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The Intersect
by Factional Media
The Intersect is a podcast hosted by two friends in their 20's navigating news in tech, politics, and media. Or whatever we feel like talking about.
Episodes
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There Are No Strings on Me
AI stands for artificial intelligence, which is a branch of computer science that aims to create machines or programs that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. AI can be used for various purposes, such as customer service, gaming, healthcare, education, and more. Some...
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Derailed
The Ohio train derailment was a significant incident that occurred on February 3, 2023, when a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment caused a giant fireball and released toxic substances into the air and soil. The cause of the...
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Turkish Tremors
This is our first episode of the year, and we discuss several changes. We also report the ravages of multiple earthquakes that have laid waste on Turkey and Syria.
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Feeling the Blues
In this episode, we talk about the surprising midterm results with democrats doing better than expected. Then we talk about the massive layoffs in tech. Then lastly we end on the chaos that is Twitter.
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Seeing Red
election preview.
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No One to Truss
UK has a new PM.
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Ian the Storm
This episode we talk about the devastating effects of hurricane Ian. As well we cover the ongoing protest in Iran
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Special : We Are Not Royal Experts
In this episode, one of the newest hosts of factional media, Selini and Michael, talks about the long reign and tenure of Queen Elizabeth II. We discuss the legacy and the future as well of the monarchy.
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An Inconvenient Truth
This week's episode is we go primarily global. Our first topic is just across the pond, where we discuss Queen Elizabeth II's passing with a future special podcast that'll go more in-depth. The second topic is the ongoing war in Ukraine and the surprising gains the Ukrainian forces have managed…
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Combustible
Fauci steps down Putin’s ally’s daughter dies in car bomb Imran Khan charged with terrorism act by political rivals Singapore repeals the law to ban gay sex (men) law 377A, but PM Lee seeks a constitutional amendment defining marriage as between and man and woman Twitter Whistleblower complaint...
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Reset
This week Noah and Michael discuss various topics that have recently occurred. The first is the new congressional act IRA that resets expectation for the Biden administration and send the US on the path to a renewable energy transition. Then move on to Wyoming with a primary election where...
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The World is Acting up
This week's episode covers a lot of news. First, off international news, Michael and Noah discuss the US strike in Afghanistan, which killed the leader of Al-Qaeda, and the Taliban's reaction to it. Then, not to be outdone, China responded belligerently to Nancy Pelosi's surprise visit to the...
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Congressional Chaos
This week Noah and Micheal discuss the latest updates on Congress's summer legislative term. First, they give a brief overview of bills that have already passed, are under consideration, and other political machinations. Afterward, they discussed monkeypox, the latest global health threat.…
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The Fault in our Stars
This week Michael and Noah speak about the downfall of political leaders, how Elon Musk is screwed, and the historic images captured by the James Web Telescope.
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Supreme Pandemonium
Noah and MIchael run through some of SCOTUS's most consequential cases this term and discuss their eventual effects.
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Aftershock
new episode. Afghan earthquake and continued shocks and side effects in the world.
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WTF is Inflation?
We tried to make economics simple.
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New Chapters
This week, Noah and Michael discuss several new items and continuing sagas.
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It Happened Again
This week twice in a row we talk about a mass shooting in the US. This time however we have the 2nd deadliest elementary school shooting in American history.
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Point Blank
Follow us on Instagram @intersect_Pod or twitter @podIntersect or to our website : https://www.intersect.live Follow Noah on Instagram: @coutnoah , @coutphoto Follow Michael on Instagram: @moabru
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A State's Right to Choose
This episode is about the leaked ruling that came out of the Supreme Court overruling Roe v Wade.
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David vs Goliath
Unions
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War Crimes
continued coverage on Ukraine
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Slapped
Keep your army out of my land.
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Ongoing
follow us on social media
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Blowback : Special Economic Operations
Sanctions
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"There is no war in Ba Sing Se"
This episode is a deep dive into the Russian invasion of Ukraine. First, Michael and Noah discuss the origins of the conflict and what's at stake.
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Pour one out for Ukraine
The feared invasion of Ukraine was finally launched. Noah and Michael are pregaming WWIII. We do our best to explain the basics of the conflict and our reaction to the prelude to war.
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Broken Rules
This episode goes over a bunch of celebrity and sports news. ALs we discuss the Russian doping scandal and then the Canadian Convoys.
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Olympics Blues
This episode is all about the olympics and the issues with the Olympic Games.As well the trends in Tech.
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Winter is Coming
Happy New Year. We're so excited to be back with you guys in 2022. To kick off the year, Noah and Michael got Covid, and we discussed our experience with it and how it affects the US. Then we move on to global news to start the year, specifically down on Europe with Ukraine at risk as Russia…
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2021 is Over !!!!
