The best 112 podcasts from a larger group of 238 for the week are shown below. Double or ctrl-click individual highlighted titles to get single podcasts and explore the source, although it’s easier to get all of them as a zip file here for the next four months. A collection of over 9000 similar podcasts grouped by topic can be downloaded piecemeal here, but you will be limited to a 4GB maximum per download, so twelve of those will be needed to get all files, which total over 45GB and will take awhile. The first entry of that collection is a text file listing all the titles for quick searches and researching. All these abstracts have also been assembled alphabetically in three free large volumes at this link and are updated quarterly. Even more diversity is possible using a podcast aggregator loaded with this opml file of 300 sources so even the discarded podcasts can be downloaded.
Afghanistan Journalism 27 mins – “Kabul-based Tolo TV has made a name for itself reporting independent news and putting on hugely popular entertainment shows. But in the last few months the network has itself become the news story. After no fewer than four extremist threats, a Taliban suicide bombing in January this year killed seven staff and injured nearly twenty more. So what is life like for those who remain? Yalda Hakim tells the story of Tolo’s precarious operation – condemned as lewd and immoral by religious extremists, and described as a legitimate military target. In helping Afghans to challenge those in power, promoting women to top appointments, and even broadcasting popular western style entertainment shows, Tolo is helping to change Afghan society. It belongs to a growing media that are giving voice to the voiceless. But in the face of such ruthless enemies, staff are leaving for their own safety and even senior management admit that the channel might one day be forced to close.” At the link find the title, “Target: Tolo TV, Jun, 2016,” right-click “Media files p03wyd6v.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
AMA Challenges 68 mins – “The AMA, founded in 1847, is the largest association of physicans in the United States, with the stated goal of enhancing the delivery of care and enabling physicians and health teams to partner effectively with patients to achieve better health for all. Join AMA CEO Dr. James Madara for a candid conversation about bringing down the costs of medicine while still treating patients with the highest standards. Dr. Madara will particularly address what he says is America’s biggest health threat: costly, chronic diseases and their toll on public health and the economy. He says the future of health care is combating these diseases before they become life-altering ailments, and harnessing the power of technological innovation to empower today’s physicians and better train those of tomorrow.” At the link right-click “Play Now” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Antarctic Climate and Anti-Nuclear Activist 60 mins – “More on super storms, ice melt & James Hansen, from climate expert Dr. David Archer & the late anti-nuclear activist Michael Mariotte. New Antarctic melt science w. Dr. Tony Worby & Dr. David Etheridge – some surprises in role of Antarctic ice in world weather.” At the link right-click “…Ecoshock 160525 Lo-Fi….” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Argentine Mass Executions 42 mins – “The Argentine Team of Forensic Anthropology and their quest for clues from victims’ bones, that tell the stories of Latin America’s “disappeared”. Valeria Perasso and Alejandro Millán discover how the team was born. They visit their lab and and speak to the sons, daughters, mothers and brothers who have received the remains of their long-sought “disappeared” from the forensics’s hands. What do these bones mean to them?” At the link find the title, “Listening to the Bones – Part One, , May, 2016,” right-click “Media files p03wtp5z.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Assisted Suicide 87 mins – “An audio version of FRONTLINE’s documentary “The Suicide Plan” airing November 13 on PBS and available for viewing online at pbs.org/frontline. In this groundbreaking 90-minute film FRONTLINE explores the underground world of assisted suicide and takes viewers inside one of the most polarizing social issues of our time … told not only by the people choosing to die, but also by their “assisters,” individuals and right-to-die organizations that put themselves in legal jeopardy by helping others to die.” At the link find the title, “The Suicide Plan, Feb, 2013,” right-click “Media files 78797831-frontlinepbs-the-suicide-plan.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
ATMs in Myanmar 19 mins – “It’s something you can see on every day and on every block in most major cities. But in Myanmar, a country that was cut off from the rest of the world for decades, an ATM is a small miracle” At the link find the title, “#463: How To Get A Country To Trust Its Banks, Jun, 2016,” right-click “Media files 20160601_pmoney_pmpod.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Australia Employment Concerns 58 mins – “The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief, James Person, and the Australian Council of Trade Unions secretary, Dave Oliver, give a joint address at the National Press Club in Canberra on the ‘Future of Employment’.” At the link find the title, “National Press Club: James Pearson and David Oliver, May, 2016,” right-click “ Media files NPCc_PearsonOliver_3105_512k.mp4” and select “Save Link As” from the poop-up menu.
