On our Thanksgiving Special, our analysts talk turkey, share some stocks they're thankful for, and eat some humble pie. Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks about the Uber controversy, Toy Story 4, and the future of the movie business.
In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys and the amazing comedian and world-renowned metalhead, John Tole, holy dive into the midnight sea of all things METAL! From Pantera to Priest to Maiden to KISS, we leave no hard rock unturned in this episode! Follow John Tole on Twitter at @JohnTole. Follow the show @TheGoodsPod Rivers is @RiversLangley Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod
How come Scandinavians are always the international good guys when it comes to diplomatic relations? Today on The Gist, RAND political scientist Jonah Blank explains the necessity of a Swedish go-between for U.S. relations. Plus, Dan Pashman from The Sporkful explains tricks for a moist turkey with crispy skin. He’s the author of Eat More Better. For the Spiel, the death of Marion Barry, the mayor for life.
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Tom Sutcliffe explores our relationship with computer technology and the interplay of alien and familiar in science fiction. Tom's joined in the studio by writer William Gibson, novelist Michel Faber, LSE Professor Judy Wajcman and historian Dominic Sandbrook. How have computer technologies transformed our sense of outer space, cyber space and our own inner space?
Listener Erik sent me a very thoughtful email outlining some thoughts he had on the James Lindsay episodes, especially our brief discussion on privilege. Since Erik comes from a different background, I thought it would be a good idea to get a different voice in on the discussion so it wasn’t just another case of … Continue reading AS87: On Privilege, with Erik →
With an execution looming, Dahlia Lithwick revisits Panetti v. Quarterman, a case involving mental illness and the death penalty. Her guests are Scott Panetti’s lawyer Kathryn Kase and Brandon Garrett of the University of Virginia.
England captain Wayne Rooney made his 100th appearance last weekend but former England star Chris Waddle claims that it?s easier to win caps now than it was in previous generations. Wesley Stephenson asks whether Waddle is right and how many caps would greats like Bobby Moore, Maradona and Pele have won if they?d played in today?s era.
Plus the programme hears from Professor Carlos Vilalta from the University of California San Diego and Steven Dudley from Insight Crime about claims that ?98% of homicides in Mexico are unsolved.? An amazing statistic but is it true? This programme was first broadcast on the BBC World Service.
Today on The Gist, Chuck Todd from NBC’s Meet the Press shares insight into the character of the president, as recounted in his new book The Stranger: Barack Obama in the White House. For the Spiel, Mike concerns himself with easy questions like, “How many Elmos make a quorum?”
China cuts interest rates. Best Buy surprises investors. Keurig Green Mountain tumbles. And Jack in the Box heats up. Our analysts discuss those stories. Plus, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner talks with Whole Foods co-CEOs John Mackey and Walter Robb.