最佳Maya And Dad播客 (2024)

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$6.2M Banana - The Joke's On… us? 16:47

27d ago16:47

16:47

Send us a text The world has gone BANANAS, but maybe Maurizio Cattelan has not? He did the only rational thing an artist could do - he duct taped a banana to a wall and charged $120,000 for his art and that was only the beginning. In this WNW, we discuss all of the actors - the artist, the buyer, the banana merchant, the auction house and even Luci…

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"Tipflation": Are We Destined to Tip on Everything? 15:17

1M ago15:17

15:17

Send us a text We are tipping on more and more services and even products at times now. Is this going to slow down or accelerate? We imagine that if tips are made exempt from taxes, we will see a whole an explosion in tip requests and a big shift in the way workers ask for compensation. Find out more on WNW!…

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Elections Have Consequences - What Comes Next? 15:30

2M ago15:30

15:30

Send us a text So many promises have been made on immigration, tariffs, Ukraine and pardons - some promises have not been made on women's health. What will the next four years look like? We try to predict the awfully unpredictable....由Maya and Dad

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Less Chocolate Makes Halloween Way Scarier Than Ghosts! 15:24

2M ago15:24

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Send us a text Cocoa shortage. Sugar Prices surging. Transportation costs rising. Could this be a spooky Halloween with less chocolate? And, who might be happy about that? Get reading to scream Halloween Apples (???) and to learn why this could be a very different Halloween!由Maya and Dad

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Polarization: Can We Find a Trump Voter in VT or MA? 14:21

2M ago14:21

14:21

Send us a text Brought to you by Rubyscuits.com our unpaid sponsor - another kid run enterprise! We live in VT and MA - two states that presidents ignore because they always go Blue. But, there have to be Republican voters or Trump supporters in our neighborhoods, right? Well, we hit the streets, interviewed strangers and were surprised at the rang…

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If they Lose? (Season 2 of WNW!) 14:31

3M ago14:31

14:31

Send us a text After a long hiatus, we are excited to be back for Season 2! In our first episode, we look past the election and imagine what would happen if a winner were declared on election night? Could we expect Kamala to concede the election and do her vice-presidential duty and preside over a congressional session where she certifies herself a…

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That's a Wrap: A Look Back on Season 1! (See you in the Fall!) 15:48

6M ago15:48

15:48

Send us a text WNW is going on summer vacation! Maya is off to camp and, let's face it, Maya carries the team! So, we look back on our favorite of 35 episodes - our favorite guests, our favorites shows, our toughest shows, some stats on the many countries where we have listeners and more. We will see you in late August!…

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Trump Convicted: What's Next? 14:32

7M ago14:32

14:32

Send us a text Donald Trump became the first ex-president to be convicted of a crime and in this case he was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records... What does that even mean? What are the consequences? What does Trump do now? How did pundits spin the verdict and does this even matter to voters? We ask these questions and more on…

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All We Could Eat: Red Lobster Goes Claws Up! 15:42

7M ago15:42

15:42

Send us a text Beleaguered Red Lobster was once an innovator, bringing seafood to landlocked America. It expanded to 700 locations and is alleged to have gone bankrupt due to a misguided "All You Can Eat" shrimp promotion, but there is more to the story...and we cover it on this week's WNW!由Maya and Dad

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Many Student Protestors Refuse to Speak to WNW! 15:45

8M ago15:45

15:45

Send us a text Students protests are national news with students living in camps on many campuses. We decided that we would learn more about what they stood for and journeyed to Harvard and MIT to interview as many as we could. Instead, we found Harvard Yard closed to the public and the protestors impossible to access and then we found an MIT campu…

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Ukraine, Israel, TikTok and Mike Johnson - How an Aid Bill Got Passed 14:46

8M ago14:46

14:46

Send us a text For months, aid for Ukraine and Israel has languished in the House. Finally, House Speaker, Mike Johnson saw the light and agreed to let the House vote... what happened? Why now? And... why support Israel and Ukraine altogether? What difference does it make to the United States? We discuss this and more on WNW!…