Banking 80 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Banking: A Force for Good or Evil?”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4614 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Big Data Use and Abuse 73 mins – Panel discussion with three guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “The Age of Big Data”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4467 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Brain functions 24 mins – “Dean Burnett’s new book helps unpack the mysteries of the brain, which he says is a messy and silly organ worthy of greater exploration.” At the link find the title, “Neuroscientist and comedian Dean Burnett thinks your brain is an idiot, May, 2016,” right-click “Media files current_20160526_66210.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Breakfast Value 18 mins – “To breakfast or not to breakfast? Critics are saying the scientific evidence around the benefits of eating breakfast is shaky at best.” At the link find the title, “Breakfast: Not what it’s cracked up to be? May, 2016,” right-click “Media files current_20160527_53249.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Budgeting 41 mins – “Budgeting, as a concept, is very simple. You manage inputs and outputs, hopefully keeping the latter higher than the former. If you’re anything like me, you learned the basics of budgeting when you were 10 years old by playing Age of Empires II. You had to manage the production of resources – wood, food, gold, and stone – in order to build new facilities, research technologies, and advance through the ages. Eventually, you just typed in the cheat code for the red sports car with laser cannons and tore the Celts a new one. But, and it pains me to say this, there are no laser-shooting sports car cheats in real life. In this life, budgeting is even more important. The lack of cheat codes and the general importance of having enough money to eat mean you need to have a little bit of budgeting competence. If you want to actually graduate from college and end up debt-free, well, you’ll need to know a bit more….” At the link find the title, “BONUS: The Ultimate Guide To Budgeting In College,” just after Episode 48, right-click “Media files 6816.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Business Change Process 85 mins – Panel discussion with three guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Creating Cultural
Change in Business”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4165 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Business Ethics 74 mins – Panel discussion with three guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Business Can Have a Conscience and Still Thrive”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4463 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Child Poverty 56 mins – “These are hard times in the Quad Cities, a great American crossroads along the border of Iowa and Illinois, where the Mississippi River intersects Interstate 80. It’s home to John Deere manufacturing and the nation’s breadbasket. But it’s also an area deeply scarred by the Recession. FRONTLINE spent months following three young girls who are growing up against the backdrop of their families’ struggles against financial ruin. The result is an intimate portrait of the economic crisis as it’s rarely seen, through the eyes of children. At a time when one in five American kids lives below the poverty line, Poor Kids is an unflinching and revealing exploration of what poverty means to children, and to the country’s future.” At the link find the title, “Poor Kids, Feb, 2013,” right-click “Media files 78797865-frontlinepbs-poor-kids.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Warming Progress 64 mins – Panel discussion with two guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “CLIMATE SERIES: Climate Change, Inequality & Economic Growth”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4156 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Clinical Trial Problems 50 mins – “The Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine and the Academy bring together patients, regulators, manufacturers, journalists, and experts to debate the difficult ethical issues surrounding “compassionate use” of pre-approved medicines.” At the link find the title, “Bioethics Meets R&D: The Ethics of Pre-approval Access, Jun, 2016,” right-click “Media files 160602_bioethics.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
College Finances 106 mins – “So you chose a college, applied, ripped open your acceptance letter, and did an embarrassingly long fist-pump dance in your closet where your brother can’t film it and put it on YouTube. Now… how you do pay for it? In this second episode of our three-part Path to College series, we’ll attempt to give you a somewhat comprehensive overview of paying for a college education…” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Communication Techniques 72 mins – Panel discussion with three guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Can We Talk? The Power of Communication”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4526 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Coral and Oral Research 65 mins – “Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Rich Condit with Guests: David Pride and Forest Rohwer – If you have always wanted to know what coral reefs and the human oral cavity have in common, listen as guests David Pride and Forest Rohwer talk about their work on the microbiomes and viromes of these two environments, and you’ll also understand why mucus is cool.” At the link right-click “Download TWIV 391” and select “Save link As” from the pop-up menu.
Creative Process 80 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Happy Places,Creative Spaces”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4164 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cuba Overview 51 mins – Panel discussion with one guest at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “ARIA: US/Cuba: Can the Best of Enemies Kiss & Make Up?”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4706 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cults 52 mins – “Filmmaker Will Allen was 22 when he joined a community of people led by a man named Michel. Allen says at first he seemed elegant and smart and he promised them enlightenment. But it became clear Michel was a megalomaniac and he was soon leading by manipulation, paranoia, and abuse. As the group fell apart, Allen knew he had to find a way out of what he came to realize was a cult. Friday, he and former member Christopher Johnston join Doug to talk about the documentary film Holy Hell.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Deobandis Islam 27 mins – “The BBC’s former Pakistan correspondent Owen Bennett Jones continues his exploration of South Asia’s Deobandi Muslim movement. He heads across the border to Pakistan, where Deobandi ideology has provided spiritual guidance for both militant groups like the Taliban and a strictly non-violent missionary movement. So how can a single school of thought follow such different paths? Owen explores the role the Deobandi ideology has played in shaping Pakistan’s identity, and how the Pakistani state has tapped into the intolerant elements of Deobandi teachings to fuel state-sponsored jihad – be it fighting the Soviets in Afghanistan or the Indians in Kashmir. Empowered by a ready supply of cash and guns, a relatively small number of Deobandi militants have caused havoc across the country, in the form of sectarian violence, and anti-state violence, as violent groups turn their guns on their masters. Pakistan created a monster by endorsing Deobandi militancy – so how can it bring it under control?” At the link find the title, “The Deobandis: Pakistan, Jun, 2016,” right-click “Media files p03xlxwy.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Design Renegades 12 mins – “In this ode to design renegades, Alice Rawsthorn highlights the work of unlikely heroes, from Blackbeard to Florence Nightingale. Drawing a line from these bold thinkers to some early modern visionaries like Buckminster Fuller, Rawsthorn shows how the greatest designers are often the most rebellious.”” At the link click “Download,” then right-click “Download audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Diabetes Prevention 58 mins – “You may be able to reverse prediabetes or even type 2 diabetes by changing your life to get more physical activity and supplements that lower blood sugar….” At the link you can listen (up to 3x speed) or right-click here, find the title, “Show 1036:…,” right-click “Media files PP-1036PreventDiabetes.mp3” and select “Save File As” from the pop-up menu.
