More public elementary schools were built in the 1920s than in any other era. Their design reflected new ideas about child development and health.
Curious City - How 1920s Chicago Public School Design Reflects Changes In Education
More public elementary schools were built in the 1920s than in any other era. Their design reflected new ideas about child development and health.
The Anthropocene Reviewed - Halley’s Comet and Cholera
John Green reviews Halley's Comet, a celestial body visible from Earth once in a lifetime, and cholera, an infection caused by bacteria and people. Thanks to audible for sponsoring today's episode: http://audible.com/anthro
The NewsWorthy - Bump Stocks, Facebook Postcards & Lindsey Vonn – Wednesday, February 21st, 2018
All the news you need to know for Wednesday, February 21st, 2018!
Today we're talking about gun laws, from President Trump's latest comments about bump stocks to which celebrities are donating $500k each to student activists.
Plus, why facebook plans to send postcards and how Google is predicting heart attacks.
All that and much more in less than 10 minutes!
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.
The NewsWorthy - Russian Bots, Wardrobe Malfunction & iPhone Update – Tuesday, February 20th, 2018
All the news you need to know for Tuesday, February 20th, 2018!
Today: President Trump's take on gun control and how Russian bots got involved, too.
Plus: a wardrobe malfunction at the Winter Olympics, an iPhone update available and Fergie says sorry.
All that and much more in less than 10 minutes!
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.
The Nod - Jumping the Broom
Planning a wedding is stressful. There’s making the guest list, sticking to a budget and picking the right dress. Writer Ashley Ford knows this all too well — she’s getting married! This week, Eric guides Ashley through a wedding decision that’s a lot more complicated than it appears...
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The NewsWorthy - Russia Charges, Adam Rippon & Presidents’ Day – Monday, February 19th, 2018
All the news you need to know for Monday, February 19th, 2018!
Today: an announcement from Florida shooting survivors and the U.S. charges more than a dozen Russians for allegedly meddling in the 2016 election.
Plus: what to know about the Winter Olympics, the NBA All Star Game, the weekend box office and Presidents' Day...
All that and much more in less than 10 minutes!
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.
The Boring Talks - #5 – Model Villages
From beautifully crafted tourist attractions, to nightmarish dystopian visions, the broadcaster Tim Dunn shares his love for the 'little works of art' that are model villages.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Tim Dunn Producer: Luke Doran Editor: Moy McGowan
Curious City - Not In Your Front Yard: Why ‘For Sale’ Signs Are Banned In Oak Park
The village insists a decades-old rule to fight blockbusting continues to protect a precious suburban commodity: diversity.
Curious City - Not In Your Front Yard: Why ‘For Sale’ Signs Are Banned In Oak Park
The village insists a decades-old rule to fight blockbusting continues to protect a precious suburban commodity: diversity.