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30th Episode! Your Alternatives to Trump and Biden with... Many Guests! 23:01

9M ago23:01

23:01

Send us a text For our 30th episode, we invited friends of the pod to present their alternatives to Trump and Biden and many guests did just that! Huge thanks to Uncle Michael Shinewald, Uncle Andrew Cohen, Cousin Alex Garfinkle, Dear friend of the pod Dara Grossman, Margaux "the Goose" Shinewald, Jason Merker, Uncle Zach Sheinberg and Jeremy Wein …

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Beyoncè Shakes up Country and More 13:34

9M ago13:34

13:34

Send us a text Beyonce ain't no grizzled old Willie Nelson (we do love Willie!) and she is shaking up country music! We discuss Texas Hold'em, Cowboy Carter and Beyonce's message about and to country music. So, hold onto your cowboy hats, folks, and call all the single ladies. We don't have Beyonce on the podcast, but maybe we have the next best th…

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The Changing Business of March Madness with Conor and Eamon!* 15:25

10M ago15:25

15:25

Send us a text *(With apologies, Maya's audio cut out near the end!) Conor and Eamon are back on the pod! And, they were all too ready to talk about the big business and also the changing business that is college basketball! Players are getting paid! Female stars are smashing records! College superstars are staying in college longer! Fantastic Ep a…

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Daylight Savings Time: Yawn... Why are we Doing this to Ourselves? 12:42

10M ago12:42

12:42

Send us a text We need to catch up on our sleep and you might need to as well! Why? We lost an hour. Why do this to ourselves? Why have that one cranky and even dangerous weekend a year, where car accidents go up and people miss appointments? It is not because farmers need more time in their fields! It is because... well... listen to this episode a…

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So the Economy is Good???? 15:43

10M ago15:43

15:43

Send us a text Aren't we worried about inflation? Wait... maybe we... aren't? Is the economy in good shape or is it...not in such good shape? And, how does all of that affect the election? We are confused, but we work it out! Listen to the show to understand the confusion! And....Follow the show! And...Tell some friends as we embark on our quest to…

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Ukraine, Republicans and the Death of Alexei Navalny 18:08

10M ago18:08

18:08

Send us a text A somber episode - this week, after the house declined to support Ukraine, an emboldened Vladimir Putin continued to consolidate his power by killing his opponent, Alexei Navalny. We discuss the tragedy, the reactions among Russians and leaders in the two parties in the US. We also opine on the road ahead...…

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Trump Loses To EJ Carroll: Playing the Victim.... While Blaming the (Actual) Victim! 13:54

11M ago13:54

13:54

Send us a text Donald Trump is famously tight-fisted, but last week, he had a tantrum in court that cost him $83.5 million dollars. He persistently claimed he was a victim, while blaming a woman he was found criminally liable for sexually assaulting. EJ Carroll took the high road and triumphed, and wait until you hear what she is planning to do wit…

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Why is the NY Times Suing Open AI (ChatGPT)? 15:25

11M ago15:25

15:25

Send us a text Why is the New York Times suing OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a large language model which draws from countless sources... including the NYT. Does it legally need the Times' permission to draw from its articles? Is it unfairly leveraging the NYT's catalogue? If the NYT wins the enormous damages it is asking for...wha…

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WNW @ a New Hampshire Nikki Haley Rally (With Guest Governor Sununu!) 14:59

11M ago14:59

14:59

Send us a text There is a first in the nation presidential primary coming up next door to us and we felt we should listen. We went to a Nikki Haley rally in Rochester, New Hampshire and learned a lot. We saw the retail nature of presidential politics - shaking hands and kissing babies -- and we got to interview the Governor of New Hampshire, Chris …

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Predictions for 2024! With Guests From All Past Episodes! 9:03