Dirty Tricks 48 mins – “This is FRESH AIR. I’m Terry Gross. In this election year, when we’ve come to expect the unexpected, here’s another example. A conservative activist known for targeting candidates and groups he considers liberal, including the group ACORN, by secretly taping them in his sting operations, has managed to sting himself by accidentally recording a strategy session of his own group. The story of James O’Keefe and his group, Project Veritas, is told in The New Yorker by our guest staff writer Jane Mayer. Mayer writes that negative campaigning, long a staple of American politics, is becoming more sophisticated, more aggressive and better funded, often by donors who manage to remain anonymous.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Embryo Research 39 mins – “Two teams of scientists did something never seen before when they grew human embryos in a petri dish, which they kept alive for a record 13 days.” At the link find the title, “Breakthrough in human embryo research sparks ethics debate, May, 2016,” right-click “Media files current_20160527_99140.mp3” and select “Save link As” from the pop-up menu.
English Parliament Opening 101 mins – “Watch BBC Parliament’s live coverage of the official State Opening of the British Parliament as Queen Elizabeth II delivers a speech laying out the agenda of Prime Minister David Cameron’s government for the coming year.” At the link find the title, “Queen Elizabeth Delivers Speech at State Opening of Parliament, May, 2016,” right-click “Media files program.443095.MP3-STD.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Ever Forward Club 60 mins – “[Ashanti] Branch works to change how young men of color interact with their education and how their schools interact with them. As a young teacher in the East Bay, Branch recognized, “When my students aren’t learning, it’s not usually because they can’t; it’s because they have deep-seated behaviors that are holding them back.” This led Branch in 2004 to create the Ever Forward Club to provide a safe place for these young men to “take off their masks and be supported for who they really are,” and 93 percent of Club members have gone on to college. Documentarian Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Stanford’s “design thinking” program have helped Branch’s organization reach thousands of Bay Area students.
Exploration and Exploitation 11 mins – “Is it possible to run a company and reinvent it at the same time? For business strategist Knut Haanaes, the ability to innovate after becoming successful is the mark of a great organization. He shares insights on how to strike a balance between perfecting what we already know and exploring totally new ideas — and lays out how to avoid two major strategy traps.” ” At the link click “Download,” then right-click “Download audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Federal Reserve Insights 57 mins – “With another interest rate rise potentially on the horizon, please join Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard for a discussion on the economic outlook of the United States and the monetary policies of the U.S. Federal Reserve.” At the link find the title, “The Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy, 3 Jun 2016” right-click “Play Now” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Feminism 81 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Not Your Mother’s Feminism”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4765 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Financial Sector Problems 62 mins – “Experts discuss the growth of finance in the U.S. economy since the Great Recession and its impact on business production and income inequality, and whether government regulations introduced after 2008 have proven effective in preventing another recession.” At the link find the title, “Is U.S. Finance Hurting Growth? 3 Jun 2016,” right-click “Play Now” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Foreign Policy 77 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “US Foreign Policy: The
World’s Policeman”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4312 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Gender Discrimination 80 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Gender Discrimination in Science & Engineering”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4764 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Gender Pay Gap 46 mins – “The pay gap between men and women is much greater in white-collar than blue-collar jobs. We’ll look at why, and what should be done about it. Plus, women re-entering the workforce. Women are increasingly hitting the glass ceiling, and then breaking it. They’re snapping up fancy titles, but often not the generous pay packages that should come with those titles. The more elite the job, it turns out, the bigger the pay gap between men and women. This hour On Point, why the pay gap is greater for white collar jobs. And, later in the hour, women returning to the workplace after kids. And how to talk about the gap on their resumes.”..At the link right-click “Download this story” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Geriatric Health Care 29 mins – “Dr. Kenneth Covinsky explains that there can be too many tests and treatments, especially for seniors. Recorded on 02/16/2016. (#30671)” At the link right-click “Audio MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Gig Economy 80 mins – Panel discussion with three guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “I’m Uber-whelmed by the Gig Economy”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4163 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Global Health Aid Efforts 80 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Working Together to Improve Global Health”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4161 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
GMO Debate 60 mins – Panel discussion with three guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “DEBATE: Science & Public/Personal Decisions About GMOs and Herbal Supplements”. At the link find and right-click beside 4952 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Government Budget Process 80 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Budget Battles:
