Earobics – aerobics for the brain: the 145 podcasts shown below present the best ideas, information and stories from a larger group of 366 for the week, to hear while your hands and eyes are busy. Double or ctrl-click individual titles to get single podcasts and explore the source, although it’s easier to get all the files in zip format here for the next four months. A collection of over 13,000 similar podcasts, listed alphabetically, can be downloaded piecemeal or in groups here. You’ll be limited to a 4GB maximum per download, so at least twenty-four group downloads will be needed to get all files, which total over 86GB and may take awhile. The first entry of this collection is a text file listing all the titles for quicker reference. An alphabetized collection of all 13,000 abstracts is available at this link and it’s updated quarterly. Even more diversity is possible using a podcast aggregator loaded with this opml file of 350 sources, so even the discarded podcasts can be found and downloaded. Exercise your ears and let everything else relax.
Abortion Rights 57 mins – “Friday’s annual March for Life in Washington occurred a week after the Women’s March on Washington, which included an abortion-rights message. And last week, the Trump Administration revived a ban on foreign aid to groups that provide abortion counseling, bolstering anti-abortion groups. We ask how Americans feel about abortion, 44 years after it became legal — and whether our laws reflect those feelings.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Abortion Rights 56 mins – “Abortion and abortion rights front and center in Washington, as President Trump prepares to nominate a new Supreme Court Justice.” At the link find the title, “Abortion Rights And Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee, Jan, 2017,”right-click “Media files npr_512498151.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Adam Smith 16mins – “Adam Smith, the great thinker of the Scottish Enlightenment, is best known as an economist. But much of his work was philosophical, and even his economic thinking is probably best understood as part of a larger project of attempting a science of humanity. Nick Phillipson, author of an acclaimed biography of Adam Smith, discusses Smith’s philosophical agenda in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.” At the link right-click “Direct download: Nicholas Phillipson on Adam Smith.mp3”and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Autocratic America 25 mins – “Today is the first real test for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s vow to make things work with U.S. President Donald Trump as the two meet at the White House. Based on Trump’s interactions with other world leaders, it’s not certain things will go smoothly.” At the linkf ind the title, “Feb 13: ‘It’s so unpredictable’: Trudeau faces challenge in 1st meeting with Trump, 2017,” right-click “Media files current_20170213_98946.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Bannon and Breitbrt 13 mins – “WH chief strategist Steve Bannon is credited with influencing the president’s every move, from speeches to executive orders. This week it was announced that he will take the place of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the National Security Council principals committee so we thought it was a good time to revisit an interview Brooke did with Joshua Green who profiled Bannon for Bloomberg News.” At the link click the circle with three dots, right-click “Download this audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Beliefs Drive Us 51 mins – “Campbell presents an eye-opening look at the latest research on how our feelings do not come from what has happened to us, or past events in our lives, or the relationships we have. They come from our beliefs about what has happened to us, and the beliefs about those events, and our beliefs about those relationships. When you change those beliefs, your feelings follow. When this was posited back in 1962 in one of the first books on cognitive psychology, A Guide to Rational Living, it changed psychology forever. It argued that we can affect how we feel about ourselves, and about our lives and loved ones by changing our beliefs. Campbell shows how.” At the link right-click “Play Now” and select “Save link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Bioethics in Politics 20 mins – “How should health resources be distributed? Jonathan Wolff discusses this and related questions in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. This episode was originally released on Bioethics Bites in association with the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust.” At the link find the title, “Jonathan Wolff on Political Bioethics (originally on Bioethics Bites) Jun, 2012,” right-click “Media files Jonathan Wolff on Political Bioethics_3.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Bionic Bodies P1 58 mins – “Sight for the blind, hearing for the deaf, a body with functionality restored. These are the promises of bionics. It’s a field which combines medicine, engineering and robotics. In part 1 of his 2-part series Bionic Bodies, Carl Smith introduces the people whose lives have been changed, and the innovators whose ideas and initiative are behind remarkable results in the field of artificial body parts.” At the link right-click “Download Audio” nd select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Black History 53 mins – “Our lecture this week is presented by the Boston University African American Studies Program, and is titled “The Black (and White) Dream Dancers of the New England Past and Their Message for the Coming Generation.” Our speaker is author Spencer Jourdain.” At the link right-click the arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Black People and Pain 28 mins – “A recent paper found that black patients receive less pain medication for broken bones and cancer. Black children receive less pain medication than white children for appendicitis. The research is new, but the phenomenon is not. This week, we revisit an episode from our archive that looked at the intersection of race, pain, and medicine. It might not be suitable for young children.” At the link find the title, “Encore of Episode 20: Remembering Anarcha,” right-click “Media files 20170206_hiddenbrain_20.mp3” and select “Save Link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Blind Professor 25 mins – “Join Nick as he talks with Nicci Mariconi, a professor at the University of Phoenix. Nicci was visually impaired when she took her college classes on campus in Illinois and applied to the University of Phoenix and landed her dream job. Nicci lost the rest of her remaining sight and continues today to teach and fulfill her goal of teaching American history.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Blind Woman’s Journey 30 mins – “Lois Strachan: A Different Way of Seeing: A Blind Woman’s Journey of Living an “Ordinary” Life in an Extraordinary Way. Lois Strachan is an inspirational speaker who guides people to see that they can use their strengths and their passions to influence them through challenges and arrive at success. When Lois became blind at the age of 21 she seized the opportunity of achieving a childhood dream… and has never looked back! Join Jeff Thompson as he sits down with Lois Strachan and talks about her “Ordinary Life”, her newly released book, “A Different Way of Seeing: A Blind Woman’s Journey of Living and “Ordinary Life in an Extraordinary Way. Lois has also authored a series with Missy Mouse going on adventures just as Lois does herself. Missy Mouse uses the White Cane and children can read her adventures and realize that Missy Mouse does the same things every one else does.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Body Part Sales 18 mins – “Everyday people die in hospitals because there aren’t enough organs available for transplant. In most countries of the world – though not all – it is illegal to sell organs. Governments insist that the motive for donating organs has to be altruistic, it can’t be financial reward. The idea of being able to sell body parts makes many people uneasy. But is it time for a policy change: should we be permitted to flog one of our kidneys on ebay, say, for $10,000. If not, why not? Tim Lewens is a Cambridge philosopher and a member of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics.” At the link find the title, “Selling Organs, Nov, 2011,” right-click “Media files LewensMixSesM.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
British Cybernetics 25 mins – “Alex Hearn takes a look back at the ‘no professors allowed’ informal dining club The Ratio Club which laid the foundations for the British cybernetics movement and, ultimately, artificial intelligence “ At the link right-click “Download MP3” and select”Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Broadband Cells 33 mins – “We’ve been covering happenings in Lincoln, Nebraska for several years now. The city’s Right of Way Manager David Young joins us for episode 238 of the Community Broadband Bits podcast. David is a returning guest; this week, he’s here to talk about Lincoln’s new venture into small cell technology. The state imposes restrictions on municipalities in Nebraska. Nevertheless, Lincoln has found a way to make a smart investment in conduit and public fiber to create a welcoming environment for providers. An extensive conduit network and smart local policies in Lincoln have improved competition, expanded access, and now the small cell program is improving mobile broadband.” At the link right-click “…download this mp3 file….” and select “Save Link as” from the pop-up menu.
