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3D Guns 47 mins – “Coming soon — printing your own gun on a 3D printer. Is it the end of gun control?” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
AI and Feelings 15 mins – “AI is massively transforming our world, but there’s one thing it cannot do: love. In a visionary talk, computer scientist Kai-Fu Lee details how the US and China are driving a deep learning revolution — and shares a blueprint for how humans can thrive in the age of AI by harnessing compassion and creativity. “AI is serendipity,” Lee says. ‘It is here to liberate us from routine jobs, and it is here to remind us what it is that makes us human.’” At the link left click the share circle, right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Alcoholism Story 49 mins – “ABC News anchor Elizabeth Vargas joins us for a frank conversation about her battle with alcoholism.” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Ambassador McFaul Interview 47 mins – “When Michael McFaul arrived in Moscow in 2012 as U.S. ambassador to Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin already considered him an adversary, he says — and attacks against him got personal and ugly. McFaul was painted as someone trying to unseat the political system and bring American-style democracy to Russia. Just before he arrived to take up his posting, there had been street protests against Putin, then serving as prime minister and running for president. “Putin’s reaction to that was to blame us for fomenting revolution against his regime — and when I showed up, to blame me personally,” McFaul tells NPR. His new book, From Cold War to Hot Peace, is part memoir, part history text — but he also suggests another genre. “It’s a tragedy,” he says, “about what we tried to do in the Obama administration, and on a personal level, it’s a tragedy about what I tried to do with Russia for the last 30 years.” At the link right-click “Download and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Artificial Hearts History 48 mins – “The inside story behind the long quest to build an artificial human heart.“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Australian Health Care 62 mins – “Newly elected federal president of the Australian Medical Association Dr Tony Bartone addresses the Press Club on the topic ‘Health Reform: Improving the Patient Journey’.” At the link find the title, “National Press Club: Tony Bartone, Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files NPCc_TonyBartone 2507_512k.mp4” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Bannon and Cambridge Analytica and Brexit 47 mins – “The Guardian‘s Carole Cadwalladr’s investigation into Cambridge Analytica’s role in Brexit has led her to Russian connections and the Trump campaign. She says British investigators are now “working very closely with the FBI.” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Beaver Value 43 mins – “Ben Goldfarb is a writer covering wildlife conservation and fisheries management. We talk to him about his new book Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter.” At the link find the title, “The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers, Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files e0d3d0a0-fbad-4985-bf14-d92da7238a26.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Bees 46 mins – “What’s the buzz? We’ll look at the wonders of bees and worries they’re at risk of disappearing.” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Betsy DeVoss 48 mins – “What’s Education Secretary Betsy DeVos been up to lately? The correct answer is: plenty. We’ll look at the report card.” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Bird Conservation 48 mins – “How do you get people to look up from their phone screens and computers and get them to care about the environment? One good way is simply to expose them to the beauty of birds, the novelist and essayist Jonathan Franzen said Friday on the NPR show On Point. “Once that connection is made, once you see that there is some dimension of the world that you had not been aware of, you start you start paying attention to all the things around it,” Franzen, whose own bird obsession didn’t begin until his 40s, told host Jane Clayson. “And you realize that these birds don’t just exist on air. They actually need habitat to breed and feed. And it’s really a matter of getting out — of not becoming so locked in your virtual world that you forget about the real world.Franzen joined On Point Friday on our show about the Year of the Bird, an initiative by National Geographic, the National Audubon Society, BirdLife International and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to appreciate birds and protect them in 2018.” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Blind Workers 38 mins – “Job Insights Extra: Gaining Skills and confidence, Getting the Job You Want and Aira as a Reasonable Accommodation – Meet Lori Thompson. Welcome to a Job Insights Extra with Serina Gilbert and Jeff Thompson. We focus on Employment, Careers, enhancing opportunities and bringing you the latest innovations from across the Vocational Rehabilitation field to ensure your choices lead you down the career pathway that you want and succeed in gainful employment. From getting started with services, to assessments, Individual Plan for Employment (IPE) to gaining the skills to succeed and tools for success, Job Insights will be giving you tips and tricks to help your journey to employment and break down the barriers along the way. Job Insights Extra is where we highlight success and whether it be a person or a product, app or development, we will share the success with you. This Extra episode we want to introduce Lori Thompson. Serina Gilbert sits down with Lori in the studio to talk about her journey through Adjustment to Blindness Training, her work with State Services in the job hunt and the accommodations used at her job. Lori has her Aira Smart Glasses in her toolbox and talks about how she incorporates Aira to independently do her job. She also talks about other adaptations and alternative tools that keeps her efficient in the workplace. Lori and Serina are both Guide Dog users and they talk a bit about having their Guide dogs in the workplace. Join Lori Thompson and Serina Gilbert for this Job Insights Extra and see how Lori’s determination and hard work led her to the job she wanted.” At the link find the title, “Job Insights Extra: Gaining Skills and confidence, Getting the Job You Want and Aira as a Reasonable Accommodation – Meet Lori Thompson, Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files JIExtraLoriFinal.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Bored and Brilliant 16 mins – “Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular? It’s because when your body goes on autopilot, your brain gets busy forming new neural connections that connect ideas and solve problems. Learn to love being bored as Manoush Zomorodi explains the connection between spacing out and creativity.” At the link left click the share circle, right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Brain Exercise 13 mins – “What’s the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory — and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.” At the link left-click the share circle, then right-click “Download” and select “Save Link as” from the pop-up menu.
