Slate • 14th March 2024

Mexico Is Full Of American Guns. So the Country’s Suing.

The international lawsuit over firearms is getting a second chance after a federal appeals court decision.

How Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit against American gun manufacturers and distributors could pave the way for new gun control tactics in the U.S. and abroad. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Amicus—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on Wha

Slate • 20th February 2024

Who’s Left to Help Migrants?

The migrant crisis has come to Denver. With no federal help on the way and temperatures dropping well below freezing, a local church tries to pick up the slack.

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Bloomberg News • 2nd October 2023

Despite Recession Fears, Small Businesses Keep Opening: Big Take Podcast

Even with a looming recession, high interest rates and a tight labor market, small businesses have been opening at record rates over the last few years, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. They’ve also been the primary driver of job creation in the US. Bloomberg reporter Enda Curran dug into why small businesses are having a moment—and the challenges owners are facing in this uncertain economy. Plus, meet the owners of a bakery and a microbrewery who discuss how they’ve been keeping their businesses afloat.

Bloomberg News • 19th July 2023

Millions of Americans Are Getting Broadband Internet: Big Take Podcast

Seven percent of US households and businesses lack basic broadband internet. The Biden administration plans to remedy that with $42 billion in federal broadband infrastructure grants. Bloomberg telecommunications reporter Todd Shields joins this episode to discuss how local governments will spend this money and what it will take to bridge the so-called digital divide. Christine Hallquist, executive director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, describes the challenges of bringing internet access to rural America.

Bloomberg News • 31st March 2023

What is Exascale Computing And What Problems Can It Solve? Big Take Podcast

Last May, the Oak Ridge National Lab, run by the US Department of Energy, unveiled Frontier. It’s the world’s fastest supercomputer and is capable of performing a quintillion calculations per second, breaking what’s called the exascale barrier.

The system requires its own power plant, 6,000 gallons of water to keep it cool, and a highly trained staff to operate. So what can it do? And who gets to use it?

We set out for Knoxville, Tennessee to try to wrap our brains around Frontier’s limitless potential.

Bloomberg News • 3rd February 2023

Rats Are Taking Over and Cities Are Fighting Back: Big Take Podcast

Cities across the US are seeing an influx of rats.

Bloomberg News • 14th November 2022

How Small Gunmakers Are Testing State Weapons Bans: Big Take Podcast

More nimble than their bigger peers, small gunmakers have found a niche creating weapons that meet state limitations.

Crooked Media • 11th July 2022

Break Glass in Case of Emergency

It was a long term. It’s over. Leah, Melissa, and Kate recap what all happened, what we maybe learned out of it, and what we have to look forward to.

Strict Scrutiny • 22nd June 2020

2020 Bingo Card

Leah and Melissa are joined by special guest Chase Strangio for a big recap episode of a big week. They cover some developments on the orders list and two major decisions (the Title VII decision and the DACA decision).