Cabbage History 33 mins – “Did you know that broccoli, kale, kohlrabi, brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage are all the same species? Just like dogs are highly-diverse members of the same species descended from a common ancestor, the members of Brassica oleracea also share a common genetic origin. In this episode I’m joined by Dr. J. Chris Pires and his graduate students Makenzie Mabry and Shawn Abrahams from the University of Missouri. We discuss the genetic origins of these crops, their evolution and genetic improvement trends.” At the link right-click “Download” and select ”Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Canada vs Trump 26 mins – “Should our government be reacting and creating policy based on the actions of the Trump administration? How should world leaders — including Canada’s — respond to the new president’s actions? Our panel of parliamentarians takes up that question.” At the link find the title, “Jan 31: Is Canada obliged to stand up to the Trump White House? 2017” right-click “Media files current_20170131_93200.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cannabilism 12 mins – “Catalin Avramescu discusses the fascinating topic of the part played by the idea of cannibalism in the history of philosophy in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.” At the link right-click “Direct download: Catalin Avramescu on Cannibalism.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Chocolate Status 46 mins – “…today, cacao cultivation is facing a series of wicked problems—ones that threaten to drastically shrink the supply of chocolate just as global demand grows. If the threats aren’t taken seriously, might we lose one of our favorite treats? And, if so, will we also lose our next wonder drug?” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow at the end of the sound bar and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Civil Rights Leaders 69 mins -”Black Lives Matter. Immigrant rights. Climate justice. Are demands for change leading to lasting change? Are we rewriting the rules, or just arguing about them? How do movements—their leaders and their members — successfully build power and spur lasting change? What can we learn from leaders of recent efforts and from history? At a time of great disruption, join us as we continue The San Francisco Foundation’s series People, Place and Power with a discussion with Movement Leaders on Building Power and Voice.” At the link right-click “Play Now” and select “Save link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Cold Cases 14 mins – “Detective Tim Marcia of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has a unique approach to solving homicide cases. Because of that, he’s caught some of the worst criminals in California. In this podcast, the veteran cop describes how he approaches investigations, balances case work and family responsibilities, and continues his search for the elusive killer who murdered 15-year-old Kari Lenander in 1980.” At the link right-click “Download MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Community Supported Agriculture 86 mins – “Peter brings his ecological background to his farming practice. He spent a decade at UW-Madison, teaching courses in ecology and complex systems theory, and researching the history and functioning of midwestern ecosystems. He realized the critical role that animals play in the creation and maintenance of functional ecosystems. He also realized that in order to achieve broad-scale ecological restoration, it must be an eco”Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Computer Shrinkage 21 mins – “For decades, computers have got smaller and more powerful, enabling huge scientific progress. But this can’t go on for ever. What happens when they stop shrinking? “ At the link right-click “Download MP3” and select”Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Conservation Park Killings 27 mins – “How one of the world’s greatest wildlife reserves has built its success on a hardline conservation policy that includes shooting suspected poachers.” At the link find the title, “Killing for Conservation in India Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files p04s9d2f.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Corporate Reaction to Travel Ban 23 mins – “Facebook, Apple, Uber Ford and Starbucks are just some of America’s biggest corporations united this week in their condemnation president Trump’s controversial travel ban. As they speak out, The Current looks at the role of corporate activism.” At the link find the title,”Feb 3: Corporate CEOs push back on Trump’s policies, 2017,” right-click “Media files current_20170203_59114.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Countering Religious Extremism 64 mins – “Bishop Michael B. Curry reflects on his recent trip to Ghana and discusses the role religious communities can play in countering radicalization and violent extremism.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow at the end of the sound bar and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cyber Threat Analysis 49 mins – “In the inaugural show of HackerNinjaScissors, Bret Padres interviews Robert M Lee. Robert M. Lee is the CEO and Founder of the critical infrastructure cyber security company Dragos where he has a passion for control system traffic analysis, digital forensics, and threat intelligence research. He is also a non-resident National Cybersecurity Fellow at New America focusing on policy issues relating to the cyber security of critical infrastructure. For his research and focus areas, Robert was named one of Passcode’s Influencers, awarded EnergySec’s Cyber Security Professional of the Year (2015), and inducted into Forbes’ 30 under 30 for Enterprise Technology (2016).” At the link find the title, “HackerNinjaScissors,” right-click “Direct download: HNS Podcast 1 Final.mp3” and select Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Decision Theory 12 mins – “What is involved in understanding a decision? Richard Bradley of the LSE addresses this question in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. As a decision theorist, he views decisions as gambles involving weightings of beliefs and desires.” At the link find the title, “Richard Bradley on Understanding Decisions, Nov, 2009,” right-click “Media files Richard Bradley on Understanding Decisions.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Deep Freedom 18 mins – “Roberto Unger argues that contemporary political progressives have abandoned what 19th century liberals knew: that some ways of living are better than others. In this conversation with Nigel Warburton he argues that we need a different concept of freedom, one that will allow humans to thrive.” At the link find the title, “Roberto Mangabeira Unger on Deep Freedom. Mar, 2014,” right-click “Media files Roberto Unger on Deep Freedom.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Deep Sea Biology 26 mins – “What’s it like to travel right down to the bottom of the ocean? Deep sea microbiologist Julie Huber should know. Her group, at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Massachusetts, USA, is trying to uncover more about the microbes living in the deepest darkest depths of the ocean. But that’s not all – there are even microbes living thousands of metres beneath the ocean floor itself, within the rocks and sediment. This is an environment that couldn’t be more different to our world on land – no light, huge pressures, underwater volcanoes and hardly any nutrients. So what kind of microbes do we see living there, and how do they manage to make a living?” At the link click “Download episode” and click “OK” to download the episode.
Democracy Erosion 32 mins – “Jacob Weisberg talks to Yascha Mounk about the first two weeks of the Trump administration.” At the link find the title, “A Time for Bromides, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files SM4111931848.mp3” and select “save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Dermatopathologist Story 58 mins – “Dr. Hure is a Caribbean medical school grad who went on to complete a Derm residency in the US. Here her advice for those thinking about offshore med schools.” At the link find the t title, “220: From Caribbean Med School to a US Dermatology Residency,” right-click “Media files PMY220.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Diabetes Trends 15 mins – “Melanie Davies and Sudesna Chatterjee discuss a Seminar on type 2 diabetes, and outline plans for a Lancet Diabetes Commission.” At the link find the title, “Type 2 diabetes: The Lancet: February 9, 2017,” right-click “Media files 09february.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Disabled Disaster Aid 52 mins – A discussion of assistance available for the disabled when a disaster occurs. At the link right-click “Download MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Drone Uses 36 mins – “Thinking of becoming a drone pilot? Want to know what opportunities are available in this new and exciting field of aviation? Want to know the future of drone careers? Today I have with me Jon Rupprecht, drone attorney to answer these questions and discuss drone pilot careers.