In the wake of the Paris killings, an imam in Paris told the BBC that most terrorism victims around the world are Muslim. Is that true? Plus: The death toll of the Boko Haram attack in Baga, Nigeria. This programme was first broadcast on the BBC World Service.
Serious Inquiries Only - AS103: French Atheist Stephane on Charlie Hebdo
I’m very privileged to have listeners all over the world, and one such listener is Stephane, who lives in a small town just outside Paris. Stephane and I discussed Charlie Hebdo from beginning to end, and he taught me a ton about French culture and the mindset behind anti-Burqa laws and other such things in France. … Continue reading AS103: French Atheist Stephane on Charlie Hebdo →
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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe - The Skeptics Guide #497 – Jan 17 2015
Guest Rogue: Cara Santa Maria; Forgotten Superheroes of Science: Edward Lorenz; Movie Review: The Imitation Game; News Items: Younger Dryas Extinction, Robot Poker, New Antibiotics; Special Report: Suicide and Depression; Who's That Noisy; Science or Fiction
Cato Daily Podcast - Gay Marriage Returns to the Supreme Court
Does the 14th Amendment require states to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states? Can states prohibit same-sex marriage at all? The Supreme Court will have its say this year. Ilya Shapiro comments.
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - The Prohibition Conspiracy
Why did the US practice prohibition? Do current prohibition policies really protect the public, or are they meant to do something else entirely?
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When it comes to international monetary shockers, you’d be remiss to dismiss the Swiss. Today on The Gist, Felix Salmon from Fusion explains the currency flux in Switzerland. You can hear more from Felix on the Slate Money podcast. Plus, University of Wisconsin professor John Parrish explains what Toystory the bull’s life was really like. For the Spiel, in a commitment to fairness, Mike sticks up for kidnappers. Today’s sponsor: Friday Night Tykes. The new season premieres Jan. 20 at 9/8c on Esquire Network.
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Motley Fool Money - Monster Trucks and Earnings Surprises
Intel surprises. Best Buy disappoints. And Target checks out of Canada. Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar. And veteran auto writer Paul Lienert shares the latest on big trucks, self-driving cars, and The North American International Auto Show.
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Cato Daily Podcast - Beginning of the End for Civil Asset Forfeiture?
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has halted so-called "equitable sharing" seizures undertaken by federal agencies. Tim Lynch says the move should be just the first step toward ending civil asset forfeiture entirely.
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TLDR - #43 – Hey Ladies
If you've ever been a bridesmaid, in a sorority, or just been friends with two or more women, you have probably received an off-the-wall planning email or two. Caroline Moss and Michelle Markowitz have been parodying these chains for The Toast since August 2013, in a series called Hey Ladies. This week on TLDR, the cast of Hey Ladies Live comes together to show us how much effort goes into organizing one, simple St. Patrick's Day on the town.
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More or Less: Behind the Stats - How big are the Conservatives’ planned cuts?
The Conservatives' plans to achieve a budget surplus by 2019-20 have led to near universal acknowledgment that big reductions in spending would be required. However, David Cameron said this week that government spending would only need to be reduced by 1% per year. So, would Conservative cuts be big or small? Plus: are 95% of terrorism victims Muslim; Nigeria's Baga death toll; the world's best and worst board games; species decline.