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911 Memorial Designer 37 mins – “In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Michael Arad, discusses the World Trade Center Memorial.” At the link find the title, “Michael Arad Sept, 2011,” right-click “Media files Design Matters with Debbie Millman, Michael Arad.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Affordable Housing Crisis 71 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “2956: Hometown Conversations: Facing the Affordable Housing Crisis: Boulder and Beyond,” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Africa Future 77 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado about trends in Africa. At the link find the title, “1713: Africa: The Bright Continent,” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Age Friendly County 69 mins – “Santa Clara will soon become the first U.S. county to have each of its 15 cities designated “age friendly” by the World Health Organization (WHO). But what does that mean? You’re invited to meet Dr. James Goodwin, a global leader in aging. He will be in the Bay Area from the United Kingdom, attending the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) Summit. Goodwin will describe the age-friendly global movement, the new thinking about aging and health, and why the age-friendly concept is an indispensable part of that picture. Goodwin will also reveal how Santa Clara County became one of the nation’s leaders in the age-friendly movement. Together with Alex Kalache of the WHO and Margaret Gillis of the Public Health Agency of Canada, Goodwin was at the forefront in establishing the age-friendly movement. He also knows John Beard, current age-friendly leader and the director of the aging and life course department at the WHO. Goodwin will tell the rarely heard story of how and why the age-friendly movement was created.” At the link find the title “Age-Friendly Cities and the Future of Aging, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170724_Age Friendly Cities Podcast.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Agriculture Scholarship 35 mins – “What do you think about an all-expenses-paid trip around the world for six months to learn about agriculture? Does it sound too good to be true? It is too good, but it is also true. This adventure is made possible through Nuffield scholarship. Today’s guest, Matt Hocken, is a husband, father, dairy farmer from New Zealand, and a Nuffield Scholar who has travelled globally to research on his chosen topic of specialization – agricultural innovation. Matt joins me today to share the details of this amazing scholarship program that’s been created for the advancement of agriculture in a global aspect. He gives an overview of the life of a Nuffield scholar and its new international scholarship program. He also shares how this can influence your view of the world and the agricultural industry.” At the link right-click “Download this Episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Air Pollution Measurement 29 mins – “Galileo said we should, “Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so.” This week on Sea Change Radio, we take a look at two ways that people are trying to apply that wisdom to climate change. First, we speak to Davida Herzl, the CEO and co-founder of Aclima, a San Francisco-based company that refers to itself as a “FitBit for the planet.” Herzl explains how Aclima’s technology works, how the company makes money, and the opportunities that lie ahead as the industry of measuring air pollution evolves. Then, we dig into the Sea Change Radio archives and re-visit our discussion with James Leaton, the research director of the Carbon Tracker Initiative, a British nonprofit that analyzes the risks of fossil fuel investment and presents findings to the financial sector, with the objective of limiting future greenhouse gas emissions.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Airline Careers 33 mins – “Have you ever heard of a Medfly pilot? Building flight time towards becoming an airline means flight instructing for most pilots. A unique way to not only build flight time but to build much sought after multi engine turbine time is as a Medfly pilot. Here to discuss this unique job is medfly pilot Sean Edwards….” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Al Franken on Washington 54 mins – “Al Franken was there from the beginning with Saturday Night Live. A fixture comedian for years. Straight up funny. Then he got the political bug, bigtime. Squeaked into the U.S. Senate from his home state, Minnesota. And now, Sen. Al Franken is in his second term and in the thick of the craziness in Washington. Asking the tough questions in hearings. Railing against Ted Cruz. Talking Trump. What’s he really think? We’ll ask. This hour On Point: Sen. Al Franken.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Al Gore Inconvenient Sequel 55 mins – “A decade after AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH brought climate change into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Former Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes—in moments both private and public, funny and poignant—as he pursues the inspirational idea that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome with human ingenuity and passion. Join us for a rare conversation with Vice President Al Gore and the directors, Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk, about the path forward and their new film AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER.” At the link find the title, “Al Gore and An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, Aug, 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170806_cl1_Al Gore PODCAST.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Alternate Housing Ideas 96 mins – “Since TSP announced the original Permaethos Model, Rob Kish has been working to make it a reality- with a few twists. He is a Manufacturing Engineer Technician for a medical equipment manufacturer and uses Permaculture troubleshooting methodology in an industry dominated by lean manufacturing to reduce costs and labor. He joins us today to discuss my original vision for PermaEthos, a vision that never was achieved and frankly never attempted.” At the link right-click “Download “ and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Australian Bank Crisis 63 mins – “Chief executive of the Australian Bankers Association and former Queensland premier Anna Bligh addresses the National Press Club in Canberra.” At the link find the title, “National Press Club: Anna Bligh, J” right-click “Media files NPCc_Bligh_2607_512k.mp4” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Automatic Glasses and Peerism (Bitcoin) 27 mins – “Automatic glasses by Ian Woolf;Nathan Waters talks about changing to a better society with Peerism” At the link right-click “download MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Babysitting 60 mins – “We listen in on a ritual that happens in millions of families every week: kids getting dropped off at the babysitters. Six-year-old Dylan and nine-year-old Sarah explain what they can and can’t get away with when they have a babysitter. After that, host Ira Glass has a few words about Mary Poppins, who is the Gold Standard of all fictional babysitters. The movie Mary Poppins contains the classic modern song about babysitting. We hear several versions of the song over the course of the program. The first is by Chicago girl punk/pop band, the Dishes. [Then] Lots of babysitting is done by family members. Hillary Frank reports on what can happen when a teenaged son is put in charge of his younger brothers. It’s not pretty…. The story of several huge companies that accidentally got put into the babysitting business in a big, big way because of snow on December 26, 1988. Every year on the day after Christmas, divorced kids all over America fly from one parent to the other. In 1988, lots of them got snowed in at O’Hare Airport in Chicago. Susan Burton and her little sister were among them… Myron Jones and his sister Carol Bove explain what happened when they were teenagers, and they ended up babysitting children who didn’t exist.” At the link right-click “Download” under the sound bar and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Back Injury Exercises 58 mins – “On this episode of the podcast we have Ashleigh Gass. Ashleigh holds a Master’s Degree in Human and Clinical Nutrition. She is certified sports nutritionist, as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. She was recently picked up by Devil Dog Arms as an accomplished tactical shooter, and is also developing a Gymnastic Bodies affiliate gym.” At the link right-click “Download Episode Here (MP3)” and select “Save Link As” from the op-up menu.
Backfire Effect 50 mins – “There’s new research about how people process information, errors, and corrections. A look at what those findings tell us about the efficacy of journalism. Plus, how unethical research practices and liberal bias have created a cloud of doubt in the world of social science research. And, eight months after the election, Brooke and Bob reflect on OTM’s coverage of the Trump administration.” At the link click the circle with three dots, right-click “Download this Audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Bedbugs 32 mins (3 parts) A three part series with everything you need to know about bedbugs! At the link click “Download,” right-click “Download” on the the next screen and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu. Do the same for Part 2 (here) and Part 3 (here).
Bicycle Sharing in New Hampshire 61 mins – “A new bike-share program has launched in Manchester, making it yet another city, alongside Portsmouth, Hanover, and Laconia, to offer bike rentals at various locations around the city. And infrastructure modifications, including complete streets, which allow safe use for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, are popping up all over the state. Still, many cyclists, and drivers, do not understand how to co-exists on our roads. We’ll look at the latest in road safety, bike sharing, and cyclist/pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save link As” from the pop-up menu.
Bicycling Trends 54 mins – “Getting out of a car and onto a bike is one of the best things you can do for the climate and your personal health. Bike lanes are growing in American cities from New York City to Houston, the country’s oil and gasoline capital. Cycling is also a way for people to raise awareness and money for their climate work. Still, many potential cyclists are worried about their personal safety while biking—and about breathing bus exhaust. What are cities doing to take cycling to the next level? Is bike sharing really displacing taxi rides? How is pedal power helping the broader climate movement? Join us for a conversation about cycling and the ways it is changing urban America and cutting carbon emissions.” At the link find the title, “Founder, Climate Ride, Brian Wiedenmeier, Jun 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170723_cl1 ChainReaction.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Bicycling Women 44 mins – “In E&B’s first live show, they chat with Atlanta Bicycle Coalition’s Executive Director, Rebecca Serna, about women bicyclists takin’ it to the streets!” At the link find the title,”B*tches Who Bike, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-12-smnty-bikes-live-final.mp3” and select ‘Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Big Data Discussion 32 mins – “Ian Sample sits down with Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson to discuss the future of the workplace and the role artificial intelligence will play. In 2016 Klaus Schwab, founder and chairman of the World Economic Forum, wrote: “We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another.” This fourth Industrial Revolution, he said, will fuse the physical, digital and biological worlds, and affect all corners of society – even challenging ideas of what it means to be human. But just because change is coming should we be concerned? “ At the link right-click “Download MP3” and select ‘Save Link As” fromt eh popo-up menu.
Biohacking 27 mins – “Oz war on mathematics by Ian Woolf, Meow Ludo Meow Meow explains the five pillars of biohacking… At the link right-click “download MP3” and select ‘Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Bisexuality 27 mins – “More and more people are identifying as bisexual yet bi-phobia is rife and the world’s media remains guilty of regular bi-erasure. Journalist and writer Nichi Hodgson who is openly bisexual herself, examines what it is like to be bisexual for both men and women in different parts of the world.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Blind Accessibility Engineer 21 mins – “Aira once again offers a feature presentation: A Conversation with John Herzog. John is an Accessibility Solutions Engineer with AT&T. He sits down with the Blind Abilities Team to share an in depth look at his life as a blind man: his youth, education and his time at law school. John also shares his thoughts on a variety of issues, including blindness, social interactions and Aira, the visual interpreter for the blind. Explore your world like never before From exploring new neighborhoods and restaurants in the city, to traveling the globe – Aira empowers the blind to experience their world and surroundings like never before.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Blind Educator 21 mins – “Susan Mazrui shares her journey through education, employment and how she faced the challenges and the low expectations along the way. As director of Public Policy at AT&T, Susan works with aging and disability issues. Susan is still learning as technology keeps changing and encourages others to learn as much as they can about the tools they will need in the workplace. Susan is an Aira explorer and enjoys having instant access to information when she wants it. It’s the “small things” that Aira does that can really make a difference and like a mosquito in a King’s tent, small things can move Kings. Join Susan Mazrui at the 2017 National Federation of the Blind convention and learn about her journey and the suggestions she has for students transitioning from high school to college and to the workplace.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Blind Woodworkers 7 mins – “Call to Wood Workers, Beginners to Advanced. Wood Workers for the Blind Summer Sessions Filling Fast!” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Blood Quantum Limits 44 mins – “Native Americans in America are governed by each their own duly elected Tribal Council, whose job it is to look out for the best interests of their tribes membership. As all offical tribes are sovereign, they have final say over the basic requirements necessary to become an enrolled member. One of the key thresholds tribes impose, is that of a blood quantum limit. After all, once a membership has become diluted to a certain point members have such a small amount of Native blood they are considered my many to no longer be native – what listener JT describes as being a “one drop”. Other tribes require only a provable lineage. If a tribe imposes a blood quantum limit they did not have before, what to do with members who no longer meet the threshold? Should they be disenrolled? Or should there be a ‘grandfather’ clause and the change only be made moving forward? This is a tough debate, but we do our best discussing a complicated issue. …In a related topic, we discuss the minimum viable population to ensure healthy genetic diversity, a major issue for tribes wishing to consider the idea of a blood quantum limit. There is a fine line between encouaging folks to marry other Natives, and risking unhealthy genetics within communities too small to handle it. And in Iceland there is an Android app which allows you to “Bump phones before you bump in bed”. With a population of only 320,000 Iclanders face the very real risk of ending up in bed with a close relative. Like all small communities (Natives included) geneology is carefully documented. An interesting reality for communities faced with procreation among very small groups!” At the link find the title, “Disenrollment Debate & Blood Quantum Limits, Jan, 2017,” right-click “Media files disenrollment debate blood quantum limits.mp3” and select “Save link As” from the pop-up menu.
Broadband in Oregon 25 mins – “Eugene is a good example of recent public-public partnerships developing to expand fiber optic Internet access. The city of 166,000 in Oregon helped finance a downtown dark fiber network by the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB), which is publicly owned but has an independent governing board from the city. Eugene’s Economic Development Planner Anne Fifield and EWEB Engineering Technician Nick Nevins joined us for episode 263 of the Community Broadband Bits podcast to discuss the project and early results. We talk about what businesses have been the early adopters of the dark fiber availability, how it was financed, and how it has helped to fill downtown office locations with businesses. “ At the link right-click “…download this mp3 file directly…” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Broadband in San Francisco 27 mins – “After we saw April Glaser’s article on a local San Francisco ISP connecting low-income housing to high-quality Internet access, we knew we wanted to learn more. Preston Rhea is the Senior Field Engineer for Monkey Brains and someone we knew from his work with the Open Technology Institute at New America. He joins us with Mason Carroll, Lead Engineer for Monkey Brains, to explain what they are doing in Hunters Point and more broadly across San Francisco. Monkey Brains delivers Internet access primarily via high-capacity fixed-wireless links to buildings with multiple tenants. Working with the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation, they are delivering gigabit access to low-income housing units at Hunters Point.” At the link right-click “…download this mp3 file directly…” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Broccoli Benefits 44 mins – “…Dr. Paul Talalay announced that he had isolated the phytochemical Sulforaphane from the embattled cruciferous vegetable. It may not have seemed like much at the time, but over a quarter-century later, we’re still discovering new powers of this multifaceted compound. …Sulforaphane is of medical interest because of the cytoprotective (“cell-protecting”) functions that it encourages. As of now, it is among the most potent naturally-occurring inducers of cytoprotective enzymes known to science. A great deal of research is aimed at learning the mechanisms by which seems able to protect the body against chronic disease. While Sulforaphane offers tantalizing hints that it may be not just “healthy,” but an actual therapeutic tool, its status as a naturally-occurring compound is something of a double-edged sword. The astronomical cost of running human trials to validate its therapeutic usefulness against specific diseases is a major disincentive for an un-patentable compound, existing in the public domain as the extract of a common plant. In Episode 190, Dr. Fahey walks us through not just the biochemical promise, but the bureaucratic brambles of how we can best make use of broccoli’s “secret ingredient.” At the link find the title, “#190: Sulforaphane with Dr. Jed Fahey, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files SDS190.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Business Leaders in Government 76 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “2603: Can CEOs Run a Government?,” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cable Stayed Bridges 18 mins – “Cable stayed bridges have become increasingly common in the past few decade, and they seem to be the design of choice for modern bridges spanning 500 to as much as 2,000 feet. In this podcast we learn of the mechanics and the advantages of this architecturally appealing design from an expert in the field, Denny Pate, Senior Vice President and Principal Bridge Engineer with Figg Engineering in Tallahassee, Florida” At the link right-click “Listen this episode now” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
California Health Care Model 68 mins – “This program is supported by Blue Shield of California Foundation.With single-payer health care being debated in Sacramento while the repeal of the Affordable Care Act winds its way through Congress, California is setting itself apart from the rest on the nation. What will this new California model look like, and how will it lift up the underserved populations who need the most care? Is a single-payer system viable for the Golden State? Join us for a discussion on an important and timely issue that affects everyone in all corners of California.” At the link find the title “The New California Health-Care Model, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170726_The New California Health Care Model_Podcast.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
California Recycling Declines 30 mins – “2013 California boasted a recycling rate of 85%. In 2017 that number is now 79% – that is the first time it has dipped below 80% since 2008. Why is the most populous state in the union moving in the wrong direction on this important indicator? This week on Sea Change Radio we speak with Mark Murray, executive director of Californians Against Waste, a nonprofit environmental group that was founded forty years ago to advocate for beverage container recycling in the state. He will explain this troubling trend and talk about what can be done to get California’s recycling program back on its previous trajectory.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Canadian Wildfires 56 mins – “Adrienne Lamb explores the factors altering how we have to live with wildfire. New technology and new ways to think about fire and its behaviour could save lives.” At the link find the title, “World on Fire (Encore May 16, 2016),” Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files ideas_20170726_37003.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cancer Detection 12 mins – “Jimmy Lin, MD, PhD, MHS is the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), Oncology at Natera and a TED Fellow. He comes from a long history as a pioneer in cancer genomics. Most recently, he led the clinical genomics program at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Previously, at Johns Hopkins and Washington University in St. Louis, Lin was part of one of the first clinical genomics labs in academia and led the computational analyses of the first ever exome sequencing studies in cancer, including breast, colorectal, pancreatic, glioblastoma, medulloblastoma and melanoma. Lin has published in top academic journals, such as Science, Nature and Cell, and he has been an expert in national and international media outlets, such as New York Times, Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Washington Post, and the Financial Times. “ At the linkf idn the title, “A simple new blood test that can catch cancer early | Jimmy Lin, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files JimmyLin_2017U.mp4” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cancer Treatment 29 mins – “Keith & Russ welcome Robert S. Kerbel, senior scientist at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada. Kerbel explains how regular chemotherapy for cancer patients often involves a “maximum tolerated dose” of treatment, which often taxes the patient and requires several days of recovery before the next treatment. With metronomic chemotherapy, researchers hope to lower the dose of drugs and make the dosage more frequent.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Carry Nation P1 32 mins – “Several events in Carry Nation’s early life catalyzed her temperance activism.” At the linkf idn the title, “ Carry A. Nation, Part 1, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-24-symhc-carry-nation-1.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Carry Nation P2 36 mins – “After her initial bar smashings, Carry A. Nation became a full-time activist, traveling from town to town to destroy saloons and preach temperance.” At the link find the title, “Carry A. Nation, Part 2, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-26-symhc-carry-nation-2.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Chef Skills 63 mins – “Alex Guarnaschelli, Food Channel star and chef at Butter in midtown Manhattan, talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about what it’s like to run a restaurant, the challenges of a career in cooking, her favorite dishes, her least favorite dishes, and what she cooked to beat Bobby Flay.” At the link right-click “download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Childhood Trauma Impact 56 mins – “Trauma is not a story about the past — it lives in the present: in both the mind and body. Left untreated, it has no expiration date, whether it’s trauma arising from childhood abuse or PTSD suffered as an adult.” At the link find the title, “All in the family: Understanding and healing childhood trauma, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files ideas_20170721_72229.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