Cancerland 47 mins – “An intimate look at cancer from a doctor deep in the trenches. The soulful memoir is called ‘Cancerland.’” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Citizen Science Day 34 mins – “This week, Lab Out Loud welcomes Darlene Cavalier to the show. In addition to her position as Professor of Practice at Arizona State University’s Center for Engagement and Training, Darlene is the founder of SciStarter – an online community to designed to help people find, join and contribute to science through both formal and informal research projects and events. Darlene joins co-hosts Brian Bartel and Dale Basler to help promote Citizen Science Day – a month-long challenge (through May 20, 2017) that seeks to celebrate and engage citizen scientists throughout the world. Listen to the show to learn how you, your students and your family can be citizen scientists by catching clouds with an app, documenting road kill, or fighting Alzheimer’s with an online game!” At the link find the title, “Citizen Science Day: Goggles, Lab Coat and Degree not Required, May, 2017,” right-click “Media files LOL167.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Cleveland Rejuvenation with Books 48 mins – “A novel idea that started in Cleveland to bringing people together through book clubs. It’s gone global.” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Climate Change Impact 58 mins – “Since 1995, the world has experienced twenty of the hottest years on record. The wildfires raging across western states are expected to burn more acreage than last year’s devastating fires. Hurricanes like Sandy, Harvey, Irma and Maria have caused enormous destruction. And less conspicuously but just as ominous, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have been creeping up. How does such environmental disaster affect human health? CO2 and Food Crops: You might imagine that plants exposed to extra carbon dioxide would grow more quickly, perhaps providing extra food for an increasing human population. But did you know that a number of food crops have lower levels of crucial nutrients like zinc, iron, protein and certain B vitamins when they grow under conditions of enriched CO2 in their atmosphere? How will this alter the nutritional status of the populations that depend on these crops? Infectious Diseases and Their Vectors: As climate patterns change, arthropods like ticks and mosquitoes move around and adapt. A number of these blood-sucking critters carry dangerous diseases like Zika virus, dengue fever, chikungunya, Lyme disease or Powassan virus. Will warmer winter temperatures allow them to spread into new territory? Will the diseases go with them? What about malaria? It was once a serious public health menace for the eastern seaboard of the United States. Will it make a comeback? Mental Health Effects of Climate Change: Many people are extremely distressed by the idea of global climate changes and environmental disaster. Can parents help their children develop psychological resilience in the face of such challenges? What can people do to feel more empowered?” At the link double-click “Download the free mp3:” and follow instructions to get the free MP3.
CO2 Capture Technology 14 mins – “Our planet has a carbon problem — if we don’t start removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, we’ll grow hotter, faster. Chemical engineer Jennifer Wilcox previews some amazing technology to scrub carbon from the air, using chemical reactions that capture and reuse CO2 in much the same way trees do … but at a vast scale. This detailed talk reviews both the promise and the pitfalls.” At the link left click the share circle, right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the op-up menu.
Coping with Change 22 mins – ““Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm”. So said Winston Churchill, a man who had his fair share of professional disasters to accompany his well known successes. A less painful and more practical strategy for many of us might be to learn from other people’s mistakes. There can be no doubt that you will encounter unexpected and unwanted outcomes as a result of looking at the world through multiple perspectives, or as a result of changing or adapting your work habits in order to remain fresh and creative. So we all need to be prepared for the inevitable lows and I believe that the key is to quickly identify your mistake and take action. It is for this reason we ask every guest about their most significant lows, and what they have learned from them. Given their diversity of backgrounds and perspectives, here are some examples from the trenches about how a few of our highly accomplished guests from Season 4 from the worlds of business, academia, sports, science, and the arts have emerged from there lows and how they take that learning forward to create success.” At the link right-click Download this Episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Counterterrorism 90 mins – “U.S. Army Lieutenant General Michael Nagata, director of strategic planning at the National Counterterrorism Center, delivered a hard-hitting address at the Institute earlier this month. After nearly two decades and much success, General Nagata said it’s time for Americans to ask ourselves had questions: Why is terrorism today more widespread and complex than ever? Why have terrorists proven so resilient and adaptive in the face of massive military pressure from the United States and its global allies? And what new policies and approaches should Washington consider to turn the tide?” At the link find the title, “Taking Stock of U.S. Counterterrorism Since 9/11 with LTG Michael K. Nagata, Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files 477500199-the washington institute-taking stock of us counterterrorism since 911 with ltg michael k nagata.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Democratic Party Condition 48 mins – “The way forward for the Democratic Party. Jon Favreau’s popular new podcast, “The Wilderness,” explores how the Democrats lost their way and how to bounce back.“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Disability Economics 49 mins – “Roughly one in five Americans has a disability. Those numbers increase with age and vary across race and gender, but every single one of those people is carving out an economic life. In this hourlong special, we focused on three pillars of the economy: education, work and health care.