The economists tackling climate change and growth.
Read Me a Poem - “The Second Coming” by W. B. Yeats
Amanda Holmes reads W. B. Yeats’s poem, “The Second Coming.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.
This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.
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The NewsWorthy - Florida Town Flattened, Kanye’s Speech & Royal Wedding – Friday, October 12th, 2018
The news to know for Friday, October 12th, 2018!
Today, we’re talking about the damage left behind from Hurricane Michael, Kanye West goes to the White House, and Facebook reveals 3D photos. Plus: a royal wedding.
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.
Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned (click 'Episodes') or see below.
Today's episode is brought to you by Huut bedding, which offers soft and durable Certified Egyptian Cotton and Organic Cotton sheets. Go to Huut.co and use the promo code NEWSWORTHY for 25% off.
Sources:
Hurricane Michael Update: AP (drone footage), The Weather Channel, CNN
Kanye West at the White House: Reuters, FOX News, Axios
Fake Facebook Accounts: AP, Bloomberg, NYT
Astronauts’ Emergency Landing: Space.com, AP, USA Today
Nobel Peace Prize Donated: The Hill
Facebook’s 3D Photos: VentureBeat, TechCrunch
MLB Playoffs: Bleacher Report
World’s Longest Flight: CNBC, CNN
Royal Wedding: CBS News, E! Online
The Gist - Going to The Good Place
On The Gist, Beto O’Rourke and Ted Cruz.
At first The Good Place on NBC appears to be a light and easy sitcom about a bad apple accidentally dropped into heaven, but look at little deeper and you’ll find a smart and dense comedy about moral philosophy. Creator Mike Schur joins us to discuss this show’s moral compass, baseball, and the Kant of it all. The Good Place airs on Thursdays on NBC.
In the Spiel, Trump’s rally in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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Bay Curious - Voting on EMT Breaks, Children’s Hospitals and Dialysis Profits. Propositions 4, 8 and 11 Explained
Wonky and easy to overlook, these health-related propositions could have a big impact on Californians and the rest of the country.
Produced by Ryan Levi. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Paul Lancour, Ryan Levi and Suzie Racho. Additional support from Julie Caine, Ethan Lindsey, Katie McMurran and David Weir. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Ask us a question or sign up for our newsletter at BayCurious.org. Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.
Cato Daily Podcast - Adam Smith: Father of Economics
Is it proper to consider Adam Smith the father of social psychology as well as economics? Jesse Norman MP discusses his new book, Adam Smith: Father of Economics.
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The NewsWorthy - Hurricane Michael, Virgin Galactic & Streaming Video (+ Talking Side Hustles with Chris Guillebeau) – Thursday, October 11th, 2018
The news to know for Thursday, October 11th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the power and impact of Hurricane Michael and what the storm is doing now.
Plus: all the other things from President Trump's controversial op-ed to new video streaming services.
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.
Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned. Find today's date under the section titled 'Episodes' or see the sources below.
Also, hang out after the news for a short bonus interview with New York Times best-selling author Chris Guillebeau about the increasing popularity of side hustles.
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Sources:
Hurricane Michael: AP, The Weather Channel, USA Today, CBS News, Time
Chinese Spy: AP, Bloomberg, The Washington Post
Stocks Sank: NYT, WSJ, CNBC, AP
Trump Op-Ed: USA Today (op-ed), The Washington Post (fact check), FOX News, NPR
CVS-Aetna Merger: Reuters, NBC News
Virgin Galactic Space Travel: CNBC, Gizmodo, Digital Trends
Apple Free TV Service: CNBC, The Verge
AT&T Streaming: NBC News, TechCrunch, AT&T
The Gist - And What About Yemen?
On The Gist, should we continue to trust Facebook with our data?
Saudi Arabia’s disastrous war with rebel tribes in Yemen is 3½ years deep, as is America’s support for it. Michael Knights, senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, details the kingdom’s goals: stopping the missile attacks sailing in from Yemen, restoring the country’s ousted leaders, and countering the rebels’ biggest ally, Iran.
In the Spiel, the disappearance of abortion providers, the rise of crisis pregnancy centers, and what Google can do about it.
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Pod Save America - “Democracy in a headlock.”
Tommy and Lovett talk about Nikki Haley’s abrupt departure from her UN role, a frightening new report about climate change, and where the battles for the House and Senate stand just a few weeks before Election Day. Then they speak with Kansas congressional candidate Sharice Davids.
Bay Curious - Should California Expand Tax Breaks for Older Homeowners? Propositions 5, 1 and 2, Explained
Propositions 5 would expand the ability of older Californians to take advantage of property tax breaks put into place 40 years ago by Proposition 13.
Produced by Jessica Placzek, Erika Aguliar, and Olivia Allen-Price. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Paul Lancour, Ryan Levi and Suzie Racho. Additional support from Julie Caine, Ethan Lindsey, Katie McMurran and David Weir. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Ask us a question or sign up for our newsletter at BayCurious.org. Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.