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    #107: Embankment for the Unbanked

    June 20th, 2019 · 60 minutes

    Facebook's cryptocurrency move, 5G in rural areas, Google steals lyrics, Apple hedges on China, JJ Abrams cuts a big deal with Warner Media, Snapchat's original programming strategy, and much more.

    Guest Starring: Natalie Jarvey

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    Links and Show Notes

    Facebook confirms it will launch a cryptocurrency called Libra in 2020 - The Verge
    The Ambitious Plan Behind Facebook’s Cryptocurrency, Libra | WIRED
    Coming in 2020: Calibra | Facebook Newsroom
    Choosing the Wrong Lane in the Race to 5G | WIRED
    Apple Explores Moving Some Production Out of China - WSJ
    A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’ - The New York Times
    Radiohead to Release Stolen Music to Aid Environmental Activist Group | Hollywood Reporter
    30 Must-Hear Minutes From Radiohead’s 17-Hour ‘OK Computer’ Minidiscs – Rolling Stone
    Bob Greenblatt Says WarnerMedia in "An Arms Race" to Keep J.J. Abrams | Hollywood Reporter
    J.J. Abrams Bidding War Won by WarnerMedia | Hollywood Reporter
    Bob Greenblatt Says WarnerMedia in "An Arms Race" to Keep J.J. Abrams | Hollywood Reporter
    Suzanna Makkos, Jennifer O'Connell Join WarnerMedia Streaming Service | Hollywood Reporter
    Disney+ Streaming Service Tracking Well Among Key Demographics | Hollywood Reporter
    Netflix: Adam Sandler's 'Murder Mystery' Is Its Biggest Opening Weekend Ever | Hollywood Reporter
    Dan Loeb Urges Sony to Separate Entertainment, Electronics Units | Hollywood Reporter
    On Snapchat, Original Series Are Finding Return Viewers | Hollywood Reporter
    Obamas Ink Deal With Spotify to Produce, Host Podcasts | Hollywood Reporter
    Dog kept injured woman warm for three days after horrific crash - NZ Herald