China–U.S. War Potential 55 mins – “This week on the Lawfare Podcast, Jack Goldsmith interviews Graham Allison at the Hoover Book Soiree about Allison’s new book, Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’s Trap?. The conversation covers the history of rising and declining powers, how the North Korean regime affects the security dynamic between U.S. and China, and how to preserve peace where Thucydides would predict war.” At the link right-click “Direct download: Hoover Institution 7-12-17_Destined for War.mp3” and select “Save Link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Cities of the Future 12 mins – “Our cities were designed for a world of the past. Private cars now clog our streets during peak hour and most daylight hours on weekends. Some Asian cities are jammed 24/7. So what should we do? Build more roads? Or build for the fast changes which are happening. Ride share and autonomous vehicles may dramatically reduce the vehicle fleet. The adoption of rooftop solar demonstrates how fast change can occur. Matt Smith reports. At the link right-click “Download audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change in Canada P1 22 mins – “Meteorologists call British Columbia ‘the land of a billion micro climates.’ By 2050, the average temperature in BC will have risen by 2.5 C. But that doesn’t mean everything will just get hotter. We explore how BC’s climate will change in just 30 years.” At the link find the tile, “Episode 1 – B.C. in 2050, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2050_20170608_55493.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change in Canada P2 24 mins– “Without snow, everything changes. In this episode, we reveal the downstream effects of record-low snow packs, melting glaciers and rising sea levels in British Columbia.” At the link find the title, “Episode 2 – Snow and Ice, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2050_20170608_79050.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change in Canada P3 30 mins – “What do rising temperatures, changing rain patterns and shifting seasons mean for farmers? We learn about the challenges, as well as opportunities, facing producers.” At the link find the title, “Episode 3 – Agriculture, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2050_20170608_54364.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change in Canada P4 33 mins – “Vancouver says it will run on 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. We look at how climate change will re-shape our cities, and ask if we’re doing enough to mitigate its effects on our environment as well as our society.” At the link find the title, “Episode 4 – Cities, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2050_20170608_99144.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change in Canada P5 33 mins – “’There is no ‘no smoke’ option.’ By 2050, forest fires will be more frequent, and more devastating. This has profound impacts on one of our major resource industries, as well as wildlife.” At the link find the title, “Episode 5 – Fire and Forests, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2050_20170608_68298.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change in Canada P6 27 mins – “By mid-century, life in B.C. will be transformed. But around the world hundreds of millions of people will be facing life or death decisions. In this episode, we hear what climate change means for the rest of the world.” At the link find the title, “Episode 6 – The Global Village, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2050_20170608_49800.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change in Canada P7 2 mins – “Senior Meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe returns as host of ‘2050: Degrees of Change’, an original six-part podcast series, exploring what will change in BC, how scientists are preparing, and how global climate change conflicts will impact us.” At the link find the title, “2050: Degrees of Change – available June 9, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2050_20170601_85504.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Denial 56 mins – “The majority of Americans agree climate disruption is a major concern. The Paris Climate Agreement has been ratified by 61 countries and counting, which so far represents 47.81 percent of the world’s emissions. So we all agree, climate change is the biggest problem humankind has ever faced? Not so fast. Here in the United States, denial and confusion about the science is rampant, and we may be the only developed nation where it is written into a major political party’s platform. Climate scientist Michael Mann and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Tom Toles take a satirical look at how this lack of consensus came to be. Cristine Russell is a veteran science journalist with deep knowledge about conveying complex scientific issues to a broad public. How deep does climate doubt run, and how can communication help us move on to solutions? Join us for a fun and informative look at manufactured doubt and genuine skepticism.” At the link find the title, “Is Climate Denial Destroying Our Planet? Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170730_cl1_Climate Denial PODCAST.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate System Dynamics 52 mins – “When a cleaner footprint is no longer enough on climate change. Scientists now say we need negative CO2 emissions. Cleaning carbon from our skies.For years we’ve been told we’ve got to cut back on carbon emissions, CO2, or face dire consequences as burning fossil fuels changes the global climate. Last week, a new heads-up: Scientists say we’ve now polluted and dawdled long enough that it’s going to take more than cutting back emissions. We’re going to have to take CO2 out of the atmosphere. Trees can do that. Soil can do that. Giant machines might, but at a staggering cost.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cloud Seeding 16 mins – “’Cloud seeding’ is being considered a tool for controlling extreme weather, with one in four countries using the technology already. But can it work?” At the link find the title, “July 25: Can geoengineering technology combat extreme weather? 2017,” right-click “Media files current 20170725_16605.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cohousing 10 mins – “Loneliness doesn’t always stem from being alone. For architect Grace Kim, loneliness is a function of how socially connected we feel to the people around us — and it’s often the result of the homes we live in. She shares an age-old antidote to isolation: cohousing, a way of living where people choose to share space with their neighbors, get to know them, and look after them. Rethink your home and how you live in it with this eye-opening talk.” At the link find the title, “How cohousing can make us happier (and live longer) | Grace Kim, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files GraceKim_2017.mp4” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Computer Scammer Story P1 50 mins – “This week, a telephone scammer makes a terrible mistake. He calls Alex Goldman. If you suspect you are a victim of a tech support scammer, you see a suspicious pop-up, or get an unsolicited tech support email, you can make a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission by following this link, or by contacting the company that the call center was impersonating directly.” At the link find the title, “#102 Long Distance, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files GLT1346255265.mp3”and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Computer Scammer Story P2 48 mins – “This week, Alex and Damiano take a trip. This is the conclusion of last week’s episode, Long Distance.” At the link find the title, “#103 Long Distance, Part II, Aug, 2017,” (Further Reading Snigdha Poonam’s story on tech support scams in the Hindustan Times– If you suspect you are a victim of a tech support scammer, you see a suspicious pop-up, or get an unsolicited tech support email, you can make a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission by following this link, or by contacting the company that the call center was impersonating directly.” Right-click “Media files GLT7017673177.mp3” and select “Save Link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Coral Reef Documentary 56 mins – “Coral reefs are the nursery for all life in the oceans, a remarkable ecosystem that sustains us. Yet with carbon emissions warming the seas, a phenomenon called “coral bleaching”—a sign of mass coral death—has been accelerating around the world, and the public has no idea of the scale or implication of the catastrophe silently raging underwater. Directed by Jeff Orlowski, CHASING CORAL taps into the collective will and wisdom of an ad man, a self-proclaimed coral nerd, top-notch camera designers, and renowned marine biologists as they invent the first time-lapse camera to record bleaching events as they happen. The effort is anything but simple, and the team battles technical malfunctions and the force of nature in pursuit of their golden fleece: documenting the indisputable and tragic transformation below the waves. With its breathtaking photography, nail-biting suspense, and startling emotion, CHASING CORAL is a dramatic revelation that won’t have audiences sitting idle for long.” At the link right-click “Download MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Coral Reefs 14 mins – “Kristen Marhaver studies corals, tiny creatures the size of a poppyseed that, over hundreds of slow years, create beautiful, life-sustaining ocean structures hundreds of miles long. As she admits, it’s easy to get sad about the state of coral reefs; they’re in the news lately because of how quickly they’re bleaching, dying and turning to slime. But the good news is that we’re learning more and more about these amazing marine invertebrates — including how to help them (and help them help us). This biologist and TED Senior Fellow offers a glimpse into the wonderful and mysterious lives of these hard-working and fragile creatures.” At the link find the title, “Why I still have hope for coral reefs | Kristen Marhaver, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files KristenMarhaver_2017U.mp4” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Corruption on the Reservation 50 mins – “What do tribal councils exist to do? Do they exist to serve us? Or do they exist to further their own interests? And when they choose the latter, what do we as the membership do to halt the wrongs we see? There has been a lot of talk about the “Native Way” in dealing with this type of thing, and part of it I understand. Although, is it possible to go too far on the other side, to the point where you ignore and enable the corruption to continue? If you are like me, a Native who has lived off the reservation for his entire life, does my opinion count? Or simply because I am not immerssed in the community I must keep my mouth shut when I see wrongs that damage our Native communities? Do we not all have an obligation to speak out? These are the questions discussed on this NativeTalk.net radio podcast. After you listen to the conversation, comment on Facebook, or write an email to podcast@nativetalk.net. Emails and comments will be read on next weeks radio program. We look forward to hearing your responses.” At the link find the title, “Culture Wars: Native VS White Approach to Corruption, Jun, 2017,” right-click ‘Media files culture wars native vs white approach to corruption.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Critical Care Nursing 13 mins – “Improving patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction in critical care and other nursing settings. We have AACN 2017 Distinguished Research Lecturer, Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Henneman on to talk about her research. If that’s what you’re looking for, you found it. It’s the Nursing Show.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cybersecurity 58 mins – “Experts discuss the current threats and vulnerabilities in U.S. cybersecurity and the level of U.S. preparedness in responding to the next cyberattack.” At the link find the title, “Cybersecurity Threats: How Vulnerable Is the United States? Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 20170619 GL Cybersecurity Threats.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Democrats Economic Plan 50 mins – “Democrats try to rebrand the party with a new economic plan and the slogan “A Better Deal.” Will it win voters? It’s been a rough patch for Democrats. In the last few years they’ve lost majority control on Capitol Hill. They’ve lost the White House to Donald Trump. They’ve lost sway over the future of the Supreme Court. And they’ve lost the confidence of many that they were the effective voice of the little guy in the U.S. economy. Yesterday, Democrats rolled out a new appeal. They call it a “better deal.” It’s their comeback cry, they hope.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Design Anthropology 43 mins – “In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Dori Tunstall discusses branding through the lens of a Design Anthropologist.” At the link find the title, “Design Matters with Debbie Millman Linda Tischler, Oct 7, 2011,” right-click “Media files Design Matters with Debbie Millman Dori Tunstall.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Design Magazine Editor 30 mins – “Alissa Walker discusses her experience in advertising, her love affair with LA and of course, gelato.” At the link find the title, “Alissa Walker, May, 2011,” right-click “Media files Design Matters with Debbie Millman Alissa Walker.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Design Symbols 55 mins – “In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Alex Bogusky and John Bielenberg discuss branding, global warming and impact entrepreneurs.” At the link find the title, “Alex Bogusky + John Bielenberg, Sept, 2011,” right-click “Design Matters with Debbie Millman Bogusky Bielenberg.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Diabetes Reversal with Ketogenic Diet 68 mins – “Today’s episode features an important interview with Dr. Jeff Volek, a researcher who has spent the past 20 years studying how humans adapt to carbohydrate-restricted diets. His most recent work, which is one of the key topics of today’s interview, has focused on the science of ketones and ketogenic diets and their use as a therapeutic tool to manage insulin resistance. In 2014, Volek became a founder and the chief science officer of Virta Health, an online specialty medical clinic dedicated to reversing diabetes, a chronic disease that has become a worldwide epidemic. The company’s ambitious goal is to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people by 2025. Earlier this year, The JMIR Diabetes Journal published a study coordinated by Volek and Virta that showed people with type 2 diabetes can be taught to sustain adequate carbohydrate restriction to achieve nutritional ketosis, thereby improving glycemic control, decreasing medication use, and allowing clinically relevant weight loss. These improvements happened after just 10 weeks on the program that Virta designed for people. In addition to his role at Virta, Volek is a registered dietitian and full professor in the department of human sciences at Ohio State University. He is a co-author of “The New Atkins for a New You,” which came out 2010 and spent 16 weeks on The New York Times best-seller list. The book is an updated, easier-to-use version of Dr. Robert Atkins’ original 1972 book, “Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution.”…” 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.
Diagnosing Machines 42 mins – “This week we have guest Christopher Kelly of Nourish Balance Thrive here to talk with us about using machine learning to analyze health, functional medicine, diet, and more.” At the link right-click “Download Episode Here (MP3)” and select “Save Link As” from the op-up menu.
Dolphin Research 10 mins – “Early in her career researching dolphin intelligence Diana Reiss began wondering, “Who is training who?” Diana Reiss, a cognitive psychologist and a marine mammal scientist, is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Hunter College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York. Dr. Reiss’s research focuses on dolphin cognition, communication, comparative animal cognition, and the evolution of intelligence. Much of her work has investigated vocal communication and vocal learning in dolphins using observational and experimental approaches. She pioneered the use of underwater keyboards with dolphins to investigate their cognitive and communicative abilities. Dr. Reiss and her colleagues also demonstrated that bottlenose dolphins and an Asian elephants possess the rare ability for mirror self-recognition previously thought to be restricted to humans and great apes. Her advocacy work in conservation and animal welfare includes the protection of dolphins in the tuna-fishing industry and her current efforts to bring an end to the killing of dolphins in the drive hunts in Japan. Dr. Reiss’s work has been featured in hundreds of articles in international and national journals, science magazines, television segments and features, and newspaper articles. Her book, The Dolphin in the Mirror: exploring dolphin minds and saving dolphin lives was published in 2011.” At the link find the title, “Diana Reiss: Who is training who?” right-click “Media files 216577671-the story collider diana reiss who is training who.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Dunkirk 51 mins – “After the Fall of France in 1940, nearly 340,000 allied troops were stranded at the French port of Dunkirk as the German military closed in. Churchill called what happened next a “miracle of deliverance.” Small civilian ships, along with military transports, brought the British army home. Of course, the story is now a blockbuster movie, which our guests say is pretty accurate. Thursday, historians John Broich and Matthew Booker join Doug to talk about the true story of Dunkirk. Guests: John Broich is a British Empire and World War II historian, and an Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.“ At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Dunkirk P1 32 mins – “Retellings of the Dunkirk rescue often leave out how a huge part of the British Expeditionary Force ended up stranded.” At the link find the title, “The Battle of France and the Flight to Dunkirk, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-17-symhc-dunkirk-1-001.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Dunkrirk P2 32 mins – “With a huge number of British Expeditionary Force troops stranded in one location, a massive evacuation operation was undertaken.” At the link find the title, “The Evacuation of Dunkirk, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-19-symhc-dunkirk-2.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Eating Crickets 52 mins – “We talk to entomologist Brian Fisher about his his research on ants in Mozambique and his new initiative to get entomologists more directly involved in conservation—a big part of which involves edible insects.” At the link find the title, “We’ve Got to Start Eating Insects, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files f3d19ece-2edd-402f-9713-24c37c1bcdad.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Ecigarette Impact 26 mins – “It’s been 10 years since electronic cigarettes hit the shelves in a big way – and since there controversy has reigned about their health effects – are they less unhealthy than smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes, and will they increase nicotine dependence? Its to that last point that new research, published on BMJ.com is looking into – specifically, do e-cigarettes help people quit tobacco?” At the link find the title, “For the first time in 15 years the quitting rate has gone up” – ecigarettes smoking cessation, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 335057258-bmjgroup-for-the-first-time-in-15-years-the-quitting-rate-has-gone-up-ecigarettes-smoking-cessation.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Eclipse for 2017 – “On Monday, August 21, 2017, an eclipse of the sun will be visible throughout the U.S. and all of North America. People in a narrow path from Oregon to South Carolina will see a spectacular total eclipse, the first in the continental U.S. in 38 years. The moon will briefly cover the sun completely, and day will turn into night. Everyone else (an estimated 500 million people, including those in the Bay Area) will see a partial eclipse, where the moon covers a good portion of the sun. Special glasses or viewing techniques are needed to look at the sun safely during a partial eclipse. (Sunglasses are not enough.) Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi will describe how eclipses work, why they are one of nature’s most spectacular sights, exactly when and where the eclipse of 2017 will be visible, and how to observe the eclipse of the sun safely. He’ll also cover historic discoveries made during eclipses, citizen science projects planned for the 2017 eclipse, and concerns about gridlock and lack of public services in the eclipse’s path. Fraknoi is co-leader of a project that will distribute 2 million eclipse glasses (and eclipse information) through public libraries in the U.S.” At the link find the title, “The Sky Event of the Decade: The “All-American” Eclipse of the Sun on August 21, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170731_The Sky Event of the Decade Podcast.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Economists Job Market 24 mins – “We visit a job market created by economists, for economists. It’s a hyper-efficient, optimized system, tested by game theorists, tweaked by a Nobel Prize winner, but it requires comfortable shoes.” At the link find the title, “#769: Speed Dating For Economists, May, 2017,” right-click “Media files 20170505_pmoney_pmpod769.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Electric Car Era 8 mins – “The end of cars that run on petroleum may now be in sight. Think 2050, the middle of this century. The latest strong signal of the turn away from the internal combustion engine toward cleaner electric motors is coming from the UK. The British government announced last week it will ban the sale of new gas and diesel cars by the year 2040. The move comes just weeks after France made the same call. Other countries including Norway, the Netherlands and India have set or are considering similar goals along with a number of big cities around the world, including Paris, Mexico City and Athens….” At the link right-click “Download” below the sound bar and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Electric Car Trends 44 mins – “Both Tesla and Volvo recently announced new innovations in electric car design, as more automobile companies augment their cars with increased fuel-efficiency, battery capacity, and hybrid technology. These new cars also bring new infrastructure, including home-charging stations and electric car ports in parking lots and at businesses. We’ll talk about what you should know about investing in an electric car, and how they impact both the environment and the future of driving.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save link As” from the pop-up menu.
Emotional Brain 90 mins – “This episode features Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, author of How Emotions Are Made. We discuss the evidence AGAINST the classical theory that emotions are universal and hardwired, as well as her new theory of Constructed Emotions. This new theory has significant implications for how we understand ourselves and others. De” At the link find the title, “BS 135 Lisa Barrett on How Emotions Are Made, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 135-bsp-barrett.mp3” and select “save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Energy Poverty Solutions 75 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “2758: Power to the People: Ending Energy Poverty,” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Entrepreneurial Mentor 68 mins – “Vinod Khosla is an entrepreneur, investor and technology fan who is driven by his passions. One of his greatest passions is being a mentor to entrepreneurs and helping them build technology-based businesses. He is also driven by the desire to make a positive impact through scaling alternative energy, achieving petroleum independence and promoting a pragmatic approach to the environment. Khosla will discuss how to harness the entrepreneurial spirit to develop the clean technologies we desperately need.” At the link find the title, “Vinod Khosla: The Future of Technology, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170720_Vinod_Khosla_Podcast.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Essential Health Coverage 50 mins – “The battle over Republican Senators’ most recent attempt at repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act dominated the media this week, and seemingly at all hours of the day. We take a look at a few players in the saga, from the putative maverick who brought the process to a halt with a quick thumbs-down, to a reporter trying to follow a process somewhat devoid of transparency, to the war of words that could determine the future of the American health care system. Plus, a retrospective view on the media’s role in Charlie Gard’s life.” At the link click the circle with three dots, right-click “Download this Audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Extraterrestrial Life Search 52 mins – “Is there anybody out there? Is there life on other planets? If the answer is yes, and we can prove it, the physicist Jim Al-Khalili says that would be a revolutionary moment in science, up there with Copernicus proving that Earth is not the center of the universe. Considering the vastness of space, scientists mostly agree that somebody or something else is out there. Al-Khalili joins us Wednesday to explore where that life might be, what it might be like, and what would happen if we found it—or it found us. Jim Al-Khalili is a quantum physicist, author, and a TV and radio presenter based at the University of Surrey in England. In 2016, he received the inaugural Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication. He’s the author of several books, including Paradox: The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics and Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology. Most recently, he’s the editor of the book Aliens: The World’s Leading Scientists on the Search for Extraterrestrial Life “ At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Fake News Creation Technology 49 mins – “Simon Adler takes us down a technological rabbit hole of strangely contorted faces and words made out of thin air. And a wonderland full of computer scientists, journalists, and digital detectives forces us to rethink even the things we see with our very own eyes. Oh, and by the way, we decided to put the dark secrets we learned into action, and unleash this on the internet.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Farming Hawaii Indoors 96 mins – “Chad Wasserman owns and operates Chad’s Organics in Hilo, Hawaii, on the west side of Hawaii’s Big Island. After farming up to an acre outdoors, Chad recently moved his entire farm indoors, focusing on 5,000 square feet of production under plastic to provide himself with a living from the herbs and vegetables that he markets to stores, restaurants, and a very small CSA. With over eighty inches of rain each year and no frost – or even cool weather! – to kill off or slow down pests and diseases, Hawaii can be a challenging place to grow vegetable crops. Add to that the cost of bringing fertility inputs over 2,500 miles from the mainland, and you’ve created a situation that could try the best of farmers. Chad discusses what he’s done to ensure that his farming operation succeeds in the face of these challenges. We discuss how Chad has developed a market for his products since he started his farm in 2010, how he’s changed his production in response to business growth, market development, and weather; and how he’s developed a worm-based composting system that brings him fifty to sixty pounds of compost each week with a minimum of effort and off-farm inputs.” At the link right-click “Download this episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Fat and Cholesterol and Statin Drugs 69 mins – “Dr. David Diamond is a University of South Florida professor in the departments of psychology, molecular pharmacology and physiology and director of the USF Neuroscience Collaborative. He is well known for research that looks at the effects of stress on brain, memory and synaptic plasticity. A primary research project over the past few decades has been the study of treatments for combat veterans and civilians with PTSD. Although his academic specialty is neuroscience, recently he has been closely examining the role of fat and cholesterol in heart disease. He began looking into lipids after test results showed his triglycerides were through the roof. He also launched a critical look into the effectiveness of statins, a class of drugs doctors frequently prescribe to help people lower cholesterol levels in their blood. Dr. Diamond’s findings contradicted the low-fat, high-carb diet that he, as well as many Americans, had been advised to follow. This led him to explore ways for people to optimize their diet for cardiovascular health….” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow at the end of the sound barand select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Fest Sketch P1 52 mins – “Host Bill Nye, co-host Eugene Mirman, space activist Ariel Waldman, SF Sketchfest co-founder Janet Varney, and comedian Claudia O’Doherty team up to talk about citizen science, space innovations and how we hack our way to the stars. Recorded live.” At the link click the square with three dots and click “Download” to download the audio file
Fest Sketch P2 49 mins – “Bill Nye, co-host Eugene Mirman, space activist Ariel Waldman, SF Sketchfest co-founder Janet Varney, and comedian Claudia O’Doherty are back to finish their chat on citizen science, space exploration, Science Hack Days, and more, recorded live at SF Sketchfest 2017.” At the link click the square with three dots and click “Download” to download the audio file from the pop-up menu.
Financial Markets and Trading Places 27 mins – “We answer one of the most important questions in finance: What actually happens at the end of Trading Places?” At the link find the title, “#471: The Eddie Murphy Rule,” right-click “Media files 20170802_pmoney_pmpod471rerun.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Financial Plans 27 mins – “So many of us adopt our financial habits from our parents. Did they teach us how to save? Or are we saving because they didn’t at all? And where are they now when it comes to retirement? Many baby boomers refuse to retire – either it’s not an option or they can’t see themselves leaving the workforce. We wanted to hear from someone who’s on the other end of things — who’s lived a full life filled with financial ups and downs. Someone who can dispense wise words about saving and maybe how she’d do things differently. So on this special episode of Girlboss Radio, Sophia invites the original momboss to the podcast: her mother Dena. This episode of Girlboss Radio is in partnership with Prudential. Prudential solves investment, insurance and retirement challenges, helping individuals, organizations and communities reach their goals” At the linkf idn the title, “Girlboss Radio: What We Learned From Our Parents, Aug, 2016,” right-click “Media files DGT6684866751.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Financial Wisdom 52 mins – “Economist and Harvard professor Mihir Desai uses philosophy, film, literature, and history to analyze finance as an institution built on morality and humanity. His book , The Wisdom of Finance, explores how the financial industry can be understood through culture, and how deeply finance impacts our personal lives.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save link As” from the pop-up menu.