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow at the end of the sound bar, select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Doc Watson Interview 40 mins – “Watson, who died in 2012, was a pioneering bluegrass, country and folk guitarist and singer who changed the way people thought about mountain music. Originally broadcast in 1988 and 1989.” At the link right-click “Download and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Doctor-Patient Relationship 69 mins – “Physician David Meltzer of the University of Chicago talks about the power of the doctor-patient relationship with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Meltzer, who also has a Ph.D. in economics, discusses a controlled experiment he has been running to measure the importance of maintaining the continuity of doctor-patient relationships. Meltzer argues that the increasing use of hospitalists–specialists who take over a patient from the patient’s regular doctor once the patient is hospitalized–has raised costs and hurt patients. The initial results from his study show that patients who stay with their doctors have fewer subsequent hospitalizations and have better mental health. The conversation closes with a discussion of the challenges facing the current medical system to adopt cost-saving or life-improving technology or techniques.” At the link find the title, “David Meltzer on the Doctor-Patient Relationship, Aug, 2018,” right-click “Media files MeltzerDdoctorpatient.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Economic Weaknesses 30mins – “Monopoly capitalism may be on its last legs! Economist Michael Hudson joins us to say his predictions on the Trump budget have come true and seem to suggest, more than ever, that capitalism is not only a disservice to the people, but it’s also unsuccessful. Then, Stacy Mitchell and Joe Maxwell joined us at the 2018 Progressive Caucus Strategy Summit in Baltimore. Monopoly capitalism, they say, translates to monopolized power. Music featured: “Funkin’ For the World” by Nona Hendryx on SoulClap Records. Support the LFShow” At the link find the title, “Monopoly Capitalism: At The Breaking Point?, Aug, 2018,” right-click “Media files lfs_ep188_2018-08-08_reair hudson.mp3”and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Emmett Till Investigation 48 mins – “Something in Timothy Tyson’s 2017 book “The Blood of Emmett Till” led the Justice Department to reopen its probe into the 1955 lynching.” At the link right-click “Download and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Flint Drinking Water 33 mins – “We talk to Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician who first proved that Flint’s kids were exposed to lead about her new book What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City.” At the link find the title, “Revisiting Flint: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope, Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files 983c2a36-ea5a-4e48-8e25-4349c7dce9eb.mp3” and select “Save Link as” from the pop-up menu.
Folk Tunes Jim Rooney 51 mins – “He has produced legendary performers in the Americana/folk realm: John Prine, Nanci Griffith, Iris Dement, and Tom Rush to name a few. He visited the folk show with a few of his favorite tunes and a conversation with The Folk Show’s Kate McNally.” At th elink right-click the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Food Safety and Blockchain 16 mins – “When a deadly E.coli outbreak sickened hundreds, it took investigators months to determine the source. In this episode, we look at how sensors, digital ledgers, and genome sequencing could reduce that window to seconds-and make our food supply safer.” At the link find the title, “Can Blockchain Fix Our Food Chain?, Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files WSJ9167823680.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Foster Children from Opioid Crisis 49 mins – “What happens when opioids ravage the lives of mothers and fathers? More foster children who need homes and families. Opioids and the crisis in foster care.“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Frankenbook 15 mins – “Two very different laboratories. Two very different experiments. Separated by two centuries, they share a common DNA. Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus is a novel whose composition resembles the famous creature itself – a stitched together assemblage of Gothic horror, Romantic philosophical reflection, and science fiction, published in 1818 by 20-year-old prodigy, Mary Shelley. Frankenbook, launched online in January 2018 as part of Arizona State University’s celebration of the novel’s 200th anniversary, is a collection of contemporary scientific, technological, political, and ethical responses to the original Frankenstein text. The innovative publishing platform that hosts Frankenbook is PubPub, among the first experiments to escape the lab at the Knowledge Futures Group (KFG), a collaboration of The MIT Press and the MIT Media Lab. With a stated mission is to transform research publishing by incubating and deploying open source technologies meant to build a new information ecosystem, the Knowledge Futures Group is a leading edge/bleeding edge endeavor. …[Before PubPub,] we just didn’t have a tool that let us work the way we wanted to work.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Freddie Gray Death Impact 29 mins – “Seattle Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-7th) and Baltimore activist Dominique Stevenson discuss activism, political involvement and why leaders should consider running for office. Then Stevenson takes us on to a community farming project in Baltimore’s Sandtown (Freddie Gray’s neighborhood). Music featured: “Bruthas” by Paris Cesvette featuring Brutha Basil from her album “Celestial (My Journey Among Stars)” released on Groove Odyssey. Support the LFShow” At the link find the title, “Should Activists Run for Congress?, Aug, 2018,” right-click “Media files lfs_ep196_reair activism congress.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Gentrification 48 mins – “Gentrification, is a dirty word for a lot of people, but there are some upsides when the better-off newcomers come in. Is there a way to make it work for everyone?” At the link right-click “Download and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Geobacter pili 48 mins – “Gemma Reguera discusses her studies of Geobacter pili, which transfers electrons to iron oxide and other minerals, and can be used for new biotech applications.” At the link find the title, “088: Using Bacterial Structures as Nanowires with Gemma Reguera, Aug, 2018,” right-click “Media files MTM088.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Grand Canyon Adventure 47 mins – “Rafting the Grand Canyon is a wondrous adventure, but the first time, 150 years ago, no one knew what the canyon was like.” At the link right-click “Download and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Graphene Update 48 mins – “We talk to chemist Joseph Meany about his book Graphene: The Superstrong, Superthin, and Superversatile Material That Will Revolutionize the World.” At the link find the title, “The Material That Will Revolutionize the World, Aug, 2018,” right-click “Media files 1ec64de9-c62c-408a-ba2d-fa298e851bda.