Happy New Year
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Out of This World
This episode is all about space. 2021 was the year we truly made out of this world innovation, technology, and innovation, and we look back as we progress towards the newest frontier space. Check out our friend's new Game Yolked available on Steam : https://t.co/rLEHf0HACF?amp=1 Follow us on...
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Turkey Malaise
Post thanksgiving episode and economic collapse of turkey. check out our friend's new Game Yolked available on Steam : https://t.co/rLEHf0HACF?amp=1 Follow us on Instagram @intersect_Pod or twitter @podIntersect or to our website : https://www.intersect.live Follow Noah on Instagram: @coutnoah ,...
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World of Woe
In this week's Thanksgiving episode, we first talked about something we were thankful so, the new infrastructure law that promises to rebuild our crumbling roads and bridges. Then we move to Europe, where people cannot be with their family and instead cast aside in the wilderness in a…
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Solution to Climate Change ? The Metaverse
This week we celebrate Noah getting his citizenship. As well we discuss recent election results and Cop26. Then we talk about Facebook changing their corporate name to Meta. Check out our friend's new Game Yolked available on Steam : https://t.co/rLEHf0HACF?amp=1 Follow us on Instagram...
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Tesla goes to the Moon!! And Apple keeps hurting Intel's feelings.
This there's a lot of news. The first one is a bunch of earnings announcements from some of the biggest companies in the world. Facebook continues to do well despite it very highly publicized recent disasters. Tesla becomes the 4th company in the world to reach a valuation of 1 trillion dollars....
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Are You Smarter than an American?
Welcome back listeners this week we have a special episode. Noah is becoming an American. First before he takes the test I thought it would be a good idea to give him a practice test. Check out our friend's new Game Yolked available on Steam : https://t.co/rLEHf0HACF?amp=1 Follow us on Instagram...
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Zucked
This episode is all about the many woes Facebook faces, from discovering that their product leads to increased feelings of depression to the worldwide blackout. Follow us on Instagram @intersect_Pod or twitter @podIntersect or to our website : https://www.intersect.live Follow Noah on Instagram:...
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Toxic: Money Edition
This week we first talk about the end of Brittney Spear's controversial borderline abusive conservatorship. Then we move on to Washington where there is a breakdown whether or not the government will be able to fund itself and not default on it debts, as well as the toxic debate and strategies…
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Out of It
Welcome back to season 3 and were back with unscripted zany interaction and we talk about what me missed and just random stiff we want to talk about. Follow us on Instagram @intersect_Pod or twitter @podIntersect or to our website : https://www.intersect.live Follow Noah on Instagram: @coutnoah ,...
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Revolt
This week we explore first the rising cases of covid, mainly in the unvaccinated population in the US and across Europe. Then we move on to the various violent protest that has been happening in Haiti, Cuba, and South Africa—detailing the individual causes of each of the violence across the three...
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DEA ?
This week we break the news with the initial information available on the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. This is a story we will continue to investigate as information becomes more and more available. Then we move on to the IOC decision to punish athletes for recreational...
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Legal Woes
In this week's episode, we once again discuss the pandemic, but we revisit Brazil and their embattled president Jaheer Bolsannaro's mismanagement of the pandemic. Then we move on to Iran, where we discuss the new president of Iran and the state of Iranian democracy. Then we move back to the US,...
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Vacay to Space ?
This week Michael and Noah discuss a series of events. First and foremost is the new sad milestone that uS reached with 600k dead but the hope that the pandemic has abated, at least in many states. Then move onto government news, and we discuss the newest federal holiday for Juneteenth, and we...
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What We Missed
Noah and I have been busy this past month with finals and graduation. So recap, Noah and Michael have been lost with the past month with college work ramping up and overwhelmed with work. So this episode is, in a way, to review the past news of the weeks we missed, including geopolitical issues…
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Gated
This week Noah and Michael once again discuss the Coronavirus. As many people in the west begin to bring life back to normal, away from the pandemic. Additionally, in the shocking news to the philanthropic world, Bill Gates and Melinda publicly revealed that they are getting divorced. Lastly…
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India in Crisis/ Apple Goes to War
This week Noah and Michael once again discuss the Coronavirus. As many people in the west begin to bring life back to normal, away from the pandemic. Additionally, in the shocking news to the philanthropic world, Bill Gates and Melinda publicly revealed that they are getting divorced. Lastly…
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Its About Accountability
This week Michael and Noah are dealing with multiple complicated crises that are tackling the world. The first we deal with are the discussions regarding vaccines. Then we move on to the scary trend across India and Brazil with the rise of COVID-19 and the implications. This week's main topic...
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Going Green
This week Noah and Michael are discussing the most significant threat faced by the world in 2021. The great ketchup shortage. Alongside, we discuss the troubling trends of Covid cases rising again. Then we move on to the legalization of weed in NY state and the overall change in the drug war...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Intersect is a podcast hosted by two friends in their 20's navigating news in tech, politics, and media. Or whatever we feel like talking about.
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