Flight Research at NASA 167 mins – “As part of my trip to the US earlier this year I visited NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base. I conducted six interviews over two days, those concerning full scale (“real”) aircraft are in this episode. We start out with Kevin Weinert, with whom we talk about the Adaptive Compliant Trailing Edge project, essentially a flap made of flexible materials to save fuel and reduce noise. Next up is Jim Less, one of NASA’s F-15 and F-18 pilots; we chat about his flying and various research projects where the jets are utilized (you can see this part as a continuation of Episode 73, where we chatted with Dick Ewers). Finally, we talk about flying the MQ-9 and RQ-4 unmanned aerial vehicles with the pilots Scott Howe and Hernan Posada.” At the link right-click “Download MP3 File Directly” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Foreign Languages and National Security 62 mins – “Experts discuss foreign language learning in the U.S. education system as well as learning methods that go beyond the classroom walls, and the value of foreign language learning to U.S. national security.” At the link find the title, “The Link Between Foreign Languages and U.S. National Security, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 20170614_Foreign Languages_OTRMeeting.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Frederick Douglass 39 mins– “Frederick Douglass was an orator, writer, statesman and social reformer who campaigned for the abolition of slavery and women’s suffrage.” At the link find the title, “Frederick Douglass, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-31-symhc-frederick-douglass.mp3” and select “Save Link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Girl Gamers 56 mins – “As a teen and then in her 20s, Emma Vosen loved gaming. Now as a PhD candidate, she looks to gamer culture as a microcosm of how sexism is seeded and replicated within broader society.” At the linkf idnt eh title, “The Dangerous Game: Gamergate and the “alt-right” (Encore Nov 30, 2016),” Jul, 2017, right-click “Media files ideas_20170724_35465.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Global Seed Vault 46 mins – “Seeds on Ice author Cary Fowler describes the underground tunnel near the North Pole, which stores and protects a collection of 933,000 samples of different, unique crop varieties.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Google Antitrust Fine 16 mins – “Google just got hit with a multibillion-dollar antitrust fine. Here’s what it tells us about competition, market power, and the biggest corporations on the planet.” At the link find the title, “#787: Google Is Big. Is That Bad?,” right-click “Media files 20170804_pmoney pmpod787.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Graphic Designer 35 mins– “In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Angus Hyland discusses the peace sign, Deutsche Bank, and the play button.” At the link find the title, “Angus Hyland, Jul, 2011,” right-click “Media files Design Matters with Debbie Millman Angus Hyland.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Gut Microbiome Questions 57 mins – “This week we have my good friend Dr. Michael Ruscio back on the podcast. Listen in as we discuss the gut microbiome, research, treatment, prebiotics and probiotics, gut microbiome variation around the world, and thyroid disease.” At the link right-click “Download Episode Here (MP3)” and select “Save Link As” from the op-up menu.
Hillbilly Elegy Book Discussion 77 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “1866: CWA Book Club: Hillbilly Elegy” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Hispanic Radio Personality 43 mins – “Yesi Ortiz has been called ‘The Voice of LA’ and man, does she know how to use that voice. Her dream was to work at Los Angeles’ Power 106 radio station, and after enrolling in broadcasting school, she worked at all costs to make her dream come true — that meant commuting from Long Beach to Las Vegas, taking a radio job in Mexico, and fighting big egos along the way. In 2006, through sheer talent and drive, Yesi realized her goal, and she’s now Power 106’s midday host. But what makes Yesi even more of a Girlboss is what she’s accomplished outside of work. Off the air, Yesi is a single mother to her six children. She adopted them from their biological mother, Yesi’s sister, when she was just 25 years old. On the podcast, Yesi discusses developing a work ethic at her uncle’s supermarket, how she suddenly became a single mother to her six children, and how work can be a haven.” At the link find the title, “Yesi Ortiz, Radio Host Power 106, Oct, 2016,” right-click “Media files DGT9596758534.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Historian Harari 60 mins – “How do we make sense of today’s political divisions? In a wide-ranging conversation full of insight, historian Yuval Harari places our current turmoil in a broader context, against the ongoing disruption of our technology, climate, media — even our notion of what humanity is for. This is the first of a series of TED Dialogues, seeking a thoughtful response to escalating political divisiveness. Make time (just over an hour) for this fascinating discussion between Harari and TED curator Chris Anderson.” At the link right-click “MPEG2” under “Download options” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
House Construction Drawings 9 mins – “Welcome to episode 79 of Build House Yourself University—BYHYU. I’m Michelle Nelson, your host and fellow student, and together we’ll learn the basics of home design and construction and demystify the building process, so we ask the right questions and build quality dream homes, with or without a general contractor. This week I’ll give you the surprising update on my project. I’ve hit a stumbling block (actually two). But, I’m working through it. No one said the road would be easy.” At the link right-click “Download this Episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
House Renovation 52 mins – “Home renovation is booming. We’ll de-construct the reasons why and look at the hot new trends.Record spending projected this year on American home renovation. Americans might rather move, but the real estate market is very tight. Inventory – homes for sale – tight. Boomers are staying put. Digging in. Remodeling. Millennials are buying what they can, and fixing up. Everybody’s blowing out walls for open space. Looking for the magic change that charms. What works? What’s hot? What’s worth it? We’ve got the pros.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Humor in an Unfunny World 70 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “2605: Laughing Matters: Humor in an Unfunny World,” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Hyperloop Transport 51 mins – “Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk thinks big, acts big. Think Tesla or Space X. Last week, Musk was thinking and tweeting about the hyperloop. Superfast transport between cities in low-pressure underground tubes. New York to Washington in 29 minutes. LA to San Francisco in 30. Musk says he has a verbal approval to make it happen. But what is it exactly? Could it really happen? This hour On Point: Elon Musk’s underground air-hockey vision of warp-speed travel.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Index Investing 48 mins – “It’s hard enough to save for a house, tuition, or retirement. So why are we willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? Enter the low-cost index fund. The revolution will not be monetized. Does your name affect your future? Should tipping be banned? Should you bribe your children? In his weekly podcast, Stephen Dubner of the best-selling Freakonomics books explores the hidden side of everything.” At the link click the circle with three dots, right-click “Download this audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Institutional Innovation 46 mins – “In this episode, Kyle Nicholas McCray, Director of Innovation at American Pacific Mortgage Corporation, joins us to discuss his experience as an intrapreneur and innovator within an established financial business. We cover with Kyle his early career at Apple, his time as an entrepreneur and how that led him to set up Scrappy Labs, an innovation lab within APMC dedicated to exploring new and innovative products and services to revolutionize the relationship between the company and a new generation of homebuyers. Key Takeaways and Learnings – The importance of pivoting, responding quickly to changes in communication and technology, and bridging the gap between older and younger generations of staff and consumers How nurturing a culture of ‘scrappiness’ has been essential to reducing the risk that new innovations are rejected when they come out of the ‘lab’ and are integrated into the wider organization The importance of understanding the different communication ‘styles’ of team members how this common language helps to limit conflict and maximize the results of the innovation process” At the link right-click “Download this episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
ISIS Organization 19 mins – “Souad Mekhennet spent 15 years getting access to extremist leaders few in the West have spoken to — facing many dangers along the way.” At the link find the title, “July 28: From the Taliban to ISIS, journalist faces jihadist leaders to understand their cause, 2017,” right-click “Media files current_20170728_80958.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Jane Austen 42 mins – “We’re revisiting a classic episode, all about Jane Austen. She was not a shy spinster nor a real-life version of any of her heroines.” At the link find the title, “SYMHC Classics: Jane Austen, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-29-symhc-classic-jane-austin.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Jessica Williams 37 mins – “Many comics struggle for years before making it big, but Jessica Williams’ lucky break came early. She was just 22 and still in college when she landed a gig as a correspondent on The Daily Show in 2012. Despite her early success, Williams says that her career before that wasn’t always smooth sailing: “I am a 6-foot tall black woman and I have been since I was about 13 years old. … As a comedian and improviser and somebody who did a lot of sketch and was an actress, I got tons of rejection early on.” During her four-year stint on The Daily Show, Williams became famous for her satirical reports on racism, sexism and homophobia. In 2016, she launched 2 Dope Queens, a podcast she co-hosts with fellow comic Phoebe Robinson. Now Williams is starring in The Incredible Jessica James, a Netflix film, which she also executive produced, about an aspiring playwright who’s getting over a bad breakup….” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Job Satisfaction 22 mins – “Why do you work? Are you mostly in it for the money, or do you have another purpose? Popular wisdom says your answer depends on the nature of your job. But psychologist Amy Wrzesniewski finds it may have more to do with how we think about our work. She finds we’re about evenly split in whether we say we have a job, a career, or a calling. As part of our You 2.0 series, we bring you this March 2016 conversation with Amy about how we find meaning and purpose at work.” At the link find the title, “You 2.0: Dream Jobs, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 20170731_hiddenbrain_dreamjobs.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
John Hockenberry 44 mins – “In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, John Hockenberry discusses The Takeaway — his morning news show on NPR — Steve Jobs and journalism in the age of social-media.” At the link find the title, “John Hockenberry, Nov, 2011,” right-click “Media files Design Matters with Debbie Millman, John_Hockenberry.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Kickstarter Co-founder 44 mins – “In the early 2000s, Perry Chen was trying to put on a concert in New Orleans when he thought, what if fans could fund this in advance? His idea didn’t work at the time, but he and his co-founders spent the next eight years refining the concept of crowd-funding creative projects. Today Kickstarter has funded over 125,000 projects worldwide. PLUS in our postscript “How You Built That,” how Kristel Gordon invented a solution for easily stuffing a duvet into its cover – it’s called Duvaid.” At the link find the title, “Kickstarter: Perry Chen, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 20170728_hibt_kickstarter.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
LGBTQ Refugees 57 mins – “Subhi Nahas, founder and board chair of Spectra Project and a Syrian refugee who gained asylum in the U.S. in 2015, will describe his experiences as a refugee as well as his efforts to help others and advocate for minorities of different sexual orientations and genders in the Middle East and North Africa. While many organizations assist refugees worldwide, only one organization supports the extremely vulnerable group of refugees from the Middle East and North Africa regions who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and who remain in countries of transit, unsure of when and if they will be resettled. Nahas has been recognized by the California State Assembly, testified at the first United Nations assembly on LGBTQ rights and has received numerous prestigious awards.” At the link find the title, “Refugees Without Refuge: Stories of LGBTQ Refugees Stranded in the Middle East, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170727_Refugees Without Refuge Podcast.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Liberian President 44 mins – “What a tremendous privilege it was to welcome Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the president of Liberia, to MegaFest. President Sirleaf is the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Her rise to power against incredible odds, and the lasting impact she has made on her country and the African continent is a powerful story that I’m thrilled to share here in the Village.” At the link find the title, “PRESIDENTIAL VISION & FAITH: President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files TDJ3673797756.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Lower Back Pain 58 mins – “Lower back pain (LBP) remains the most common cause of disability and lost work time among working-age adults in industrialized countries. Find out what you can do to reduce your LBP. Recorded on 05/16/2017. (#32390) “ At the link right-click “Audio MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Machine Diagnostics 39 mins – “This week we have guest Christopher Kelly of Nourish Balance Thrive here to talk with us about using machine learning to analyze health, functional medicine, diet, and more. Check it out!” At the link right-click “Download Episode Here (MP3)” and select “Save Link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Magnitsky Act and Putin 24 mins – “Businessman and author Bill Browder was once one of Russia’s top foreign investors, but in 2005 he was kicked out of the country and labeled a national security threat by President Vladimir Putin. This week on C-SPAN’s The Sidebar Mr. Browder discusses Putin’s Russia and the Magnitsky Act, which was named for his late lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, who was imprisoned for 11 months before dying in prison. “ At the link find the title, “Episode 22: Bill Browder on the Magnitsky Act and Putin’s Russia,” right-click “Media files SBBRO0728.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Marie Claire Editor 46 mins – “Anne Fulenwider is a tour de force in the publishing world. After graduating from Harvard University, she moved to New York and learned the ins and outs of journalism under the tutelage of George Plimpton at The Paris Review. And she continued to work alongside the greats including Graydon Carter at Vanity Fair and Joanna Coles at Marie Claire. In 2011, Anne left Marie Claire to become the Editor-in-Chief of Brides where she completely rebranded the magazine to expand its reader base, but she couldn’t stay away from Marie Claire for long. She returned to the magazine as their Editor-in-Chief where she continues to push the brand to speak to today’s modern woman with its in depth reporting, fashion guides, and entertaining and informative features. On the episode Anne tells us how she puts together a magazine every month, how simply raising your hand can get you the job your want, and why networking is useful even if the word itself can feel disingenuous.” At the link find the title, “Anne Fulenwider, Editor-in-Chief Marie Claire, Nov, 2016,” right-click “Media files DGT1818688411.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Measurement Standardization 52 mins – “In this episode we take a look at the history of the development of the metric system out of the French Revolution and the roles of Jerome Lalande, Pierre Mechain and Jean Baptiste Delambre in conducting the Meridian Survey of 1792.” At the link right-click “Download Direct Link” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Medical Big Data Uses 15 mins – “Hi. This is Bob Harrington from Stanford University on theheart.org | Medscape Cardiology. We had an earlier discussion with my friend and colleague Rob Califf about his time at FDA. We’re going to have an expanded conversation as to what’s he going to do now, thinking about his new role as chair of a not-for-profit foundation spun out of PCORnet (the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network) and how this may be a way by which important healthcare questions can get answered at a massive scale at a fraction of the costs of current clinical-research methods. Maybe even more interesting, we’ll spend some time exploring what he’s going to be doing at Verily here in Silicon Valley….” At the link you can listen, but not download; however, a copy is in the blog archive.
Medical Errors 11 mins – “Today, more than ever, critically ill patients require highly specialized and skilled nursing care. The value of critical care nurse certification (CCRN) is demonstrated with nurse/researcher Patricia A. Hickey. If that’s what you’re looking for, you found it. It’s the Nursing Show.” At the link right-click “Download and select Save Link As from the pop-up menu.
Military Nun 34 mins – “Despite growing up in a convent and coming very close to taking religious vows as a nun, Catalina de Erauso wound up living a life of danger and adventure.” At the link find the title, ”Catalina de Erauso, the Lieutenant Nun, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-10-symhc-catalina-de-erauso-001.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Minority Mental Health 48 mins – “In Black communities especially, struggling with mental health issues is still taboo. And that’s a problem.” At the link find the title, “Mental Health in Black Communities, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-28-smnty-mental-health-final.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Museum of Lost Objects 50 mins – “Seventy years ago, India and Pakistan became independent nations – but at a cost. People and lands were partitioned, and a once shared heritage was broken apart. In part one, Kanishk Tharoor stretches back to stories of empire well before British rule, and looks at how narratives of conquest and loss still have a powerful hold over South Asians. There’s the spectacular creation – and destruction – of the famed Peacock Throne of the Mughal emperors. It took seven years to make, and seven elephants to cart it away forever. And the forgotten world of the Kushan empire in Pakistan, ruled over by the magnificent King Kanishka. We explore the mystery of what happened to his little bronze box that was said to hold the remains of the Buddha himself. Part two delves into the histories of artefacts and landmarks linked to two of the greatest figures in modern South Asian history – Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, and Rabindranath Tagore, the celebrated Bengali writer. Ziarat Residency, the beautiful sanatorium where Jinnah spent the last three months of his life. Four years ago, it was fire-bombed and burnt to the ground by Balochi insurgents. And Tagore’s missing Nobel Prize Medal. In 1913, Tagore made history by becoming the first non-westerner to win a Nobel award. But just over 10 years ago, the medal was stolen – and still hasn’t been found. We explore how Tagore inspired revolutionaries and reformers in South Asia, and how his suspicion of all nationalisms makes his work relevant today.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Muslim Explorer Ibn Battuta 36 mins – “Ibn Battuta’s 14th-century travels were extensive. He traveled through virtually every Muslim nation and territory, becoming the traveler of the age.” At the link find the title, “Ibn Battuta, the Traveler of Islam, Aug, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-08-01-symhc-ibn-battuta.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
NASA Historian Bill Barry 42 mins – “The NASA space program likely wouldn’t be what it is today without the work Hugh Dryden did before NASA even existed.” At the link find the title, “NASA History: Chief Historian Bill Barry on Hugh Dryden, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-12-symhc-bill-berry-001.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Native American Abuse 32 mins – “OK, I’m seriously starting to get tired of talking about how much the United States seems to hate the native community. First up, a new study out says that while 90% of natives are in no way offended by native mascots, viewing them might be affecting the views and biases of the general public. Specifically, viewing a native sports mascot….” At the link find the title, “America Hates Natives – Political Wars and the 100,000 Acre Land Grab, Sept, 2016,” right-click “Media files america hates natives political wars and the 100000 acre land grab.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Native American Politics 36 mins – “Have you ever invented something only to find it was already created in 1944? I have long wanted Natives in Congress & Native American lobby groups. Turns out, we have a long history of both. The NCAI [National Congress of American Indians] was created in 1944, and many Natives have served in congress over the years. Also on today’s radio program, which you can download the audio file for here, we welcome a Chippewa Native named Ron with many new interesting perspectives on the NCAI. We then discuss a health pile, with new information on how Marijuana and Alzheimer’s might be linked, as well as top noises that wake up men & women differently. For example, crying babies wake up women, while most men have the ability to sleep through it. Last, many states here in the west lack the business centers and industrial infrastructure to rely on them for revenue, and instead turn to tourism. Particularly in Montana just north of Yellowstone National Park. Of course, the natives in the area are left out of these tourism dollars, at least until now. A new partnership with the Montana legislature could pave the way for Native Reservations to draw tourists in their own right. Listen to this and more on today’s NativeTalk.net radio program by downloading the audio file!” At the link find the title, “Chippewas, The NCAI, Health Pile, & Tribal Tourism, May, 2017,” right-click “Media files chippewas the ncai health pile tribal tourism.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
NATO Future 89 mins – “…the Center for 21st Century Security and Intelligence at Brookings hosted an event focused on the future of NATO and the European security order.” At the link find the title, “NATO at a crossroads: Next steps for the trans-Atlantic alliance, Jul, 2017” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Negative Comments Removal AI 59 mins– “Playing for Team Human is systems thinker, currency designer, and social hacker Arthur Brock. Art joins Douglas to talk about how currency is less a thing you own and more a way of sharing. It’s a conversation that poses a crucial question of both money and cryptocurrencies alike–how might we design new exchanges that embody values of social and environmental betterment, rather than extraction and exploitation? Rushkoff begins today’s show with a monologue about Instagram’s recent addition of an algorithm that removes mean comments from users’ threads. While on the surface the idea appears to be an attempt by Instagram to quell trolling, Rushkoff questions both the means and intentions. Is Instagram merely building an algorithmically programmed version of “see no evil, hear no evil”… or worse?” At the link find the title, “Ep. 48 Arthur Brock Reclaims Currency,” right-click “Media files 598150d8aa842d0e7cfbf9d8.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
North Dakota Jobs Decline 6 mins – “The ‘Wild West on steroids’ cools off – Oil wells dot the rural, agricultural landscape surrounding Williston, North Dakota. The Bakken formation has become one of the largest sources of new oil production in the US. The small town of Williston, North Dakota, became an international destination a few years back — people came streaming in from across the globe to cash in on the area’s oil boom. Improvements in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, turned the small, conservative, rural outpost into one of the nation’s fastest growing economies….” At the link right-click “Download” below the sound bar and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Olfactory Cells Everywhere 7 mins – “Do your kidneys have a sense of smell? Turns out, the same tiny scent detectors found in your nose are also found in some pretty unexpected places — like your muscles, kidneys and even your lungs. In this quick talk (filled with weird facts), physiologist Jennifer Pluznick explains why they’re there and what they do.” At the link find the title, “You smell with your body, not just your nose | Jennifer Pluznick, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files JenniferPluznick 2016P.mp4” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Opioid Crisis Control 24 mins – “Don MacPherson has worked for decades to fix what he sees as a broken system. The solution he says is legalizing and regulating illicit drugs.” At the linkf idn the title, “July 25: ENCORE: Drug controls are ‘absolutely pathetic,’ activist says regulation will save lives, 2017,” right-click “Media files current_20170725_20265.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Organ Donations 60 mins – “Sally Satel, psychiatrist and resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the challenges of increasing the supply of donated organs for transplantation and ways that public policy might increase the supply. Satel, who has received two kidney donations, suggests a federal tax credit as a way to increase the supply of organs while saving the federal government money. She also discusses the ethical issues surrounding various forms of compensation for organ donors.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the op-up menu.