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Hamilton versus Madison 14 mins – “The divisiveness plaguing American politics today is nothing new, says constitutional law scholar Noah Feldman. In fact, it dates back to the early days of the republic, when a dispute between Alexander Hamilton and James Madison led the two Founding Fathers to cut ties and form the country’s first political parties. Join Feldman for some fascinating history of American factionalism — and a hopeful reminder about how the Constitution has proven itself to be greater than partisanship.” At the link left click the share circle, right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Hate Crimes in America 49 mins – “American hate. We talk with a human rights lawyer about the powerful stories of hate crime survivors.“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Health Care and Internet of Things 57 mins – “Dr. Joseph Kvedar presents his book “The Internet of Healthy Things” for Grand Rounds. The Internet of Healthy Things marks the invention of a radically new way to deliver healthcare and inspire wellness.” At the link right-click “Download Episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Health Policy by Trump 46 mins – “The Trump administration takes another swipe at Obamacare. At stake are billions in payments to insurers with sicker customers.” At the link right-click “Download and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Heat Wave 48 mins – “A dangerous and deadly heat wave grips the globe. We’ll look at where and why it’s happening.” At the link right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Heat Waves 48 mins – “Californians are currently in the midst of the largest wildfire to ever hit the state, along with at least 17 other fires actively raging. There have been bad blazes elsewhere across Western U.S. states, as well as in Greece and Scandinavia. And record heat waves have recently swept across Japan and the U.K. It’s been a summer of extreme weather events. And, according to Penn State professor of atmospheric science Michael Mann, they’re trying to tell us something. “This may be the summer where human-caused climate change showed its hand,” Mann told On Point host Eric Westervelt (@Ericnpr). “We’ve seen the enemy, and it is human-caused climate change.” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Hormone History 39 mins – “We talk to Randi Hutter Epstein, M.D, lecturer at Yale university, writer in residence at Yale Medical School, and author of the new book Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything.” At the link find the title, “Aroused: The History of Hormones, Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files ff927251-9106-4c0f-929e-385141b46fb6.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Indiegogo History 93 mins – “Jason White heads up Indiegogo’s equity crowdfunding and token sale platform. Indiegogo is one of the first ever crowdfunding sites. It was launched in 2008 and has raised over a billion dollars for its participants across 232 countries. In this episode, we discuss: How ICOs were an obvious part of Indiegogo’s evolution Indiegogo’s first ICO – the Fan Controlled Football League (FCFL) How Indiegogo adds value and performs rigorous” At the link find the title, “033: ICOs Go Mainstream on Indiegogo – with Jason White, Aug, 2018,” right-click “Media files Jason White final.mp3” and select “Save Link as” from the pop-up menu.
Iran Negotiations 48 mins – “Automobiles, gold, steel. The Trump administration reimposes financial sanctions on Iran, with those on oil to come. Where might this hard-line policy lead?” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Japanese Internment in WWII P1 53 mins – “Japanese warplanes bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Hours later, the FBI began rounding up people of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast. This episode explores the history of anti-Asian prejudice in the United States that laid the groundwork for an assault on Japanese American communities after Pearl Harbor. Narrated by veteran actor Sab Shimono.” At the link find the title, “Chapter 1: The Roundup, Feb, 2018,” right-click “Media files 01theroundup_128.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Japanese Internment in WWII P2 53 mins – “After Pearl Harbor, pressure grew to forcibly relocate all persons of Japanese ancestry from the Pacific coast. This episode tells the story behind FDR’s decision to sign Order 9066, and Japanese Americans recall the painful process of leaving their lives and belongings — and even their family pets – behind.” At the link find the title, “Chapter 2: The Order, Mar, 2018,” right-click ‘Media files 02theorder_128.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Japanese Internment in WWII P3 53 mins – “In the first months of incarceration, Japanese Americans were hit with the humiliating conditions of camp life. The U.S. government denied that people of Japanese ancestry living in the “assembly centers” were prisoners, but the first summer in these camps proved otherwise.” At the link find the title, “Chapter 3: Prison Cities, Mar, 2018,” right-click “Media files 03prisoncities_128.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Job Interviews 32 mins – “Job Insights #8: The Job Interview – Get Prepped, You’re Going In!…Job Insights Episode #8 is all about the Job Interview, from researching the company, finding out what exactly they do, what they produce and what is the latest news on this company? We discuss what to wear, what to do before the day of the interview arrives and how to be prepared so you can best let them know that you are the right person for the job.” At the link find the title, “Job Insights #8: The Job Interview – Get Prepped, You’re Going In! (Transcript Provided), Aug, 2018,” right-click “Media files JobInsightsJIFinal.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Kavanaugh Background 47 mins – “A nominee for the seat of swing voter Anthony Kennedy. We’ll unpack President Trump’s pick for the next Supreme Court Justice.” At the link right-click “Download and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Legionnaire’s Disease in Flint 49 mins – “Why do Legionnaire’s Disease outbreaks occur mostly in the summer? What is the connection of the Flint change in water source and Legionella outbreaks in the area? Michele Swanson discusses her work on Legionella pneumophila and her path from busy undergraduate to ASM President….” At the link find the title, “Legionnaire’s Disease with Michele Swanson, Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files MTM087.