindzon and Diane Nalini and my Newsletter, Merch store and how you can buy me a coffee to support this series!photo: Sherwin Lainez(00:00) Intro(02:21) Stage name story, David Letterman and early fame, working at Cisco(07:09) Few of a Kind band, with clip track 1 “Transcontinental 1:30 AM”(11:49) life of a singer, Ben Russel with clip of track 4 Two Steps From the Blues(18:31) creative process Few of a Kind, Octavian studios(20:52) environmental sustainability, decision to go back to university(28:07) Few of a Kind, clip of track 2 Alone, Brandon Ridenour(31:32) crafting a life in music with social impact(34:12) other linked episodes and ways to support this series(35:02) what makes a great song, Asian American identity Alex Wong(42:31) climate action workshops connected to concerts(47:20) We've Got You with clips, how Comfort and Spark fit together(54:33) writing “The River Sitter” after David Eggers “The Museum of Rain”(01:00:36) Few of a Kind, with clip of track 3 Five's Alive, Andrew Gutauskis, Yousif Sheronick(01:07:40) touring, opening for Joan Baez(01:12:03) coming back after 10 year hiatus

Alex Wong and Joe Wolfond go around the league for a full 30-team vibe check. They discuss Toronto's chances in the first round, debate whether the Pistons can make the Finals, and ask if James Harden or Joel Embiid can finally flip their playoff narratives. Plus: Did the Bucks miss their window by not moving Giannis at the deadline? How might the NBA punish Kawhi and the Clippers? And which rebuilding team is poised to make the biggest leap next season?#nba #raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from 2026 All-Star Sunday Night. They react to a mesmeric performance by Kawhi Leonard in the round robin games, recap Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram's moments, and reflects on what worked and what didn't with the NBA's latest All-Star tweak.#nbaallstar #nba #allstar #raptors #kawhileonard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from All-Star Saturday Night 2026 to recap a decently entertaining All-Star Saturday and then react to Kawhi Leonard's strangely off-putting comments about the 2019 championship Toronto Raptors team.#nba #raptors #kawhileonard #allstar Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong check in with the latest transactions and reports during NBA trade deadline week. They live react to the James Harden trade, walk through the other deals from the day, then pivot to the Raptors topics around Domantas Sabonis and Jakob Poeltl's health. Then, Alex takes you behind-the-scenes on writing the SLAM cover story on Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, and gives a shocking revelation about the Raptors' locker room.Timestaps:- James Harden live trade reaction (1:10)- Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah (15:40)- Minnesota emerges as Giannis destination (28:10)- Raptors still pursuing Domantas Sabonis (42:00)- Behind the scenes on Raptors' SLAM shoot (1:08:00)- Raptors locker room smells like fish???? (1:36:00)- Immanuel Quickley does a super nice thing for a random kid (1:39:30)#nbatrade #raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 119-92 loss to the New York Knicks. He holds the team accountable for their lack of response to New York's physicality, and then is joined by Alex Wong for more Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors.Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, Collin Murray-BoylesGerald Henderson award: Mikal Bridges#nba #raptors #knicks Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 121-118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He praises Scottie Barnes for his outstanding effort, the crunch time execution by the team, and is then joined by Alex Wong for his experience attending the game and assorted banter topics. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey DickGerald Henderson award: Toumani Camara#raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 119-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets. He breaks down the Raptors' impressive execution in crunch time, RJ Barrett's injury, and the contributions of the bench. Then, Alex Wong updates his promise of getting a faux-hawk if the Raptors win the NBA Cup and reviews the rejected names for the "Hello and Welcome Podcast".Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Immanuel QuickleyGerald Henderson award: Tyrese Martin#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou is still buzzing as he reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 110-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He breaks down the strong performances by Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes, and generally gushes over the strong performances of late. Later, Alex Wong joins the show (40:00) to discuss the in-person experience of seeing the Raptors' new city edition uniforms and the renewed excitement around the team.Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Jakob PoeltlGerald Henderson award: Kon Knueppel#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starbucks Coffee Co announced on Tuesday that it has sold a majority stake in its China business to Boyu Capital, a leading Chinese investment firm, forming a joint venture that will operate Starbucks' retail operations in the country. The move marks a major step in the coffee chain's next phase of growth in its fastest-expanding market. 周二，星巴克咖啡公司宣布，已将其中国业务的大部分股权出售给中国领先投资机构博裕资本，双方将成立一家合资企业，运营星巴克在中国的零售业务。此举标志着这家咖啡连锁企业在其增长最快的市场中，迈出了下一阶段发展的重要一步。Under the agreement, Boyu Capital will acquire up to a 60 percent stake in Starbucks' China retail operations based on a cash-free, debt-free enterprise value of about $4 billion, while the US coffee chain will retain a 40 percent stake. Starbucks will continue to own and license its brand and intellectual property to the new entity.Starbucks estimates the total value of its China retail business will exceed $13 billion, reflecting proceeds from the stake sale, the retained equity interest and the net present value of ongoing licensing payments over the next decade or longer.根据协议，以约40亿美元的无现金、无债务企业估值计算，博裕资本将收购星巴克中国零售业务高达60%的股权，而这家美国咖啡连锁企业将保留40%的股权。星巴克将继续拥有其品牌及知识产权，并将其授权给新成立的实体使用。星巴克估计，其中国零售业务的总价值将超过130亿美元，这一估值涵盖了股权出售所得、持有的股权价值，以及未来十年或更长时间内持续授权费用的净现值。The JV, headquartered in Shanghai, underscores Starbucks' long-term confidence in the Chinese market, where it has operated for more than 26 years and currently runs about 8,000 stores.这家总部位于上海的合资企业，凸显了星巴克对中国市场的长期信心。星巴克已在中国运营超过26年，目前在中国拥有约8000家门店。The company said the partnership aims to expand that footprint to as many as 20,000 locations over time, tapping into demand from smaller cities and emerging regions.星巴克表示，该合作旨在逐步将其在中国的门店数量扩大至2万家，以挖掘三四线城市及新兴地区的市场需求。"Boyu's deep local knowledge and expertise will help accelerate our growth in China, especially as we expand into smaller cities and new regions," said Brian Niccol, chairman and CEO of Starbucks Coffee Co.星巴克董事长兼首席执行官布莱恩・尼科尔表示：“博裕资本深厚的本土经验与专业知识，将助力我们加快在中国的增长步伐，尤其是在我们向中小城市及新区域扩张的过程中。”According to consultancy Euromonitor International, China's specialty coffee and tea shop market reached 132.5 billion yuan ($18.6 billion) in 2024 and is forecast to rise to 273.9 billion yuan by 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate of 13.5 percent.根据欧睿国际咨询公司的数据，2024年中国特色咖啡及茶饮店市场规模达到1325亿元人民币（约合186亿美元），预计到2029年将增至2739亿元人民币，复合年增长率达13.5%。Despite this, Starbucks' market share has slipped in recent years, ranking second behind Luckin Coffee in 2025. Luckin's second-quarter revenue surged 47.1 percent year-on-year to 12.36 billion yuan, while its net profit grew 43.6 percent to 1.25 billion yuan. By the end of June, Luckin's total store count reached 26,206, including nearly 9,300 franchised locations.尽管市场整体增长态势良好，但近年来星巴克的市场份额有所下滑。2025年，其市场排名已落后于瑞幸咖啡，位居第二。瑞幸咖啡第二季度营收同比增长47.1%，达123.6亿元人民币，净利润同比增长43.6%，至12.5亿元人民币。截至6月底，瑞幸咖啡门店总数已达26206家，其中包括近9300家特许经营门店。Starbucks' performance, however, has shown signs of improvement this year. For the quarter ended Sept 28, Starbucks China reported revenue of about $831.6 million, up 5 percent year-on-year, with both the operating profit and profit margin rising for four consecutive quarters.不过，今年星巴克的业绩已显现出改善迹象。在截至9月28日的季度中，星巴克中国营收约为8.316亿美元，同比增长5%，营业利润及利润率已连续四个季度实现增长。Reports of Starbucks' plan to sell a stake in its China business surfaced earlier this year. In July, CNBC reported that more than 30 investors, including Hillhouse Capital, Carlyle, KKR and Centurium Capital — Luckin Coffee's largest shareholder — had expressed interest. By October, the Financial Times reported that five private equity firms had submitted binding bids: Sequoia Capital, Primavera Capital, FountainVest Partners, Carlyle and Boyu Capital. Among them, Carlyle and Boyu were regarded as the frontrunners.有关星巴克计划出售中国业务部分股权的消息于今年早些时候浮出水面。7月，美国消费者新闻与商业频道报道称，包括高瓴资本、凯雷集团、KKR集团以及瑞幸咖啡最大股东大钲资本在内的30多家投资方均表达了兴趣。到10月，英国《金融时报》报道称，已有五家私募股权公司提交了具有约束力的报价，分别是红杉资本、春华资本、方源资本、凯雷集团和博裕资本。其中，凯雷集团与博裕资本被视为热门候选方。Boyu Capital, known for investments in technology, consumer and healthcare sectors, has backed more than 200 companies, including SKP luxury shopping centers, Mixue Group and iQiyi.博裕资本以投资科技、消费及医疗健康领域闻名，已投资超过200家企业，包括SKP奢侈品购物中心、蜜雪冰城集团及爱奇艺等。"This partnership reflects our shared belief in the enduring strength of that brand and the opportunity to bring even greater innovation and local relevance to customers across China," said Alex Wong, partner at Boyu Capital.博裕资本合伙人黄宇铮表示：“此次合作体现了我们对星巴克品牌持久实力的共同信心，也彰显了我们为中国各地消费者带来更多创新产品及本土化服务的机遇。”Industry observers say the deal mirrors McDonald's 2017 sale of its China business to CITIC Capital, which helped the fast-food giant double its restaurant count in eight years through localized decision-making, supply chain development and digital innovation.行业观察人士指出，这笔交易与2017年麦当劳将中国业务出售给中信资本的模式相似。当时，通过本土化决策、供应链建设及数字化创新，麦当劳中国的门店数量在八年内实现了翻倍。Jason Yu, general manager of CTR Market Research, said Boyu's involvement will help Starbucks "optimize store locations, introduce localized products and enhance brand competitiveness in lower-tier markets".央视市场研究总经理虞坚表示，博裕资本的参与将帮助星巴克“优化门店选址、推出本土化产品，并提升其在下沉市场的品牌竞争力”。The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of Starbucks' fiscal year 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.该交易预计将在星巴克2026财年第二季度完成，具体取决于监管部门的审批情况。stake/steɪk/n.股权；股份joint venture/ˌdʒɔɪnt ˈventʃə(r)/n.合资企业；合资经营