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Dystopian Fiction 42 mins – “George Orwell. Margaret Atwood. Aldous Huxley. Books by these authors and others are flying off the shelves as millions of readers reach for fictional accounts of tyrants, new world orders and dark, futuristic landscapes. We talk about the books and writers many Americans are turning to at a time of uncertainty and change. Is this the literature of our discontent?” At the link find the title, “A Bleak Read: Why Dystopian Fiction Is Popular Now, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files 20170208_1a podcastfinal.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Eagles Eat Chickens 18 mins – “Picture an organic farm, with thousands of free-range chickens roaming wide-open land. Now picture it from above, from the vantage of a soaring bald eagle. It’s an all-you-can-eat buffet.” At the link find the title, “#752: Eagles vs. Chickens,” right-click “Media files 20170203 pmoney_pmpod.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Education Options 57 mins – “At the local and national level, the movement to give families more options outside of their local district gains traction. In New Hampshire, several proposed bills would provide more funds and greater access to charter schools and other forms of education. But some worry these efforts will harm public school districts and rural counties.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Education Philosophy 19 mins – “What are the aims of education? Meira Levinson discusses this important question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosoph Bites podcast.” At the link right-click “Direct download: Meira Levinson on the Aims of Education.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Emmett Till 37 mins – “Author Timothy B. Tyson’s “The Blood of Emmett Till” begins with a confession that most knew but few had heard. “That part’s not true,” Carolyn Bryant tells Tyson in a rare interview. Bryant is referring to testimony she gave in her husband’s trial for Till’s murder, when she said the black teenager physically accosted her in 1955. Till’s brutal murder turned the world’s eye to racial violence in the segregated South, and sparked organizing and protests that strengthened the mission of the Civil Rights Movement. We’ll talk with Tyson about his controversial interview with Till’s accuser and how the case still impacts America today.” At the link find the title, “The Blood Of Emmett Till, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files 20170209_1a_podcastfinal.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Empathy 37 mins – “This week, Observer Magazine columnist and neuroscientist Dr Daniel Glaser takes a look at the world of empathy, mirror neurons and Theory of Mind. Meeting King’s College London’s Professor Francesca Happé at the school gates, Daniel explores when and how children develop empathy, whether it can be taught, and how we can create a more empathetic society.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Energy Production 61 mins – “New Hampshire already permits a limited amount of net-metering, which allows solar panel owners to sell some power back to the electric grid. The solar industry has long called for those limits to be lifted, but the state’s utilities say they can only accommodate so much, without passing on costs to other customers.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Fasting 60 mins – “On this episode of The Paleo Solution Podcast we have guests Jimmy Moore and Dr. Jason Fung. Jimmy Moore, who everyone probably already knows, is the founder of Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb, author of Keto Clarity, co-author of The Complete Guide to Fasting, and more. Dr. Jason Fung is a world renowned nephrologist based out of Toronto, and also a co-author of The Complete Guide to Fasting.” At the link right-click “Download Episode Here (MP3)” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Fentanyl Threat 8 mins – “Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, poses an increasing public health threat. Low production costs encourage suppliers to “cut” heroin with the drug, particularly white powder heroin sold in the eastern United States.1 Fentanyl also appears as a prevalent active ingredient in counterfeit OxyContin (oxycodone) tablets. The result is that fentanyl plays a major role in rising mortality due to heroin or opioid overdose. It poses a serious overdose risk because it can rapidly suppress respiration and cause death more quickly than do other opioids.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Gerrymandering 24 mins – “The classic gerrymandered map you learned about in high school civics class is full of oddly-shaped legislative districts, drawn with obvious intent to boost one party. But in New Hampshire, that’s rarely the case: It’s very hard to see, just by looking at the election maps, which districts might help or hurt a certain party’s chances.So has gerrymandering been a factor in the state’s politics? And if so, how much? New Hampshire Public Radio crunched 30 years of election data, focusing on the state senate. And that analysis revealed an undeniable gerrymander that, with few exceptions, benefits Republicans….” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Globilization 24 mins – “Does the anti-globalization movement, pioneered by the political left, have to redefine their efforts now that protectionist policies have proved so popular with a xenophobic hard-right?” At the link find the title, “Jan 30: How the right trumped the left on anti-globalization 2017” right-click “Media files current_20170130_20778.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Gluten in Food 36 mins- “…Avoiding gluten and processed sugars keeps your blood sugar stable and gluten antibodies low. If you’re not sure if you’re consuming gluten, Cyrex Labs has probably the best gluten test in the world. Even if you think you’re off gluten, you should take the test, as gluten can be hiding in the craziest place. Meyer was being exposed to gluten in her horse’s feed!…” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Greed and Oxytocin 22 mins – “As part of our Science and the Seven Deadly Sins series, Dr. Paul Zak discusses his work studying the relation of hormones to human behavior. Specifically, his research focuses on oxytocin’s role in regulating generosity and greed.” At the link find the title, “Greed: Hormones and Moral Behavior, Jul, 2013,” right-click “Media files greed.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Gun Control in Japan 26 mins – “Futons and martial arts-trained police play a part in Japan’s low gun crime. Just one person was killed with a gun in 2015 – a mob crime boss – and in the same year, just six shots were fired by the nation’s law enforcers. A pacifist culture and stringent tests, inspections and penalties also contribute to the absence of gun violence. Find more innovative ideas from the first series go to www.bbcworldservice.com/perfectcountry” At the link find the title, “Gun Control – Japan, My Perfect Country Boxset, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files p04rn566.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Handbag Company 42 mins– “A 1991 conversation at a Mexican restaurant led Kate & Andy Spade to ask, “What’s missing in designer handbags?” Kate’s answer was a simple modern-shaped handbag that launched the iconic fashion brand: Kate Spade.” At the link find the title, “Spade: Kate & Andy Spade,” Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files 20170203_hibt_hibtpod2.mp3” and select “Save Link As” fromt eh pop-up menu.
Hate Speech 15 mins – “Is it true that words can’t harm you? What about hate speech? In the US the First Amendment protects a wide range of free expression, far wider than is tolerated, for instance, in the United Kingdom. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Rae Langton discusses the phenomenon of hate speech and some of the moral questions it gives rise to. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.” At the link find the title, “Rae Langton on Hate” Speech, Jul, 2012,” right-click “Media files Rae Langton on Hate Speech.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Healthcare Philosophy 16 mins – “Should we be striving to reduce health inequalities? If so, how? Harvard philosopher Norman Daniels discusses this question in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.” At the link right-click “Direct download: Noel Malcolm on Hobbes Leviathan in Context.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Helping Kids 15 mins – “Investing in the success of young people around a dining room table. It’s more than just a meal, it’s breaking down barriers and establishing relationships rooted in love.” At the link find the title, “S02 Episode 2: All Our Kids, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files 01 CGT_202_All Our Kids-HLS_mix.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Immigrant Ban 28 mins – “David Cole on the ACLU’s response to President Trump’s executive order restriction immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries, their opposition to the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions for Attorney General, why President Trump is most likely already in violation of the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause, and what actions concerned citizens can take.” At the link you can listen, but not download; however, a copy is included in the blog archive.” At the link you can listen, but not download: however, a coy is included in the blog archive.