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Liberal Education Value 52 mins – “Continuing with the current St. John’s College president on articles on liberal education by Jacob Klein (former Dean of SJC), Sidney Hook (critiquing the SJC program), and Martha Nussbaum (critiquing Allan Bloom). What’s the practical application of a liberal education? Is it really liberating or indoctrinating? How can we justify learning for learning’s sake in a world with so many problems that need our attention? We continue discussion of the SJC model, where students are forced to grapple with texts without the benefit of a professor telling them what it means, and they study things like the history of science that even scientists don’t generally study. As with the PEL community, the SJC program involves a group of students all literally on the same page, working through the same texts over multiple years. Listen to part 1 first or get the ad-free Citizen Edition along with the follow-up discussion featuring Wes and Dylan talking about two more essays by Leo Strauss and Richard Rorty.” At the link right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Manhood Traits 19 mins – “Justin Baldoni wants to start a dialogue with men about redefining masculinity — to figure out ways to be not just good men but good humans. In a warm, personal talk, he shares his effort to reconcile who he is with who the world tells him a man should be. And he has a challenge for men: “See if you can use the same qualities that you feel make you a man to go deeper,” Baldoni says. “Your strength, your bravery, your toughness: Are you brave enough to be vulnerable? Are you strong enough to be sensitive? Are you confident enough to listen to the women in your life?” At the link left click the share circle, right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Medical Dangers 33 mins – “This week influential Editor-in-Chief of JAMA Internal Medicine Dr Rita Redberg joins Ray for a wide ranging conversation on all things health. A Professor at the University of California San Francisco and high profile contributor to The Washington Post and New York Times, Rita is also a practising cardiologist who loves to see patients. She says that ‘being a doctor is really a privilege’. Together, Ray and Rita canvas many topics including shared decision making between doctors and patients, the tricky territory of medical device approvals, the controversy surrounding both statins and CT scans, and the implications of not including enough women in clinical trials.
Medical Device Safety 27 mins – “Could your hip replacement hurt you? Journalist Jeanne Lenzer explores the medical device industry in her book, The Danger Within Us.” At the link find the title, “How safe is your medical device? Even regulators may not really know (Encore), Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files whitecoat-LsdBqREE-20180711.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Medical Empathy 48 mins – “Compassion may be the cure. Dr. David Rakel shares his guide to healing through empathy and listening.“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Military Coups 12 mins – “Back in the summer of 2016, Turkish putschists shut down highways, attacked government buildings and took broadcasters hostage, world media outlets struggled to provide sober reports of the coup. During the chaos, some listeners told us on Twitter that they’d appreciate an OTM Breaking News Consumer’s Handbook: Coup Edition. Coups are especially tricky to report on because they’re mainly about perception and narrative. Plotters and the government are both trying to establish dominance, and misreporting can determine whether the attempt succeeds or not.Breaking News Consumer’s Handbook: Military Coup Edition Brooke spoke to Singh about how to understand coups through the media, and how to understand whether an attempt will succeed or fail.” At the link find the title, “Summer Series Episode 2: Military Coup Edition Military Coups, Aug, 2018,” right-click “Media files otm180814_podextra.mp3” and select “save Link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Mindfulness Movement 49 mins – “The founder of modern Western mindfulness Jon Kabat-Zinn on how to practice mindfulness in everyday life.“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Mr Rogers Neighborhood 36 mins – “When Ben was a kid, his mom helped him write an innocent letter to his favorite television friend. The reply took Ben by surprise, and changed the way they thought of his hero forever. Tune in for stories of how Fred Rogers left a mark, and why his words still resonate.” At the link find the title, “#166 Dear Mister Rogers,Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files 510ec8a5-d465-4487-b372-04c9b41faa91.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Morality 67 mins – “Economist and author Arnold Kling talks about the economic impact of culture and morality with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Drawing on a recent essay on the importance of social interactions, Kling explores the role of culture and norms and their broad impact on economic life. At the end of the conversation, Roberts discusses the implications of human sociality for the way economics is taught and the way economists think about public policy.” At the link find the title, “Arnold Kling on Morality, Culture, and Tribalism, Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files Klingmorality.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Murder Solve Rates 48 mins – “The victims of the vast majority of unsolved murders are African-American. We’ll look at roadblocks and efforts to change that.” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
NATO Obsolescence 47 mins – “Uneasy allies on the edge await President Trump at the NATO summit in Brussels. We’ll look at the high stakes.” At the link right-click “Download and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson 48 mins – “In his new book, ‘Accessory to War,’ the astrophysicist argues that people who work in his field are often complicit to military development — despite being overwhelmingly liberal and anti-war. Tyson also talks about President Trump’s “Space Force.” Also, jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Wayne Shorter’s ‘Emanon’ and Maureen Corrigan reviews Sarah Weinman’s non-fiction book ‘The Real Lolita,’ about a kidnapping that may have inspired Nabokov’s classic novel.” At the link find the title, “Neil DeGrasse Tyson On Astrophysics & The Military, Sept, 2018,” right-click “Media files 20180917_fa_fapodcastedit_0917.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson 49 mins – “Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has cosmic questions about space and time. He’ll bring it all down to earth for us.” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Neuroscience in Sports 54 mins – “We talk to sports and business journalist Zach Schonbrun about his new book The Performance Cortex: How Neuroscience Is Redefining Athletic Genius.” At the link find the title, “How Neuroscience Is Redefining Athletic Genius, Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files 86e74277-9c4a-402e-91ff-ee9d5fb9cee3.mp3” and select “save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Nikola Tesla 42 mins – “We talk to author Richard Munson about his new Nikola Tesla biography Tesla: Inventor of the Modern.” At the link find the title, “Nikola Tesla: Inventor of the Modern, Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files e8ac8cfb-94a4-48f9-a2d0-27726ab161c1.mp3” from the pop-up menu.