Will Lou goes live to first discuss the Toronto Raptors' 139-121 loss to the Houston Rockets. He offers solutions for how to fix the Raptors' current problems. He then turns his attention to live-reacting to the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers Game 5 of the World Series. He is joined afterwards by Alex Wong (2:10:10) to react to the Jays win and general banter pod topics.Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-BoylesGerald Henderson award: Tari Eason#nba #raptors #bluejays Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors' 139-129 loss to the Dallas Mavericks game on Sunday night. He breaks down the Raptors' unacceptable effort on defense and then brings on Alex to talk about the Blue Jays and answer fan questions.Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Brandon Ingram's offenseGerald Henderson award: PJ Washington#nba #raptors #mavs Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daaaaaaaa Mariners lose! Will Lou and Alex Wong celebrate a delirious Game 7 victory as the Toronto Blue Jays advance to the World Series for the first time since 1993.Three stars: George Springer, Jeff Hoffman, Chris BassettGerald Henderson award: Bryan Woo's lethal face cardReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Murphy and Heilemann were joined by the sharp-witted Charlie Sykes — author of How the Right Lost Its Mind and host of the Substack newsletter and podcast To the Contrary. The Hacks dive into an exhaustingly eventful week: Hegseth's body-shaming of our troops, Trump declaring a war from within, the chaotic deployment of ICE and the military to U.S. cities, the looming shutdown, Comey's indictment, and the first crack in Trump's armor. And so much more! Photo by Alex Wong via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Joseph Casciaro of theScore to break down the three biggest storylines coming out of Toronto Raptors training camp. They discuss who will be the first option will be this season, a new role for Scottie Barnes, and expectations for Immanuel Quickley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from Hotel X after the Toronto Raptors' media day for 2025-26. They discuss the team's excitement for Brandon Ingram, defense as a main priority heading into pre-season, playoff expectations, RJ Barrett winning media day, and Bruce Brown confirming he never wanted to be in Toronto.#raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong return to discuss Bobby Webster's new position leading basketball operations for the Toronto Raptors. They discuss why MLSE decided to give Bobby the reigns, the underwhelming list of external candidates, and 5 things that should be on Bobby's to-do list for 2025.#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year marks 30 years since Toronto's NBA team played its first game. Since then it has built a loyal fan base, helped grow the sport in Canada and influence a generation of players.  Along the way the team also managed to win the NBA championship in 2019. On this episode of History of the ' 90s we're going back to the beginning to find out how it all started.  This is the conclusion of the Toronto Raptors' origin story. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest info: Alex Wong, author and podcast host ⁠⁠⁠Prehistoric: The Audacious and Improbable origin story of the Toronto Raptors⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Hello and Welcome⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview date: February 9, 2025Episode summary:Alex Wong, a dynamic dancer, choreographer, and social media influencer with over 4 million followers. From his early training in Vancouver to becoming a principal dancer at Miami City Ballet, Alex's journey spans ballet, Broadway, commercial dance, and TV/film work. He opens up about his time on So You Think You Can Dance, his transition into commercial dance, overcoming injuries, and leveraging social media to grow his career. Alex shares valuable insights on making career decisions, staying happy in a competitive industry, and embracing the variety of opportunities that come with being a versatile artist.Show Notes:(0:00) – Introduction to Alex Wong's Multifaceted Dance Career Menina introduces Alex Wong, highlighting his remarkable journey from ballet to commercial dance, Broadway, and social media stardom.