Immigrant Scientists 10 mins – “224 EE 5 Immigrants and Refugees Who Changed U.S. Science. At the link find that title, dated Jan 2017, right-click “Media files ede_224-oc4.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Immigration Ban 57 mins – “New Hampshire reaction to the Trump immigration order. We hear from an array of Granite State voices: politicians who feel this will, in the end, make the state safer. Immigrants and refugees worried about their families and their futures. Colleges who welcome foreign students. And major employers from hi-tech to hospitals.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Internet Trends 29 mins – “C-SPAN visits the “State of the Net” Conference, where C-SPAN interviews key thinkers about communications policy and how to combat terrorists’ use of the internet.” At the link find the title, “Communicators at “State of the Net” Conference, Jan, 2017,” right-click “Media files program.467750.MP3-STD.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Journalist Adversaries 50 mins – “Wednesday, we continue our Through the Lens series with Fred Peabody’s documentary film All Governments Lie. It’s inspired by the work of I.F. Stone, an investigative journalist and gadfly in the early 1950s to the `70s. Stone’s modern torchbearers—journalists like Matt Taibbi, Glenn Greenwald, Amy Goodman and others profiled in the film—produce their adversarial journalism outside mainstream media. Peabody joins us Wednesday to discuss the value of alternative news and the role of independent journalists. Fred Peabody directed the documentary film All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Journalist PTSD 27 mins – “After a trip to the Philippines to report on a devastating typhoon, longtime CBC correspondent Curt Petrovich couldn’t shake the tragic scenes from his mind. He shares his experience with PTSD in a new CBC documentary.” At the link find the title, “Feb 2: ‘You can’t look away from a smell’: A reporter’s struggle with PTSD, 2017,” right-click “Media files current_20170202_20447.mp3” and select “save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Judge Gorsuch 52 mins – “In our 100-Day Spotlight on the Trump Administration: The President announces his pick for the Supreme Court. We’ll look at the nominee and confirmation battle ahead.” At the link find the title, “President Trump’s SCOTUS Pick, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files npr_512890297.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Judge Gorsuch 53 mins – “Legal expert Jeffrey Rosen says of Neil Gorsuch: “If he thought that individual liberty was threatened by presidential or congressional overreaching, then he would step in.” Also, we remember British actor John Hurt, who died last week. Film critic David Edelstein reviews Asghar Farhadi’s film ‘The Salesman,’ which is nominated for an Oscar.” At the link find the title, “February 1, 2017 Would SCOTUS Nominee Gorsuch Rule Contrary To Trump?” click the circle with three dots, right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Judge Gorsuch 52 mins – “Exit polls from November’s election found that 1 in 5 people said Supreme Court appointments were “the most important factor” in casting their Presidential vote. Well, this week President Donald Trump announced his nominee for the Court’s empty seat, and Neil Gorsuch is the potential justice Republicans have been waiting for. Thursday, Doug sits down with University of Utah law professors Amy Wildermuth and RonNell Andersen Jones to talk about what the appointment heralds for the Court. United States Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah. RonNell Andersen Jones is a Professor in the College of Law at the University of Utah. She teaches and writes about the intersection between the media and the courts, with a particular focus on the U.S. Supreme Court. Jones clerked for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Amy Wildermuth is also a Professor of Law at the University of Utah with expertise in U.S. Supreme Court practice and administrative law. Wildermuth clerked for Justice John Paul Stevens of the Supreme Court.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Kratom Drug Use 37 mins – “Kratom, a drug made from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, has been in the news lately due to a proposed moved by the DEA to classify it as a Schedule 1 drug — the same classification as drugs likes heroin and LSD. But is a supplement derived from a plant related to coffee really similar to heroin? In episode 165, Jesse talks to Dr. Alicia Lydecker, a toxicologist at UMass, as well as an anonymous kratom user, about what all the fuss is about.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Leviathan 28 mins – “Thomas Hobbes’ Leviathan, published in 1651, remains one of the great works of political philosophy. Noel Malcolm has recently published a 3 volume scholarly edition of this book, based on decades of research. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses how a better understanding of the context in which Hobbes was writing can lead to new insights. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.” At the link right-click “Direct download: Noel Malcolm on Hobbes Leviathan in Context.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Library Backlash 12 mins – “With the information world long since moved online, today’s librarians may worry more about broadband than bookshelves. The shift to digital in our nation’s libraries means close attention to private Internet service providers as well as public regulators from groups like the American Libraries Association. This week, ALA criticized FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s move to revoke the FCC’s 2016 Lifeline modernization order, which librarians called critical to bringing information and opportunity to underserved communities….” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
McDonald’s Ray Kroc 47 mins – “These days, and for a long time now, McDonald’s is all over and as common as ground beef. But there was a time in the 1950s and 60s, when McDonald’s was something very new and exciting. The man who pumped the excitement and took it global was Ray Kroc. He became super-wealthy. But when he found McDonald’s he was fifty-something and kind of in trouble. A new movie tells the story. This hour On Point, McDonald’s, Ray Kroc, and the director of the new film, “The Founder.” At the link right the arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Machiavelli 26 mins – “Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Prince is one of the most notorious works of political philosophy ever written. Quentin Skinner sets it in its historical context and explains its key themes in this episode of Philosophy Bites.” At the link find the title, “Quentin Skinner on Machiavelli’s The Prince, Jul, 2008,” right-click “Media files Quentin Skinner on Machiavellis The Prince.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Maker Cities 84 mins – “Dale Dougherty and Peter Hirshberg are the authors of Maker City: A Practical Guide for Remaking our Cities. Together they have a plan for bringing back hands-on education, building a local maker ecosystem, and creating a maker economy to replace our failing mass-market manufacturing process.” At the link click “Download options,” right-click “Audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Math in Shanghai 27 mins – “Becoming a maths master is within reach for every pupil taught the Shanghai model for teaching maths. There is no streaming according to ability, a highly trained, specialist teacher moves slowly through topics and does not move on until every single pupil gets it. But does the method come with too much pressure? Find more innovative ideas from the first series go to” At the link find the title, “A Model for Teaching Maths – Shanghai, My Perfect Country Boxset, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files p04rn36q.mp3”
Medicaid Payments 4 mins – “Data Challenges Contribute to Billions in Medicaid Improper Payments” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu, or click “Learn More”.
Medical Specialties 50 mins – “Ian Drummond is a fourth-year student at Case Western. When it came time to consider what specialty to go into, Ian realized he didn’t have the knowledge needed to make an informed choice. So he did what anyone would do: started a podcast in which he will interview physicians from all 120 medical specialties listed on the AAMC’s Careers in Medicine site. Okay, not everyone would do that, but he did, and iatroblasts everywhere owe him a huge thank you. Because while it is a massive undertaking for him, it is also super helpful to you! Cole Cheney, Tarun Kadaru, Liza Mann, and Hillary O’Brien spoke with Ian to find out what he’s learning from his guests on The Undifferentiated Medical Student.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Meme Warfare 36 mins – “Radio Motherboard discusses the extent that memes have taken over political discourse with Ryan Milner, a College of Charleston assistant professor who wrote his PhD. dissertation on memetics. We also discuss the idea of meme warfare, meme insurgency, and meme use by nation states. Milner is the author of World Made Meme, published by MIT Press.” At the link find the title,”Meme Warfare, Jan, 2017,” right-click “Media files Meme_Warfare.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Middle East Policy 27 mins – “A veteran American diplomatic and strategic advisor to presidents of both parties, Ambassador James Jeffrey discusses the vital U.S. interest in the Middle East and how the Trump administration can protect and advance them.” At the link find the title, “U.S. Middle East Strategy with Ambassador James Jeffrey, Jan, 2017,”right-click “Media files PolicyCast15Jeffrey.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Missing Canadian Woman P1 22 mins – “While the mainstream media is finally starting to cover the story of missing and murdered Indigenous women, communicating those stories in a way that’s respectful and not re-traumatizing means striking a tricky balance.” At the link find the title, “Family often feel ‘used by media,’ says Indigenous reporter of MMIW coverage, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files current_20170201_67854.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Missing Canadian Woman P2 28 mins – “As part of The Current’s public forum in Vancouver, the audience weighs in with their stories involving murdered and missing Indigenous women — including the roots of violence against Indigenous women and the process of healing and closure.” At the link find the title, “’Culture is so much a part of healing’: MMIW public forum audience share stories, Media files current_20170201_86313.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Moral Self 18 mins – “What can experimental psychology contribute to our self-development as moral agents? Philosopher Regina Rini explores this question in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.” At the link find the title, “Regina Rini on the Moral Self and Psychology, Jun, 2014,” right-click “Media files Regina Rini on the Moral Self and Psychology.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