12M ago9:03

9:03

Send us a text Who knows what 2024 will bring? Well, maybe all of our guests from 2023 do. We bring back Zach, Ian, Eamon, Hattie, Shelby, Margaux and Leo and welcome Michael, Dan and Uncle Benji, who share their thoughts on everything from politics to sports to entertainment. Here is to an awesome 2024!…

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Holiday Hangover: The Massive Cost of Returning Gifts (with guest, Margaux!) 17:11

12M ago17:11

17:11

Send us a text Did you know that in the week after Christmas, US consumers make so many returns that if we had just redirected those funds, we could have instead built 5 brand new hospitals in each state! Buying stuff online has become so easy, but there are real costs - wasted products and packaging, higher prices and more! With our guest Margaux,…

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Colorado Courts Rule Trump Cannot Be a Nominee for President? 14:33

1y ago14:33

14:33

Send us a text The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible to be President. Why? Well, Maya once again reads from the constitution (and then translates it into plain English) to explain the law of the land. In this case, the constitution bars an insurrectionist from being President. But, is Trump considered an insurrectioni…

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Penn, Anti-semitism, and the Limits of Free Speech 16:59

1y ago16:59

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Send us a text This week, after much criticized testimony before Congress, University of Pennsylvania President, Elizabeth Magill, was forced to resign. Was this fair? Right? Should it have happened sooner... or not at all? As President, Magill had to walk a fine line between allowing free speech on campus and protecting Jewish students from hate s…

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Can the NBA In-Season Tournament Make Sports More Fun? (With Ian!) 17:30

1y ago17:30

17:30

Send us a text The NBA plays 82 games and it crowns a champion. Now, it will also crown another champion earlier in the season? What is going on? Will anyone care? Will this draw more fans earlier and keep them watching? Could this serve as a model to invigorate the grueling 162 game baseball season or 82 game hockey season? Our guest, passionate s…

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Thanksgiving Bonus: Asking (Mostly) Strangers What they are Thankful For!? 5:19

1y ago5:19

5:19

Send us a text Maya and Dad roamed the streets of Newton and Boston, asking the simple question, "What are you grateful for?" We got some fantastic answers!由Maya and Dad

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The Push for Electric Vehicles: Energy Well Spent? (With Conor & Eamon) 16:47

1y ago16:47

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Send us a text We are joined by Conor & Eamon - brothers and excellent researchers - who helped us delve into the Biden administration's push to get more EVs on the road. Conor, Eamon and Maya explain how the Inflation Reduction Act is creating more supply and providing incentives for consumers as well. We also ask... are EVs truly better for the e…

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Is Meta Bad for Teen Mental Health? 43 State Attorneys General Think So! (With Guest Clark!) 11:29

1y ago11:29

11:29

Send us a text There is a teen mental health crisis in America and globally. Recently, forty three States Attorneys General announced that they are suing Meta, (Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp) alleging that it is knowingly contributing to this crisis. With our special guest, Clark, we explain the crisis, the case against Meta and Meta's response…

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A New Kennedy Running for President Against Biden & Trump??? (With Guest Uncle Zach!) 15:31

1y ago15:31

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Send us a text You thought it was just Biden and Trump, right? Well, a new candidate is trying to enter the presidential race! Robert F. Kennedy Jr is running as an independent! Why is he doing this? Why are Republicans donating $5 million to his campaign? What are his chances of succeeding? With our old friend and experienced political hand, Uncle…

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The Trials of Crypto-Currency and Sam Bankman-Fried! 15:24

1y ago15:24

15:24

Send us a text What is crypto-currency? What is Bitcoin? Who is Sam Bankman-Fried? And, why is he in jail? We answer these questions and more on this weeks episode of World News of the Week with Maya and Dad! (Sorry we missed last week. Dad was in San Francisco!)由Maya and Dad

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Taylor Swift Changed... Business? (With Guests Hattie and Shelby!) 15:29