Let’s Make a Deal”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4315 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Guantanamo Project 60 mins – “University of San Francisco Professor Peter Jan Honigsberg, whose research focuses on human rights and the rule of law, is the founder and director of the Witness to Guantanamo project. Since 2008 he has filmed more than 125 interviews in 19 countries of former detainees and others who have worked in or are associated with Guantanamo Bay. These include prison guards, interrogators, interpreters, chaplains, medical personnel, prosecutors, habeas and JAG attorneys, high–ranking government and military officials, and family members of former prisoners.” At the link right-click “Play Now” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Gun Violence Reduction 21mins – “As gun violence rises in some Canadian cities, a program out of California called the Office of Neighbourhood Safety may provide a solution.” At the link find the title, “Paying criminals to stay out of trouble, May, 2016,” right-click “Media files current_20160524_44575.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Heat Waves in India and Pakistan 60 mins – “Extreme heat strikes India and Pakistan. Listen to U.S. climate scientist Michael Wehner on coming heat storms over the world. Pakistani expert Dr. Adil Najam talks about deadly heat in his country, and our role in it. Indian scientist M. Rajeevan with new research into the hottest days ever, increasing every decade.” At the link right-click “… Ecoshock 160601 Lo-Fi….” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Hiroshima Story 12 mins – “This week, President Obama will become the first sitting US president to visit Hiroshima. To mark the occasion, we’re revisiting two segments we produced in 2005 relating to the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan. First, author and journalist Greg Mitchell discusses the case of George Weller, the first reporter on the scene after the bombings, whose first-hand accounts of the aftermath, and the mysterious illness that followed, were never published, only to be discovered in 2005. Then, David Goodman, co-author of “Exception to the Rulers,” tells the story of New York Times reporter William L. Laurence, who witnessed the dropping of the atomic bomb on Nagasaki and won a Pulitzer for his heavily pro-bombing reporting — only for it to be revealed that he was working for the US War Department all along.” At the link right-click the circle with three dots and select “Download this audio” from the pop-up menu.
Historical Gaps 51 mins – “Seventy-one years after the bombing, President Obama is set to be first sitting US president to visit Hiroshima, raising questions that many are keen to avoid. Plus, revisiting a notorious murder that the press got wrong; the long reach of a WWII slogan; and attempts in Ukraine to whitewash the nation’s history. A special hour on memory, both historical and personal, and how what we remember shapes our world.” At the link right-click the circle with three dots and select “Download this audio” from the pop-up menu.
Housing Cost 76 mins – Panel discussion with three guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Affordable Housing”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4615 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Immigration Politics 75 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “The Politics of Immigration”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4762 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Information Overload 74 mins – Panel discussion with three guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Help! I’m Drowning in Information”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4316 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Innovation Lag in Canada 21 mins – “Now that national innovation is on Ottawa’s agenda, there’s disagreement as to what the government can and should do to improve our record on the matter.” At the link find the title, “What should Canada’s innovation strategy look like? May, 2016,” right-click “Media files current_20160524_82591.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Innovative Education 58 mins – “Richard Miller, president of Olin College, describes disruptive ideas about education and learning that universities should adopt to graduate more creative, entrepreneurial and impactful engineers. He explains how a focus on math and science alone won’t result in more innovation, and that higher education must instill traits like grit and independent thinking.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow on the sound bar and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Insanity Cases 21 mins – “Upon Matthew de Grood being found not criminally responsible on five counts of first degree murder, a look at what NCR verdicts mean for the victims and our communities.” At the link find the title, “Matthew de Grood ruling prompts concerns over criminal responsibility, May, 2016,” right-click “Media files current_20160526_57917.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Internet Threats and Tactics 74 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Keeping Kids Safe in the Media Age”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4313 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Internet Uses 74 mins – Panel discussion with three guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Online Revolution: Social
Media & Political Upheaval”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4465 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
John Hickenlooper 50 mins – “John Hickenlooper, the Democratic Governor of Colorado, did not take a traditional path to politics. In the 1980s, he was laid-off as a geologist in Colorado. He decided to open up a micro-brewery in Denver. The company played a key role in gentrifying downtown – and made him a popular businessman. He was persuaded to run for mayor and won. Hickenlooper’s knack for striking a deal appealed to democrats and republicans and helped him get elected governor. But he narrowly won re-election two years ago. Diane talks with the governor about his attempts to overcome the partisan divide in a swing state.” At the link you can listen, but not download; however, a copy is included in the blog archive.