News Processes 62 mins – “There is no fact/fiction lobe, no area in the cerebral cortex that holds true facts. We’re not wired for truth—but we are deeply wired for stories. In fact, compelling stories trump true facts as often as not, and our world view is defined by the fake world of 24 or suitcase nukes than they are by cold reality. We’re been looking for this program for a decade, someone who can talk clearly about the nuance of narrative, the power of stories and the resilience of myth. Tried twice before, and didn’t get it. But tonight America’s leading investigative journalist draws on her academic training and over a decade deep in the weeds of natiional security, intelligence and politic to talk about truth. The discussion draws heavily from Marcy’s post On “Fake News” At the link find the title, “Marcy Wheeler: Fake News is Nothing New, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files marcy-wheeler-fake-news-is-nothing-new.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Northwest Passage Tourism 38 mins – “Every year, over 20 million people get on a cruise ship and set sail for a seafaring vacation. Most of those cruises take their vacationers to warm, sunny climates. But thanks to climate change, a new hoard of ships might start sailing North rather than South. This episode of Flash Forward explores a future where the Arctic becomes a tourist destination just like the Bahamas or the Great Barrier Reef.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Nuclear Power in Germany 7 mins – “…The Rheinsberg facility, which went online in 1966, was the first nuclear power plant in East Germany. In the 1980s, though, big changes came to Rheinsberg. After an explosion and nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, in the Soviet Union, some Germans started to question the safety of their own plants. After the Berlin Wall fell, the Rheinsberg power plant reached the end of its lifespan and was retired.” …As Germany moves ahead with its nuclear phaseout, it could learn a useful lesson from Rheinsberg — that the legacy of nuclear energy will be felt for decades to come.” At the link find the title, “A glimpse inside a defunct East German nuclear plant — and what it says about the future of energy in Europe, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files 0207201708.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 46 mins – “Over the past half-century, the “Standard American Diet” (often and appropriately abbreviated “SAD”) has been gradually pruned of cod liver oil, liver, and egg yolks. Each of these were foods our grandparents and great-grandparents would have found familiar — and each of which, according to Dr. Chris Masterjohn, help deliver nutritionally crucial fatty acids. Dr. Masterjohn’s personal journey includes the transition from a vegetarian to one of the most vocal public advocates of animal fats and proteins. Now host of “The Daily Lipid” podcast and deeply involved in ongoing nutritional research, he works to educate the public on the utility of fats, the “master hormone” cholesterol, and the difficulty of maintaining health while straying far from a natural human diet….” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Performance Enhancement 17 mins – “ In this bonus episode of Philosophy Bites made in association with the Open University, Michael Sandel addresses the question of whether we should allow genetic enhancement of athletes. Drawing on themes from his recent book, The Case Against Perfection, he discusses the ethical issues at stake. A transcript of this episode is available at www.open2.net/ethicsbites/” At the link find the title, “Direct download: Michael Sandel on Genetic Enhancement in Sports.mp3” and select ‘Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Picture Brides 30 mins – “On Thursday, a federal appeals panel unanimously rejected President Trump’s move to reinstate the ban on travel from seven largely Muslim nations into the United States. The restriction, put into effect by executive order on Jan. 27, is commonly believed to be a ban on Muslims. So, on this episode of BackStory, Ed, Brian, and Joanne look back at sweeping immigration restrictions in the 19th and 20th centuries, and how immigrant communities navigated these changing rules.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow at the end of the sound bar and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Podcast Production 30 mins – “For our Season 2 finale, we’re pulling back the curtain to reveal the specialist behind the podcast and radio show Snap Judgment, and a little about what goes into making our show. Plus: a very special announcement from our team! Make sure you listen through to the end to hear it. http://www.specialistpodcast.com/” At the link click the circle with three dots, right-click ‘Download this audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Police Shooting Unarmed Blacks 27 mins – “Did a white US police officer break the law by shooting dead an unarmed black youth?” At the link find the title, “Unarmed Black Male, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files p04rjwvt.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Political Argument 20 mins – “Why is argument so important in politics? Bob Talisse, co-author of Why We Argue (and how we should), explores this issue in conversation with David Edmonds for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.” At the link find the title, “Robert Talisse on the Importance of Arguments in Politics, Oct, 2013,” right-click “Media files Robert Talisse on the Importance of Argument in Politics.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Political Bioethics 19 mins – “How should health resources be distributed? Jonathan Wolff discusses this and related questions in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. This episode was originally released on Bioethics Bites in association with the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust. “ At the link find the title, “Jonathan Wolff on Political Bioethics (originally on Bioethics Bites), Jun, 2012,” right-click “Media files Jonathan Wolff on Political Bioethics_3.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Political Division 32 mins – “Professor Russell Muirhead argues that to do anything in politics you need a party but just because a party currently rules does not mean it will be successful and continue to rule. …The ultimate goal in elections is to create a constitutional majority and keep that majority for more than one election cycle. …The Electoral College is a constitutional majority because it represents an enduring and geographically dispersed population that is larger in space and more enduring in time and thus a more thoughtful, right, and just majority. …The voters hope that President Trump will translate their hopes and grievances into good government. Peter Robinson and Russell Muirhead end the interview by briefly discussing the global project that depends on the success of the United States, with Muirhead arguing that there is no global project without the United States. The fight for justice requires people/citizens who are tough, resilient, and ready to fight the world’s fight for good; that type of character is what we need to model at colleges and universities today.” At the link find the title, “The Promise of Party in a Polarized Age, Dec, 2016,” right-click “Media files 20170202-muirhead.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Political Outlooks 67 mins – “Continuing on Achieving Our Country: Leftist Thought in 20th Century America (1998). We talk more about Rorty’s description of the conflict between the “reformist left” and the “cultural left.” Do political-comedy shows serve a a positive political purpose? Can an enlightened political viewpoint really be a mass movement at all? Is it better to pursue specific political campaigns (e.g., pass law X) or be part of a “movement?” Can Rorty’s diagnosis cure Seth’s malaise? Listen to part 1 first, though you should probably just get the ad-free, unbroken Citizen Edition.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Political Realism 17 mins – “Raymond Geuss wants political philosophers to focus on real politics rather than abstract notions. In this interview with Nigel Warburton for Philosophy Bites he explains why he believes philosophers such as Robert Nozick and John Rawls were fundamentally misguided in the way they approached political philosophy.” At the link find the title, “Raymond Geuss on Real Politics, Oct, 2008,” right-click “Media files Raymond Geuss on Real Politics.mp3 “ and select “Save Link As: from the pop-up menu.
Political Tribes 45 mins – “President Trump announces his nominee for the Supreme Court, legal battles ramp up in opposition to the Trump’s executive order on immigration restrictions,and some in Congress vow to resist: Three political experts speculate on the future of our three branches of government and their respective powers in the Trump administration.” At the link you can listen, but not download; however, a copy is included in the blog archive.