(2:30) – Early Training and Transition to Ballet Alex discusses his start in dance, from jazz and tap to the rigorous world of ballet.(6:00) – Joining So You Think You Can Dance and the Shift to Commercial Dance Alex reflects on his decision to audition for So You Think You Can Dance, the challenges he faced, and the realization that commercial dance was the path he wanted to take.(9:00) – The Struggles of Injury: Overcoming Achilles Tendon Tears Alex shares the impact of two Achilles injuries on his career, how he used the time to explore other creative outlets, and his determination to return to dance.(13:30) – Broadway Debut and Transition into Film and TV Work From Newsies on Broadway to working with artists like Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande, Alex discusses his experiences in the world of Broadway and commercial entertainment.(18:00) – Building a Social Media Empire: Over 4 Million Followers Alex talks about his rise as a social media influencer, how he grew his following, and the opportunities for brand collaborations with major companies like Amazon and Google.(22:00) – Navigating a Diverse Career: Dance, Acting, and Influencing Alex shares his thoughts on juggling multiple career paths, staying balanced, and making time for what truly brings him joy, both professionally and personally.(26:00) – Making Career Decisions: Listening to Intuition and Avoiding Regret Alex explains how he makes decisions about which jobs to take, using his gut feeling and the fear of missing out (FOMO) as his guide.(30:00) – Advice for Aspiring Dancers: Embrace Variety and Keep Learning Alex offers advice to young dancers on diversifying their skills, staying humble, and understanding the importance of ongoing training and professional growth.(35:00) – Reflecting on Career Milestones: Proud Moments and Takeaways Alex reflects on the milestones of his career, including his favorite performances, challenges faced, and the lessons he's learned along the way.(40:00) – Looking Forward: Future Goals and Career Aspirations Alex shares what lies ahead for him in the dance world, including future projects and his thoughts on touring with major artists or taking on new creative ventures.(45:00) – Final Thoughts: Finding Happiness and Fulfillment in Your Career Menina and Alex wrap up the episode, discussing the importance of staying true to oneself, finding happiness in the work, and how to maintain a sense of fulfillment in an ever-changing career.(50:00) – Q&A with Business of Dance Mentees: Advice and Inspiration Alex answers questions from Business of Dance mentees, sharing valuable advice on technical training, artistic development, and building a career in dance and entertainment.(55:00) – Closing Remarks: Embracing the Journey and Enjoying the Ride Menina closes the episode with final words of encouragement for aspiring dancers, emphasizing the importance of loving the craft and staying adaptable in the pursuit of success.Connect on Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/alexdwonghttps://www.instagram.com/alexdwongWebsite:https://www.thealexwong.com/

Hello and Welcome is joined by Raptors Republic at Summer League all our early thoughts on the Raptors here in Las Vegas! Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined on the roundtable by Samson Folk, Trevon Heath and other surprise guests.#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wbReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League after the Toronto Raptors' 116-72 win over the Chicago Bulls. They discuss the overwhelming defensive performance by the entire team, Alijah Martin's poster dunk, details behind the Collin Murray-Boyles injury, and many more scoops from behind the scenes.#raptors #torontoraptors #nba each out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wbReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year marks 30 years since Toronto's NBA team played its first game. Since then it has built a loyal fan base, helped grow the sport in Canada and influence a generation of players.  Along the way the team also managed to win the NBA championship in 2019. On this episode of History of the ' 90s we're going back to the beginning to find out how it all started.  