Killam Prize Winners 54 mins – “They are considered academic Titans. Their research challenges conventions and creates new ways of thinking. Once a year, the Governor General of Canada awards five scholars with the Canada Council Killam prize, recognizing their outstanding contributions” At the link find the title, “The 2016 Killam Prize, May, 2016” right-click “Media files ideas_20160520_59017.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Latin America 75 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “What About Latin America?”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4314 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Lead Poisoning Loons 6 mins – “A ban on lead tackle in New Hampshire has gone into effect, with the hope that lead tackle will stop killing loons. Lead tackle was the largest cause of loon mortality between 1989 and 2011. Harry Vogel is a senior biologist and executive director at the Loon Preservation Committee. He spoke with NHPR’s All Things Considered host Peter Biello….” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Liberal Definition 67 mins – Panel discussion with three guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “How Would You Define a Liberal Today?”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4464 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Marc Andreessen 75 mins – “…Marc co-created the highly influential Mosaic Internet browser, the first widely used graphical web browser. He also co-founded Netscape, which later sold to AOL for $4.2 billion. Then he co-founded Loudcloud, which sold as Opsware to Hewlett Packard for $1.6 billion. He’s considered one of the founding fathers of the modern Internet, right alongside pioneers like Tim Berners-Lee, who launched the Uniform Resource Locator (URL), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), and early HTML standards. This all makes him one of the few humans ever to create software categories used by more than a billion people. He’s also one of the few who’s established multiple billion-dollar companies. Marc is now co-founder and general partner of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, where he’s quickly become one of the most influential and dominant tech investors in the world. In this interview, we dig into some fun things Marc has not discussed in many places, including: His epic debate vs. Peter Thiel; Rules for investing; The future of bitcoin; Artificial intelligence; Favorite books, documentaries, and movies….” At the link find the title, “#165: Marc Andreessen — Lessons, Predictions, and Recommendations from an Icon,” right-click “Media files Tim_Ferriss_Show-Marc_Andreessen.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Marriage Rates 45 mins – No more ‘empty nest’. A third of millennials now live at home with their parents. We’ll look at what’s still pushing that trend.The Great Recession is in the rearview mirror. But nearly a third of millennials are still living at home with their parents. And here’s the big change: more Americans aged 18 to 34 are now living with their parents than with romantic partners for the first time since 1880, the first time we kept records. Why are a third of millennials not leaving home? It’s about jobs, loans, rent, pay, late mating. And maybe a culture shift. This hour On Point, millennials, staying home.”..At the link right-click “Download this story” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Mary Chapin Carpenter 50 mins – “Mary Chapin Carpenter’s music has topped charts, won her five Grammys, and earned her legions of devoted fans. For many, it’s her lyrics that set her apart; for decades she has drawn listeners in for intimate moments of reflection. In her new album, her 14th, there’s something else at work: what she calls “the artistic insight of middle age.” But that doesn’t mean she now has all the answers — or that she wants them. Her new songs celebrate questions, and making peace with uncertainty. Carpenter discusses her latest album, shares some of her new music with us live, and talks about how she’s rewriting her life story in new ways.” At the link you can listen, but not download; however, a copy is included in the blog archive.
Medical Patient Stories 26 mins – “How can asking patient to tell us their story improve healthcare? Helen Morant, content lead at BMJ, talks us through her project getting healthcare professionals to sit down with patients and record their conversations, and what on earth this has to do with quality improvement. We also hear some of the recordings she has gathered through the project. Here are links to the other podcasts and projects Helen mentions: Story Corps – storycorps.org/; The Listening Project – goo.gl/3auSHX; Beautiful stories from anonymous people – goo.gl/78QSjU” At the link click “Download,” select “Save File” and then “OK”.
Millennials 75 mins – Panel discussion with three guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Millennial Culture is an Oxymoron”. At the link find and right-click beside 4766 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Monetary Policy and Great Recession 64 mins – “Was the Financial Crisis of 2008 caused by a crisis in the housing market? Or did the Federal Reserve turn a garden-variety recession into the Great Recession? David Beckworth of Western Kentucky University talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the Fed’s response to the recession that began in December of 2007 and worsened in 2008. Beckworth argues that the Fed failed to respond adequately to the drop in nominal GDP by keeping interest rates too high for too long. Beckworth describes what he thinks the Fed should have done and the lessons we should learn going forward to reduce the severity of future downturns.” At the link find the title, “David Beckworth on Money, Monetary Policy, and the Great Recession, May, 2016,” right-click “Media files Beckworthmoney.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Money Laundering 20 mins – “How do you secretly stash away a million dollars? One way is to hide the money in plain sight, right in the heart of New York City. Today’s show: the case of who owns Apartment 5B.” At the link find the title, “#703: How To Hide A Million Dollars In Plain Sight, May, 2016,” right-click “Media files 20160527_pmoney_podcast052716.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Movie Science 77 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “IN A WORLD WHERE …Movies Get the Science Right”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4317 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
News Media Corruption 54 mins – “A conversation with Saint Francis Xavier University’s Coady Chair in Social Justice for 2015, along with excerpts from Palagummi Sainath’s lecture, Media and Democracy.” At the link find the title,”Imprisoned by Profit: Media & Democracy – Palagummi Sainath, May, 2016,” right-click “Media files ideas_20160527_45494.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Newspaper Trends 80 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Reinventing the Newspaper”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4162 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Oil company Futures 46 mins – How will the oil giants do business in the climate change future? Shareholders at Exxon, Chevron and more want to hear their plans. So do we.Big annual shareholder meetings today for Exxon Mobil and Chevron, American oil giants. And some very big investors are worried about the future of those giants in an age of climate change. European oil titans are talking openly about how their businesses will have to respond to a changing planet. American oil giants, not so much. Now activists and quite traditional shareholders are asking ‘what is the plan?’ It’s a loaded question. This hour On Point, bringing the heat to big oil.”..At the link right-click “Download this story” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Panama Papers 30 mins – “The Panama Papers: The World’s Largest Data Breach – 2.6 terabytes of information spanning over forty years of a Panamanian law firm’s life was leaked to a German newspaper and subsequently, the world. What questions does this raise about a law firm’s responsibility for the loss of client/customer data? What lessons can we learn about security as a result of this firm’s data being compromised?” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow on the sound bar and select “Save link As” from the pop-up menu.