Porphyrins 6 mins – “Brian Clegg examines the colourful compounds that no red-blooded creature can do without: Porphyrins” At the link find the title, “Porphyrins: Chemistry in its element, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files CiiE_Porphyrins.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Poverty Solution in Peru 27 mins – “Economic growth benefits the poorest families in Peru. A fast-growing economy provides funds for social projects, such as giving $30 a month to each female head of a household. The poverty rate in Peru has halved in ten years from 55% in 2005 to 22% in 2015. Can poverty continue to be cut further? Find more innovative ideas from the first series go to www.bbcworldservice.com/perfectcountry” At the link find the title, “Cutting Poverty – Peru, My Perfect Country Boxset, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files p04rn5sn.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Professor Politician 18 mins -.”Michael Ignatieff was an academic with a keen inerest in political theory before he learnt the hard way about politics in practice. He was an academic who became leader of the opposition in Canada then lost heavily in the 2011 Prime Ministerial election. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses the relationship between theory and practice in politics with Nigel Warburton.” At the link find the title, “Michael Ignatieff on Political Theory and Political Practice.mp3,” right-click “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Quantum Physics 39 mins – “The 20th century was a golden one for science. Big bang cosmology, the unravelling of the genetic code of life, and of course Einstein’s general theory of relativity. But it also saw the birth of quantum mechanics – a description of the world on a subatomic level – and unlike many of the other great achievements of the century, the weird world of quantum physics remains as mysterious today as it was a century ago. But what if strange quantum behaviour emerged from familiar, classical physics? How would this alter our view of the quantum world? And, more importantly, what would it tell us about the fundamental nature of reality? To explore this and more, Ian Sample speaks to an advocate of an emergent theory of quantum mechanics, Gerard t’Hooft, Nobel prize winner, and emeritus professor of theoretical physics atP Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Providing some historical background, we hear from Kings College London’s Dr Eleanor Knox. Finally, Aix Marseille Université’s Professor Carlo Rovelli offers an alternative, “relational” interpretation of quantum mechanics.” At the link right-click MPD3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Quebec Mosque Attack P1 – “Six people were killed and eight wounded during evening prayers Sunday, in what Quebec’s premier described as a “murderous act directed at a specific community.” At the link find the title, “Jan 30: Quebec City reacts to lethal terrorist attack at local mosque, 2017,” right-click “Media files current_20170130_79928.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Quebec Mosque Attack P2 – “Can we connect political words to murderous deeds? We are in a world of political disruption, anger, change, protest and defiance, but how do we process all of this? Law professor Payam Akhavan tells us what we’re not seeing.” At the link find the title, “Jan 31: Quebec mosque attack symptom of ‘populist hatred spreading,’ says law prof, 2017,”right-click “Media files current_20170131_45021.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Quebec Mosque Attack P3 – “As the country mourns the loss of six men killed at a mosque in Quebec City, their deaths cast light on the anti-Muslim sentiment that remains far too pervasive in Canada. A panel of Muslims share their experiences and reflect on the tragedy.” At the link find the title, “Feb 3: How Muslim Canadians are coping after Quebec City attack, 2017,” right-click “Media files current_20170203_42964.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism in America 52 mins – “We wrap up the show with Anna Holmes, Baratunde Thurston, and Tanner Colby reflecting on what they’ve learned through this experiment in multiracial dialogue, and the ways in which we can’t talk, don’t talk, would rather not talk, but intermittently, fitfully, embarrassingly do talk about culture, identity, power, and privilege in our most-definitely-not-yet-pre-post-yet-still-very-racial society.” At the link find the title,”#1704: What have we learned? Jan, 2017,” right-click “Media files PP1394647317.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Refugee Crises 22 mins – “Virginia Heffernan talks to David Miliband, the President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), about the effects of President Trump’s executive order on refugees worldwide.” At the link find the title, “The President’s Executive Disorder, Jan, 2017,” right-click “Media files SM8823700882.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Refugee Life 60 mins – “This week we document what happened when the President’s executive order went into effect temporarily banning travel from seven countries, and we talk about the way it was implemented. A major policy change thrown into the world like a fastball with no warning. It’s hard not to ask: “What just happened? What was that all about?” At the link right-click “Download,” right-click “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Renewable Energy Patrons 30 mins – “What do you think of when you hear the word, “billionaires?” Ruthless capitalists? Decadent narcissists? Evil cheese-puffs? What about renewable power? Well, today on Sea Change Radio we hear from Sammy Roth, energy reporter for The Desert Sun, who recently wrote a three-part series about how some American billionaires with deep roots in the fossil fuel industry, are planning bold clean power initiatives. We talk about the enormous wind farm that conservative tycoon Philip Anschutz hopes to build in Wyoming, discuss the efforts that famed investor Warren Buffett is making to enter California’s electricity marketplace, and learn what “balancing authorities” are and the role they play in our electric grid. Is what’s happening in the West just another capitalist scheme to benefit the 1%, or might these moves actually reduce climate pollution and lower energy bills?” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Robot Competition 12 mins – “This March, 17 middle-school teams descended on the Academy for the 2nd Annual FIRST LEGO League Robotics Scrimmage. Find out what went down this year, as teams turned their sights to food safety.” At the link find the title, “Junior Roboticists Take on a Food Challenge, Apr, 2012,” right-click “Media files RobotScrim2012_SciCity.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Rock Crushing 53 mins – “Tim Pannell has developed an award-winning machine called the Reefinator, which he manufacture and sells to Farmers and Contractors across Australia. The Reefinator converts shallow, rocky soil into deep productive soils at an economical cost. In this episode, we learn about That Tim started thinking about the Reefinator almost 20 years ago, but he only recently started to work on it recently How the Reefinator works to crush rock The process that Tim followed to build the initial prototype How Tim found the manufacturer for his equipment Protecting his idea when working with third party manufacturers (and the advantages of working with them) … Links and resources mentioned in this episode Website: rocksgone.com.au” At the link find the title, “Developing a Rock Crushing Machine & Quality Control with Tim Pannell of Rocksgone – The Product Startup: Product development for small business, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files TPS039-Tim Pannell with Rocksgone.mp3” and select ‘Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Rousseau 16 mins – “Modern society is for most people synonymous with progress. Not for the eighteenth century thinker Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Rousseau believed that civilization corrupts us in certain ways. Melissa Lane explains Rousseau’s views on progress in this episode of Philosophy Bites.” At the link right-click “Direct download: Melissa Lane on Rousseau on Civilization.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Rural Urban Divide 50 mins – “According to the New York Times, the 2016 election “highlighted a growing rural-urban split.” So, on this episode of BackStory, Brian, Ed and Nathan look at what happens when urban and rural Americans collide….” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow at the end of the sound bar and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Saddam Hussein Interrogation 60 mins – “Former Senior CIA analyst John Nixon joins us to talk about his book, [Debriefing the President: The Interrogation of Saddam Hussein]. A programming note, this program contains language which some viewers may find offensive.” At the link find the title, “Q&A with John Nixon, 2017,” right-click “Media files program.464447.MP3-STD.mp3” and select “Save Link As: from the pop-up menu.
Signals vs. Noise 36 mins – “Jacob Weisberg talks to CNN’s Fareed Zakaria about Donald Trump’s isolationist policies and whether Americans should be worried about the future of our democracy.” At the link find the title, “Signals vs. Noise, Jan, 2017,” right-click “Media files SM3260467340.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Smoking Ban 27 mins – “Bollards disguised as cigarette butts indicating smoking areas, high prices, compulsory plain packaging, advertising campaigns showing how smoking damages your health, an app to support giving up, and a culture of shame: anti-smoking messages come at Australians from all angles. Only around 13% of Australians smoke. Find more innovative ideas from the first series go to www.bbcworldservice.com/perfectcountry” At the link find the title, “Australia – Curbing Smoking, My Perfect Country Boxset, Feb, 2017” right-click “Media files p04rn202.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Sports and Politics 30 mins – “It has been a nightmarish week. The new president has kicked off his reign with a series of illegal and immoral executive orders and a set of preposterous appointments. Every day we wake up and remember that this is really happening. Many of us are looking to the upcoming Super Bowl more and more for solace and distraction. Today on Sea Change Radio we are having a Super Bowl special of a sort. Our guest is Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation magazine and host of Edge of Sports podcast, best known for his articulate treatment of the intersection of sports and politics. Zirin and host Alex Wise talk about the Brady-Trump connection (or what we are calling ConflateGate), and more broadly about the role of athletes in our political discourse.” At the link right-click Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Steve Bannon 46 mins – “Chuck Todd, moderator of Meet the Press, on fact and fiction in the Trump era and the rise of Steve Bannon.” At the link find the title, “Fact, Fiction And Trump, Jan, 2017,” right-click “Media files npr_512687456.