Organizational Leader – “In 1992 Susan Robinson was diagnosed with a genetic visual impairment (Stargardt’s disease). Unable to pursue her dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon, she chose an alternate career path in organizational leadership. Robinson has a successful professional background including leadership roles in the non-profit, corporate pharma and government sectors. She drives organizational turnarounds and new program/function start-ups with a focus on long-term, sustainable growth. She builds strong stakeholder relationships and is a transparent and direct communicator. Robinson is a high-energy public speaker who masterfully blends her professional and personal experiences to shift thinking, elevate potential and inspire action. She deftly folds together serious issues and great humor, allowing audiences to access difficult topics with openness, confidence and objectivity. Robinson is also an accomplished Argentine tango dancer, cyclist and yogi.” At the link find the title, “How I fail at being disabled | Susan Robinson, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files SusanRobinson_2016S.mp4” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Paper Tape Dispenser 34 mins – “Our guest this week is Rich Roat. After picking up a degree in communication from the University of Delaware, Rich held a number of odd jobs such as communications associate for United Way of Delaware and service bureau/prepress house manager. He met Andy Cruz in 1991 and allowed his new friend to talk him into a series of ill-advised but fortunate career moves that led to the formation of Brand Design Co., Inc., and, subsequently House Industries. Rich initially tried to tame the chaos of Andy’s constantly shifting aesthetic sensibilities and obsessive attention to detail; thankfully, he has been largely unsuccessful. Rich is a co-author of House Industries: The Process is the Inspiration (Watson Guptill/Penguin Random House, 2017) with Andy Cruz and Ken Barber.” At the link click the square with three dots, right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 86 mins – “Pelvic floor dysfunction physical therapists provide tips for maintaining pelvic health to stay continent and pain-free. Recorded on 05/23/2017. (#32391) “ At the link right-click “Audio MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Pharmacy Industry Transparency 32 mins – “If you’ve listened to more than one of our podcasts, you’ll probably be aware of the problem of the opacity of clinical trial data – trials which are conducted by never see the light of day, or results within those trials which are never published. Pharmaceutical companies have their own policies on what they are willing to make public, when, and for the first time a new audit, published on bmj.com, collates and analyses those policies. To discuss that study I’m joined by two of the authors – Ben Goldacre, senior clinical research fellow at, and Carl Heneghan, director of, Oxford’s Centre for Evidence Based Medicine.” At the link find the title, “Auditing the transparency policies of pharma, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 335242142-bmjgroup-auditing-the-transparency-policies-of-pharma.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Piranha Solution – “When you need to get your glassware extremely clean, you need a cleaning solution with real ‘bite’” At the link find the title, “Piranha solution: Chemistry in its element Aug, 2017,” right-click “Media files Ciie_Piranha_solution.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Plant Research 40 mins – “Dr. Sabina Vidal is a professor at the National Republic University in Uruguay. Her lab is interested in the genetic improvement of soybean, especially in response to abiotic stress. This episode talks about her journey, her lab’s approaches, and about the strangling regulations that stop innovation from being implemented. The over-reaching regulatory burdens eliminate the possibility of researchers in Uruguay from being able to release their own solutions, leaving Uruguay (a country where almost 100% of income comes from ag) farmers to plant seeds from large US companies.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Pluralism 31 mins – “No is not enough’, says Naomi Klein, so if no isn’t sufficient, what might be? This week, Laura talks with author/activist Gar Alperovitz, co-chair of the Next System Project (a framework for imagining ‘the next system’ of governance, democracy, and security). From the gloom of today he sees the principles of a Pluralist Commonwealth emerging. Then a video from Local Futures, counts down the many changes that can come from investing locally. All that and a commentary from Laura on the Diggers and feeding while rebelling. Featured music comes by way of Bluey from Incognito, off his album “Life Between the Notes” on Shanachie Records.” At the link right-click “Download this Episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Policies and Procedure – 115th Congress 91 mins – “On August 2, Brookings brought together a panel of experts to discuss procedural politics in the early days of the 115th Congress. Focusing specifically on two of the GOP’s signature platform promises—health care overhaul and tax reform—the experts examined how effectively the Republican majority is using the tools at its disposal.” At the link right-click “Download this Episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Political Police 25 mins – “Before the end of World War II, Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, and Yugoslavia had never been united in any way, and after Stalin’s death in 1953, they each took different paths. Between 1945 and 1953, however, as Anne Applebaum writes in Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe 1944-1956, “it did seem as if the USSR would succeed in turning the widely varying nations of Eastern Europe into an ideologically and politically homogenous region.” The tactics the Soviets used to ensure compliance from reluctant collaborators and passive opponents for more than 40 years have been repeated in the decades since by dictators around the globe….” At the link find the title, “The Afterword: Anne Applebaum on the Iron Curtain, Dec, 2012,” right-click “Media files ARC9886383201.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism Challenge P7 14 mins – ““How attached are you to the idea of being white?” Chenjerai Kumanyika puts that question to host John Biewen, as they revisit an unfinished conversation from a previous episode. Part 7 of our series, Seeing White.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism Cleansings P9 29 mins – “In 1919, a white mob forced the entire black population of Corbin, Kentucky, to leave, at gunpoint. It was one of many racial expulsions in the United States. What happened, and how such racial cleansings became “America’s family secret.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism Hierarchies P8 -47 mins – “Scientists weren’t the first to divide humanity along racial – and racist – lines. But for hundreds of years, racial scientists claimed to provide proof for those racist hierarchies – and some still do.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism P1 17 mins- “Events of the past few years have turned a challenging spotlight on White people, and Whiteness, in the United States. An introduction to our series exploring what it means to be White. By John Biewen, with special guest Chenjerai Kumanyika.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism P2 29 mins – “For much of human history, people viewed themselves as members of tribes or nations but had no notion of “race.” Today, science deems race biologically meaningless. Who invented race as we know it, and why? By John Biewen, with guest Chenjerai Kumanyika.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism-Asians P10 37 mins – “The story of Bhagat Singh Thind, and also of Takao Ozawa – Asian immigrants who, in the 1920s, sought to convince the U.S. Supreme Court that they were white in order to gain American citizenship. Thind’s “bargain with white supremacy,” and the deeply revealing results. ” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism-Chattel Slavery P3 34 mins – “Chattel slavery in the United States, with its distinctive – and strikingly cruel – laws and structures, took shape over many decades in colonial America. The innovations that built American slavery are inseparable from the construction of Whiteness as we know it today. By John Biewen, with guest Chenjerai Kumanyika.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism-Equality P4 37 mins – ““All men are created equal.” Those words, from the Declaration of Independence, are central to the story that Americans tell about ourselves and our history. But what did those words mean to the man who actually wrote them? By John Biewen, with guest Chenjerai Kumanyika.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism-In the South P6 40 mins – “When it comes to America’s racial sins, past and present, a lot of us see people in one region of the country as guiltier than the rest. Host John Biewen spoke with some white Southern friends about that tendency. Part Six of our ongoing series, Seeing White. With recurring guest, Chenjerai Kumanyika.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism-On the Prairie P5 63 mins- “Growing up in Mankato, Minnesota, John Biewen heard next to nothing about the town’s most important historical event. In 1862, Mankato was the site of the largest mass execution in U.S. history – the hanging of 38 Dakota warriors – following one of the major wars between Plains Indians and settlers. In this documentary, originally produced for This American Life, John goes back to Minnesota to explore what happened, and why Minnesotans didn’t talk about it afterwards.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism-White On Black Violence P11 46 mins – “For hundreds of years, the white-dominated American culture has raised the specter of the dangerous, violent black man. Host John Biewen tells the story of a confrontation with an African American teenager. Then he and recurring guest Chenjerai Kumanyika discuss that longstanding image – and its neglected flipside: white-on-black violence.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism-Whiteness P12 40 mins – “For years, Myra Greene had explored blackness through her photography, often in self-portraits. She wondered, what would it mean to take pictures of whiteness? For her friends, what was it like to be photographed because you’re white? With another conversation between host John Biewen and series collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Reptilian Thinking 86 mins – “Occasionally I mention the “false dichotomy” but I have not done a full episode dedicated to it since Episode-874 back in April of 2012. That is more than 5 years ago! Since that time many of my positions have evolved but the basic concept of the false dichotomy remains. I have been thinking about this a lot lately and nothing more clearly illustrates it than this common scenario. I will post something on say facebook along with my opinion. In that ONE SAME post upset people will attack me for my view in the comments. That alone means nothing but here is where it gets interesting. In that same set of comments I will be called both a Liberal democrat snowflake that needs a safe space And a hateful conservative republican that is to stupid and greedy to care about people Or some such version there of! Isn’t this ironic? That two people that literally hate each other, will both hate me and accuse me of being the other side that also hates me? I ask you does this make any logical sense? No it doesn’t, until you approach the question from the right angle, when we ask why this happens, vs. simply if it makes sense, it actually makes perfect sense.” At the link right-click “Download “ and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Republican Trend Identification 79 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado about a modern definition of the Republican Party. At the link find the title, “1512: Republicans: Who We Are Now” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Salem Witch Trials 52 mins – “The Salem witch trials haunt the American imagination as a time of extreme injustice. The story is most often told from the perspective of the accused and the accusers, but historian Richard Francis has spent years exploring the actions of Samuel Sewall. Sewall was among the judges who issued the harsh verdicts, but five years later, he became the only judge to issue an apology for his role in the trials. Richard Francis joins Doug to talk about Sewall, his idealism, and his conscience. Richard Francis is a biographer, historian of American culture, and novelist. He’s the author of 15 books, including Judge Sewall’s Apology and Crane Pond: A Novel of Salem“ At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Small Arms Tracking – “The third installment of the Small Arms Survey podcast series on illicit arms flows discusses Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG16), target 16.4, and its associated indicator, 16.4.2. Experts featured in this episode clarify the international framework for action in addressing the problem of illicit arms flows. In their interviews, they focus on the evolution in the formulation of indicator 16.4.2, meant to measure progress made in achieving target 16.4, namely the significant reduction of illicit arms flows by 2030. The analysis stresses the crucial role of weapons tracing in the estimation of illicit arms flows, underlines the importance of international arms control instruments in reaching target 16.4, and highlights the contributions different national and international actors can make to these efforts….” At the link find the title, “Measuring Illicit Arms Flows in the Context of Sustainable Development Goal 16 – An International Framework for Action, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files SAS-Podcast-41-Measuring Illicit Arms Flows in the Context of Sustainable Development Goal-16.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Smuggled Immigrant Deaths 50 mins – “It was a nightmare inside that truck. Maybe two hundred people packed in the back of the big rig sitting in the hot Texas sun. One tiny vent for ventilation. People just went down. When they opened the doors in the Walmart parking lot in San Antonio, it was death and horror. Ten dead now. Many more hospitalized. A human smuggling tragedy lighting up a nation’s immigration realities and debate. This hour On Point: we’re going to Texas and the tale of that truck.”
Solar Roadways 28 mins – “What if the roads we drove on, instead of being made of carbon-intensive petroleum sludge, were actually solar panels? And what if whenever electric vehicles drove on these solar roads, they were automatically re-charged? Sounds like a fiction, wishful thinking, a dream? Well, here at Sea Change Radio we like to celebrate the dreamers, and in 2014 we profiled Solar Roadways, a hot new startup at the time, based on the wild idea of paving roads with solar panels. There were critics who pooh-poohed the idea, but there were also a lot of us who fell in love with it. This week on Sea Change Radio, we give our listeners an update on the progress being made to bring this innovative technology to the streets, in Europe and via US government contracts. We talk to the co-founders of Solar Roadways, Scott and Julie Brusaw to get the latest on their company, learn about dynamic charging technology, and allow them to respond to criticism about their product.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Spy Satellites 126 mins – “In this episode we speak with David Baker, who wrote a fascinating book about spy satellites. We cover the political and military context that drove their development, their (known and suspected) capabilities, methods of recovering the images, as well as typical orbits and the sartellites’ ability to change that orbit for quick repositioning.” At the link right-click “Download MP3 File Directly” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Story Telling 68 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “2757: The Power of a Story,” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Summer of Love 63 mins – “Fifty years ago, during a few short weeks in the summer of 1967, thousands of hippies descended on San Francisco. The small suburb of Haight-Ashbury became a centre for sexual freedom, freedom to experiment with mind blowing drugs, to debate social and economic utopias and freedom to listen to loud rock music. Marco Werman looks back at those hedonistic times through the music and recollections of people who were there 50 years ago.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Supreme Court Cases – “In a special We The People podcast event, National Constitution Center president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen talks about the importance of the Supreme Court’s future at the famed Chautauqua Institution. Rosen spoke to an enthusiastic crowd on July 26, 2017 at the Institution in the southwestern part of New York State, which was founded in 1874. Among the upcoming cases Rosen discussed were free speech and privacy issues in front of the Supreme Court during its next term, which starts in October. In particular, the case of Carpenter v. United States is expected to be one of the biggest decisions of the upcoming term, Rosen said. The Carpenter case involves the ability of police to seize a cellphone using a statute, and not probable cause under the Fourth Amendment, to see information about its user’s locations over a several-month period. Also, Rosen previewed an important religious freedom case before the Court in its next term, Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, about compelled free speech.” At the link find the title, “Jeffrey Rosen at the Chautauqua Institution, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files PP6194057880.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Tech Chicks Favorite Apps 48 mins – “Hope your summer (or winter) is starting off fabulously! Here’s a new listen for your road trip or for when you’re sipping tea by the pool.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trump Brain Drain 7 mins – “The rap on Washington and the Trump administration these days is that nothing is getting done. Well, tell that to anyone concerned about the climate crisis. Sure, most of President Donald Trump’s legislative initiatives have gone nowhere in Congress. But Trump is delivering big time on his promises to gut the federal government’s efforts to fight climate change, from pulling out of the Paris climate agreement to pulling the plug on President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan to proposing massive budget cuts in federal agencies that work on the problem. So, what’s an American who cares about climate change to do? French President Emmanuel Macron has an answer. The day after Trump’s June 1 repudiation of the Paris deal, Macron issued this plea: “To all scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, responsible citizens who were disappointed by the decision of the president of the United States, I call on them: Come and work here, with us.” 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.
Trump Deceit – “Virginia Heffernan talks to Brendan Nyhan, Professor of Government at Dartmouth, about the President’s many lies including his most recent ones featured in The New York Times interview with Maggie Haberman, Peter Baker, and Michael S. Schmidt. Slate Plus members, stick around after the show to listen to producer Jayson De Leon chat with Jonathan Swans of Axios about his latest scoop – Anthony Scaramucci being named White House Communications Director.” At the link find the title, “Lies, Pardons, and Bringing Trump to Heel, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files SM7693518029.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trump Mental Condition 22 mins – “In March, the American Psychoanalytic Association emailed its 3500 members giving them the go ahead to bring their professional judgement to bear in commenting publicly about the president’s words and deeds. But Tuesday, the much larger American Psychiatric Association was obliged to reiterate its so-called Goldwater Rule, it’s ethics policy forbidding members to diagnose or speculate on anyone who they haven’t examined. The rule sprang from a Fact Magazine article claiming that 1189 psychiatrists found hawkish 1964 presidential candidate Barry Goldwater psychologically unfit to be president. Last summer Bob spoke to Paul Appelbaum, a professor of Psychiatry, Medicine and Law at Columbia University, who explained that he is a strong proponent of mental health experts staying out of the pundit business. And to Bill Doherty, a therapist and Psychology professor at the University of Minnesota, who believes the integrity of the profession depends precisely on speaking out. He’s the creator of the online manifesto, Citizen Therapists Against Trumpism, which garnered thousands of signatures from mental health specialists.” 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 Personality – “Katie and guest host John Molner (aka Katie’s husband) welcome Dr. Kerry Sulkowicz for a discussion about the psychology of leadership and his views on President Trump’s mental health. They also talk about why many mental health professionals won’t publicly comment on the psyche of public figures. Plus, Dr. Sulkowicz explains his unexpected path from practicing psychiatry and psychoanalysis to advising CEOs and corporate boards.” At the link find the title, “34. Kerry Sulkowicz: Is the President Mentally Fit? Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 9c25764b-9878-421b-a9fd-1976233c42e6.mp3” and select “Save Link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Turkey Tries Journalists – “The current trial of 17 Turkish journalists follows a pattern of mounting hostility since the coup attempt of 2016. Of all the journalists imprisoned last year, a third were in Turkey.” At the linkf idn the title, “July 27: Turkey’s journalists: ‘We have 171 of our colleagues in jail’ 2017” right-click “Media files current_20170727_30200.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Universal Basic Income 127 mins – “Today on The Survival Podcast I take your questions on internet technology, automation, ethereum, plant propagation, government stupidity and more.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Universal Basic Income 58 mins – “With the birth of the internet and advance of digital networks, we’ve been promised everything from creative cooperation and digital democracy, to the end of work and a new abundance of leisure time. It’s a promise of a techno-utopia that persists today. Playing for team human today, Dr. Richard Barbrook challenges this imaginary future by unearthing the neoliberal underpinnings of Silicon Valley’s vision of progress. Rushkoff and Barbrook engage in a conversation that both uncovers the economic forces driving the evolution of technology while simultaneously acknowledging the utility of our tech tools as evidenced in the recent organizing around Labour underdog, Jeremy Corbyn. Rushkoff opens with a monologue challenging his own initial enthusiasm for Universal Basic Income. Is UBI just another gaming of the system in order to perpetuate consumption in an vastly unequal society?” At the link find the title, “Ep. 47 Richard Barbrook “It’s Capitalism, Mate” right-click “Media files 59781684006cad3430c2c25d.mp3” and select ‘Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Veganism – “Nearly half of vegetarians are men, but veganism is an overwhelmingly women-dominated lifestyle. E&B unpack the pros and cons of a plant-based life.” At the link find the title, “V is for Veganism, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-21-smnty-veganism-final.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Violent Extremism Form of Resistance 75 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “2303: Violent Extremism as a Form of Resistance” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Water Trends 51 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “3106: What Water is Trying to Tell Us,” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff – “From her early days bagging groceries, Alyssa Mastromonaco realized she had a gift for logistics. That gift led her all the way to the White House where she served as President Obama’s Deputy Chief of Staff. If you wanted to talk to President Obama, you had to go through Alyssa first. She left politics in 2014, and now works as the Chief Operating Officer of Vice Media. On this week’s episode, Sophia and Alyssa discuss Alyssa’s early days interning for Bernie Sanders, what good leadership means, and Alyssa’s hilarious misadventures in Buckingham Palace and on Marine One.” At the link find the title, “Alyssa Mastromonaco, COO Vice Media, Nov, 2016,” right-click “Media files DGT8236131024.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Wireless in San Francisco – “After we saw April Glaser’s article on a local San Francisco ISP connecting low-income housing to high-quality Internet access, we knew we wanted to learn more. Preston Rhea is the Senior Field Engineer for Monkey Brains and someone we knew from his work with the Open Technology Institute at New America. He joins us with Mason Carroll, Lead Engineer for Monkey Brains, to explain what they are doing in Hunters Point and more broadly across San Francisco. Monkey Brains delivers Internet access primarily via high-capacity fixed-wireless links to buildings with multiple tenants. Working with the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation, they are delivering gigabit access to low-income housing units at Hunters Point. Preston and Mason discuss the process, the challenges, the long-term plan, and more. In particular, they discuss why good wiring in each building is important for ensuring high-quality access to each household rather than just relying on common Wi-Fi access points around the buildings.” At the link right-click “… download this mp3 file directly…” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Women with ADHD 34 mins – “We think of ADHD as a disorder impacting boys – and that’s a problem. Bridget and Emilie unpack why.” At the link find the title, “Women and ADHD, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-14-smnty-adhd-final.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
WW II in China – “As we officially begin the Pacific Theatre, this episode covers the building tension between The Japanese Empire, dominated by the military and the Chinese Nationalist Government. From the Russo-Japanese War to the Mukden Incident, to the take over of Manchuria, to the fighting over Shanghai and at the Great Wall itself, Japanese desire for more and more Chinese territory, dominates relations between the two countries. The episode ends, with the beginning of the events at the Marco Polo Bridge.” At the link right-click “Direct download: Episode_199-72317_7.21_AM.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Yangon Myanmar 27 mins – “We go inside Yangon’s booming counter-cultural art scene to reveal the city as seen through the eyes of the young artists on the front line of change. Until censorship was lifted in 2012, dissident artists, musicians and poets lived with the threat of jail for speaking out against the military regime that had gripped Myanmar, or Burma, since 1962 and turned it into a police state. Now, from modern art to punk rock to poetry, a new vibrant youth culture is flourishing – inconceivable only five years ago, when there was no internet, no mobile phones, no freedom of expression. We meet the emerging artists and performers breaking through and forging a new Myanmar. “ At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
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Media Mining Digest 301 – Aug 18, 2017: Affordable Housing Crisis, Africa Future, Age Friendly County, Agriculture Scholarship, Air Pollution Measurement, Airline Careers, Al Franken on Washington, Al Gore Inconvenient Sequel, Alternate Housing Ideas, Automatic Glasses and Peerism, Back Injury Exercises, Backfire Effect, Bicycling Women, Big Data Discussion, Biohacking, Bisexuality, Blind Accessibility Engineer, Blood Quantum Limits, Broadband in San Francisco, Broccoli Benefits, Business Leaders in Government, California Health Care Model, Canadian Wildfires, Cancer Detection, Chef Skills, Childhood Trauma Impact, China-U.S. War Potential, Cities of the Future, Climate Change in Canada, Cohousing, Computer Scammer Story, Coral Reef Documentary, Corruption on the Reservation, Critical Care Nursing, Cybersecurity, Democrats Economic Plan, Design Anthropology, Diabetic Reversal with Ketogenic Diet, Dunkirk, Eating Crickets, Ecigarette Impact, Eclipse for 2017, Electric Car Trends, Energy Poverty Solutions, Essential Health Coverage, Fake News Creation Technology, Farming Hawaii Indoors, Fat and Cholesterol and Statin Drugs, Financial Plans, Financial Wisdom, Girl Gamers, Global Seed Vault, Google Antitrust Fine, Graphic Designer, Gut Microbiome Questions, Hispanic Radio Personality, Historian Harari, Humor in an Unfunny World, Hyperloop Transport, Index Investing, ISIS Organization, Job Satisfaction, Kickstarter Co-founder, LGBTQ Refugees, Lower Back Pain, Magnitsky Act and Putin, Medical Big Data Uses, Medical Errors, Military Nun, Minority Mental Health, Museum of Lost Objects, Muslim Explorer Ibn Battuta, NASA Historian Bill Barry, Native American Abuse, Native American Politics, Negative Comments Removal AI, North Dakota Jobs Decline, Organ Donations, Organizational leader, Paper Tape Dispenser, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pharmacy Industry Transparency, Plant Research, Pluralism, Policies and Procedures, Political Police, Pollution Measurement, Racism, Reptilian Thinking, Republican Trend Identification, Small Arms Tracking, Smuggled Immigrants Deaths, Solar Roadways, Spy Satellites, Story Telling, Trump Brain Drain, Trump Deceit, Trump Mental Condition, Turkey Tries Journalists, Universal Basic Income, Violent Extremism Form of Resistance, Water Trends, WW II in China
Exercise your ears: the 180 podcasts shown below present the best ideas, information and stories from a larger group of 575 for the week, to hear while your hands and eyes are busy. Get all the files as a group for the next four months here, or double or ctrl-click individual titles to get single podcasts and explore the source. A collection of over 16,000 similar podcasts, listed alphabetically and grouped by topic, can be downloaded piecemeal, with files A-B at this link, files C-E link, and the remainder here. You’ll be limited to a 4GB maximum per download at the last place, so multiple group downloads will be needed to get all files, which total over 86GB and may take a few hours. The first entry in the collection is a text file with just titles for quicker reference. A collection of abstracts for all the podcasts is available at this link and updated quarterly. Get even the discarded material using a podcast aggregator loaded with this opml file of the 400 sources. Exercise your ears and relax the rest.
