Maybe being an Austinite is more than a checklist.
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Sticky Wicket - Kathleen Blanco And The Katrina Blame Game
Kathleen Babineaux Blanco: a carpet cleaner’s daughter from New Iberia turned school teacher turned stay-at-home mom turned…Louisiana's first female governor. In 2003, her focus was on education reform, juvenile justice, and economic development. And halfway into her first and only term, it looked like she had a good chance at re-election. But that all changed, with Hurricane Katrina.array(3) {
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the memory palace - Nate’s Episode of the Year for 2018
Each year for the last three years, Nate picks his personal favorite. Here’s 2018. See you in 2019.
The NewsWorthy - Russia Reports, Google’s $1 Billion Campus & Worst Passwords – Tuesday, December 18th, 2018
The news to know for Tuesday, December 18th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the government shutdown deadline just days away now, and why there's a new call for a Facebook boycott.
Plus: AI-generated faces, Google's $1 billion dollar plan for NYC and the worst passwords of 2018...
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. Look under the section titled 'Episodes.'
Today's episode is brought to you by the podcast, Techmeme Ride Home, a daily news roundup of tech news in minutes.
The Gist - Don’t Trust the Stars
On The Gist, maybe Rudy Giuliani isn’t deteriorating. Rather, his job now (defending Trump’s shenanigans) is tougher than any he’s had.
Maria Konnikova is back to call bullshit on astrology. She walks us through its origins in ancient Chaldea, its popularity among history’s scientists and philosophers, and the present day—where real experiments have been run. Is there any truth to it? And what about just enjoying the fun of it all?
In the Spiel, goodbye Ryan Zinke. We knew ye well enough.
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The Nod - A Star Is Born On Beale Street
"If Beale Street Could Talk" and "A Star Is Born" are two of the biggest films out this year, and they’re both dramatic romance epics. Eric and Brittany dig into a spoiler-free conversation about how these movies get viewers to root for the love at the center of the story.
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Pod Save America - “Rudy Giuliani, human tweet.”
A Texas judge rules in favor of Republicans trying to dismantle Obamacare, Trump and Rudy flail against a legal onslaught, and a bipartisan coalition tries to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen. Then former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro talks to Jon Lovett about his plans to run for president in 2020.
Undiscovered - Mini: Cats, Villains At Heart
Undiscovered is back between seasons with a listener question: What saved the cats? If you rewind to the Middle Ages, cats and humans were on bad terms. Cat roundups, cat torture, and even cat murder were common occurrences throughout Europe. But a series of historic events steadily delivered the tiny felines into public favor. In a story that spans centuries and continents, the Catholic Church and the Rosetta Stone, Elah and Annie investigate how the cat’s reputation shifted from devil’s minion to adored companion.
50 Things That Made the Modern Economy - Special Bonus: Santa Claus
Why does Father Christmas wear red and white? It is not for the reason you may think. The story of Christmas and consumerism, with Tim Harford. And we’ll be back with season two of 50 Things in March 2019.
Producer: Ben Crighton
The NewsWorthy - Obamacare Ruling, Facebook Photo Breach & Miss Universe – Monday, December 17th, 2018
The news to know for Monday, December 17th, 2018!
Today, we're talking about the latest changes at the White House and what happens now that a judge ruled 'Obamacare' is unconstitutional.
Plus: a Facebook photo breach, student debt canceled, Starbucks delivery and a first for Miss Universe.
Those stories and 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. Look under the section titled 'Episodes.'
Today's episode is brought to you by the podcast, Techmeme Ride Home, a daily news roundup of tech news in minutes.