This is the origin story of the Toronto Raptors. Show Info: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@that90spodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠90s@curiouscast.ca⁠⁠⁠ Guest info: Alex Wong, author and podcast host Prehistoric: The Audacious and Improbable origin story of the Toronto Raptors Hello and Welcome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Joe Wolfond to propose one trade the Toronto Raptors should make this summer. Then, they try to make sense of the Milwaukee Bucks' shocking move to waive Damian Lillard, and also ask which team in the East is actually poised to make a jump.Timecodes:3:40 - Reacting to Mamu/Jak15:59 - Chris Boucher is done21:38 - Fake trades57:35 - What did the Bucks do?1:12:42 - Are the Nuggets back to contention?1:24:36 - Weakened eastern conference1:31:20 - Alex's top-10#raptors #torontoraptors #bucks Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wbReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live on an emergency podcast basis to react to the news of MLSE parting ways with Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri. They discuss the succession plan, what went wrong with Masai and MLSE, and then give Masai his flowers for a legendary run in Toronto.#raptors #torontoraptors #nbadraft Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wbTangerine: www.tangerine.caReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LIVE REACTION TO COLLIN MURRAY-BOYLES SELECTION AT NO. 9 (57:36)Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from the Hello and Welcome watch party at NBA Courtside Restaurant at 15 Queens Quay E. They react to the 2025 Draft results and discuss who the Toronto Raptors will select with the No. 9 pick.Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.ca- Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/0mx1y6wbTangerine: www.tangerine.caReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – On day 101 of Trump's second term, NSA Director Mike Waltz and deputy Alex Wong were dismissed following a controversial Signal chat that included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg. Vice President JD Vance insists Waltz's brief assignment aimed to clean up the agency before his UN ambassadorship, and questions still persist today.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including the departure of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, from the White House, the ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party regarding their recent trips to El Salvador, the failed Senate vote on President Trump's tariffs and the newly signed deal between the United States and Ukraine regarding rare earth minerals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

//The Wire//2300Z May 1, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: UKRAINE SIGNS MINERAL DEAL WITH USA. NSA MIKE WALZ AND DEPUTY FIRED.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-Europe: Yesterday afternoon the White House announced that the United States and Ukraine have signed the previously mentioned mineral deal. -HomeFront-Washington D.C. - This morning National Security Advisor Mike Walz and Deputy advisor Alex Wong have resigned from their positions for their roles in the recent scandal involving the editor of The Atlantic being added to a secret group chat on Signal. This afternoon, President Trump announced that Mike Walz is to become the US Ambassador to the United Nations.AC: No word yet on who will be Walz's replacement though Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has been speculated to be in the running for the role by various commentators.USA: Around the nation, various May Day protests and demonstrations were carried out in most major US cities, with varying levels of turnout. Continuing tradition, the largest demonstration was conducted on the National Mall, with thousands of protesters engaging in the traditionally anti-Capitalist protest actions customary of the holiday.AC: Most of these protests remained relatively docile (by historical comparison), though in Europe several riots were reported (such as in Paris, again continuing tradition). In the United States however, turnout was rather low compared to years past. A few thousand people rallied on the National Mall, and a few hundred/thousand showed up to hear Bernie Sanders speak in Vermont, but that was more or less the highlight of today's May Day events.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The details of the mineral deal signed by the USA and Ukraine have not been released. However, this is unlikely to matter much in the long run. The mineral deal was never really that much of a serious effort anyway, and was really just an attempt by the United States to financially recoup some of the heavy costs of funding this war. As such, the specific details of the deal probably don't matter as much as one might imagine; the United States will take what they can get, which will without question be less than what Ukraine has to offer. What's far more important is that this deal signals an end to the recent spat between Trump and Zelenskyy, which is a necessary first step towards a peace agreement being put on the table at some point.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

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