Emily Stewart

business and economics journalist

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The New York Jets quarterback is injured, giving him lots of time to spout anti-vax and Epstein Island conspiracies.

Why all-star QB Aaron Rodgers is increasingly dabbling in conspiracies

The New York Jets quarterback is injured, giving him lots of time to spout anti-vax and Epstein Island conspiracies.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is apologetic, but evasive, in the latest interview about the downfall of his cryptocurrency company.

After FTX bankruptcy, founder goes on apology tour. Is crypto dead?

FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is apologetic, but evasive, in the latest interview about the downfall of his cryptocurrency company.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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