This is Capitalism - The Attention Economy: The New Age of Capitalism – Episode 2

David Grossman discovers why it's so hard to resist the billion-dollar industry of digital distraction. David talks to Tim Wu, author of 'The Attention Merchants, The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads' and former Google executive James Williams, author of 'Stand Out of Our Light, Freedom and Persuasion in the Attention Economy'.

Crazy/Genius - Will We Ever Stop Eating Animal Meat?

Americans eat more meat now than ever. That’s a problem for the planet’s future. Animal farming takes up 30 percent of the earth’s landmass (the equivalent of Asia), and livestock causes one-sixth of global greenhouse gas emissions. We need more than moral arguments against meat. We need a technological revolution in better, cleaner food. 

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The NewsWorthy - Decision Deadline, Amazon Go Stores & “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (+ Disaster Response with Chef José Andrés Nonprofit) – Thursday, September 20th, 2018

All the news to know for Thursday, September 20th, 2018! 

Today, we're talking about everything from flooding after Florence and Mark Cuban's apology to Amazon Go stores and "The Kelly Clarkson Show." 

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

 Then, hang out after the news for the bonus "Thing To Know Thursday" expert interview.

This week we're talking with Nate Mook. He's the Interim Executive Director for World Central Kitchen, the non-profit organization founded by Chef José Andrés to leverage the expertise of chefs and implement smart solutions to hunger and poverty. Mook is helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence and helped create and lead the #ChefsForPuertoRico effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which hit Puerto Rico a year ago today.

For more info and links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

 

Today's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Get a total of $60 off at www.HelloFresh.com/NewsWorthy60 and use promo code NEWSWORTHY60.  

 

 

Sources: 

 

Florence Updates: AP, Reuters, CNN, WSJ

 

Decision Deadline: WSJ, FOX News, CBS News, PBS

 

Mark Cuban Pays, Apologizes: ESPN, Reuters

 

Scam Calls Increase: The Washington Post, First Orion

 

High-Tech Car Convenience: WSJ

 

Amazon Go Stores: Bloomberg, USA Today

Amazon’s Scout: CNBC, TechCrunch

 

“The Kelly Clarkson Show”: The Tonight Show, People

America’s Got Talent Winner: America’s Got Talent, USA Today

 

Serious Inquiries Only - SIO158: Why Skeptics Should Believe the Kavanaugh Accusations

In this episode, I walk through all the evidence, testimony, and witnesses we have for the accusations against Brett Kavanaugh. I believe that after applying a skeptical lense, any rational person would have to conclude that Christine Blasey Ford is almost certainly telling us the truth about what happened. I also walk through a few of the most egregious examples of patriarchy bull sh*t responses to the accusations. Some important sources: Original WaPo Story; NYT Reporting on Accusations; Brilliant Slate Piece by Lili Loofbourow; Franklin Graham Wins Worst Person; Mark Judge is Horrible; Republicans Not Making Judge Testify; Kavanaugh is a Liar; Kavanaugh is a Worse Liar; Christine Ford Forced to Move; Friend Corroborates Story? Leave Thomas a voicemail! (916) 750-4746, remember short and to the point! Support the show at seriouspod.com/support! Follow us on Twitter: @seriouspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seriouspod For comments, email thomas@seriouspod.com