911 Memorial Designer 37 mins – “In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Michael Arad, discusses the World Trade Center Memorial.” At the link find the title, “Michael Arad Sept, 2011,” right-click “Media files Design Matters with Debbie Millman, Michael Arad.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Affordable Housing Crisis 71 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “2956: Hometown Conversations: Facing the Affordable Housing Crisis: Boulder and Beyond,” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Africa Future 77 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado about trends in Africa. At the link find the title, “1713: Africa: The Bright Continent,” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Age Friendly County 69 mins – “Santa Clara will soon become the first U.S. county to have each of its 15 cities designated “age friendly” by the World Health Organization (WHO). But what does that mean? You’re invited to meet Dr. James Goodwin, a global leader in aging. He will be in the Bay Area from the United Kingdom, attending the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) Summit. Goodwin will describe the age-friendly global movement, the new thinking about aging and health, and why the age-friendly concept is an indispensable part of that picture. Goodwin will also reveal how Santa Clara County became one of the nation’s leaders in the age-friendly movement. Together with Alex Kalache of the WHO and Margaret Gillis of the Public Health Agency of Canada, Goodwin was at the forefront in establishing the age-friendly movement. He also knows John Beard, current age-friendly leader and the director of the aging and life course department at the WHO. Goodwin will tell the rarely heard story of how and why the age-friendly movement was created.” At the link find the title “Age-Friendly Cities and the Future of Aging, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170724_Age Friendly Cities Podcast.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Agriculture Scholarship 35 mins – “What do you think about an all-expenses-paid trip around the world for six months to learn about agriculture? Does it sound too good to be true? It is too good, but it is also true. This adventure is made possible through Nuffield scholarship. Today’s guest, Matt Hocken, is a husband, father, dairy farmer from New Zealand, and a Nuffield Scholar who has travelled globally to research on his chosen topic of specialization – agricultural innovation. Matt joins me today to share the details of this amazing scholarship program that’s been created for the advancement of agriculture in a global aspect. He gives an overview of the life of a Nuffield scholar and its new international scholarship program. He also shares how this can influence your view of the world and the agricultural industry.” At the link right-click “Download this Episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Air Pollution Measurement 29 mins – “Galileo said we should, “Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so.” This week on Sea Change Radio, we take a look at two ways that people are trying to apply that wisdom to climate change. First, we speak to Davida Herzl, the CEO and co-founder of Aclima, a San Francisco-based company that refers to itself as a “FitBit for the planet.” Herzl explains how Aclima’s technology works, how the company makes money, and the opportunities that lie ahead as the industry of measuring air pollution evolves. Then, we dig into the Sea Change Radio archives and re-visit our discussion with James Leaton, the research director of the Carbon Tracker Initiative, a British nonprofit that analyzes the risks of fossil fuel investment and presents findings to the financial sector, with the objective of limiting future greenhouse gas emissions.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Airline Careers 33 mins – “Have you ever heard of a Medfly pilot? Building flight time towards becoming an airline means flight instructing for most pilots. A unique way to not only build flight time but to build much sought after multi engine turbine time is as a Medfly pilot. Here to discuss this unique job is medfly pilot Sean Edwards….” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Al Franken on Washington 54 mins – “Al Franken was there from the beginning with Saturday Night Live. A fixture comedian for years. Straight up funny. Then he got the political bug, bigtime. Squeaked into the U.S. Senate from his home state, Minnesota. And now, Sen. Al Franken is in his second term and in the thick of the craziness in Washington. Asking the tough questions in hearings. Railing against Ted Cruz. Talking Trump. What’s he really think? We’ll ask. This hour On Point: Sen. Al Franken.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Al Gore Inconvenient Sequel 55 mins – “A decade after AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH brought climate change into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Former Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes—in moments both private and public, funny and poignant—as he pursues the inspirational idea that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome with human ingenuity and passion. Join us for a rare conversation with Vice President Al Gore and the directors, Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk, about the path forward and their new film AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER.” At the link find the title, “Al Gore and An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, Aug, 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170806_cl1_Al Gore PODCAST.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Alternate Housing Ideas 96 mins – “Since TSP announced the original Permaethos Model, Rob Kish has been working to make it a reality- with a few twists. He is a Manufacturing Engineer Technician for a medical equipment manufacturer and uses Permaculture troubleshooting methodology in an industry dominated by lean manufacturing to reduce costs and labor. He joins us today to discuss my original vision for PermaEthos, a vision that never was achieved and frankly never attempted.” At the link right-click “Download “ and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Australian Bank Crisis 63 mins – “Chief executive of the Australian Bankers Association and former Queensland premier Anna Bligh addresses the National Press Club in Canberra.” At the link find the title, “National Press Club: Anna Bligh, J” right-click “Media files NPCc_Bligh_2607_512k.mp4” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Automatic Glasses and Peerism (Bitcoin) 27 mins – “Automatic glasses by Ian Woolf;Nathan Waters talks about changing to a better society with Peerism” At the link right-click “download MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Babysitting 60 mins – “We listen in on a ritual that happens in millions of families every week: kids getting dropped off at the babysitters. Six-year-old Dylan and nine-year-old Sarah explain what they can and can’t get away with when they have a babysitter. After that, host Ira Glass has a few words about Mary Poppins, who is the Gold Standard of all fictional babysitters. The movie Mary Poppins contains the classic modern song about babysitting. We hear several versions of the song over the course of the program. The first is by Chicago girl punk/pop band, the Dishes. [Then] Lots of babysitting is done by family members. Hillary Frank reports on what can happen when a teenaged son is put in charge of his younger brothers. It’s not pretty…. The story of several huge companies that accidentally got put into the babysitting business in a big, big way because of snow on December 26, 1988. Every year on the day after Christmas, divorced kids all over America fly from one parent to the other. In 1988, lots of them got snowed in at O’Hare Airport in Chicago. Susan Burton and her little sister were among them… Myron Jones and his sister Carol Bove explain what happened when they were teenagers, and they ended up babysitting children who didn’t exist.” At the link right-click “Download” under the sound bar and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Back Injury Exercises 58 mins – “On this episode of the podcast we have Ashleigh Gass. Ashleigh holds a Master’s Degree in Human and Clinical Nutrition. She is certified sports nutritionist, as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. She was recently picked up by Devil Dog Arms as an accomplished tactical shooter, and is also developing a Gymnastic Bodies affiliate gym.” At the link right-click “Download Episode Here (MP3)” and select “Save Link As” from the op-up menu.
Backfire Effect 50 mins – “There’s new research about how people process information, errors, and corrections. A look at what those findings tell us about the efficacy of journalism. Plus, how unethical research practices and liberal bias have created a cloud of doubt in the world of social science research. And, eight months after the election, Brooke and Bob reflect on OTM’s coverage of the Trump administration.” At the link click the circle with three dots, right-click “Download this Audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Bedbugs 32 mins (3 parts) A three part series with everything you need to know about bedbugs! At the link click “Download,” right-click “Download” on the the next screen and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu. Do the same for Part 2 (here) and Part 3 (here).
Bicycle Sharing in New Hampshire 61 mins – “A new bike-share program has launched in Manchester, making it yet another city, alongside Portsmouth, Hanover, and Laconia, to offer bike rentals at various locations around the city. And infrastructure modifications, including complete streets, which allow safe use for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, are popping up all over the state. Still, many cyclists, and drivers, do not understand how to co-exists on our roads. We’ll look at the latest in road safety, bike sharing, and cyclist/pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save link As” from the pop-up menu.
Bicycling Trends 54 mins – “Getting out of a car and onto a bike is one of the best things you can do for the climate and your personal health. Bike lanes are growing in American cities from New York City to Houston, the country’s oil and gasoline capital. Cycling is also a way for people to raise awareness and money for their climate work. Still, many potential cyclists are worried about their personal safety while biking—and about breathing bus exhaust. What are cities doing to take cycling to the next level? Is bike sharing really displacing taxi rides? How is pedal power helping the broader climate movement? Join us for a conversation about cycling and the ways it is changing urban America and cutting carbon emissions.” At the link find the title, “Founder, Climate Ride, Brian Wiedenmeier, Jun 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170723_cl1 ChainReaction.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Bicycling Women 44 mins – “In E&B’s first live show, they chat with Atlanta Bicycle Coalition’s Executive Director, Rebecca Serna, about women bicyclists takin’ it to the streets!” At the link find the title,”B*tches Who Bike, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-12-smnty-bikes-live-final.mp3” and select ‘Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Big Data Discussion 32 mins – “Ian Sample sits down with Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson to discuss the future of the workplace and the role artificial intelligence will play. In 2016 Klaus Schwab, founder and chairman of the World Economic Forum, wrote: “We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another.” This fourth Industrial Revolution, he said, will fuse the physical, digital and biological worlds, and affect all corners of society – even challenging ideas of what it means to be human. But just because change is coming should we be concerned? “ At the link right-click “Download MP3” and select ‘Save Link As” fromt eh popo-up menu.
Biohacking 27 mins – “Oz war on mathematics by Ian Woolf, Meow Ludo Meow Meow explains the five pillars of biohacking… At the link right-click “download MP3” and select ‘Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Bisexuality 27 mins – “More and more people are identifying as bisexual yet bi-phobia is rife and the world’s media remains guilty of regular bi-erasure. Journalist and writer Nichi Hodgson who is openly bisexual herself, examines what it is like to be bisexual for both men and women in different parts of the world.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Blind Accessibility Engineer 21 mins – “Aira once again offers a feature presentation: A Conversation with John Herzog. John is an Accessibility Solutions Engineer with AT&T. He sits down with the Blind Abilities Team to share an in depth look at his life as a blind man: his youth, education and his time at law school. John also shares his thoughts on a variety of issues, including blindness, social interactions and Aira, the visual interpreter for the blind. Explore your world like never before From exploring new neighborhoods and restaurants in the city, to traveling the globe – Aira empowers the blind to experience their world and surroundings like never before.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Blind Educator 21 mins – “Susan Mazrui shares her journey through education, employment and how she faced the challenges and the low expectations along the way. As director of Public Policy at AT&T, Susan works with aging and disability issues. Susan is still learning as technology keeps changing and encourages others to learn as much as they can about the tools they will need in the workplace. Susan is an Aira explorer and enjoys having instant access to information when she wants it. It’s the “small things” that Aira does that can really make a difference and like a mosquito in a King’s tent, small things can move Kings. Join Susan Mazrui at the 2017 National Federation of the Blind convention and learn about her journey and the suggestions she has for students transitioning from high school to college and to the workplace.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Blind Woodworkers 7 mins – “Call to Wood Workers, Beginners to Advanced. Wood Workers for the Blind Summer Sessions Filling Fast!” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Blood Quantum Limits 44 mins – “Native Americans in America are governed by each their own duly elected Tribal Council, whose job it is to look out for the best interests of their tribes membership. As all offical tribes are sovereign, they have final say over the basic requirements necessary to become an enrolled member. One of the key thresholds tribes impose, is that of a blood quantum limit. After all, once a membership has become diluted to a certain point members have such a small amount of Native blood they are considered my many to no longer be native – what listener JT describes as being a “one drop”. Other tribes require only a provable lineage. If a tribe imposes a blood quantum limit they did not have before, what to do with members who no longer meet the threshold? Should they be disenrolled? Or should there be a ‘grandfather’ clause and the change only be made moving forward? This is a tough debate, but we do our best discussing a complicated issue. …In a related topic, we discuss the minimum viable population to ensure healthy genetic diversity, a major issue for tribes wishing to consider the idea of a blood quantum limit. There is a fine line between encouaging folks to marry other Natives, and risking unhealthy genetics within communities too small to handle it. And in Iceland there is an Android app which allows you to “Bump phones before you bump in bed”. With a population of only 320,000 Iclanders face the very real risk of ending up in bed with a close relative. Like all small communities (Natives included) geneology is carefully documented. An interesting reality for communities faced with procreation among very small groups!” At the link find the title, “Disenrollment Debate & Blood Quantum Limits, Jan, 2017,” right-click “Media files disenrollment debate blood quantum limits.mp3” and select “Save link As” from the pop-up menu.
Broadband in Oregon 25 mins – “Eugene is a good example of recent public-public partnerships developing to expand fiber optic Internet access. The city of 166,000 in Oregon helped finance a downtown dark fiber network by the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB), which is publicly owned but has an independent governing board from the city. Eugene’s Economic Development Planner Anne Fifield and EWEB Engineering Technician Nick Nevins joined us for episode 263 of the Community Broadband Bits podcast to discuss the project and early results. We talk about what businesses have been the early adopters of the dark fiber availability, how it was financed, and how it has helped to fill downtown office locations with businesses. “ At the link right-click “…download this mp3 file directly…” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Broadband in San Francisco 27 mins – “After we saw April Glaser’s article on a local San Francisco ISP connecting low-income housing to high-quality Internet access, we knew we wanted to learn more. Preston Rhea is the Senior Field Engineer for Monkey Brains and someone we knew from his work with the Open Technology Institute at New America. He joins us with Mason Carroll, Lead Engineer for Monkey Brains, to explain what they are doing in Hunters Point and more broadly across San Francisco. Monkey Brains delivers Internet access primarily via high-capacity fixed-wireless links to buildings with multiple tenants. Working with the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation, they are delivering gigabit access to low-income housing units at Hunters Point.” At the link right-click “…download this mp3 file directly…” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Broccoli Benefits 44 mins – “…Dr. Paul Talalay announced that he had isolated the phytochemical Sulforaphane from the embattled cruciferous vegetable. It may not have seemed like much at the time, but over a quarter-century later, we’re still discovering new powers of this multifaceted compound. …Sulforaphane is of medical interest because of the cytoprotective (“cell-protecting”) functions that it encourages. As of now, it is among the most potent naturally-occurring inducers of cytoprotective enzymes known to science. A great deal of research is aimed at learning the mechanisms by which seems able to protect the body against chronic disease. While Sulforaphane offers tantalizing hints that it may be not just “healthy,” but an actual therapeutic tool, its status as a naturally-occurring compound is something of a double-edged sword. The astronomical cost of running human trials to validate its therapeutic usefulness against specific diseases is a major disincentive for an un-patentable compound, existing in the public domain as the extract of a common plant. In Episode 190, Dr. Fahey walks us through not just the biochemical promise, but the bureaucratic brambles of how we can best make use of broccoli’s “secret ingredient.” At the link find the title, “#190: Sulforaphane with Dr. Jed Fahey, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files SDS190.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Business Leaders in Government 76 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “2603: Can CEOs Run a Government?,” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cable Stayed Bridges 18 mins – “Cable stayed bridges have become increasingly common in the past few decade, and they seem to be the design of choice for modern bridges spanning 500 to as much as 2,000 feet. In this podcast we learn of the mechanics and the advantages of this architecturally appealing design from an expert in the field, Denny Pate, Senior Vice President and Principal Bridge Engineer with Figg Engineering in Tallahassee, Florida” At the link right-click “Listen this episode now” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
California Health Care Model 68 mins – “This program is supported by Blue Shield of California Foundation.With single-payer health care being debated in Sacramento while the repeal of the Affordable Care Act winds its way through Congress, California is setting itself apart from the rest on the nation. What will this new California model look like, and how will it lift up the underserved populations who need the most care? Is a single-payer system viable for the Golden State? Join us for a discussion on an important and timely issue that affects everyone in all corners of California.” At the link find the title “The New California Health-Care Model, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170726_The New California Health Care Model_Podcast.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
California Recycling Declines 30 mins – “2013 California boasted a recycling rate of 85%. In 2017 that number is now 79% – that is the first time it has dipped below 80% since 2008. Why is the most populous state in the union moving in the wrong direction on this important indicator? This week on Sea Change Radio we speak with Mark Murray, executive director of Californians Against Waste, a nonprofit environmental group that was founded forty years ago to advocate for beverage container recycling in the state. He will explain this troubling trend and talk about what can be done to get California’s recycling program back on its previous trajectory.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Canadian Wildfires 56 mins – “Adrienne Lamb explores the factors altering how we have to live with wildfire. New technology and new ways to think about fire and its behaviour could save lives.” At the link find the title, “World on Fire (Encore May 16, 2016),” Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files ideas_20170726_37003.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cancer Detection 12 mins – “Jimmy Lin, MD, PhD, MHS is the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), Oncology at Natera and a TED Fellow. He comes from a long history as a pioneer in cancer genomics. Most recently, he led the clinical genomics program at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Previously, at Johns Hopkins and Washington University in St. Louis, Lin was part of one of the first clinical genomics labs in academia and led the computational analyses of the first ever exome sequencing studies in cancer, including breast, colorectal, pancreatic, glioblastoma, medulloblastoma and melanoma. Lin has published in top academic journals, such as Science, Nature and Cell, and he has been an expert in national and international media outlets, such as New York Times, Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Washington Post, and the Financial Times. “ At the linkf idn the title, “A simple new blood test that can catch cancer early | Jimmy Lin, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files JimmyLin_2017U.mp4” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cancer Treatment 29 mins – “Keith & Russ welcome Robert S. Kerbel, senior scientist at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada. Kerbel explains how regular chemotherapy for cancer patients often involves a “maximum tolerated dose” of treatment, which often taxes the patient and requires several days of recovery before the next treatment. With metronomic chemotherapy, researchers hope to lower the dose of drugs and make the dosage more frequent.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Carry Nation P1 32 mins – “Several events in Carry Nation’s early life catalyzed her temperance activism.” At the linkf idn the title, “ Carry A. Nation, Part 1, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-24-symhc-carry-nation-1.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Carry Nation P2 36 mins – “After her initial bar smashings, Carry A. Nation became a full-time activist, traveling from town to town to destroy saloons and preach temperance.” At the link find the title, “Carry A. Nation, Part 2, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-26-symhc-carry-nation-2.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Chef Skills 63 mins – “Alex Guarnaschelli, Food Channel star and chef at Butter in midtown Manhattan, talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about what it’s like to run a restaurant, the challenges of a career in cooking, her favorite dishes, her least favorite dishes, and what she cooked to beat Bobby Flay.” At the link right-click “download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Childhood Trauma Impact 56 mins – “Trauma is not a story about the past — it lives in the present: in both the mind and body. Left untreated, it has no expiration date, whether it’s trauma arising from childhood abuse or PTSD suffered as an adult.” At the link find the title, “All in the family: Understanding and healing childhood trauma, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files ideas_20170721_72229.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
