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- How American CEOs got so richAmerican companies today spend billions on stock buybacks. So what does that mean for the US economy? And how did it help make American CEOs so unbelievably rich?
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11 min - How America became a superpowerAmerica grew from a colony to a superpower in 200 years.With over 800 military bases around the globe, the US is easily the most powerful nation on earth. But it wasn't always this way. The US once played an insignificant role in global affairs. In this 8-minute video, you can see the transformation.
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9 min - How the rich avoid paying taxesThe richest in America don't make money like most Americans. Most people pay income taxes from a regular job. But many in the top 1% make money off their investments, like stocks, and pay capital gains taxes. While normal income has a maximum tax rate of 37%, long-term capital gains tops out at just 20%. Changing that rate, and some loopholes that benefit the wealthiest, is seen as one way to tax the rich.
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7 min - A Hacker Shares His Biggest Fears
A white hat hacker, with over 30 years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst at a major Silicon Valley company, talks about why he turned his back on black hat hacking for the greater good.
He talks about the reality of just how vulnerable our systems really are - from the very real threat of hackers taking the American power grid or medical facilities offline, to how easily accessible our private information is to anyone with WiFi and some time on their hands.
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7 min - How America’s richest donate their money
Every year, publications like Forbes release lists detailing the generosity of society’s richest philanthropists. But the raw numbers of their donations don’t tell the whole story of how ultra-wealthy charitable giving tends to work. We took that data and put it on a big chart that highlights exactly how much of each billionaire’s personal wealth is going toward charitable giving.
This episode outlines how wealth inequality creates a distorted view of the generosity of America’s billionaires. We examine the causes their money goes to support, like education and public health. And we break down the actual methods they use to move massive amounts of donated money around, like foundations and secretive donor-advised funds.
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9 min - The Fall of the World's Flashiest ScammerRamon Abbas perfected a simple internet scam that helped him launder millions of dollars, riches he shamelessly flaunted on Instagram. Better known as @Hushpuppi, the young Nigerian became a fixture among the global elite as fashion houses showered him with gifts. But his fame would ultimately be his downfall.
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16 min - Why the world's most famous car race is in Monaco
Monaco is the world’s second-smallest country, spanning only 2.2 square kilometers. Yet it's the capital of the wide world of car racing.
For more than 70 years, the country has hosted the Monaco Grand Prix. It’s one of the world’s most unusual racecourses, running through the city streets of Monte Carlo. The course goes through a tunnel, up a cliff, and passes just feet from the harbor; it's earned the nickname “the race of a thousand corners.”
Because of its design, the Monaco Grand Prix has produced some of the most memorable moments in car racing history. But that's not the only reason the race is so prestigious.
Monaco is a tax haven, and for decades has been a favorite place for the rich and famous to stash their wealth. The Grand Prix weekend is the country's biggest weekend of the year, and the combination of a unique course and the world’s most famous people make the Grand Prix the world’s most prestigious car race.
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9 min - Why we say “OK”How a cheesy joke from the 1830s became the most widely spoken word in the world. Have you ever wondered where the term "OK" comes from? This two-letter word has become a staple of our daily conversations, but its origins might surprise you. In this article, we explore how "OK" started as a language fad in the 1830s and evolved into the most recognized word in the world. From its early use by young intellectuals in Boston to its appearance in a presidential re-election campaign, we trace the history of "OK" and how it became a part of our everyday language.
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6 min - Why China's population is shrinking
For the first time in six decades, China’s population is shrinking, and it’s predicted it could create a demographic crisis. That’s because China isn’t just shrinking, it’s also aging. And the majority of Chinese couples are not considering having more than one child. Because of this, China is predicted to lose nearly 50 percent of its population by 2100.
China’s population decline can be traced back to the restrictive family-planning policies launched in the 1970s and an impressive economic boom fueled by China’s huge labor force.
China’s modernization brought rapid urbanization, rising income levels, and better education to large parts of China. Combined, these policies and growth have given China one of the lowest birth rates in the world.
Today, China is trying to reverse its population decline. Not just because an aging population is hard to sustain economically, but because China’s impressive economic growth, until now, has relied on its people. As China’s population challenges deepen over time, it might have to rethink how to grow its economy and care for its citizens.
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8 min - The Great Feminist Debate: Abortion, Trans Rights, and #MeTooJoin the heated discussion between anti and pro-feminists as they debate the pressing issues affecting women today. From the #MeToo movement to trans rights and abortion, hear from a diverse range of opinionated voices on these controversial topics. Explore the intersectionality of feminist issues and how they impact different communities, and gain insight into the current state of feminism in America. Tune in to this thought-provoking debate and decide where you stand on these crucial issues.
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About Unconventional
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Unconventional is a podcast that explores topics, ideas, and perspectives that are often overlooked by mainstream media. From alternative lifestyles and subcultures to counterculture movements, each…
episode offers a fresh, new perspective on a range of unconventional subjects. Our guests include thought leaders, activists, and individuals who have dared to challenge conventional thinking and push the boundaries of what's possible. Join us as we delve into the uncharted territories of culture, society, and human experience. Get ready to expand your mind and explore the unconventional on this exciting and thought-provoking podcast.
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