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FOOD 4 FODDER

Elizabeth Caldwell

MIDWEEK SATIR, COMMENTARY, AND CULTURAL NIBBLING. A PALATE CLEANSER WITH BITE

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  • 14 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 5 min
  • English
  • Wednesday · 6 min

    YOU THINK YOUR ANONYMOUS ACCOUNT IS SAFE? THINK AGAIN!

    FOOD 4 FODDER: THINK YOUR ANONYMOUS ACCOUNT IS SAFE? AI MIGHT KNOW WHO YOU ARE. We're taking a hard look at a story that should make every listener pause. The idea that your so-called "anonymous" online account may not be anonymous at all. According to reporting from the Wall Street Journal, artificial intelligence is now capable of identifying people based on patterns they don't even realize they're leaving behind.

  • September 2 · 5 min

    DIVORCE SPOUSES & SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS

    FOOD 4 FODDER_ DIVORCE SPOUSES & SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Most people assume divorce complicates Social Security. But The Motley Fool points out something unexpected. Divorced spouses can qualify for benefits based on an ex-spouse's work record-even if the ex has remarried. This is the one of the few places where divorce creates more options, not fewer.

  • August 19 · 5 min

    MACS ARE UNDER ATTACK

    There's a new breach attacking macOS and cybersecurity esearches say it's one of the most sophistaicated attacks they're seen this year. A new exploit allows attackers to bypass mac)S protections and execute malicious code. The hacker gets inside the system without triggering the usual alarms.

  • August 12 · 4 min

    THE NICKEL QUESTION

    The Hill reported that the Senate has passed a bill that could change how nickels are made, and even how we pay with cash. It may sound tiny, but it's not. Small changes in currency ripples outward. According to The Hill, the Senate approved a bill that would allow the US Mint to change the materials used in nickels. Why? Because the metal in a nickel cost more than the nickel itself. Pennies already crossed that line years ago and now nickels are following.

  • August 5 · 5 min

    IS THE UNITED STATES RUNNING OUT OF MISSILES?

    Is the US running out of missiles? A recent Newsweek report examines the issue, and the underlying story is more complex. The concern comes from two simultaneous pressures. Tirst, the US has supplied large quantities of precision-guided weapons to Ukraine since the start of the war. Second, the Pentagon has acknowledged that certain missile stockpiles were not designed for prolonged, high-intensity conflict. These two realities have forced military planners to confront a difficult truth: modern warfare consumes munitions far faster than the current US industrial base can replace them.

  • July 29 · 6 min

    PENTAGON DISRESPECTS FALLEN SERVICE MEMBERS

    Reported by The Guardia's Martin Belam, the Pentagon is facing accusations of disrespecting fallen service members, at the same time former our Prez is publicly threatening to resume military action against Iran. This is a collision of symbolism, policy and raw emotion. And, we need to take a closer look.

  • July 22 · 5 min

    PREZ TARIFFS AFFECTS MILLIONS OF PEOPLE'S MEDICATIONS

    When people hear the word “tariffs,” they usually think about cars, steel, or imported electronics. But in today’s global economy, tariffs reach far deeper — into pharmacies, hospitals, and medicine cabinets across the country. Millions of Americans rely on medications that are manufactured, processed, or packaged overseas. That means any major tariff policy can ripple directly into the cost and availability of essential drugs.

  • June 24 · 4 min

    U..S. MUNITIONS RUNNING SCARCE

    The US. Ammunition stockpiles are running low. Stockpiles running law at the intersection of national security, industrial capacity, and political messaging: The White summons the defense COs to fix it.

  • June 10 · 6 min

    Medicare Expenses U Can Write Off

    Did you know there are Medicare Expenses that retirees can write off? It's an overlooked tax breaks that every taxpayer should hear.

  • June 3 · 4 min

    MURDER IN IRELAND

    Journalist Martin O'Hagan was murdered in 2001 by LVF paramilitaries with British state agents allegedly involved. No convictions in 25 years. The police Ombudsman says it's waiting for a new leader. This isn't a cold cast. It's a blocked case.

  • May 13 · 4 min

    EL NINO STRIKES AGAIN!

    The super El Nino promised for so long has finally come to a neighborhood near you for this summer's pleasure. Historically El Nino is forming in the Pacific where early indicators suggest it could be one of the most intense since the late 1800's. Expect extreme heat, sudden storms, wildfire conditions, and unpredictable weather patterns throughout the summer.

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