The past year has been the driest or second driest in most Southwestern U.S. states since record-keeping began in 1895. Climate Correspondent Lauren Sommer reports that farms and cities have begun imposing water restrictions, but the water supply will shrink no matter what the weather brings. The supply spans tens of millions of people and the farmland that produces most of the country's fruits and vegetables. As a result, the people who manage the West's complex water systems are realizing that with climate change, they can no longer rely on the past to predict the future.
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Curious City - What’s Happening With Chicago’s Toxic Lead Service Lines?
Illinois passed a new law last month that sets a deadline for the state to replace all of its toxic lead service lines -- those pipes that deliver drinking water to our homes and park fountains. Curious City’s Monica Eng fills us in on how long it's going to take to get rid of all the lead lines.
Strict Scrutiny - Cheerleaders for Democracy
Kate and Leah recap four opinions: Lange v. California; Mahanoy Area School District v. BL; Collins v. Yellen; and Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid.
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Divided Argument - Evil and Corrupt Language, Images, and Thoughts
The Court dropped four fascinating constitutional law opinions on Wednesday, and Will & Dan talk through two of them. First up is Mahanoy, which addresses First Amendment protections for Snapchatting school kids. Then we have Cedar Point, an important decision about the Takings Clause.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Post-Pandemic Screen Wean: Getting Your Kids Off Their Devices
After a year of on-line life and learning, parents are struggling with how to unplug their kids from the technology that kept them connected during the pandemic. How to keep the battle over screen time from turning into a screaming match.
Reset talks tech with Washington Post technology reporter Heather Kelley.
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Consider This from NPR - Millions Of Americans Could Be Facing Eviction
Back in March, Congress approved nearly $50 billion in aid for people who need rental assistance to avoid eviction. At the same time a federal moratorium on evictions is expected to be extended till the end of the July.
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Cato Daily Podcast - Omnibus “For the People Act” Is a Wish List of Constitutional Violations
There's more to voting rights in the For the People Act, and the fact that the massive piece of legislation is only partially constitutional just isn't good enough. Walter Olson offers his thoughts.
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: Bear Market? Not According to These Monster Financing Rounds
$100 million for NFTs from Fox. $230 million for a new DeFi funding DAO. $380 million for Ledger. If this is a bear market, it’s going to be well funded.
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First Things Podcast - The Greatness of English Literature- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.24.21)
On this episode, Elizabeth Kantor joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book, "The Politically Incorrect Guide to English and American Literature."
Everything Everywhere Daily - The Assassination of President William McKinley
On August 31, 1901, in Buffalo, New York, the President of the United States, William McKinley was shot twice in the torso.
Seven days later, he passed away due to an infection. For the third time in only 36 years, a US president had been assassinated.
Yet, few people remember this event, or even the president himself.
Learn more about the assassination of President William McKinley on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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