Tim Harford asks whether claims that keen runners might be damaging their health are really true? And is infidelity among cruise ship passengers rife? This programme was first broadcast on the BBC World Service.
Serious Inquiries Only - AS109: Portable Atheist 4
It’s finally time for another edition of the Portable Atheist! This time it’s Benedict de Spinoza!
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Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - Botched Protocols
As the Supreme Court prepares to revisit the constitutionality of lethal injection, Dahlia Lithwick speaks with two experts about the controversial drugs being used for execution and whether the capital punishment system can be repaired. This week’s excerpts from the Supreme Court’s public sessions were provided by Oyez, a free law project at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, part of the Illinois Institute of Technology. More information on our show page. Please take a couple of minutes to Slate's podcast listener survey! Tell us about yourself and your favorite podcasts, so that Slate can serve you better. Go to slate.com/survey. This week’s episode is sponsored by The Great Courses. Save up to 80 percent off their most bestselling courses when you visit thegreatcourses.com/amicus. We’re also sponsored by HBO. Its new documentary series “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” airs Sundays at 8 on HBO, starting this Sunday, Feb. 8.
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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe - The Skeptics Guide #500 – Feb 7 2015
Guest Rogue: George Hrab; Forgotten Superheroes of Science: Charles Drew; News Items: Scientific vs Public Opinion, Ghost Gadgets, Conservapedia Disproves E=MC2, FDA Cracks Down on Supplements, Gravity Waves Update; Who's That Noisy; The Dumbest Thing I Heard This Week; Science or Fiction
The Gist - Letter-Perfect Solution
Today on The Gist, a conversation about fetal homicide laws with Emily Bazelon from New York Times Magazine. Plus, Emily Yoffe of Slate’s Dear Prudence column joins us for a Post-Prudie impact statement with past letter-writer “Little Girl Lost.” For the Spiel, names in the news. Today’s sponsors: Squarespace.com. Get a free trial and 10 percent off your first purchase when you visit Squarespace.com and enter offer code GIST. And, by The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, the new documentary series from HBO. It starts Feb. 8 and airs Sundays at 8 p.m. only on HBO. Complete Slate’s podcast listener survey! Tell us about yourself and your favorite podcasts so that Slate can serve you better. We’d appreciate two minutes of your time. Go to slate.com/survey.
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Motley Fool Money - The Mouse That Roared
Disney reports record earnings and shares hit an all-time high. Will the magic continue for investors? Our analysts tackle that question and delve into the latest numbers from Chipotle, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more. And Motley Fool Pro Australia advisor Joe Magyer talks Google and China.
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Cato Daily Podcast - A State-Based Immigration Reform
States could play a key role in diffusing the tense immigration debate in Washington. Alex Nowrasteh explains.
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More or Less: Behind the Stats - Is strenuous jogging bad for you?
Tim Harford on claims that keen runners might be damaging their health. Plus, tuition fees; affairs among cruise passengers; UK election safe seats; loyal listeners' favourite statistics.
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Will Yellowstone erupt?
A large part of North America is sitting on a geothermal timebomb. Could it explode in your lifetime?
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