Europe's two leaders on multi-country Africa tours as evermore big world players woo the continent... we ask about the opportunities and risks for Africa; Germany hands back skulls of Namibians massacred more than a century ago; and an uproar over a TV condom advert in Kenya - what's so offensive about socks?
Song Exploder - Mitski – Your Best American Girl
Mitski has been making records since 2012. Her third record, Puberty 2, came out in June 2016 and was critically acclaimed Pitchfork gave it Best New Music status. Her music has been featured in the tv show Adventure Time. In this episode, Mitski breaks down her song Your Best American Girl, along with her long-time collaborator Patrick Hyland.
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - The Hollywood Sex Cult – NXIVM
On the surface, NXVIM seemed like any other multi-level marketing company or self-help group. It offered numerous development seminars and executive success programs, just like those of other, similar institutions. Yet NXVIM had a sinister side, a hidden circle in which abuse, sexual slavery, fraud and physical branding were commonplace. Tune in as the guys answer the question: At what point does a company move from being an MLM to becoming a cult?
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New data shows that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) does a poor job making sure that U.S. citizens aren't caught up in harsh detention and deportation policies aimed at undocumented immigrants. David Bier has examined data from Texas.
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More or Less: Behind the Stats - BONUS PODCAST: Economics with Subtitles – Coffins Full of Car Keys
BONUS PODCAST: For the rest of August, in addition to More or Less you?ll get a brand new podcast, Economics with Subtitles. It?s your everyday guide to economics and why you should care. In this edition, Ayeisha and Steve make sense of interest rates. Why did they lead to coffins full of car getting sent to the US Federal Reserve? What factors affect what you have to pay on your loans? And what do your film choices say about why you decide to borrow?
Producers: Simon Maybin & Phoebe Keane Presenters: Ayeisha Thomas-Smith & Steve Bugeja
The NewsWorthy - Trump vs. Google, Hurricane Report & Rotten Tomatoes – Wednesday, August 29th, 2018
All the news to know for Wednesday, August 29th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about everything from President Trump's attack on Google to Rotten Tomatoes movie scores.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes.
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
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Brought to you by... - 6: Basically Starbucks
A Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks is the perfect accessory for the "basic bitch." But why? We dive into the PSL's origin story, and trace Starbucks’ route from elitist to basic. PLUS: Product Misplacement with Jean Edelstein.
Philosophers In Space - Listener Qs 3
We're taking two episodes to say thanks to all the people making this show possible and to answer their excellent questions. This episode is special too. Aaron drops the most radioactive take he has ever dropped on record. Definitely make sure you're on the Facebook group, as the fallout is likely to be Chernobleque.
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Philosophers In Space - 0G20: Black Mirror, Hang the DJ, Part 2: Predicting Compatibility
Hang the DJ continues. Again and again and again, probably about 1000 times, depending on which number you're fixated on.
There is a way you can tell it's a new version, though, cause we got all new intro quotes! Thanks so much for sending those in, such a great selection to choose from, and if you didn't hear yours, don't worry it is in the hopper for future rounds.
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Bostrom's Simulation Theory Paper: https://www.simulation-argument.com/simulation.pdf
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The Gist - Gerrymandering and You
On The Gist, Louis C.K. isn’t as despised as Twitter makes it seem, which is why an eventual comeback is likely.
In the interview, Maria Konnikova breaks down the science of fasting, and why it’s currently associated with cancer treatments. Can it really help reduce cancer growth? And is it a useful practice for healthy individuals? Konnikova is a New Yorker contributor and the author of The Confidence Game.
In the Spiel, gerrymandering is bad for democracy and great for the GOP.
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