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John Green reviews air conditioning and sycamore trees.
The revelation that Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick had an affair with his chief of staff — a romance detailed in thousands of explicit text messages — rocks Detroit. But it’s only the beginning of their troubles.
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As promised, the special counsel revealed no more than appeared in his report into Russian election-meddling and obstruction of justice. The story hasn’t moved on, but Democrats would be wise to. Economists are returning to an old idea: that cultural forces should figure into their theories. And, a look at the blindingly fast hands—and feet, and robots—of Rubik’s Cube competitions.
In which doomed Arctic explorers and a spiritualist's vacuum sealer help revolutionize the science of food storage, and John reveals that his "dueling scars" are actually from drinking cold canned pasta. Certificate #42072.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller appeared determined to do two things in his House testimony on Wednesday: carry no water for partisans, and communicate the national security threat of Russia’s interference in U.S. elections.
Guest: Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick, who predicted the Mueller testimony would be a “game of chicken between chickens.”
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The news to know for Thursday, July 25th, 2019!
Today, there's a lot. We're breaking down some key moments from Mueller's testimony, and we're talking about the historic announcement from Puerto Rico's governor.
Plus: breast implants recalled, another new video streaming option, and the teen who beat Michael Phelps' world record.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!
Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking about "deepfake" videos: what they are and why it matters. SRI International researcher Aaron Lawson joins me to explain.
Today's episode is brought to you by Babbel and UTEP Connect.
And check out the Pantsuit Politics podcast.
Sources:
Mueller Testimony: AP, Fox News, NYT, Washington Post, NBC News
Puerto Rico Governor Resigns: AP, NBC News
Breast Implants Recall: CNN, USA Today, New York Times
New Prosthetic Arm: Gizmodo, NPR
Swimming Record: People, CBS Sports
Olympic Medals: The Verge, Sports Illustrated
Will changing your sunscreen save coral reefs? What even IS a coral? Where do they grow and what do they eat and why are they so pretty? Is it reefs or reeves? The wonderful and charming coral biologist and cnidariologist Shayle Matsuda of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology/UH Mānoa takes time out of his busy schedule during a coral spawning event to chat about how magical and beautiful coral can be and why reef health is important. Also: whether or not "Finding Nemo" got coral right, making transitions during grad school, and how to pursue your ambitions while being bravely authentic. He'll quickly become you favorite cnidariologist.
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