Paper and Writing 63 mins – “For the past two millennia, paper has been one of the simplest pieces of human technology. It has formed the foundation of civilizations and promoted revolutions. It has also been essential to the development of education, commerce, arts, religion, and language. But what will we start to lose as we continue to move toward a paperless society? Kurlansky traces the evolution of paper and explains why paper will never go out of style.” At the link right-click “Play Now” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Parkinsons and Michael Kinsley 59 mins – “Michael Kinsley talks about living with Parkinson’s disease and discusses his book, [Old Age: A Beginners Guide], which looks at the baby boomer generation as they approach the end of life.” At the link find the title, “Q&A with Michael Kinsley, May, 2016,” right-click “Media files program.438564.MP3-STD.mp3” and select”Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
PFOA Water Contamination 57 mins – “With new guidance from EPA on how much of the chemical is too much, and a lawsuit against the plastics plant that is its source, many Granite Staters are glad to see more action around the contamination. But others are still worried: both that the damage is already done, and that there’s not enough assurance that it won’t happen again.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Political Speech Writer 22 mins – “When the governor hired Barton to be his speechwriter, Barton thought his words would make a difference. Then he got back some edits. You can watch the full version of the governor’s press conference here. Barton Swaim’s memoir is called the Speechwriter.” At the link click the circle with three dots, right-click “Download this audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Politically Correctness 52 mins – “Donald Trump has clinched the Republican presidential nomination for the 2016 election. On issues including immigration, race, and terrorism, supporters applaud Trump for saying what many Americans think but are afraid to say, while opponents charge him with inciting bigotry and hatred. On this episode of BackStory, we trace what it has meant to be “politically incorrect” throughout American history. The Guys look at how American society and culture has shaped what topics could– or couldn’t– be talked about, and how Americans have both celebrated and tried to restrict “politically incorrect” speech.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow on the sound bar and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Politics and News Media 80 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “How Media & Politics Generate Hate and Fear”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4311 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Poverty Case Study 23 mins – “Meet a single mother who makes $16,000 a year and managed to fund a vacation at a Caribbean resort with an interest-free loan from one of the world’s largest banks.” At the link find the title, “#217: The Art Of Living At The Poverty Line, May, 2016,” right-click “Media files 20160524_pmoney_pmpod.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Predictive Policing 46 mins – “Predictive policing. With violence on the rise, Chicago has turned to big data to predict gun and gang violence.Chicago’s murder rate – with gun deaths at the fore – is soaring again. Off the charts. Up another 50 percent from last year this time, and last year was already bad. Chicago police are desperate for an answer. What they’ve been trying is called “predictive policing.” Just 1,400 Chicagoans out of nearly three million are responsible for most of the violence. So, fire up an algorithm and predict who will murder. Who will be murdered. And try to stop it. This hour On Point, predictive policing in Chicago.”..At the link right-click “Download this story” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racial Violence Art 4 mins – “Conceptual artist and TED Fellow Sanford Biggers uses painting, sculpture, video and performance to spark challenging conversations about the history and trauma of black America. Join him as he details two compelling works and shares the motivation behind his art. “Only through more thoughtful dialogue about history and race can we evolve as individuals and society,” Biggers says.” At the link click “Download,” then right-click “Download audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Ransomware for Cars 55 mins – “The right typeface can be a matter of life and death. How connected cars can be held for ransom. The origins of authority. Reading by ear. And, your phone’s secret FM radio.” The car hacking is in the first ten minutes. At the link find the title, “321: Life-saving fonts, ransomware cars and more, May, 2016,” right-click “Media files spark_20160522_94212.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Refugee Problems 9 mins – “The Arab Community Centre of Toronto says it’s almost every week that they hear from a woman reporting domestic abuse.” At the link find the title, “Domestic abuse reports on the rise among refugee women after coming to Canada, May, 2016,” right-click “Media files current_20160526_36365.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Refugees in France P1 54 mins – “Philip Coulter visits a refugee camp on the outskirts of Calais — city of dreams and lost hopes to ask the question: what do we owe our neighbour? At the link find the title, “No Man’s Land, Part 1, May, 2016,” right-click “Media files ideas_20160525_31224.mp3” and select “Saave Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Reproductive Rights 71mins – Panel discussion with three guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “The Endless Struggle for Reproductive Rights”. At the link find and right-click beside 4965 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Retirement Careers 72 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Second Acts: Encore Careers”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4613 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Retirement Problems in Canada 26 mins – “Studies say a third of Canadians who don’t have an employer pension are reaching their mid-sixties without enough in retirement savings, forcing them to keep working.” At the link find the title, “Canadian seniors still working to make ends meet, May , 2016,” right-click “Media files current_20160525_12397.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Robert Levinson Hostage 50 mins – “When Robert Levinson retired from the FBI, transition to the private sector wasn’t working out the way he hoped. A short stint with a firm in Miami and a series of freelance jobs left him financially strapped and craving a return to government service. Then a friend helped him land contract work with the CIA. In 2007, Levinson traveled to Kish Island, Iran, to meet with a potential informant. He was never heard from again. Six years ago, a video surfaced showing Levinson in poor health and pleading for his life. U.S. officials maintain they are still trying to win Levinson’s release, but a recent prisoner swap with Iran didn’t include him. Guest host Indira Lakshmanan talks with journalist Barry Meier about the longest-held U.S. hostage and efforts to win his release.”
