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Paddy Hirsch

Los Angeles

Freelance Reporter at NPR

Journalist, podcaster, explainer. Fiction and non-fiction author. Reckless optimist.

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  • How stable is Stablecoin?

    2 weeks ago | wgbh.org | Paddy Hirsch

    April 30, 2025 Stablecoins are the latest digital asset to grab headlines. Congress is considering legislation around the cryptocurrency, and a Trump family-affiliated company is preparing to launch its own Stablecoin. But does this digital currency live up to its own name? Related episodes:What’s this about a crypto reserve? ( Apple / Spotify ) Is 'government crypto’ a good idea? ( Apple / Spotify ) WTF is a Bitcoin ETF?

  • How stable is Stablecoin?

    2 weeks ago | wrvo.org | Paddy Hirsch |Wailin Wong |Cooper McKim |Julia Ritchey

    Stablecoins are the latest digital asset to grab headlines. Congress is considering legislation around the cryptocurrency, and a Trump family-affiliated company is preparing to launch its own Stablecoin. But does this digital currency live up to its own name? Related episodes:What's this about a crypto reserve? (Apple / Spotify) Is 'government crypto' a good idea? (Apple / Spotify) WTF is a Bitcoin ETF?

  • How stable is Stablecoin? : The Indicator from Planet Money

    2 weeks ago | npr.org | Paddy Hirsch |Wailin Wong |Cooper McKim |Julia Ritchey |Kate Concannon

    How stable is Stablecoin?

  • Can Europe stand without the US?

    1 month ago | wrvo.org | Paddy Hirsch

    As relations between the US and Europe continue to sour, European countries are working to lower their reliance on the U.S. for weapons and security. Today on the show, we ask what Europe needs to do to become independent militarily and what potential barriers could stand in the way.

  • Can Europe stand without the US? : The Indicator from Planet Money

    1 month ago | npr.org | Paddy Hirsch |Adrian Ma |Cooper McKim |Kate Concannon

    Can Europe stand without the US? Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1240892104/1268435205" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> A convoy of Bundeswehr vehicles and heavily armed soldiers drives along a road in the north of Hanover.

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Paddy Hirsch
Paddy Hirsch @paddyhirsch
24 Mar 25

I just sent a letter telling AI companies they do not not have the right to use my work. Use the @authorsguild's letter template to send your own: https://t.co/P2nlmjYstb

Paddy Hirsch
Paddy Hirsch @paddyhirsch
15 Jan 25

Shout out to @starbucks, @trejosdonuts and @worldfoodkitchen for hlping sustain the efforts of volunteers at Anderson Munger YMCA and Union Station Homeless Services. Thank you for your generosity!

Paddy Hirsch
Paddy Hirsch @paddyhirsch
15 Jan 25

I'm not a huge Go Fund Me person, and I'm aware that there are plenty of scams out there, but I can personally vouch for this man, and attest to his courage and selflessness on the day the Palisades fire started. He could use a little help. Please share. https://t.co/d20bvrj5bq