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Factal ForecastUS stocks rocket higher after Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffsEditors Jimmy Lovaas and Rebecca Bratek discuss Trump's tariff war, plus more on the U.S. and Iran holding nuclear talks, elections in Gabon and Ecuador and a court hearing for South Korea’s impeached President Yoon.Our next episode will be out May 1, 2025.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Rebecca Bratek, Jeff Landset, Jess Fino, James Morgan and Hua Hsieh. Produced and edited by Jim...2025-04-1012 minFactal ForecastDozens dead after tornadoes tear across U.S. South and MidwestEditors Jimmy Lovaas and Theresa Seiger discuss the deadly tornadoes across the U.S. South and Midwest, plus more on government workers striking in Greece, a criminal court hearing for South Korea’s impeached president, parliament resuming in Canada and Brazil’s Supreme Court weighing charges against a former president.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Theresa Seiger, James Morgan, Hua Hsieh, David Wyllie and Jeff Landset. Produced and edite...2025-03-2012 minFactal ForecastEcuador president closes borders ahead of electionEditors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss Ecuador's upcoming election, plus more on Baltic countries disconnecting from a Russian power grid, a parliamentary election in Kosovo, the Super Bowl and an African Union summit in Ethiopia.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Jeff Landset, Awais Ahmad, James Morgan, Alex Moore and Matthew Hipolito. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or...2025-02-0611 minFactal ForecastPrecarious Gaza ceasefire holding so far, but tensions remain highEditors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the precarious Gaza ceasefire, plus more on the end of the 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon, a presidential election in Belarus, Lunar New Year and the Bank of Canada cutting rates.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Agnese Boffano, Alex Moore, James Morgan, Vivian Wang and Jess Fino. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, su...2025-01-2316 minFactal ForecastTrump takes office, promising swift changes on Day One of administrationEditors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss President-elect Trump's upcoming inauguration and administration, plus more on Russia and Iran signing a strategic pact, election campaigns in Honduras, the World Economic Forum, and the 14th anniversary of the mass protests in Egypt that toppled former President Hosni Mubarak.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Joe Veyera, James Morgan, Jaime Calle Moreno, Alex Moore and Agnese Boffano. Produced and edited by J...2025-01-1612 minFactal ForecastMoldova’s energy crisis leaves thousands without heat or gas in pro-Russian regionEditors Jimmy Lovaas and James Morgan discuss Moldova's energy crisis, plus more on Pakistan’s national airline resuming flights to Europe, parliamentary elections in Comoros, nuclear talks between Iran and three European countries and confirmation hearings in the US for Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors James Morgan, Hua Hsieh, David Wyllie, Alex Moore and Joe Veyera. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music...2025-01-0914 minFactal ForecastTop Russian general assassinated in Moscow as Ukraine war drags onIn our final podcast of 2024, Senior Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss a series of targeted assassinations in Russia, including the recent killing of a top Russian general in Moscow via an IED planted on a scooter, plus more on winter weather impacting U.S. holiday travel, some European countries scrambling ahead of new U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s gas industry, Syria’s Damascus Airport possibly reopening and South Korea's Constitutional Court holding a hearing on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.. Our next episode will be out Jan. 9, 2025.Subscribe to t...2024-12-1913 minFactal ForecastIsrael kills Hamas leader, but group vows to fight onEditors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the recent killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, plus more on elections in Japan, Botswana and Eastern Europe’s Georgia, and the United Kingdom’s upcoming budget.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Agnese Boffano, James Morgan, Hua Hsieh, Jimmy Lovaas and David Wyllie. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve...2024-10-2414 minFactal ForecastFlorida braces as Hurricane Helene threatens “nightmare” storm surgeEditors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss Hurricane Helene, plus more on Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visiting the White House, a leadership election for Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party, parliamentary elections in Austria and a possible strike by dockworkers across the US East and Gulf coasts.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Joe Veyera, James Morgan, Hua Hsieh, Awais Ahmad and Matthew Hipolito. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music...2024-09-2609 minFactal ForecastBrazil blocks X as Elon Musk’s standoff with judge continuesEditors Jimmy Lovaas and Jaime Calle Moreno discuss Brazil banning Elon Musk's X social network in the country, plus more on Boeing's Starliner returning to Earth without its crew, Kosovar Serbs calling for a border blockade, Spain’s prime minister visiting China and a public transport strike in Italy.