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Sugar Hazard 77 mins – “Sugar appears to have no nutritional value. But is it more than just empty calories? Is it actually bad for us? Author and journalist Gary Taubes talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about his latest book, The Case Against Sugar. Taubes argues that there is substantial circumstantial evidence suggesting that sugar is the underlying cause of a host of modern health problems including diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Taubes concedes the evidence is not iron-clad or definitive and reflects along the way on the intellectual and personal challenges of holding a strong view in the face of significant skepticism.” At the link right-click “Download’ and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Supreme Court Nominees 64 mins – “In an elaborately choreographed prime-time ceremony this week, President Trump tapped Judge Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court seat that has been vacant for almost a year. We sit down with the Constitutional Accountability Center’s Elizabeth Wydra to examine Judge Gorsuch’s judicial record, whether he really is “Scalia 2.0,” and the difficult choices confronting Senate Democrats in the wake of this nomination. We also consider the ramifications of reports that some U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are defying federal court orders around Trump’s new travel restrictions. Slate staffers Mark Joseph Stern and Leon Neyfakh tell us what they learned from constitutional law scholars about the possibility of a standoff between two branches of the federal government. …Finally, we zero in on one of the many lawsuits filed this week against Trump’s executive order. Aziz v. Trump centers on a pair of young men who were en route to join their father in Michigan when the order was issued, and wound up being deported to Ethiopia upon their arrival at Dulles International Airport. We’re joined by the Legal Aid Justice Center’s Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, one of the lawyers representing the plaintiffs in the case.” At the link find the title, “Will You Accept This Robe? Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files SM2137165052.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Surveillance Impact 18 mins – “What, if anything, is wrong with surveillance? Why value privacy? Tom Sorrell answers these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in assocation with the Institute of Philosophy.” At the link find the title, “Tom Sorell on Surveillance, Jan, 2013,” right-click “Media files Tom Sorell on Surveillance.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Survivalists 48 mins – “Journalist Evan Osnos talks about the Silicon Valley survivalists who are stockpiling food and weapons and investing in luxury underground bunkers. “They feel a sense of fragility in our politics,” he says. Osnos has also been writing about Trump.” At the link find the title,”January 25, 2017 ‘Survival Of The Richest’,” click the circle with three dots, right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Synchrotron Radiation 27 mins – “Open SESAME! And no we are not talking about Ali Baba in this case. SESAME is an acronym for Synchrotron-Light for Experimental Science and Application in the Middle East. But what exactly does that mean? A synchrotron light produces very intense pulses of light that allows detailed studies of various objects. Join hosts Dr. Keith Pannell and Dr. Russell Chianelli as they speak to Stanford professor Herman Winick about his role and involvement in SESAME.: At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Syrian Refugees 49 mins – “Neal Keny-Guyer, chief executive officer of Mercy Corps, discusses the humanitarian response to the crisis in Syria and the effect of the Trump administration’s executive order barring Syrian refugees from entering the United States, as part of CFR’s Religion and Foreign Policy Conference Call series….” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow at the end of the sound bar and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Tim Ferris 75 mins – “Whether you’re a millionaire-in-the-making or just trying to check off your to-do list every single day, you’re always on the hunt for how to do your best, but where do you even start? Enter Tim Ferris of Four-Hour Work Week, and his latest book Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers. Just for you, Tim picked the brains of 200+ of the most creative, successful leaders from around the world to help you do better every day, including Brene Brown, Malcolm Gladwell, Jamie Foxx, Reid Hoffman, and dozens of others. He asked them actionable questions (What does the first hour of their day look like? What do their workout routines look like and why? What are the biggest time wastes they avoid?) so that you can apply their philosophies to your own life. To quote Tim, who tried many of these tactics himself, “The lessons have made me millions of dollars and saved me years of wasted effort and frustration.” Come hear from Tim at INFORUM, and who knows—maybe you’ll end up featured in his next book! ” At the link right-click “Play Now” and select “Save link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Toy Lab 56 mins – “It may not be rocket science, but there’s still much to consider when inventing children’s toys, starting with all the ideas for what to build. Within the famous design firm IDEO, a small team toils away in a toy lab founded by Brendan Boyle, who also teaches design thinking at Stanford University. In conversation with Professor of the Practice Tina Seelig, Boyle discusses the importance of playfulness, divergent thinking and creativity in making toys.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow at the end of the sound bar and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trauma P1 84 mins – “UCSF doctors present an overview of the concepts of injury survey in trauma patients when time is critical. Recorded on 10/13/2016. (#31564)” At the link right-click “Audio MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trauma P2 54 mins- “Drs. Lucy Kornblith and Aaron Kornblith provide an overview of advances in trauma care and the impact they are having. Recorded on 11/17/2016. (#31569)” At the link right-click “Audio MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trayvon Martin 36 mins – “On February 26th, 2012, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot dead at a residential complex in Sanford, a small city north of Orlando, Florida. The following year, the man who shot Martin, George Zimmerman, was found not guilty of second-degree murder. Soon after, the Black Lives Matter movement formed, inspiring a new chapter in civil rights activism. At the center of it all were Trayvon’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin. We check in with them about how they’re doing five years after their son’s death and ask about their new book, “Rest In Power,” which pays loving tribute to Trayvon Martin.” At the link find the title, “Rest In Power: How Trayvon Martin Transformed A Nation, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files 20170207_1a_podcastfinal.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Treasure Hunting 20 mins – “W.C. Jameson has searched for a recovered buried treasure across the world. But on a search in Arizona, he found something he never expected. Find out more about W.C. Jameson’s work and adventures at http://www.wcjameson.com/ “ At the link click the circle with three dots, right-click ‘Download this audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trump Administration Review 45 mins – “President Trump announces his nominee for the Supreme Court, legal battles ramp up in opposition to the Trump’s executive order on immigration restrictions,and some in Congress vow to resist: Three political experts speculate on the future of our three branches of government and their respective powers in the Trump administration.” At the link you can listen, but not download; however, a copy is included in the blog archive.
Trump and Higher Education 46 mins – “Donald Trump talks about “America first” and walls and tighter borders, and shows a harder face to the world. American high tech and higher education have thrived by doing just the opposite. American universities brim with the brains and money of international students. American high tech giants are decidedly global and often founded by immigrants. These two sectors are American jewels. Global leaders. Will they stay that way? This hour in our On Point 100-Day Spotlight, high tech and higher-ed in the time of Trump.” At the link right the arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trump and Orwell 24 mins – “It was a novel set in a dystopian future —the year 1984. But in today’s world of fake news and alternative facts, George Orwell’s doublethink and newspeak seem more relevant than ever.” At the link find the title “Feb 3: Orwell’s 1984 eerily parallels reality in the age of Trump, says author, Feb 2017,” right-click “Media files current_20170203_89226.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trump and Putin 42 mins – “Jacob Weisberg talks to Bill Browder, the investor and author of Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man’s Fight for Justice. The two discuss how business in Russia operates, the threats made on his life by Vladamir Putin, and the dangers facing our country with a President that’s willing to curry favor to Russia.” At the link find the title, “The Magnitsky Act and The Looming Russian Danger, Jan, 2017,” right-click “Media files SM4941536192.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trump and the Press 76 mins – “Live from the Skirball Center at New York University – A handful of New York’s top editors talk about how journalists and the media at large can play a bigger role in making sure that fact prevails over fiction in the coming months and years under a Trump administration.” At the link find the title, ”Not the New Normal: How the Media Should Cover the Trump Presidency (Live Edition), Jan, 2017,” right-click “Media files SM6380704571.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trump and Womens’ Rights 4 mins – “The request from Donald Trump’s transition team set off alarm bells within the small world of groups that promote global women’s rights. Trump’s team wanted details about the US State Department’s spending on gender equality, and names of people whose primary function was to promote gender issues. “It wasn’t a benign request,” said Ambassador Cathy Russell, head of the Office of Global Women’s Issues in Barack Obama’s State Department, whose office fielded the request. “They were looking for the family planning money and the LGBT programming and spending.” She didn’t give them the information. Weeks later, President Trump signed an executive order cutting off US funding to global women’s health organizations worldwide if they counseled, referred or advocated for access to abortion….” At the link find the title, “The future of global women’s rights under Trump? ‘It could be devastating.’ Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files 02092017_03.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trump Education Options 57 mins – “At the local and national level, the movement to give families more options outside of their local district gains traction. In New Hampshire, several proposed bills would provide more funds and greater access to charter schools and other forms of education. But some worry these efforts will harm public school districts and rural counties.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link as” from the pop-up menu.