Nitrogen Pollution 48 mins – “Iowa’s water pollution problem is getting worse and the impact is felt all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.” At the link right-click “Download and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Noise Control 17 mins – “Noise is an almost unavoidable result of the operation of transportation and other infrastructure systems. Trains, planes, and automobiles produce noise that can be a warning but is mainly a source of annoyance and sometimes health risk to neighbors, riders, and employees. Measurement and management of transportation noise are complex tasks requiring an understanding of physics, technology, human perception, and economics. To introduce us to some of the problems, methods, and interventions for addressing transportation noise we talk with Dr. Hugh Saurenman, president of ATS consulting, which conducts acoustic evaluations and develops mitigation strategies for transportation facilities.” At the link right-click “Listen to this episode now” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Omega 3 Supplements Value 46 mins – “Author Paul Greenberg says the harvesting of tiny fish for omega-3 supplements is having a ripple effect, leading to less healthy and bountiful oceans. His new book is ‘The Omega Principle.’ Also, critic David Edelstein reviews the documentary ‘Three Identical Strangers’ about triplets separated at birth and then reunited when they were in college.” At the link right-click right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
PACER Center 45 mins – “Children’s Mental Health and Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Project Coordinator Renelle Nelson joins us and gives us an overview of Mental Health and what services they provide to Parents and children surrounding the topic of Mental Health. Renelle sits down with Jeff Thompson of Blind Abilities in the third of a series of podcasts in partnership with PACER Center and State Services for the Blind. Renelle talks about the resources available to parents of children with mental health challenges and the vast amount of information available at PACER Center and on the http://www.PACER.orgweb site. From advocacy to a better understanding and a pathway unique to your situation. Learn more about what PACER Center can offer you and your family.” At the link find the title, “PACER Center: Promoting Awareness and Understanding of Mental Health – Children’s Mental Health and Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Project,” right-click “Media files PacerCenterMHFinal.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Parenting Lessons From Animals 37 mins – “We’ve been thinking, there’s so much parenting media out there, but it’s pretty species-ist, right? It’s all about how to get your human baby to eat, how to get your human kid to take a bath. We wanted to know: is there anything we can learn from the ways animals take care of their kids that we can take back to our human families?” At the link find the title, “#169 Parenting In The Animal Kingdom, Aug, 2018,” right-click “Media files 70cee933-48b1-47d2-8ed6-4fc7b039ef2e.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Political Tribalism 71 mins – “Political scientist Lilliana Mason of the University Maryland and author of Uncivil Agreement talks about the book with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Mason argues that political partisanship has become stronger in America in recent years because it aligns with other forms of community and identity. People are associating primarily with people who share their political views in their other social activities outside of politics. As a result, they encounter fewer people from the other side. The intensity of partisanship can even overcome ideology as partisans change their policy positions in their eagerness to be on the winning side. The conversation closes with a discussion of what might be done to improve political discourse in America.” At the link find the title, “Lilliana Mason on Uncivil Agreement,” right-click “Media files Masonuncivil.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Pop Culture Teaches Science 33 mins – “This week, Lab Out Loud welcomes Matt Brady to the show. Along with wife Shari, these two high school science teachers have been working to bring pop culture into the classroom to increase student engagement and understanding of science. Their website The Science Of helps broadcast these ideas and strategies with the goal of providing a place for popular culture to act as a springboard to science education, discussion and information. Matt joins co-hosts Brian Bartel and Dale Basler to talk about teaching science with pop culture, discuss how this approach can help connect teachers to their students, and share his favorite pop culture references used in his science classroom. Brian and Dale also talk about the March for Science on Earth Day, 2017.” At the link find the title, “Using Pop Culture to Teach Science, A” right-click “Media files LOL166.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Press versus the President 48 mins – “A president like no other has changed the way the media covers the White House. Is it dangerous? Is it fair?” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Prison School 51 mins – “To kick off season 12, we look for inspiration in science education from an unlikely classroom setting – within the juvenile justice system. Michael Krezmien and Martina Nieswandt (both Associate Professors at the University of Massachusetts Amherst) join us to talk about Project RAISE: Reclaiming Access to Inquiry-based Science Education. Developed with the help of a three million dollar NSF grant, Project RAISE delivers an innovative digital biology curriculum to incarcerated students in the Massachusetts juvenile justice system. Through a unique iPad app developed by Project RAISE that adheres to principles of universal design for learning (UDL), students engage with science through project-based inquiry activities and virtual laboratory experiences. Listen to the show to hear more about Project RAISE, how it addresses challenging factors within the justice system and how it adapts the science learning environment for various learning styles and educational needs. Dr. Michael Krezmien is an Associate professor at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Martina Nieswandt is an Associate Professor of Science Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.” At the link right-click “download” just above the sound bar.