School Social Services 57 mins – “All this week, NHPR is looking at how New Hampshire schools are rethinking the role they play in the lives of their students and their communities. More students are arriving preoccupied with hunger, homelessness, and other family crises. Teachers are on the front lines, trying to fill basic needs before the learning begins. Schools are cobbling together their own system of social services in the face of the state’s heroin crisis, the aftermath of the recession, and struggling local economies.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Sebastian Junger 46 mins – “In advance of Memorial Day, we’ll talk with Sebastian Junger about vets coming home and missing their “Tribe.” Plus, a WWII veteran remembers life on and off and the battlefield.Sebastian Junger wrote “The Perfect Storm,” then went on to become one of the great chroniclers of American soldiers at war in Afghanistan. Now, he’s followed those soldiers home. And he sees many at a loss. Maybe it’s PTSD from battlefield trauma. But maybe, he says, it’s the country they’ve come home to. So much division. So little community. It can leave vets starving for the tribe of the platoon. Maybe we all are, he says. This hour On Point, Sebastian Junger on the longing for tribe.” At the link right-click “Download this story” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Social Security Future 57 mins – “The federal insurance program for the retired and disabled has been a hot political topic in the past. This election season, though, candidates have rarely discussed how to deal with an expected shortfall. We’ll hear the views from two national experts who are here in New Hampshire this week raising awareness of the program’s challenges and offering differing solutions….” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Solar Panel Installation 26 mins – “Join our hosts, Matt Dozier and Allison Lantero, as they investigate the sneaky “soft costs” driving up the price of rooftop solar, delve into the archives for a look at the turbulent times around the Energy Department’s creation, and contemplate some alternatives to the name ,Direct Current.‘” At the link right-click “Download file” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Storm Strength Increase 60 mins – “Meteorologist & storm expert Dr. Jeff Masters on super storms predicted by James Hansen-led paper. Dr. Kevin Trenberth from UCAR has doubts about the science. Australian author & activist David Spratt on dying Great Barrier Reef.” At the link right-click “… Radio Ecoshock show in Lo-Fi ….” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Sucrose 6 mins – “…There was a time when the dietary scourge of the healthy eater was saturated fat. Now butter is beneficial once more, while the ultimate nutritional nasty is sugar. All sugars are soluble carbohydrate molecules that give food an appetising sweet taste. All of them are bad for us. But the biggest villain of the piece in Europe, where it’s the most common form of added sugar, is sucrose. It’s so sugary, they named it twice – as the ‘ose’ ending denotes a sugar, while the ‘sucr’ part comes from the French for… you guessed it….” At the link right-click “Download: CiiE_Sucrose.mp3, and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Sugars and Sweeteners 34 mins – “In this episode, we discuss the science of carbohydrate-based sugars, sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners, and natural sweeteners with Dr. Eric Walters, author of the book “The Sweetener Book” and Professor at Rosalind Franklin University.” At the link right-click “Direct download: 044_-_Sweeteners.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Syria Reporter Hazards 51 mins – “The threat of kidnapping in Syria has made it one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists. A special hour on how we get our news from a country that’s nearly impossible to visit, and why the world’s tangled policy on hostages means that some live to tell the tale, and others don’t.” At the link right-click the circle with three dots and select “Download this audio” from the pop-up menu.
Taxonomer 2 mins – “Utah scientists have developed a new way to diagnose infectious diseases that could save lives. It’s a tool called Taxonomer. It starts with a sample of bodily fluid. Robert Schlaberg is Medical Director for ARUP Laboratories based in Utah. In a paper published in Genome Biology, Shlaberg and partners demonstrated that Taxonomer can detect all existing pathogens in a matter of minutes. In this case, a physician doesn’t even have to decide what to test for….” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Telephone Security 66 mins – Panel discussion with four guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Those who give up their liberty for security, deserve neither.” -Ben Franklin”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4617 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Tesla Motors Shareholder Meeting 209 mins – “Tesla Motors, Inc. 2016 Annual Shareholder Meeting From the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA. Tuesday, May 31, 2016” At the link you can listen/watch, but not download; however, a copy is included in the blog archive.
Thyroid Diseses 80 mins – “Dr. Jonathan George looks at the thyroid physiology and disorders. Recorded on 03/09/2016. (#30690” At the link right-click “Audio MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Toxic Substances Control Act 50 mins – “In 1976, the Toxic Substances Control Act, which sought to regulate the safety of many chemicals in use, was signed into law. Now, Congress appears ready to give it a complete overhaul. The reason for the unusual display of bi-partisanship is a growing acknowledgement from a variety of interest groups that the law does not give the federal government enough authority to examine the safety of chemicals in use or to keep unsafe ones from coming on the market. After years of efforts to reform the law, this week the House passed a bill by big margins. The Senate is expected to follow. Guest host Sabri Ben-Achour and a panel of experts discuss overseeing the safety of chemicals.” [5 guests] At the link you can listen, but not download; however, a copy is included in the blog archive.