1y ago15:29

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Send us a text We cover some big topics but we are also a show for ten year-olds and there is no one bigger in a ten year-old’s world than... Taylor Swift! Today, we have guests Hattie and Shelby on the show (guests at last!). Together, we discuss how Taylor Swift has changed concerts, movies, streaming, concert bonuses and more! We also have four …

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Answering Listener Questions About Events in Israel 18:06

1y ago18:06

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Send us a text During a heartbreaking time in Israel, we did our best to answer questions sent in by listeners and friends. How did this conflict start? What is Hamas? Will Israel's response bring other countries in? Are there Jews in Gaza? How big is Israel? We even talked about how do we talk about these issues in our home...Inevitably, on a show…

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Is Amazon a Monopoly and Will it be Broken Up? (10th Episode!) 14:12

1y ago14:12

14:12

Send us a text The United States Justice Department is suing Amazon, alleging that it is a monopoly that is hurting consumers. Is this true? Can it be proved? What are the allegations? Are there precedents? We discuss this and more on our tenth-episode!由Maya and Dad

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Government Shutdown Coming! 15:09

1+ y ago15:09

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Send us a text What is a government shutdown? Who will be affected? Why is it happening? How might it end? We discuss this and more on this week's WNW!由Maya and Dad

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Strike! Autoworkers Walk Off the Job! 16:14

1+ y ago16:14

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Send us a text This week, for the first time ever, autoworkers at the Big Three (GM, Ford, Chrysler) all went on strike at the same time. What is a union? What is a strike? What does each side, management and labor, want? All topics of this weeks, World News of the Week with Maya and Dad!由Maya and Dad

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Should Presidents and Other Politicians Face Age Limits? 14:53

1+ y ago14:53

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Send us a text Can you be too old to be President? What about too young? Why do people hang on in politics for so long? We strive to answer these questions. And, at the end, we discuss one man who admirably gave it all up for his health!由Maya and Dad

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Proud Boys Proudly Off to Jail! 16:34

1+ y ago16:34

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Send us a text Five Proud Boys went to jail this week - Who are the Proud Boys? What was their role on January 6th? Why are some still supporting the big lie? What is their future? We try to answer these questions and more on today's episode of WNW!由Maya and Dad

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A Plane Explodes in Russia! 17:35

1+ y ago17:35

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Send us a text What was the cold war? Where is Russia today? Who is Vladimir Putin? Who is Yvgeny Prigozhin and why did his plane mysteriously explode? These are the questions we try to answer in this week's first truly international WNW. And, we even quote "The Wire"!由Maya and Dad

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Part 1: An Introduction to Trump's Legal Problems! 14:34

1+ y ago14:34

14:34

Send us a text In part 1 of a two part episode, we give background on the four -- yes four! -- cases in which Donald Trump is a defendant (aka, "Accused"). We also discuss a civil trial in which he was found liable for damages,. We felt like we had to give this context to make sense of our intended WNW, the first Republican Presidential Debate.... …

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Part 2: Republican Candidates Pledge Support to Man Accused of 91 Crimes! 15:51

1+ y ago15:51

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Send us a text Welcome to Part B of this week's WNW! We discuss what a presidential debate is, who the participants were (and who they weren't!) and what they discussed, focusing on two highlights that seem to contradict each other!由Maya and Dad

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US Women's Soccer Team's Fight For Equal Pay 13:27

1+ y ago13:27

13:27

Send us a text With the women's world cup concluding soon, we thought it would be a good time to discuss the team's fight for equal pay. We look back on how far we have come and on how these women have been leaders on and off the field. We also realized, we need an employment lawyer as a guest!由Maya and Dad

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Why is the Iowa State Fair So Important to Republican Candidates? 21:18

1+ y ago21:18

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Send us a text Today, we discuss the Iowa State Fair, but more so, its importance in the Republican Presidential Calendar. What is the Fair? Why do candidates go? Is the primary system fair? These are just some of the questions we ask. We also veer into other topics, like... Could former President Trump go to jail before the election? And, because …

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