Prochlorococuccus Microbe 17 mins – “Oceanographer Penny Chisholm introduces us to an amazing little being: Prochlorococcus, the most abundant photosynthetic species on the planet. A marine microbe that has existed for millions of years, Prochlorococcus wasn’t discovered until the mid-1980s — but its ancient genetic code may hold clues to how we can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
PTSD Treatment with AI 24 mins – “Millions of people suffering from mental health issues are left untreated and undiagnosed. In this episode, we meet the psychologists and scientists studying how artificial intelligence can help.” At the link find the title, “How AI is Augmenting Therapy, Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files WSJ6947101658.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Putin and Trump and Helsinki 48 mins – “Blowback and fallout after the Helsinki Summit. President Trump backs Putin over U.S. intelligence. We take a closer look.” At the link right-click “Download and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Putin and Trump in Helsinki 49 mins – “The eyes of the world are on Helsinki for the Trump-Putin summit. We’re watching, too.” At the link right-click “Download and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Racially Based Police Calls 48 mins – “Disturbing stories this summer about white people calling the police on black people for cutting the grass or using the swimming pool. What’s going on?” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Rape Kit Backlog 48 mins – “Across the country, hundreds of thousands of rape kits never get tested. Albuquerque, New Mexico has a plan to fix that. We’re hearing it.“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Robert Glasper Interview 49 mins – “Jazz pianist Robert Glasper remixes Miles Davis with modern hip-hop, soul and R&B. He joins us. Robert Glasper, Grammy Award-winning pianist and producer. His new album, “Everything’s Beautiful,” is re-imagined interpretations of the music of Miles Davis. Executive producer of the soundtrack to the 2015 Davis biopic, “Miles Ahead.” His 2005 major-label debut was “Canvas.”(@robertglasper)…” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Russian Hacking Story 47 mins – “The depth of Russian interference in U.S. elections is deeper and darker than you know. A top reporter who has covered it all, reveals the chilling facts.” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.” At the link right-click “Download and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Science Graphic Novel 33 mins – “To kickoff season 11, Lab Out Loud welcomes Christopher Preece to the show. As a high school chemistry teacher, Chris recently created Che[M]ystery – a graphic novel that teaches chemistry concepts. Written by Preece and illustrated by Josh Reynolds, Che[M]ystery follows the adventures of two kids as they gain superpowers, fight a radioactive monster and learn some science along the way. Chris joins co-hosts Brian Bartel and Dale Basler to discuss how he created Che[M]ystery, and shares how he uses it to capture student imaginations in his chemistry classes.” At the link find the title, “Learn Science with Che[M]ystery – a Science Graphic Novel, A” right-click “Show notes at: http://laboutloud.com/2017/08/episode-169-chemystery,” right-click “Media files LOL169.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Simpsons Show 49 mins – “Three decades of “The Simpsons.” We turn our eye on Springfield with a top writer who has been in the mix since day one.“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Sleep Science 38 mins – The National Sleep Foundation recommends an average of eight hours of sleep per night for adults, but sleep scientist Matthew Walker says that too many people are falling short of the mark. “Human beings are the only species that deliberately deprive themselves of sleep for no apparent gain,” Walker says. “Many people walk through their lives in an underslept state, not realizing it.” Walker is the director of the Center for Human Sleep Science at the University of California, Berkeley. He points out that lack of sleep — defined as six hours or fewer — can have serious consequences. Sleep deficiency is associated with problems in concentration, memory and the immune system, and may even shorten life span. “Every disease that is killing us in developed nations has causal and significant links to a lack of sleep,” he says. “So that classic maxim that you may [have] heard that you can sleep when you’re dead, it’s actually mortally unwise advice from a very serious standpoint.” Walker discusses the importance of sleep — and offers strategies for getting the recommended eight hours — in his new book, Why We Sleep.” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Social Credit Scores 58 mins – “Javan Bernakevitch and I talk why controlling what you can is increasing important in a world [China] that wants to control things for you.” At the link find the title, “Controlling What You Can with Javan Bernakevitch (VOC245), Aug, 2018,” right-click “Media files VOC_245_Javan4.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Storm News Myths 30 mins – “For media professionals, hurricanes offer the very best kind of bad news because the story arc is predictable and invariably compelling. In this summer series revisiting some of our Breaking News Consumer’s Handbooks, we examine the myths, misleading language, and tired media narratives that clog up news coverage at a time when clarity can be a matter of life and death. Brooke speaks with Dr. Robert Holmes, National Flood Hazard Coordinator for the U.S. Geological Survey; Gina Eosco, a risk communication consultant; and Scott Gabriel Knowles of Drexel University, author of The Disaster Experts: Mastering Risk in Modern America.” At the link find the title, “Summer Series Episode 1: US Storm Edition, Aug, 2018,” right-click “Media files otm180808_podextra.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Stuxnet Virus P3 30 mins – “Stuxnet was a devastating weapon, but who wielded it? That is the question we try to answer with the final installment of our Stuxnet series. In this episode, we explore other, similar battles of the modern cyber war, and look further into the topic of Zero Day vulnerabilities. With special guests: Andrew Ginter, and Blake […]” At the link find the title,”Stuxnet, part 3, Oct, 2017,” right-click “Media files ML_Stuxnet_Ep03_MST.mp3” and select “Save Link As’ from the pop-up menu.