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Jaime Called Moreno, Awais Ahmad, James Morgan, Hua Hsieh and Irene Villora. Produced and edi...2024-09-0516 minFactal ForecastTropical Storm Alberto expected to drench parts of Texas and MexicoEditors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the season that's expected to drench parts of Texas and Mexico, plus more on the Copa América soccer tournament in the U.S., the trial of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia and elections in Iran and Mongolia.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Joe Veyera, Jeff Landset, A...2024-06-2008 minFactal ForecastGaza ceasefire talks continue as bloody conflict enters eighth monthEditors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss ceasefire negotiations on the war in Gaza, plus more on a Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, new rules from China’s coast guard, Boeing’s CEO testifying in a U.S. Senate hearing and a doctors’ strike in South Korea.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Agnese Boffano, James Morgan, Hua Hsieh, Alex Moore and Vivian Wang. Produced and ed...2024-06-1313 min
PalateXposure PodcastChef, Butcher, Entrepreneur - Meet Nate Singer: Episode 4While visiting Wyoming for work and rest, Ilona Thompson had the opportunity to sit down with executive chef, Nate Singer. Nate has worked with some of the best from coast to coast and studied under many great chefs. He is a trained chef and butcher and has much to say about healthy eating and farming. You'll want to listen to all four of these episodes!2021-06-2138 minPalateXposure PodcastChef, Butcher, Entrepreneur - Meet Nate Singer: Episode 3While visiting Wyoming for work and rest, Ilona Thompson had the opportunity to sit down with executive chef, Nate Singer. Nate has worked with some of the best from coast to coast and studied under many great chefs. He is a trained chef and butcher and has much to say about healthy eating and farming. You'll want to listen to all four of these episodes!2021-06-2130 minPalateXposure PodcastChef, Butcher, Entrepreneur - Meet Nate Singer: Episode 2While visiting Wyoming for work and rest, Ilona Thompson had the opportunity to sit down with executive chef, Nate Singer. Nate has worked with some of the best from coast to coast and studied under many great chefs. He is a trained chef and butcher and has much to say about healthy eating and farming. You'll want to listen to all four of these episodes!2021-06-2131 min
PalateXposure PodcastChef, Butcher, Entrepreneur - Meet Nate SingerWhile visiting Wyoming for work and rest, Ilona Thompson had the opportunity to sit down with executive chef, Nate Singer. Nate has worked with some of the best from coast to coast and studied under many great chefs. He is a trained chef and butcher and has much to say about healthy eating and farming. You'll want to listen to all four of these episodes!2021-06-2134 min
PalateXposure PodcastBest of 2020 - Daniel DaouCatching up with Daniel Daou, a vintner and winemaker who speaks to the very soul of his wines. The 2020 harvest brought about its own unique challenges, but mostly the unbridled excitement and largesse. Take in Daniel’s extraordinary insights and passionate perspective on viniculture and winemaking.2020-12-1437 min
PalateXposure Podcast#DrinkAmerican with Steve Reynolds of Reynolds Family Winery - March23, 2020Join us as we re-visit some of our favorite podcasts of the last year. In this episode, Ilona is talking to former dentist Steve Reynolds who came to Napa more than 20 years ago with a wife, a young son and a dream of making wine and launching a brand. Listen in as Steve shares his family's journey to wine country and on to the launch of a tequila brand (Penta Tequila) as well.2020-11-2431 min
PalateXposure PodcastTech Tips with BottleVinTalking DtC with Commerce7, Outshinery, The Little Design Group, and Bricoleur Vineyards.2020-11-1253 min
PalateXposure PodcastTrio - Where Palm Springs Eats April 27, 2020Join us as we re-visit some of our favorite podcasts of the last year. In this episode, Ilona talks with Tony Marchese. Tony opened Trio in Palm Springs in 2009 and has developed a restaurant and team that are among the best in the nation. After this, we know you'll want to visit Palm Springs and Trio!2020-11-0943 min
PalateXposure PodcastMeet Champagne Blaine - part2As the Founder of NY Champagne Week, and several other popular events Blaine Ashley has been dubbed Champagne Blaine. She has a platform for introducing and promoting women in sparkling wine - The Fizz is Female. and was named one of Wine Enthusiast's 40 under 40 in 2016. Listen in as she shares her story and her passions with Ilona.2020-11-0237 min
PalateXposure PodcastMeet Champagne Blaine - part 1As the Founder of NY Champagne Week, and several other popular events Blaine Ashley has been dubbed Champagne Blaine. She has a platform for introducing and promoting women in sparkling wine - The Fizz is Female. and was named one of Wine Enthusiast's 40 under 40 in 2016. Listen in as she shares her story and her passions with Ilona.2020-10-2637 min
PalateXposure PodcastFred Dame - Character, Hard Work, & Wine, Part 1A sixth generation Californian, Fred pursued a degree in Journalism, when a fateful trip to Europe changed this life trajectory. His love affair with wine and food became a lifelong passion and profession. Dame holds a rare title of passing the grueling three-part Master Sommelier exam in one year and is one of only hundred and forty Americans to hold the title itself. The founder of the US Branch of The Court of Master Sommeliers, he has won more national and International awards and holds more titles for his professional achievements than his three car garage walls can hold. Above all...2020-10-1929 min