China–U.S. War Potential 55 mins – “This week on the Lawfare Podcast, Jack Goldsmith interviews Graham Allison at the Hoover Book Soiree about Allison’s new book, Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’s Trap?. The conversation covers the history of rising and declining powers, how the North Korean regime affects the security dynamic between U.S. and China, and how to preserve peace where Thucydides would predict war.” At the link right-click “Direct download: Hoover Institution 7-12-17_Destined for War.mp3” and select “Save Link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Cities of the Future 12 mins – “Our cities were designed for a world of the past. Private cars now clog our streets during peak hour and most daylight hours on weekends. Some Asian cities are jammed 24/7. So what should we do? Build more roads? Or build for the fast changes which are happening. Ride share and autonomous vehicles may dramatically reduce the vehicle fleet. The adoption of rooftop solar demonstrates how fast change can occur. Matt Smith reports. At the link right-click “Download audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change in Canada P1 22 mins – “Meteorologists call British Columbia ‘the land of a billion micro climates.’ By 2050, the average temperature in BC will have risen by 2.5 C. But that doesn’t mean everything will just get hotter. We explore how BC’s climate will change in just 30 years.” At the link find the tile, “Episode 1 – B.C. in 2050, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2050_20170608_55493.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change in Canada P2 24 mins– “Without snow, everything changes. In this episode, we reveal the downstream effects of record-low snow packs, melting glaciers and rising sea levels in British Columbia.” At the link find the title, “Episode 2 – Snow and Ice, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2050_20170608_79050.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change in Canada P3 30 mins – “What do rising temperatures, changing rain patterns and shifting seasons mean for farmers? We learn about the challenges, as well as opportunities, facing producers.” At the link find the title, “Episode 3 – Agriculture, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2050_20170608_54364.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change in Canada P4 33 mins – “Vancouver says it will run on 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. We look at how climate change will re-shape our cities, and ask if we’re doing enough to mitigate its effects on our environment as well as our society.” At the link find the title, “Episode 4 – Cities, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2050_20170608_99144.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change in Canada P5 33 mins – “’There is no ‘no smoke’ option.’ By 2050, forest fires will be more frequent, and more devastating. This has profound impacts on one of our major resource industries, as well as wildlife.” At the link find the title, “Episode 5 – Fire and Forests, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2050_20170608_68298.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change in Canada P6 27 mins – “By mid-century, life in B.C. will be transformed. But around the world hundreds of millions of people will be facing life or death decisions. In this episode, we hear what climate change means for the rest of the world.” At the link find the title, “Episode 6 – The Global Village, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2050_20170608_49800.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change in Canada P7 2 mins – “Senior Meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe returns as host of ‘2050: Degrees of Change’, an original six-part podcast series, exploring what will change in BC, how scientists are preparing, and how global climate change conflicts will impact us.” At the link find the title, “2050: Degrees of Change – available June 9, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2050_20170601_85504.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Denial 56 mins – “The majority of Americans agree climate disruption is a major concern. The Paris Climate Agreement has been ratified by 61 countries and counting, which so far represents 47.81 percent of the world’s emissions. So we all agree, climate change is the biggest problem humankind has ever faced? Not so fast. Here in the United States, denial and confusion about the science is rampant, and we may be the only developed nation where it is written into a major political party’s platform. Climate scientist Michael Mann and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Tom Toles take a satirical look at how this lack of consensus came to be. Cristine Russell is a veteran science journalist with deep knowledge about conveying complex scientific issues to a broad public. How deep does climate doubt run, and how can communication help us move on to solutions? Join us for a fun and informative look at manufactured doubt and genuine skepticism.” At the link find the title, “Is Climate Denial Destroying Our Planet? Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170730_cl1_Climate Denial PODCAST.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate System Dynamics 52 mins – “When a cleaner footprint is no longer enough on climate change. Scientists now say we need negative CO2 emissions. Cleaning carbon from our skies.For years we’ve been told we’ve got to cut back on carbon emissions, CO2, or face dire consequences as burning fossil fuels changes the global climate. Last week, a new heads-up: Scientists say we’ve now polluted and dawdled long enough that it’s going to take more than cutting back emissions. We’re going to have to take CO2 out of the atmosphere. Trees can do that. Soil can do that. Giant machines might, but at a staggering cost.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cloud Seeding 16 mins – “’Cloud seeding’ is being considered a tool for controlling extreme weather, with one in four countries using the technology already. But can it work?” At the link find the title, “July 25: Can geoengineering technology combat extreme weather? 2017,” right-click “Media files current 20170725_16605.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cohousing 10 mins – “Loneliness doesn’t always stem from being alone. For architect Grace Kim, loneliness is a function of how socially connected we feel to the people around us — and it’s often the result of the homes we live in. She shares an age-old antidote to isolation: cohousing, a way of living where people choose to share space with their neighbors, get to know them, and look after them. Rethink your home and how you live in it with this eye-opening talk.” At the link find the title, “How cohousing can make us happier (and live longer) | Grace Kim, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files GraceKim_2017.mp4” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Computer Scammer Story P1 50 mins – “This week, a telephone scammer makes a terrible mistake. He calls Alex Goldman. If you suspect you are a victim of a tech support scammer, you see a suspicious pop-up, or get an unsolicited tech support email, you can make a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission by following this link, or by contacting the company that the call center was impersonating directly.” At the link find the title, “#102 Long Distance, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files GLT1346255265.mp3”and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Computer Scammer Story P2 48 mins – “This week, Alex and Damiano take a trip. This is the conclusion of last week’s episode, Long Distance.” At the link find the title, “#103 Long Distance, Part II, Aug, 2017,” (Further Reading Snigdha Poonam’s story on tech support scams in the Hindustan Times– If you suspect you are a victim of a tech support scammer, you see a suspicious pop-up, or get an unsolicited tech support email, you can make a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission by following this link, or by contacting the company that the call center was impersonating directly.” Right-click “Media files GLT7017673177.mp3” and select “Save Link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Coral Reef Documentary 56 mins – “Coral reefs are the nursery for all life in the oceans, a remarkable ecosystem that sustains us. Yet with carbon emissions warming the seas, a phenomenon called “coral bleaching”—a sign of mass coral death—has been accelerating around the world, and the public has no idea of the scale or implication of the catastrophe silently raging underwater. Directed by Jeff Orlowski, CHASING CORAL taps into the collective will and wisdom of an ad man, a self-proclaimed coral nerd, top-notch camera designers, and renowned marine biologists as they invent the first time-lapse camera to record bleaching events as they happen. The effort is anything but simple, and the team battles technical malfunctions and the force of nature in pursuit of their golden fleece: documenting the indisputable and tragic transformation below the waves. With its breathtaking photography, nail-biting suspense, and startling emotion, CHASING CORAL is a dramatic revelation that won’t have audiences sitting idle for long.” At the link right-click “Download MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Coral Reefs 14 mins – “Kristen Marhaver studies corals, tiny creatures the size of a poppyseed that, over hundreds of slow years, create beautiful, life-sustaining ocean structures hundreds of miles long. As she admits, it’s easy to get sad about the state of coral reefs; they’re in the news lately because of how quickly they’re bleaching, dying and turning to slime. But the good news is that we’re learning more and more about these amazing marine invertebrates — including how to help them (and help them help us). This biologist and TED Senior Fellow offers a glimpse into the wonderful and mysterious lives of these hard-working and fragile creatures.” At the link find the title, “Why I still have hope for coral reefs | Kristen Marhaver, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files KristenMarhaver_2017U.mp4” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Corruption on the Reservation 50 mins – “What do tribal councils exist to do? Do they exist to serve us? Or do they exist to further their own interests? And when they choose the latter, what do we as the membership do to halt the wrongs we see? There has been a lot of talk about the “Native Way” in dealing with this type of thing, and part of it I understand. Although, is it possible to go too far on the other side, to the point where you ignore and enable the corruption to continue? If you are like me, a Native who has lived off the reservation for his entire life, does my opinion count? Or simply because I am not immerssed in the community I must keep my mouth shut when I see wrongs that damage our Native communities? Do we not all have an obligation to speak out? These are the questions discussed on this NativeTalk.net radio podcast. After you listen to the conversation, comment on Facebook, or write an email to podcast@nativetalk.net. Emails and comments will be read on next weeks radio program. We look forward to hearing your responses.” At the link find the title, “Culture Wars: Native VS White Approach to Corruption, Jun, 2017,” right-click ‘Media files culture wars native vs white approach to corruption.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Critical Care Nursing 13 mins – “Improving patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction in critical care and other nursing settings. We have AACN 2017 Distinguished Research Lecturer, Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Henneman on to talk about her research. If that’s what you’re looking for, you found it. It’s the Nursing Show.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cybersecurity 58 mins – “Experts discuss the current threats and vulnerabilities in U.S. cybersecurity and the level of U.S. preparedness in responding to the next cyberattack.” At the link find the title, “Cybersecurity Threats: How Vulnerable Is the United States? Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 20170619 GL Cybersecurity Threats.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Democrats Economic Plan 50 mins – “Democrats try to rebrand the party with a new economic plan and the slogan “A Better Deal.” Will it win voters? It’s been a rough patch for Democrats. In the last few years they’ve lost majority control on Capitol Hill. They’ve lost the White House to Donald Trump. They’ve lost sway over the future of the Supreme Court. And they’ve lost the confidence of many that they were the effective voice of the little guy in the U.S. economy. Yesterday, Democrats rolled out a new appeal. They call it a “better deal.” It’s their comeback cry, they hope.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Design Anthropology 43 mins – “In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Dori Tunstall discusses branding through the lens of a Design Anthropologist.” At the link find the title, “Design Matters with Debbie Millman Linda Tischler, Oct 7, 2011,” right-click “Media files Design Matters with Debbie Millman Dori Tunstall.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Design Magazine Editor 30 mins – “Alissa Walker discusses her experience in advertising, her love affair with LA and of course, gelato.” At the link find the title, “Alissa Walker, May, 2011,” right-click “Media files Design Matters with Debbie Millman Alissa Walker.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Design Symbols 55 mins – “In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Alex Bogusky and John Bielenberg discuss branding, global warming and impact entrepreneurs.” At the link find the title, “Alex Bogusky + John Bielenberg, Sept, 2011,” right-click “Design Matters with Debbie Millman Bogusky Bielenberg.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Diabetes Reversal with Ketogenic Diet 68 mins – “Today’s episode features an important interview with Dr. Jeff Volek, a researcher who has spent the past 20 years studying how humans adapt to carbohydrate-restricted diets. His most recent work, which is one of the key topics of today’s interview, has focused on the science of ketones and ketogenic diets and their use as a therapeutic tool to manage insulin resistance. In 2014, Volek became a founder and the chief science officer of Virta Health, an online specialty medical clinic dedicated to reversing diabetes, a chronic disease that has become a worldwide epidemic. The company’s ambitious goal is to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people by 2025. Earlier this year, The JMIR Diabetes Journal published a study coordinated by Volek and Virta that showed people with type 2 diabetes can be taught to sustain adequate carbohydrate restriction to achieve nutritional ketosis, thereby improving glycemic control, decreasing medication use, and allowing clinically relevant weight loss. These improvements happened after just 10 weeks on the program that Virta designed for people. In addition to his role at Virta, Volek is a registered dietitian and full professor in the department of human sciences at Ohio State University. He is a co-author of “The New Atkins for a New You,” which came out 2010 and spent 16 weeks on The New York Times best-seller list. The book is an updated, easier-to-use version of Dr. Robert Atkins’ original 1972 book, “Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution.”…” 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.
Diagnosing Machines 42 mins – “This week we have guest Christopher Kelly of Nourish Balance Thrive here to talk with us about using machine learning to analyze health, functional medicine, diet, and more.” At the link right-click “Download Episode Here (MP3)” and select “Save Link As” from the op-up menu.
Dolphin Research 10 mins – “Early in her career researching dolphin intelligence Diana Reiss began wondering, “Who is training who?” Diana Reiss, a cognitive psychologist and a marine mammal scientist, is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Hunter College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York. Dr. Reiss’s research focuses on dolphin cognition, communication, comparative animal cognition, and the evolution of intelligence. Much of her work has investigated vocal communication and vocal learning in dolphins using observational and experimental approaches. She pioneered the use of underwater keyboards with dolphins to investigate their cognitive and communicative abilities. Dr. Reiss and her colleagues also demonstrated that bottlenose dolphins and an Asian elephants possess the rare ability for mirror self-recognition previously thought to be restricted to humans and great apes. Her advocacy work in conservation and animal welfare includes the protection of dolphins in the tuna-fishing industry and her current efforts to bring an end to the killing of dolphins in the drive hunts in Japan. Dr. Reiss’s work has been featured in hundreds of articles in international and national journals, science magazines, television segments and features, and newspaper articles. Her book, The Dolphin in the Mirror: exploring dolphin minds and saving dolphin lives was published in 2011.” At the link find the title, “Diana Reiss: Who is training who?” right-click “Media files 216577671-the story collider diana reiss who is training who.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Dunkirk 51 mins – “After the Fall of France in 1940, nearly 340,000 allied troops were stranded at the French port of Dunkirk as the German military closed in. Churchill called what happened next a “miracle of deliverance.” Small civilian ships, along with military transports, brought the British army home. Of course, the story is now a blockbuster movie, which our guests say is pretty accurate. Thursday, historians John Broich and Matthew Booker join Doug to talk about the true story of Dunkirk. Guests: John Broich is a British Empire and World War II historian, and an Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.“ At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Dunkirk P1 32 mins – “Retellings of the Dunkirk rescue often leave out how a huge part of the British Expeditionary Force ended up stranded.” At the link find the title, “The Battle of France and the Flight to Dunkirk, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-17-symhc-dunkirk-1-001.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Dunkrirk P2 32 mins – “With a huge number of British Expeditionary Force troops stranded in one location, a massive evacuation operation was undertaken.” At the link find the title, “The Evacuation of Dunkirk, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-19-symhc-dunkirk-2.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Eating Crickets 52 mins – “We talk to entomologist Brian Fisher about his his research on ants in Mozambique and his new initiative to get entomologists more directly involved in conservation—a big part of which involves edible insects.” At the link find the title, “We’ve Got to Start Eating Insects, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files f3d19ece-2edd-402f-9713-24c37c1bcdad.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Ecigarette Impact 26 mins – “It’s been 10 years since electronic cigarettes hit the shelves in a big way – and since there controversy has reigned about their health effects – are they less unhealthy than smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes, and will they increase nicotine dependence? Its to that last point that new research, published on BMJ.com is looking into – specifically, do e-cigarettes help people quit tobacco?” At the link find the title, “For the first time in 15 years the quitting rate has gone up” – ecigarettes smoking cessation, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 335057258-bmjgroup-for-the-first-time-in-15-years-the-quitting-rate-has-gone-up-ecigarettes-smoking-cessation.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Eclipse for 2017 – “On Monday, August 21, 2017, an eclipse of the sun will be visible throughout the U.S. and all of North America. People in a narrow path from Oregon to South Carolina will see a spectacular total eclipse, the first in the continental U.S. in 38 years. The moon will briefly cover the sun completely, and day will turn into night. Everyone else (an estimated 500 million people, including those in the Bay Area) will see a partial eclipse, where the moon covers a good portion of the sun. Special glasses or viewing techniques are needed to look at the sun safely during a partial eclipse. (Sunglasses are not enough.) Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi will describe how eclipses work, why they are one of nature’s most spectacular sights, exactly when and where the eclipse of 2017 will be visible, and how to observe the eclipse of the sun safely. He’ll also cover historic discoveries made during eclipses, citizen science projects planned for the 2017 eclipse, and concerns about gridlock and lack of public services in the eclipse’s path. Fraknoi is co-leader of a project that will distribute 2 million eclipse glasses (and eclipse information) through public libraries in the U.S.” At the link find the title, “The Sky Event of the Decade: The “All-American” Eclipse of the Sun on August 21, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170731_The Sky Event of the Decade Podcast.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Economists Job Market 24 mins – “We visit a job market created by economists, for economists. It’s a hyper-efficient, optimized system, tested by game theorists, tweaked by a Nobel Prize winner, but it requires comfortable shoes.” At the link find the title, “#769: Speed Dating For Economists, May, 2017,” right-click “Media files 20170505_pmoney_pmpod769.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Electric Car Era 8 mins – “The end of cars that run on petroleum may now be in sight. Think 2050, the middle of this century. The latest strong signal of the turn away from the internal combustion engine toward cleaner electric motors is coming from the UK. The British government announced last week it will ban the sale of new gas and diesel cars by the year 2040. The move comes just weeks after France made the same call. Other countries including Norway, the Netherlands and India have set or are considering similar goals along with a number of big cities around the world, including Paris, Mexico City and Athens….” At the link right-click “Download” below the sound bar and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Electric Car Trends 44 mins – “Both Tesla and Volvo recently announced new innovations in electric car design, as more automobile companies augment their cars with increased fuel-efficiency, battery capacity, and hybrid technology. These new cars also bring new infrastructure, including home-charging stations and electric car ports in parking lots and at businesses. We’ll talk about what you should know about investing in an electric car, and how they impact both the environment and the future of driving.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save link As” from the pop-up menu.
Emotional Brain 90 mins – “This episode features Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, author of How Emotions Are Made. We discuss the evidence AGAINST the classical theory that emotions are universal and hardwired, as well as her new theory of Constructed Emotions. This new theory has significant implications for how we understand ourselves and others. De” At the link find the title, “BS 135 Lisa Barrett on How Emotions Are Made, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 135-bsp-barrett.mp3” and select “save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Energy Poverty Solutions 75 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “2758: Power to the People: Ending Energy Poverty,” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Entrepreneurial Mentor 68 mins – “Vinod Khosla is an entrepreneur, investor and technology fan who is driven by his passions. One of his greatest passions is being a mentor to entrepreneurs and helping them build technology-based businesses. He is also driven by the desire to make a positive impact through scaling alternative energy, achieving petroleum independence and promoting a pragmatic approach to the environment. Khosla will discuss how to harness the entrepreneurial spirit to develop the clean technologies we desperately need.” At the link find the title, “Vinod Khosla: The Future of Technology, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170720_Vinod_Khosla_Podcast.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Essential Health Coverage 50 mins – “The battle over Republican Senators’ most recent attempt at repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act dominated the media this week, and seemingly at all hours of the day. We take a look at a few players in the saga, from the putative maverick who brought the process to a halt with a quick thumbs-down, to a reporter trying to follow a process somewhat devoid of transparency, to the war of words that could determine the future of the American health care system. Plus, a retrospective view on the media’s role in Charlie Gard’s life.” At the link click the circle with three dots, right-click “Download this Audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Extraterrestrial Life Search 52 mins – “Is there anybody out there? Is there life on other planets? If the answer is yes, and we can prove it, the physicist Jim Al-Khalili says that would be a revolutionary moment in science, up there with Copernicus proving that Earth is not the center of the universe. Considering the vastness of space, scientists mostly agree that somebody or something else is out there. Al-Khalili joins us Wednesday to explore where that life might be, what it might be like, and what would happen if we found it—or it found us. Jim Al-Khalili is a quantum physicist, author, and a TV and radio presenter based at the University of Surrey in England. In 2016, he received the inaugural Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication. He’s the author of several books, including Paradox: The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics and Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology. Most recently, he’s the editor of the book Aliens: The World’s Leading Scientists on the Search for Extraterrestrial Life “ At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Fake News Creation Technology 49 mins – “Simon Adler takes us down a technological rabbit hole of strangely contorted faces and words made out of thin air. And a wonderland full of computer scientists, journalists, and digital detectives forces us to rethink even the things we see with our very own eyes. Oh, and by the way, we decided to put the dark secrets we learned into action, and unleash this on the internet.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Farming Hawaii Indoors 96 mins – “Chad Wasserman owns and operates Chad’s Organics in Hilo, Hawaii, on the west side of Hawaii’s Big Island. After farming up to an acre outdoors, Chad recently moved his entire farm indoors, focusing on 5,000 square feet of production under plastic to provide himself with a living from the herbs and vegetables that he markets to stores, restaurants, and a very small CSA. With over eighty inches of rain each year and no frost – or even cool weather! – to kill off or slow down pests and diseases, Hawaii can be a challenging place to grow vegetable crops. Add to that the cost of bringing fertility inputs over 2,500 miles from the mainland, and you’ve created a situation that could try the best of farmers. Chad discusses what he’s done to ensure that his farming operation succeeds in the face of these challenges. We discuss how Chad has developed a market for his products since he started his farm in 2010, how he’s changed his production in response to business growth, market development, and weather; and how he’s developed a worm-based composting system that brings him fifty to sixty pounds of compost each week with a minimum of effort and off-farm inputs.” At the link right-click “Download this episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Fat and Cholesterol and Statin Drugs 69 mins – “Dr. David Diamond is a University of South Florida professor in the departments of psychology, molecular pharmacology and physiology and director of the USF Neuroscience Collaborative. He is well known for research that looks at the effects of stress on brain, memory and synaptic plasticity. A primary research project over the past few decades has been the study of treatments for combat veterans and civilians with PTSD. Although his academic specialty is neuroscience, recently he has been closely examining the role of fat and cholesterol in heart disease. He began looking into lipids after test results showed his triglycerides were through the roof. He also launched a critical look into the effectiveness of statins, a class of drugs doctors frequently prescribe to help people lower cholesterol levels in their blood. Dr. Diamond’s findings contradicted the low-fat, high-carb diet that he, as well as many Americans, had been advised to follow. This led him to explore ways for people to optimize their diet for cardiovascular health….” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow at the end of the sound barand select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Fest Sketch P1 52 mins – “Host Bill Nye, co-host Eugene Mirman, space activist Ariel Waldman, SF Sketchfest co-founder Janet Varney, and comedian Claudia O’Doherty team up to talk about citizen science, space innovations and how we hack our way to the stars. Recorded live.” At the link click the square with three dots and click “Download” to download the audio file
Fest Sketch P2 49 mins – “Bill Nye, co-host Eugene Mirman, space activist Ariel Waldman, SF Sketchfest co-founder Janet Varney, and comedian Claudia O’Doherty are back to finish their chat on citizen science, space exploration, Science Hack Days, and more, recorded live at SF Sketchfest 2017.” At the link click the square with three dots and click “Download” to download the audio file from the pop-up menu.