Surveillance Technology in Cities 18 mins – “Urban areas around the world are increasingly equipped with sensors to track-and control-everything from traffic patterns to wastewater. But this increased connectivity and data collection opens us up to devastating hacks and unwanted surveillance.” At the link find the title, “Smart Cities: Safer Living or Cyber Attacks?, Aug, 2018,” right-click “Media files WSJ9038654832.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Tariff Impact on Farmers 48 mins – “Tracking the trade war — there’s a lot to cover. Amid ongoing tariff talk and action with allies and rivals alike, the latest development has been an easing of tensions between the European Union and U.S. on Wednesday. This comes on the heels of of Trump’s announcement of a $12 billion bailout for farmers suffering. Other countries have responded to U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel with tariffs of their own on American exports of agricultural products. To help On Point put all of this in context, we spoke to a fourth-generation soybean and corn farmer, Jay Reiners of Nebraska. He says that soybeans are at a 10-year low and corn isn’t far behind. “It’s been a real struggle in farm country,” Reiners explained. “Just a lot of external factors.” And as for a solution, Reiners isn’t convinced Trump’s bailout is the best option….” At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Teenage Confessions 15 mins – “Why do juveniles falsely confess to crimes? What makes them more vulnerable than adults to this shocking, counterintuitive phenomenon? Through the lens of Brendan Dassey’s interrogation and confession (as featured in Netflix’s “Making a Murderer” documentary), developmental psychology professor and researcher Lindsay Malloy breaks down the science underlying false confessions and calls for change in the way kids are treated by a legal system designed for adults.” At the link left click the share circle, right-click “Download” and select “Save Link As” from the op-up menu.
Texas 50 mins – “Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright turns a keen eye to his home state of Texas. The new book is ‘God Save Texas.’“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Tick Disease Control 19 mins – “Lyme disease is rampant on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. MIT scientists believe that releasing genetically altered mice on the islands could curb-and even wipe out-the disease. A close look at an unprecedented environmental intervention.” At the link find the title, “Gene-Edited Mice Solve the Lyme Crisis?, Jul, 2018,” right-click “Media files WSJ7485883040.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Virtual Assistant Jokes 29 mins – “In the mood for a good laugh? You won’t believe the latest easter eggs, jokes and jabs from Cortana, Siri, Google Home, Apple HomePod and Amazon Alexa. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim shows up in rare comedic form in this lighthearted, crack-me-up podcast. It’s tech meets humor in this out-of-the-box episode that will tickle your funny bone!” At the link find the title, “Virtual personal assistants that will crack you up, Aug, 2018,” right-click “Media files Virtual personal assistants that will crack you up.mp3” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Wildfire Control 48 mins – “We go to California, where the largest wildfire in the state’s history rages. As big parts of the West burn, what do the fires say about climate change?“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Wisconsin Change from Blue to Red 49 mins – “Dan Kaufman, author of ‘The Fall of Wisconsin,’ says the state has experienced a conservative transformation in recent years — despite a tradition of progressive politics dating back to the 19th century. Ken Tucker reviews Gorillaz’s album ‘The Now Now.’ Also, linguist Geoff Nunberg examines the tug-of-war over the English language between the British and Americans.” At the link right-click “Download this Episode” and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Women CEO Shortfall 48 mins – “PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi is stepping down. With the number of female CEOs dropping, we’ll take a hard look at the glass ceiling to the C-suite.“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
Women Living Alone 47 mins – “Women living alone. The numbers are up and so is their happiness. We’ll unpack reasons why and why they’re liking it.” At the link right-click “Download and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
World Trade Organization 49 mins – “Washington slaps tariffs on Turkey. The Trump administration’s trade fights, using national security as the justification. We’ll dig in.“ At the link right-click right-click the down-pointing arrow under the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
WW II in New York City 50 mins – “NHPR and The Music Hall present Writers on a New England Stage with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan, recorded live at The Music Hall in Portsmouth. Egan has written several novels and a collection of short stories. Jennifer Egan’s novel A Visit From the Goon Squad won the 2011 Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the Los Angeles Times book prize. Not only a writer of fiction, Egan is an accomplished journalist and has written frequently for the New York Times Magazine. Her newest novel, Manhattan Beach, tells the story of the only female diver at Brooklyn Navy Yard during World War II. It’s a story that made use of Egan’s excellent research skills.” At the link right-click the play button and select “Save Link As” from the pop-up menu.
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