TSA Issues 50 mins – “It’s a tough moment for the Transportation Security Administration. The agency is under fire for long security screening lines at airports across the country. The head of the TSA is on Capitol Hill this morning, answering questions about the delays and what he is doing to fix them. A shake-up in TSA leadership has further focused attention on the agency’s troubles; the top security official was this week removed from his post, amid allegations of mismanagement and revelations that he received huge bonuses. This all comes just days after the EgyptAir crash put concerns about travel security front and center. We get an update on airport security and the TSA.” [4 guests] At the link you can listen, but not download; however, a copy is included in the blog archive.
Unabomber 49 mins – “Twenty years ago the FBI ended their longest-running domestic terrorism investigation with the arrest of the Unabomber, a notorious serial killer obsessed with technology. Between 1978 – 1995, Theodore Kaczynski lived in a remote cabin in rural Montana, from where he planned the downfall of industrial society. A brilliant academic, Kaczynski was motivated by a desire to punish anyone connected with technology.” At the link find the title, “Terror and Technology: The Unabomber, May, 2016,” right-click “Media files p03wgp38.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
US Navy Energy Research 57 mins – “Ray Mabus discusses the Navy’s commitment to renewable energy, efforts to decrease the its reliance on fossil fuels, and his strategy to achieve energy security while maintaining the Navy’s global presence.” At the link find the title, “A Conversation with Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, May 2016,” right-click “Play Now” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Vanguard Fund Investments 29 mins – “Paul compares seven major differences between Vanguard and Fidelity. His research indicates the difference between the funds could lead to an additional .25 to 1.5 percent a year… money that could feather your nest, not Fidelity’s.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Vietnam vs China 50 mins – “Speaking with activists in Vietnam earlier today President Obama said “big nations should not bully smaller ones.” It was a reference to China’s role in the region, and some say, an important part of the rationale behind his move to lift the long standing ban on U.S. arms sales to Vietnam. That decision which he announced yesterday puts to rest the last remnant of the U.S. war there that ended 41 years ago. But critics of the president’s decision say Vietnam’s poor record on human rights should have made the country ineligible for U.S. military equipment. Please join us to discuss strengthening U.S.-Vietnam ties and security implications for the region.” [5 guests] At the link you can listen, but not download; however, a copy is included in the blog archive.
Violence Against Women 46 mins – “Feminist icon Gloria Steinem explores how violence against women drives global instability in her new show, “Woman.” She’s with us. Feminist icon Gloria Steinem was there in the heyday of bra-burning and the swelling women’s movement. She never stopped organizing, writing, activism, speaking up, speaking out. Now, at 82, Gloria Steinem is in the spotlight again. She’s hosting and executive producing a docuseries on super millennial-friendly VICELAND about violence against women around the world. It’s rugged. And essential, she says. This hour On Point, a conversation with Gloria Steinem.”..At the link right-click “Download this story” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
War Definition 75 mins – Panel discussion with three guests at the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs titled, “Anthropology of War”. At the link find and right-click beside the number 4462 and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Waste Reduction 56 mins – “Oceanside, CA is on the Road to Zero Waste with a goal is of reaching a 75-90% diversion/recycling rate by 2020. The Green Oceanside campaign was established to educate residents, businesses and visitors about how to be better stewards of the earth and to implement programs that protect and conserve natural resources. Through collaboration and partnerships between City departments, local businesses, community groups, schools and residents, the Green Oceanside campaign provides an avenue for the public to learn how to actively protect the environment through community involvement and engagement. The Green Oceanside team strongly supports and encourages educational outreach for youth and believes this is ultimately the best way to reach Oceanside households. On today’s episode, we’ll speak with three Oceanside community leaders about the City of Oceanside’s Zero Waste Schools Program and their goal to inspire students, staff, and parents to reduce their waste and recycle more.” At the link right-click “Download dMP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Water Law 27 mins – “Brad Udall is the Senior Water and Climate Research Scientist at the Colorado Water Institute at the University of Texas at El Paso. Agriculture makes up 80% of all water use in the Western United States. How can we make water use more efficient for big agriculture and for the regular consumer? Udall also talks about why Western states have vastly different water rights laws on the books.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Welfare in America 50 mins – “[15 min start] Slate Money on Elizabeth Holmes’ disappearing billions [Theranos], welfare reform [15 min segment], and the Verizon strike.” At the link find the title, “The Limited Means Edition, Jun, 2016,” right-click “Media files SM2239422253.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Wildfires in Alberta 50 mins – “Since the beginning of May, a massivCults e, out-of-control fire has been raging in boreal forest lands in Alberta, Canada. The fire forced the evacuation of more than 80,000 residents of Fort McMurray and halted oil sands production. Scientists say climate change has contributed to the growing number and severity of wildfires in the world’s boreal forests. Hot, dry weather has lengthened fire seasons and created ideal conditions for wildfires. The fires in turn increase emissions of greenhouse gases. For this month’s Environmental Outlook, we talk about wildfires, climate change and threats to North America’s forests.” [3 guests] At the link you can listen, but not download; however, a copy is included in the blog archive.
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