Financial Markets and Trading Places 27 mins – “We answer one of the most important questions in finance: What actually happens at the end of Trading Places?” At the link find the title, “#471: The Eddie Murphy Rule,” right-click “Media files 20170802_pmoney_pmpod471rerun.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Financial Plans 27 mins – “So many of us adopt our financial habits from our parents. Did they teach us how to save? Or are we saving because they didn’t at all? And where are they now when it comes to retirement? Many baby boomers refuse to retire – either it’s not an option or they can’t see themselves leaving the workforce. We wanted to hear from someone who’s on the other end of things — who’s lived a full life filled with financial ups and downs. Someone who can dispense wise words about saving and maybe how she’d do things differently. So on this special episode of Girlboss Radio, Sophia invites the original momboss to the podcast: her mother Dena. This episode of Girlboss Radio is in partnership with Prudential. Prudential solves investment, insurance and retirement challenges, helping individuals, organizations and communities reach their goals” At the linkf idn the title, “Girlboss Radio: What We Learned From Our Parents, Aug, 2016,” right-click “Media files DGT6684866751.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Financial Wisdom 52 mins – “Economist and Harvard professor Mihir Desai uses philosophy, film, literature, and history to analyze finance as an institution built on morality and humanity. His book , The Wisdom of Finance, explores how the financial industry can be understood through culture, and how deeply finance impacts our personal lives.” At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save link As” from the pop-up menu.
Flight Research at NASA 167 mins – “As part of my trip to the US earlier this year I visited NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base. I conducted six interviews over two days, those concerning full scale (“real”) aircraft are in this episode. We start out with Kevin Weinert, with whom we talk about the Adaptive Compliant Trailing Edge project, essentially a flap made of flexible materials to save fuel and reduce noise. Next up is Jim Less, one of NASA’s F-15 and F-18 pilots; we chat about his flying and various research projects where the jets are utilized (you can see this part as a continuation of Episode 73, where we chatted with Dick Ewers). Finally, we talk about flying the MQ-9 and RQ-4 unmanned aerial vehicles with the pilots Scott Howe and Hernan Posada.” At the link right-click “Download MP3 File Directly” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Foreign Languages and National Security 62 mins – “Experts discuss foreign language learning in the U.S. education system as well as learning methods that go beyond the classroom walls, and the value of foreign language learning to U.S. national security.” At the link find the title, “The Link Between Foreign Languages and U.S. National Security, Jun, 2017,” right-click “Media files 20170614_Foreign Languages_OTRMeeting.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Frederick Douglass 39 mins– “Frederick Douglass was an orator, writer, statesman and social reformer who campaigned for the abolition of slavery and women’s suffrage.” At the link find the title, “Frederick Douglass, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-31-symhc-frederick-douglass.mp3” and select “Save Link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Girl Gamers 56 mins – “As a teen and then in her 20s, Emma Vosen loved gaming. Now as a PhD candidate, she looks to gamer culture as a microcosm of how sexism is seeded and replicated within broader society.” At the linkf idnt eh title, “The Dangerous Game: Gamergate and the “alt-right” (Encore Nov 30, 2016),” Jul, 2017, right-click “Media files ideas_20170724_35465.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Global Seed Vault 46 mins – “Seeds on Ice author Cary Fowler describes the underground tunnel near the North Pole, which stores and protects a collection of 933,000 samples of different, unique crop varieties.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Google Antitrust Fine 16 mins – “Google just got hit with a multibillion-dollar antitrust fine. Here’s what it tells us about competition, market power, and the biggest corporations on the planet.” At the link find the title, “#787: Google Is Big. Is That Bad?,” right-click “Media files 20170804_pmoney pmpod787.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Graphic Designer 35 mins– “In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, Angus Hyland discusses the peace sign, Deutsche Bank, and the play button.” At the link find the title, “Angus Hyland, Jul, 2011,” right-click “Media files Design Matters with Debbie Millman Angus Hyland.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Gut Microbiome Questions 57 mins – “This week we have my good friend Dr. Michael Ruscio back on the podcast. Listen in as we discuss the gut microbiome, research, treatment, prebiotics and probiotics, gut microbiome variation around the world, and thyroid disease.” At the link right-click “Download Episode Here (MP3)” and select “Save Link As” from the op-up menu.
Hillbilly Elegy Book Discussion 77 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “1866: CWA Book Club: Hillbilly Elegy” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Hispanic Radio Personality 43 mins – “Yesi Ortiz has been called ‘The Voice of LA’ and man, does she know how to use that voice. Her dream was to work at Los Angeles’ Power 106 radio station, and after enrolling in broadcasting school, she worked at all costs to make her dream come true — that meant commuting from Long Beach to Las Vegas, taking a radio job in Mexico, and fighting big egos along the way. In 2006, through sheer talent and drive, Yesi realized her goal, and she’s now Power 106’s midday host. But what makes Yesi even more of a Girlboss is what she’s accomplished outside of work. Off the air, Yesi is a single mother to her six children. She adopted them from their biological mother, Yesi’s sister, when she was just 25 years old. On the podcast, Yesi discusses developing a work ethic at her uncle’s supermarket, how she suddenly became a single mother to her six children, and how work can be a haven.” At the link find the title, “Yesi Ortiz, Radio Host Power 106, Oct, 2016,” right-click “Media files DGT9596758534.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Historian Harari 60 mins – “How do we make sense of today’s political divisions? In a wide-ranging conversation full of insight, historian Yuval Harari places our current turmoil in a broader context, against the ongoing disruption of our technology, climate, media — even our notion of what humanity is for. This is the first of a series of TED Dialogues, seeking a thoughtful response to escalating political divisiveness. Make time (just over an hour) for this fascinating discussion between Harari and TED curator Chris Anderson.” At the link right-click “MPEG2” under “Download options” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
House Construction Drawings 9 mins – “Welcome to episode 79 of Build House Yourself University—BYHYU. I’m Michelle Nelson, your host and fellow student, and together we’ll learn the basics of home design and construction and demystify the building process, so we ask the right questions and build quality dream homes, with or without a general contractor. This week I’ll give you the surprising update on my project. I’ve hit a stumbling block (actually two). But, I’m working through it. No one said the road would be easy.” At the link right-click “Download this Episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
House Renovation 52 mins – “Home renovation is booming. We’ll de-construct the reasons why and look at the hot new trends.Record spending projected this year on American home renovation. Americans might rather move, but the real estate market is very tight. Inventory – homes for sale – tight. Boomers are staying put. Digging in. Remodeling. Millennials are buying what they can, and fixing up. Everybody’s blowing out walls for open space. Looking for the magic change that charms. What works? What’s hot? What’s worth it? We’ve got the pros.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Humor in an Unfunny World 70 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “2605: Laughing Matters: Humor in an Unfunny World,” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Hyperloop Transport 51 mins – “Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk thinks big, acts big. Think Tesla or Space X. Last week, Musk was thinking and tweeting about the hyperloop. Superfast transport between cities in low-pressure underground tubes. New York to Washington in 29 minutes. LA to San Francisco in 30. Musk says he has a verbal approval to make it happen. But what is it exactly? Could it really happen? This hour On Point: Elon Musk’s underground air-hockey vision of warp-speed travel.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Index Investing 48 mins – “It’s hard enough to save for a house, tuition, or retirement. So why are we willing to pay big fees for subpar investment returns? Enter the low-cost index fund. The revolution will not be monetized. Does your name affect your future? Should tipping be banned? Should you bribe your children? In his weekly podcast, Stephen Dubner of the best-selling Freakonomics books explores the hidden side of everything.” At the link click the circle with three dots, right-click “Download this audio” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Institutional Innovation 46 mins – “In this episode, Kyle Nicholas McCray, Director of Innovation at American Pacific Mortgage Corporation, joins us to discuss his experience as an intrapreneur and innovator within an established financial business. We cover with Kyle his early career at Apple, his time as an entrepreneur and how that led him to set up Scrappy Labs, an innovation lab within APMC dedicated to exploring new and innovative products and services to revolutionize the relationship between the company and a new generation of homebuyers. Key Takeaways and Learnings – The importance of pivoting, responding quickly to changes in communication and technology, and bridging the gap between older and younger generations of staff and consumers How nurturing a culture of ‘scrappiness’ has been essential to reducing the risk that new innovations are rejected when they come out of the ‘lab’ and are integrated into the wider organization The importance of understanding the different communication ‘styles’ of team members how this common language helps to limit conflict and maximize the results of the innovation process” At the link right-click “Download this episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
ISIS Organization 19 mins – “Souad Mekhennet spent 15 years getting access to extremist leaders few in the West have spoken to — facing many dangers along the way.” At the link find the title, “July 28: From the Taliban to ISIS, journalist faces jihadist leaders to understand their cause, 2017,” right-click “Media files current_20170728_80958.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Jane Austen 42 mins – “We’re revisiting a classic episode, all about Jane Austen. She was not a shy spinster nor a real-life version of any of her heroines.” At the link find the title, “SYMHC Classics: Jane Austen, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-29-symhc-classic-jane-austin.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Jessica Williams 37 mins – “Many comics struggle for years before making it big, but Jessica Williams’ lucky break came early. She was just 22 and still in college when she landed a gig as a correspondent on The Daily Show in 2012. Despite her early success, Williams says that her career before that wasn’t always smooth sailing: “I am a 6-foot tall black woman and I have been since I was about 13 years old. … As a comedian and improviser and somebody who did a lot of sketch and was an actress, I got tons of rejection early on.” During her four-year stint on The Daily Show, Williams became famous for her satirical reports on racism, sexism and homophobia. In 2016, she launched 2 Dope Queens, a podcast she co-hosts with fellow comic Phoebe Robinson. Now Williams is starring in The Incredible Jessica James, a Netflix film, which she also executive produced, about an aspiring playwright who’s getting over a bad breakup….” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Job Satisfaction 22 mins – “Why do you work? Are you mostly in it for the money, or do you have another purpose? Popular wisdom says your answer depends on the nature of your job. But psychologist Amy Wrzesniewski finds it may have more to do with how we think about our work. She finds we’re about evenly split in whether we say we have a job, a career, or a calling. As part of our You 2.0 series, we bring you this March 2016 conversation with Amy about how we find meaning and purpose at work.” At the link find the title, “You 2.0: Dream Jobs, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 20170731_hiddenbrain_dreamjobs.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
John Hockenberry 44 mins – “In this podcast interview with Debbie Millman, John Hockenberry discusses The Takeaway — his morning news show on NPR — Steve Jobs and journalism in the age of social-media.” At the link find the title, “John Hockenberry, Nov, 2011,” right-click “Media files Design Matters with Debbie Millman, John_Hockenberry.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Kickstarter Co-founder 44 mins – “In the early 2000s, Perry Chen was trying to put on a concert in New Orleans when he thought, what if fans could fund this in advance? His idea didn’t work at the time, but he and his co-founders spent the next eight years refining the concept of crowd-funding creative projects. Today Kickstarter has funded over 125,000 projects worldwide. PLUS in our postscript “How You Built That,” how Kristel Gordon invented a solution for easily stuffing a duvet into its cover – it’s called Duvaid.” At the link find the title, “Kickstarter: Perry Chen, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 20170728_hibt_kickstarter.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
LGBTQ Refugees 57 mins – “Subhi Nahas, founder and board chair of Spectra Project and a Syrian refugee who gained asylum in the U.S. in 2015, will describe his experiences as a refugee as well as his efforts to help others and advocate for minorities of different sexual orientations and genders in the Middle East and North Africa. While many organizations assist refugees worldwide, only one organization supports the extremely vulnerable group of refugees from the Middle East and North Africa regions who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and who remain in countries of transit, unsure of when and if they will be resettled. Nahas has been recognized by the California State Assembly, testified at the first United Nations assembly on LGBTQ rights and has received numerous prestigious awards.” At the link find the title, “Refugees Without Refuge: Stories of LGBTQ Refugees Stranded in the Middle East, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files cc_20170727_Refugees Without Refuge Podcast.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Liberian President 44 mins – “What a tremendous privilege it was to welcome Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the president of Liberia, to MegaFest. President Sirleaf is the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Her rise to power against incredible odds, and the lasting impact she has made on her country and the African continent is a powerful story that I’m thrilled to share here in the Village.” At the link find the title, “PRESIDENTIAL VISION & FAITH: President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files TDJ3673797756.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Lower Back Pain 58 mins – “Lower back pain (LBP) remains the most common cause of disability and lost work time among working-age adults in industrialized countries. Find out what you can do to reduce your LBP. Recorded on 05/16/2017. (#32390) “ At the link right-click “Audio MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Machine Diagnostics 39 mins – “This week we have guest Christopher Kelly of Nourish Balance Thrive here to talk with us about using machine learning to analyze health, functional medicine, diet, and more. Check it out!” At the link right-click “Download Episode Here (MP3)” and select “Save Link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Magnitsky Act and Putin 24 mins – “Businessman and author Bill Browder was once one of Russia’s top foreign investors, but in 2005 he was kicked out of the country and labeled a national security threat by President Vladimir Putin. This week on C-SPAN’s The Sidebar Mr. Browder discusses Putin’s Russia and the Magnitsky Act, which was named for his late lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, who was imprisoned for 11 months before dying in prison. “ At the link find the title, “Episode 22: Bill Browder on the Magnitsky Act and Putin’s Russia,” right-click “Media files SBBRO0728.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Marie Claire Editor 46 mins – “Anne Fulenwider is a tour de force in the publishing world. After graduating from Harvard University, she moved to New York and learned the ins and outs of journalism under the tutelage of George Plimpton at The Paris Review. And she continued to work alongside the greats including Graydon Carter at Vanity Fair and Joanna Coles at Marie Claire. In 2011, Anne left Marie Claire to become the Editor-in-Chief of Brides where she completely rebranded the magazine to expand its reader base, but she couldn’t stay away from Marie Claire for long. She returned to the magazine as their Editor-in-Chief where she continues to push the brand to speak to today’s modern woman with its in depth reporting, fashion guides, and entertaining and informative features. On the episode Anne tells us how she puts together a magazine every month, how simply raising your hand can get you the job your want, and why networking is useful even if the word itself can feel disingenuous.” At the link find the title, “Anne Fulenwider, Editor-in-Chief Marie Claire, Nov, 2016,” right-click “Media files DGT1818688411.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Measurement Standardization 52 mins – “In this episode we take a look at the history of the development of the metric system out of the French Revolution and the roles of Jerome Lalande, Pierre Mechain and Jean Baptiste Delambre in conducting the Meridian Survey of 1792.” At the link right-click “Download Direct Link” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Medical Big Data Uses 15 mins – “Hi. This is Bob Harrington from Stanford University on theheart.org | Medscape Cardiology. We had an earlier discussion with my friend and colleague Rob Califf about his time at FDA. We’re going to have an expanded conversation as to what’s he going to do now, thinking about his new role as chair of a not-for-profit foundation spun out of PCORnet (the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network) and how this may be a way by which important healthcare questions can get answered at a massive scale at a fraction of the costs of current clinical-research methods. Maybe even more interesting, we’ll spend some time exploring what he’s going to be doing at Verily here in Silicon Valley….” At the link you can listen, but not download; however, a copy is in the blog archive.
Medical Errors 11 mins – “Today, more than ever, critically ill patients require highly specialized and skilled nursing care. The value of critical care nurse certification (CCRN) is demonstrated with nurse/researcher Patricia A. Hickey. If that’s what you’re looking for, you found it. It’s the Nursing Show.” At the link right-click “Download and select Save Link As from the pop-up menu.
Military Nun 34 mins – “Despite growing up in a convent and coming very close to taking religious vows as a nun, Catalina de Erauso wound up living a life of danger and adventure.” At the link find the title, ”Catalina de Erauso, the Lieutenant Nun, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-10-symhc-catalina-de-erauso-001.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Minority Mental Health 48 mins – “In Black communities especially, struggling with mental health issues is still taboo. And that’s a problem.” At the link find the title, “Mental Health in Black Communities, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-28-smnty-mental-health-final.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Museum of Lost Objects 50 mins – “Seventy years ago, India and Pakistan became independent nations – but at a cost. People and lands were partitioned, and a once shared heritage was broken apart. In part one, Kanishk Tharoor stretches back to stories of empire well before British rule, and looks at how narratives of conquest and loss still have a powerful hold over South Asians. There’s the spectacular creation – and destruction – of the famed Peacock Throne of the Mughal emperors. It took seven years to make, and seven elephants to cart it away forever. And the forgotten world of the Kushan empire in Pakistan, ruled over by the magnificent King Kanishka. We explore the mystery of what happened to his little bronze box that was said to hold the remains of the Buddha himself. Part two delves into the histories of artefacts and landmarks linked to two of the greatest figures in modern South Asian history – Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, and Rabindranath Tagore, the celebrated Bengali writer. Ziarat Residency, the beautiful sanatorium where Jinnah spent the last three months of his life. Four years ago, it was fire-bombed and burnt to the ground by Balochi insurgents. And Tagore’s missing Nobel Prize Medal. In 1913, Tagore made history by becoming the first non-westerner to win a Nobel award. But just over 10 years ago, the medal was stolen – and still hasn’t been found. We explore how Tagore inspired revolutionaries and reformers in South Asia, and how his suspicion of all nationalisms makes his work relevant today.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Muslim Explorer Ibn Battuta 36 mins – “Ibn Battuta’s 14th-century travels were extensive. He traveled through virtually every Muslim nation and territory, becoming the traveler of the age.” At the link find the title, “Ibn Battuta, the Traveler of Islam, Aug, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-08-01-symhc-ibn-battuta.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
NASA Historian Bill Barry 42 mins – “The NASA space program likely wouldn’t be what it is today without the work Hugh Dryden did before NASA even existed.” At the link find the title, “NASA History: Chief Historian Bill Barry on Hugh Dryden, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-12-symhc-bill-berry-001.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Native American Abuse 32 mins – “OK, I’m seriously starting to get tired of talking about how much the United States seems to hate the native community. First up, a new study out says that while 90% of natives are in no way offended by native mascots, viewing them might be affecting the views and biases of the general public. Specifically, viewing a native sports mascot….” At the link find the title, “America Hates Natives – Political Wars and the 100,000 Acre Land Grab, Sept, 2016,” right-click “Media files america hates natives political wars and the 100000 acre land grab.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Native American Politics 36 mins – “Have you ever invented something only to find it was already created in 1944? I have long wanted Natives in Congress & Native American lobby groups. Turns out, we have a long history of both. The NCAI [National Congress of American Indians] was created in 1944, and many Natives have served in congress over the years. Also on today’s radio program, which you can download the audio file for here, we welcome a Chippewa Native named Ron with many new interesting perspectives on the NCAI. We then discuss a health pile, with new information on how Marijuana and Alzheimer’s might be linked, as well as top noises that wake up men & women differently. For example, crying babies wake up women, while most men have the ability to sleep through it. Last, many states here in the west lack the business centers and industrial infrastructure to rely on them for revenue, and instead turn to tourism. Particularly in Montana just north of Yellowstone National Park. Of course, the natives in the area are left out of these tourism dollars, at least until now. A new partnership with the Montana legislature could pave the way for Native Reservations to draw tourists in their own right. Listen to this and more on today’s NativeTalk.net radio program by downloading the audio file!” At the link find the title, “Chippewas, The NCAI, Health Pile, & Tribal Tourism, May, 2017,” right-click “Media files chippewas the ncai health pile tribal tourism.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
NATO Future 89 mins – “…the Center for 21st Century Security and Intelligence at Brookings hosted an event focused on the future of NATO and the European security order.” At the link find the title, “NATO at a crossroads: Next steps for the trans-Atlantic alliance, Jul, 2017” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Negative Comments Removal AI 59 mins– “Playing for Team Human is systems thinker, currency designer, and social hacker Arthur Brock. Art joins Douglas to talk about how currency is less a thing you own and more a way of sharing. It’s a conversation that poses a crucial question of both money and cryptocurrencies alike–how might we design new exchanges that embody values of social and environmental betterment, rather than extraction and exploitation? Rushkoff begins today’s show with a monologue about Instagram’s recent addition of an algorithm that removes mean comments from users’ threads. While on the surface the idea appears to be an attempt by Instagram to quell trolling, Rushkoff questions both the means and intentions. Is Instagram merely building an algorithmically programmed version of “see no evil, hear no evil”… or worse?” At the link find the title, “Ep. 48 Arthur Brock Reclaims Currency,” right-click “Media files 598150d8aa842d0e7cfbf9d8.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
North Dakota Jobs Decline 6 mins – “The ‘Wild West on steroids’ cools off – Oil wells dot the rural, agricultural landscape surrounding Williston, North Dakota. The Bakken formation has become one of the largest sources of new oil production in the US. The small town of Williston, North Dakota, became an international destination a few years back — people came streaming in from across the globe to cash in on the area’s oil boom. Improvements in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, turned the small, conservative, rural outpost into one of the nation’s fastest growing economies….” At the link right-click “Download” below the sound bar and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Olfactory Cells Everywhere 7 mins – “Do your kidneys have a sense of smell? Turns out, the same tiny scent detectors found in your nose are also found in some pretty unexpected places — like your muscles, kidneys and even your lungs. In this quick talk (filled with weird facts), physiologist Jennifer Pluznick explains why they’re there and what they do.” At the link find the title, “You smell with your body, not just your nose | Jennifer Pluznick, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files JenniferPluznick 2016P.mp4” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Opioid Crisis Control 24 mins – “Don MacPherson has worked for decades to fix what he sees as a broken system. The solution he says is legalizing and regulating illicit drugs.” At the linkf idn the title, “July 25: ENCORE: Drug controls are ‘absolutely pathetic,’ activist says regulation will save lives, 2017,” right-click “Media files current_20170725_20265.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Organ Donations 60 mins – “Sally Satel, psychiatrist and resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the challenges of increasing the supply of donated organs for transplantation and ways that public policy might increase the supply. Satel, who has received two kidney donations, suggests a federal tax credit as a way to increase the supply of organs while saving the federal government money. She also discusses the ethical issues surrounding various forms of compensation for organ donors.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the op-up menu.
