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  • Cryptocurrency - Explained Simply
    2025/07/18

    What is cryptocurrency, really—and why does it matter? In this episode, we break down how crypto works, why it was created, and how it's being used today—from cross-border payments to financial access and decentralized finance. We explore the differences between Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins, highlight the risks to banks and governments, and explain why crypto is challenging the very idea of money itself—all in plain English.

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    9 分
  • America's Food Problem - Explained Simply
    2025/07/18

    How did America end up with a diet full of ultra-processed food? This episode traces the surprising history of our food system — and the small but growing movement trying to fix it.

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    8 分
  • The Rise of Single Asset Continuation Vehicles - Explained Simply
    2025/07/15

    Private equity firms are increasingly selling their best companies… to themselves. In this episode, we unpack the rise of single-asset continuation vehicles — how they work, why they’re growing fast, and what LPs need to know before saying yes.

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    6 分
  • The One Big Beautiful Bill - Explained Simply
    2025/07/14

    We break down the massive 2025 law reshaping taxes, social programs, defense, and the national debt — in plain English.

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    9 分
  • GLP-1 Drugs - Explained Simply
    2025/07/14

    Ozempic and similar drugs are changing more than waistlines—they’re disrupting medicine, food, and finance. Here’s how GLP-1s work and why they might reshape the future of health.

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    6 分
  • Artificial Intelligence - Explained Simply
    2025/07/14

    AI is everywhere — but how did we get here, how does it work, and where is it going next? This episode breaks it down simply, from the history to the hype.

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    8 分
  • Nuclear Energy – Explained Simply
    2025/07/12
    What actually happens inside a nuclear power plant? In this episode of Brain Snacks, we break down how splitting atoms creates energy, why uranium-235 is used, how reactors stay safe, and why nuclear power might be a key part of a clean energy future. It’s a quick, clear look at one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — energy sources on Earth.
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    6 分