Trump Executive Orders Impact 44 mins – “UC Berkeley students protest Milo Yiannopoulos, Budweiser releases Super Bowl ad with immigration theme, the economic future of the Inland Empire.” At the link find the title, “Protest at UC Berkeley, Super Bowl ad tackles immigration, the economic future of the Inland Empire, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files SHOW 020217-736da01d.mp3 “ and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trump Precautions 31 mins After an election that sent shock waves across the world and plunged America into an uncertain future, host Sabrina Siddiqui explores what Americans can do in response. From grassroots organizations to the halls of Congress, she asks guests what Americans can expect, and how to prepare for and fight back when one of the most divisive President-elects in modern history takes office. Political historian David Szakonyi of George Washington University notes that Donald Trump’s leadership represents a government shakeup that many voters are hungry for, but history offers some warnings. “It’s almost tragic how little success business people have had compared to the expectations that people have placed on them,” says Szakonyi. Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego says that Donald Trump does not have a mandate to violate the constitutional rights of his constituents. Gallego plans to work hard for an America that does not promote a “fear of the other”. At the link right “Download MP3” and select “save link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trump Threat to Science [First segment] 56 mins – “US scientists call Canada on how to deal with being muzzled; Carl Sagan saw the future; Chimps, war and the “cuddle hormone”; Tales From The Parasitic Crypt; What gives a tomato its flavour; Death and decay are part of life; Quirks & Questions – Moons.” At the link find the title, “U.S. Scientists Call Canada For Help; Chimps, War and the Cuddle Hormone; Carl Sagan Saw The Future, and more, Jan, 2017,” right-click “Media files quirksaio_20170128_66177.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trump’s EPA Director 46 mins – “President Obama’s EPA Chief Gina McCarthy joins us to look at President Trump’s early moves on the environment.” At yhe link find the title, “Obama’s EPA Chief On The U.S. And Climate Change, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files npr_512893262.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Tuberculosis Trends 9 mins – “One third of the world’s population is infected with tuberculosis. It kills 1.5 million people each year. It exists in a latent or active form. Current treatment involves 4 or 5 drugs. Drug resistant strains can take up to 24 months to treat. In poor countries, without social welfare, where the choice is food or treatment, patients often cease treatment when there are the first signs of improvement, usually before the full course of drugs has been taken. This encourages drug resistance and often there is a relapse with an untreatable strain. What is needed is a new form of treatment which is cheap and fast. Greg Cook’s team at the University of Otago is investigating a cellular enzyme which has a unique vulnerability within the tuberculosis bacterium. Existing drugs for TB affect normal cells, making patients weak. The goal is to develop drugs which target TB’s vulnerable enzyme, producing a fast, affective treatment.” At the link right-click “Download Audio” nd select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Tunisian Women 27 mins – “A Muslim country with a cosmopolitan outlook, Tunisia is both liberal and conservative. The code of personal status introduced by Tunisia’s first president Habib Bourguiba established equality laws for women after Tunisia’s independence. But inequalities and violence towards women persist. How long will it be before there is true equality? Find more innovative ideas from the first series go to www.bbcworldservice.com/perfectcountry” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Turtles Band 76 mins – “Musician and vocalist Howard Kaylan (The Turtles, The Mothers of Invention, Flo & Eddie) joins Gilbert and Frank for a funny, freewheeling discussion of a host of topics, including the virtuosity of Harry Nilsson, the “free love” of the 1960s, the nostalgic appeal of “That Thing You Do!” and the underrated artistry of The Zombies. Also: Howard disses Lulu, parties with Soupy Sales, runs afoul of Jimi Hendrix and meets his personal “Louis Prima.” PLUS: Kate Smith! “Don McNeill’s Breakfast Club!” Donald Fagen buys a suit! John Lennon feuds with Frank Zappa! And the Turtles invade the White House!” At the link find the title, “#141 Howard Kaylan,” right-click “Media files edb5f9cb-92eb-499f-a4da-57881a4d003a.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Unsaleable Stuff 18 mins – “Michael Sandel. 2009 Reith Lecturer, discusses the moral limits of markets.” At the link right-click “ Direct download: Michael Sandel on What Shouldn’t Be Sold.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Viscose Rayon is Hazardous 58 mins – “In his new book, Paul D. Blanc, M.D., outlines the century-long history of “fake silk,” or cellulose viscose, used to produce such products as rayon textiles and tires, cellophane, and everyday kitchen sponges. He explores the export of hazardous manufacturing to developing countries, and the current “greenwashing” of viscose as an eco-friendly product. He describes the poisonous materials and environmental abuses involved in the manufacturing process, and the grave impact it has on human health. Deeply researched and boldly presented, Dr. Blanc’s book brings to light an industrial hazard whose egregious history ranks with those of asbestos, lead, and mercury.” At the link right-click “Download MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Voter Rights 24 mins – “Jamelle Bouie talks to The Atlantic’s Vann Newkirk about the dangers being proposed to voting rights by the Trump administration.” At the link find the title, “The Worst Case Scenario for Voting Rights, Jan, 2017,” right-click “Media files SM2091860251.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
White House Uses 26 mins – “President Trump frequents his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, has a triplex penthouse in Trump Tower in downtown Manhattan and has his last name blazoned on dozens of properties around the world. Does that change things for the office of the presidency?” At the link find the title, “Should Trump be spending weekends at Mar-a-Lago? Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files 589d498be4b09a0a172eb839_1351620000001-300030_t_1486703005653_44100_160_2.mp3” and select “Save Link as” from the pop-up menu.
Wildfires 30 mins – “When wildfires engulfed the Canadian city of Fort McMurray last May 90,000 people were displaced and well over £2bn of damage was caused, making it one of the costliest natural disasters of all time. That fire proved to be just the start of a summer of flames that ripped through California, Greece and France. An area the size of India now burns every year and climate change is blamed for an increase in the length of the fire season across the boreal forests of North America. Tom Heap visits Fort McMurray to find out how a city could be so easily engulfed by fire and to meet the local scientists and firefighters working out fresh strategies to make sure it doesn’t happen again.” At the link right-click “Download’ and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Wine and Stink Bugs 3 mins – “Researchers help wine makers solve a stinky problem.” At the link find the title, “Episode 736 – The Stench in Wine,” right-click “Media files ScienceElements_Feb2_2017.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Women Investors 68 mins – “Are you ready to take charge of your career and financial destiny? Let Sallie Krawcheck show you how to harness your potential and fearlessly go after your goals. Sallie Krawcheck has been called the most powerful woman on Wall Street, and she’s opening up her years of experience to create a playbook for women’s professional success in Own It: The Power of Women at Work—one that incorporates women’s strengths, allows for non-traditional career paths, and shapes women’s power to advance themselves creatively and courageously. Sallie once held senior positions at Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Citigroup. Now, she runs Ellevest, a digital platform focused on redefining investment tools, resources and strategies for women. “[Ellevest] isn’t ‘for women,’ ‘pink it and shrink it,’ ‘make it smaller,’” Sallie shared in a recent interview, reminding us that women often have different salary arcs, live longer on average, and often make decisions such as taking a few years off from career to raise children—all key components in investment strategies. Sallie’s wide range of experiences—from reaching the top rung in the “boys’ club” of Wall Street to launching Ellevest—mean there are myriad stories, skills, and sage pieces of advice, and we can’t wait to hear from her. Spend an evening walking in Sallie’s high-powered heels with INFORUM, and get inspired to own your future.” At the link right-click “Play Now” and select “Save link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Writing Well 62 mins – “Steven Pinker is one of the world’s leading authorities on language, mind and human nature. A professor of psychology at Harvard, he is the bestselling author of eight books and regularly appears in lists of the world’s top 100 thinkers. In 2014 he returned to the Intelligence Squared stage to discuss his latest publication ‘The Sense of Style’, a short and entertaining writing guide for the 21st century… Good writing has always been hard: a performance requiring pretence, empathy, and a drive for coherence. … Pinker showed how everyone can improve their mastery of writing and their appreciation of the art. Professor Pinker was in conversation with Ian McEwan, one of Britain’s most acclaimed novelists, who has frequently explored the common ground between art and science….” At the link find the title, “Steven Pinker on Good Writing, with Ian McEwan, Feb, 2017,” right-click “Media files media.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
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