Organizational Leader – “In 1992 Susan Robinson was diagnosed with a genetic visual impairment (Stargardt’s disease). Unable to pursue her dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon, she chose an alternate career path in organizational leadership. Robinson has a successful professional background including leadership roles in the non-profit, corporate pharma and government sectors. She drives organizational turnarounds and new program/function start-ups with a focus on long-term, sustainable growth. She builds strong stakeholder relationships and is a transparent and direct communicator. Robinson is a high-energy public speaker who masterfully blends her professional and personal experiences to shift thinking, elevate potential and inspire action. She deftly folds together serious issues and great humor, allowing audiences to access difficult topics with openness, confidence and objectivity. Robinson is also an accomplished Argentine tango dancer, cyclist and yogi.” At the link find the title, “How I fail at being disabled | Susan Robinson, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files SusanRobinson_2016S.mp4” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Paper Tape Dispenser 34 mins – “Our guest this week is Rich Roat. After picking up a degree in communication from the University of Delaware, Rich held a number of odd jobs such as communications associate for United Way of Delaware and service bureau/prepress house manager. He met Andy Cruz in 1991 and allowed his new friend to talk him into a series of ill-advised but fortunate career moves that led to the formation of Brand Design Co., Inc., and, subsequently House Industries. Rich initially tried to tame the chaos of Andy’s constantly shifting aesthetic sensibilities and obsessive attention to detail; thankfully, he has been largely unsuccessful. Rich is a co-author of House Industries: The Process is the Inspiration (Watson Guptill/Penguin Random House, 2017) with Andy Cruz and Ken Barber.” At the link click the square with three dots, right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 86 mins – “Pelvic floor dysfunction physical therapists provide tips for maintaining pelvic health to stay continent and pain-free. Recorded on 05/23/2017. (#32391) “ At the link right-click “Audio MP3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Pharmacy Industry Transparency 32 mins – “If you’ve listened to more than one of our podcasts, you’ll probably be aware of the problem of the opacity of clinical trial data – trials which are conducted by never see the light of day, or results within those trials which are never published. Pharmaceutical companies have their own policies on what they are willing to make public, when, and for the first time a new audit, published on bmj.com, collates and analyses those policies. To discuss that study I’m joined by two of the authors – Ben Goldacre, senior clinical research fellow at, and Carl Heneghan, director of, Oxford’s Centre for Evidence Based Medicine.” At the link find the title, “Auditing the transparency policies of pharma, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 335242142-bmjgroup-auditing-the-transparency-policies-of-pharma.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Piranha Solution – “When you need to get your glassware extremely clean, you need a cleaning solution with real ‘bite’” At the link find the title, “Piranha solution: Chemistry in its element Aug, 2017,” right-click “Media files Ciie_Piranha_solution.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Plant Research 40 mins – “Dr. Sabina Vidal is a professor at the National Republic University in Uruguay. Her lab is interested in the genetic improvement of soybean, especially in response to abiotic stress. This episode talks about her journey, her lab’s approaches, and about the strangling regulations that stop innovation from being implemented. The over-reaching regulatory burdens eliminate the possibility of researchers in Uruguay from being able to release their own solutions, leaving Uruguay (a country where almost 100% of income comes from ag) farmers to plant seeds from large US companies.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Pluralism 31 mins – “No is not enough’, says Naomi Klein, so if no isn’t sufficient, what might be? This week, Laura talks with author/activist Gar Alperovitz, co-chair of the Next System Project (a framework for imagining ‘the next system’ of governance, democracy, and security). From the gloom of today he sees the principles of a Pluralist Commonwealth emerging. Then a video from Local Futures, counts down the many changes that can come from investing locally. All that and a commentary from Laura on the Diggers and feeding while rebelling. Featured music comes by way of Bluey from Incognito, off his album “Life Between the Notes” on Shanachie Records.” At the link right-click “Download this Episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Policies and Procedure – 115th Congress 91 mins – “On August 2, Brookings brought together a panel of experts to discuss procedural politics in the early days of the 115th Congress. Focusing specifically on two of the GOP’s signature platform promises—health care overhaul and tax reform—the experts examined how effectively the Republican majority is using the tools at its disposal.” At the link right-click “Download this Episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Political Police 25 mins – “Before the end of World War II, Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, and Yugoslavia had never been united in any way, and after Stalin’s death in 1953, they each took different paths. Between 1945 and 1953, however, as Anne Applebaum writes in Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe 1944-1956, “it did seem as if the USSR would succeed in turning the widely varying nations of Eastern Europe into an ideologically and politically homogenous region.” The tactics the Soviets used to ensure compliance from reluctant collaborators and passive opponents for more than 40 years have been repeated in the decades since by dictators around the globe….” At the link find the title, “The Afterword: Anne Applebaum on the Iron Curtain, Dec, 2012,” right-click “Media files ARC9886383201.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism Challenge P7 14 mins – ““How attached are you to the idea of being white?” Chenjerai Kumanyika puts that question to host John Biewen, as they revisit an unfinished conversation from a previous episode. Part 7 of our series, Seeing White.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism Cleansings P9 29 mins – “In 1919, a white mob forced the entire black population of Corbin, Kentucky, to leave, at gunpoint. It was one of many racial expulsions in the United States. What happened, and how such racial cleansings became “America’s family secret.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism Hierarchies P8 -47 mins – “Scientists weren’t the first to divide humanity along racial – and racist – lines. But for hundreds of years, racial scientists claimed to provide proof for those racist hierarchies – and some still do.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism P1 17 mins- “Events of the past few years have turned a challenging spotlight on White people, and Whiteness, in the United States. An introduction to our series exploring what it means to be White. By John Biewen, with special guest Chenjerai Kumanyika.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism P2 29 mins – “For much of human history, people viewed themselves as members of tribes or nations but had no notion of “race.” Today, science deems race biologically meaningless. Who invented race as we know it, and why? By John Biewen, with guest Chenjerai Kumanyika.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism-Asians P10 37 mins – “The story of Bhagat Singh Thind, and also of Takao Ozawa – Asian immigrants who, in the 1920s, sought to convince the U.S. Supreme Court that they were white in order to gain American citizenship. Thind’s “bargain with white supremacy,” and the deeply revealing results. ” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism-Chattel Slavery P3 34 mins – “Chattel slavery in the United States, with its distinctive – and strikingly cruel – laws and structures, took shape over many decades in colonial America. The innovations that built American slavery are inseparable from the construction of Whiteness as we know it today. By John Biewen, with guest Chenjerai Kumanyika.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism-Equality P4 37 mins – ““All men are created equal.” Those words, from the Declaration of Independence, are central to the story that Americans tell about ourselves and our history. But what did those words mean to the man who actually wrote them? By John Biewen, with guest Chenjerai Kumanyika.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism-In the South P6 40 mins – “When it comes to America’s racial sins, past and present, a lot of us see people in one region of the country as guiltier than the rest. Host John Biewen spoke with some white Southern friends about that tendency. Part Six of our ongoing series, Seeing White. With recurring guest, Chenjerai Kumanyika.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism-On the Prairie P5 63 mins- “Growing up in Mankato, Minnesota, John Biewen heard next to nothing about the town’s most important historical event. In 1862, Mankato was the site of the largest mass execution in U.S. history – the hanging of 38 Dakota warriors – following one of the major wars between Plains Indians and settlers. In this documentary, originally produced for This American Life, John goes back to Minnesota to explore what happened, and why Minnesotans didn’t talk about it afterwards.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism-White On Black Violence P11 46 mins – “For hundreds of years, the white-dominated American culture has raised the specter of the dangerous, violent black man. Host John Biewen tells the story of a confrontation with an African American teenager. Then he and recurring guest Chenjerai Kumanyika discuss that longstanding image – and its neglected flipside: white-on-black violence.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racism-Whiteness P12 40 mins – “For years, Myra Greene had explored blackness through her photography, often in self-portraits. She wondered, what would it mean to take pictures of whiteness? For her friends, what was it like to be photographed because you’re white? With another conversation between host John Biewen and series collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Reptilian Thinking 86 mins – “Occasionally I mention the “false dichotomy” but I have not done a full episode dedicated to it since Episode-874 back in April of 2012. That is more than 5 years ago! Since that time many of my positions have evolved but the basic concept of the false dichotomy remains. I have been thinking about this a lot lately and nothing more clearly illustrates it than this common scenario. I will post something on say facebook along with my opinion. In that ONE SAME post upset people will attack me for my view in the comments. That alone means nothing but here is where it gets interesting. In that same set of comments I will be called both a Liberal democrat snowflake that needs a safe space And a hateful conservative republican that is to stupid and greedy to care about people Or some such version there of! Isn’t this ironic? That two people that literally hate each other, will both hate me and accuse me of being the other side that also hates me? I ask you does this make any logical sense? No it doesn’t, until you approach the question from the right angle, when we ask why this happens, vs. simply if it makes sense, it actually makes perfect sense.” At the link right-click “Download “ and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Republican Trend Identification 79 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado about a modern definition of the Republican Party. At the link find the title, “1512: Republicans: Who We Are Now” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Salem Witch Trials 52 mins – “The Salem witch trials haunt the American imagination as a time of extreme injustice. The story is most often told from the perspective of the accused and the accusers, but historian Richard Francis has spent years exploring the actions of Samuel Sewall. Sewall was among the judges who issued the harsh verdicts, but five years later, he became the only judge to issue an apology for his role in the trials. Richard Francis joins Doug to talk about Sewall, his idealism, and his conscience. Richard Francis is a biographer, historian of American culture, and novelist. He’s the author of 15 books, including Judge Sewall’s Apology and Crane Pond: A Novel of Salem“ At the link right-click the play button beside “Listen” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Small Arms Tracking – “The third installment of the Small Arms Survey podcast series on illicit arms flows discusses Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG16), target 16.4, and its associated indicator, 16.4.2. Experts featured in this episode clarify the international framework for action in addressing the problem of illicit arms flows. In their interviews, they focus on the evolution in the formulation of indicator 16.4.2, meant to measure progress made in achieving target 16.4, namely the significant reduction of illicit arms flows by 2030. The analysis stresses the crucial role of weapons tracing in the estimation of illicit arms flows, underlines the importance of international arms control instruments in reaching target 16.4, and highlights the contributions different national and international actors can make to these efforts….” At the link find the title, “Measuring Illicit Arms Flows in the Context of Sustainable Development Goal 16 – An International Framework for Action, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files SAS-Podcast-41-Measuring Illicit Arms Flows in the Context of Sustainable Development Goal-16.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Smuggled Immigrant Deaths 50 mins – “It was a nightmare inside that truck. Maybe two hundred people packed in the back of the big rig sitting in the hot Texas sun. One tiny vent for ventilation. People just went down. When they opened the doors in the Walmart parking lot in San Antonio, it was death and horror. Ten dead now. Many more hospitalized. A human smuggling tragedy lighting up a nation’s immigration realities and debate. This hour On Point: we’re going to Texas and the tale of that truck.”
Solar Roadways 28 mins – “What if the roads we drove on, instead of being made of carbon-intensive petroleum sludge, were actually solar panels? And what if whenever electric vehicles drove on these solar roads, they were automatically re-charged? Sounds like a fiction, wishful thinking, a dream? Well, here at Sea Change Radio we like to celebrate the dreamers, and in 2014 we profiled Solar Roadways, a hot new startup at the time, based on the wild idea of paving roads with solar panels. There were critics who pooh-poohed the idea, but there were also a lot of us who fell in love with it. This week on Sea Change Radio, we give our listeners an update on the progress being made to bring this innovative technology to the streets, in Europe and via US government contracts. We talk to the co-founders of Solar Roadways, Scott and Julie Brusaw to get the latest on their company, learn about dynamic charging technology, and allow them to respond to criticism about their product.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Spy Satellites 126 mins – “In this episode we speak with David Baker, who wrote a fascinating book about spy satellites. We cover the political and military context that drove their development, their (known and suspected) capabilities, methods of recovering the images, as well as typical orbits and the sartellites’ ability to change that orbit for quick repositioning.” At the link right-click “Download MP3 File Directly” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Story Telling 68 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “2757: The Power of a Story,” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Summer of Love 63 mins – “Fifty years ago, during a few short weeks in the summer of 1967, thousands of hippies descended on San Francisco. The small suburb of Haight-Ashbury became a centre for sexual freedom, freedom to experiment with mind blowing drugs, to debate social and economic utopias and freedom to listen to loud rock music. Marco Werman looks back at those hedonistic times through the music and recollections of people who were there 50 years ago.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Supreme Court Cases – “In a special We The People podcast event, National Constitution Center president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen talks about the importance of the Supreme Court’s future at the famed Chautauqua Institution. Rosen spoke to an enthusiastic crowd on July 26, 2017 at the Institution in the southwestern part of New York State, which was founded in 1874. Among the upcoming cases Rosen discussed were free speech and privacy issues in front of the Supreme Court during its next term, which starts in October. In particular, the case of Carpenter v. United States is expected to be one of the biggest decisions of the upcoming term, Rosen said. The Carpenter case involves the ability of police to seize a cellphone using a statute, and not probable cause under the Fourth Amendment, to see information about its user’s locations over a several-month period. Also, Rosen previewed an important religious freedom case before the Court in its next term, Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, about compelled free speech.” At the link find the title, “Jeffrey Rosen at the Chautauqua Institution, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files PP6194057880.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Tech Chicks Favorite Apps 48 mins – “Hope your summer (or winter) is starting off fabulously! Here’s a new listen for your road trip or for when you’re sipping tea by the pool.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trump Brain Drain 7 mins – “The rap on Washington and the Trump administration these days is that nothing is getting done. Well, tell that to anyone concerned about the climate crisis. Sure, most of President Donald Trump’s legislative initiatives have gone nowhere in Congress. But Trump is delivering big time on his promises to gut the federal government’s efforts to fight climate change, from pulling out of the Paris climate agreement to pulling the plug on President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan to proposing massive budget cuts in federal agencies that work on the problem. So, what’s an American who cares about climate change to do? French President Emmanuel Macron has an answer. The day after Trump’s June 1 repudiation of the Paris deal, Macron issued this plea: “To all scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, responsible citizens who were disappointed by the decision of the president of the United States, I call on them: Come and work here, with us.” 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.
Trump Deceit – “Virginia Heffernan talks to Brendan Nyhan, Professor of Government at Dartmouth, about the President’s many lies including his most recent ones featured in The New York Times interview with Maggie Haberman, Peter Baker, and Michael S. Schmidt. Slate Plus members, stick around after the show to listen to producer Jayson De Leon chat with Jonathan Swans of Axios about his latest scoop – Anthony Scaramucci being named White House Communications Director.” At the link find the title, “Lies, Pardons, and Bringing Trump to Heel, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files SM7693518029.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Trump Mental Condition 22 mins – “In March, the American Psychoanalytic Association emailed its 3500 members giving them the go ahead to bring their professional judgement to bear in commenting publicly about the president’s words and deeds. But Tuesday, the much larger American Psychiatric Association was obliged to reiterate its so-called Goldwater Rule, it’s ethics policy forbidding members to diagnose or speculate on anyone who they haven’t examined. The rule sprang from a Fact Magazine article claiming that 1189 psychiatrists found hawkish 1964 presidential candidate Barry Goldwater psychologically unfit to be president. Last summer Bob spoke to Paul Appelbaum, a professor of Psychiatry, Medicine and Law at Columbia University, who explained that he is a strong proponent of mental health experts staying out of the pundit business. And to Bill Doherty, a therapist and Psychology professor at the University of Minnesota, who believes the integrity of the profession depends precisely on speaking out. He’s the creator of the online manifesto, Citizen Therapists Against Trumpism, which garnered thousands of signatures from mental health specialists.” 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 Personality – “Katie and guest host John Molner (aka Katie’s husband) welcome Dr. Kerry Sulkowicz for a discussion about the psychology of leadership and his views on President Trump’s mental health. They also talk about why many mental health professionals won’t publicly comment on the psyche of public figures. Plus, Dr. Sulkowicz explains his unexpected path from practicing psychiatry and psychoanalysis to advising CEOs and corporate boards.” At the link find the title, “34. Kerry Sulkowicz: Is the President Mentally Fit? Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 9c25764b-9878-421b-a9fd-1976233c42e6.mp3” and select “Save Link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Turkey Tries Journalists – “The current trial of 17 Turkish journalists follows a pattern of mounting hostility since the coup attempt of 2016. Of all the journalists imprisoned last year, a third were in Turkey.” At the linkf idn the title, “July 27: Turkey’s journalists: ‘We have 171 of our colleagues in jail’ 2017” right-click “Media files current_20170727_30200.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Universal Basic Income 127 mins – “Today on The Survival Podcast I take your questions on internet technology, automation, ethereum, plant propagation, government stupidity and more.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Universal Basic Income 58 mins – “With the birth of the internet and advance of digital networks, we’ve been promised everything from creative cooperation and digital democracy, to the end of work and a new abundance of leisure time. It’s a promise of a techno-utopia that persists today. Playing for team human today, Dr. Richard Barbrook challenges this imaginary future by unearthing the neoliberal underpinnings of Silicon Valley’s vision of progress. Rushkoff and Barbrook engage in a conversation that both uncovers the economic forces driving the evolution of technology while simultaneously acknowledging the utility of our tech tools as evidenced in the recent organizing around Labour underdog, Jeremy Corbyn. Rushkoff opens with a monologue challenging his own initial enthusiasm for Universal Basic Income. Is UBI just another gaming of the system in order to perpetuate consumption in an vastly unequal society?” At the link find the title, “Ep. 47 Richard Barbrook “It’s Capitalism, Mate” right-click “Media files 59781684006cad3430c2c25d.mp3” and select ‘Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Veganism – “Nearly half of vegetarians are men, but veganism is an overwhelmingly women-dominated lifestyle. E&B unpack the pros and cons of a plant-based life.” At the link find the title, “V is for Veganism, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-21-smnty-veganism-final.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Violent Extremism Form of Resistance 75 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “2303: Violent Extremism as a Form of Resistance” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Water Trends 51 mins – Panel discussion at the University of Colorado. At the link find the title, “3106: What Water is Trying to Tell Us,” right-click that title and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff – “From her early days bagging groceries, Alyssa Mastromonaco realized she had a gift for logistics. That gift led her all the way to the White House where she served as President Obama’s Deputy Chief of Staff. If you wanted to talk to President Obama, you had to go through Alyssa first. She left politics in 2014, and now works as the Chief Operating Officer of Vice Media. On this week’s episode, Sophia and Alyssa discuss Alyssa’s early days interning for Bernie Sanders, what good leadership means, and Alyssa’s hilarious misadventures in Buckingham Palace and on Marine One.” At the link find the title, “Alyssa Mastromonaco, COO Vice Media, Nov, 2016,” right-click “Media files DGT8236131024.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Wireless in San Francisco – “After we saw April Glaser’s article on a local San Francisco ISP connecting low-income housing to high-quality Internet access, we knew we wanted to learn more. Preston Rhea is the Senior Field Engineer for Monkey Brains and someone we knew from his work with the Open Technology Institute at New America. He joins us with Mason Carroll, Lead Engineer for Monkey Brains, to explain what they are doing in Hunters Point and more broadly across San Francisco. Monkey Brains delivers Internet access primarily via high-capacity fixed-wireless links to buildings with multiple tenants. Working with the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation, they are delivering gigabit access to low-income housing units at Hunters Point. Preston and Mason discuss the process, the challenges, the long-term plan, and more. In particular, they discuss why good wiring in each building is important for ensuring high-quality access to each household rather than just relying on common Wi-Fi access points around the buildings.” At the link right-click “… download this mp3 file directly…” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Women with ADHD 34 mins – “We think of ADHD as a disorder impacting boys – and that’s a problem. Bridget and Emilie unpack why.” At the link find the title, “Women and ADHD, Jul, 2017,” right-click “Media files 2017-07-14-smnty-adhd-final.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
WW II in China – “As we officially begin the Pacific Theatre, this episode covers the building tension between The Japanese Empire, dominated by the military and the Chinese Nationalist Government. From the Russo-Japanese War to the Mukden Incident, to the take over of Manchuria, to the fighting over Shanghai and at the Great Wall itself, Japanese desire for more and more Chinese territory, dominates relations between the two countries. The episode ends, with the beginning of the events at the Marco Polo Bridge.” At the link right-click “Direct download: Episode_199-72317_7.21_AM.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Yangon Myanmar 27 mins – “We go inside Yangon’s booming counter-cultural art scene to reveal the city as seen through the eyes of the young artists on the front line of change. Until censorship was lifted in 2012, dissident artists, musicians and poets lived with the threat of jail for speaking out against the military regime that had gripped Myanmar, or Burma, since 1962 and turned it into a police state. Now, from modern art to punk rock to poetry, a new vibrant youth culture is flourishing – inconceivable only five years ago, when there was no internet, no mobile phones, no freedom of expression. We meet the emerging artists and performers breaking through and forging a new Myanmar. “ At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
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