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In 1767, a young French servant sailed around the world, collecting plants previously unknown to Western science. The ship’s crew knew the servant as “Jean,” the scrappy aide to the expedition’s botanist. But “Jean” had a secret. She was actually Jeanne Baret, a woman disguised as a man—and she was about to make botanical history.
Annie and Elah told this story for a live audience at On Air Fest a few weeks ago.
John Green reviews the Hall of Presidents and the song "New Partner" by Palace Music.
Are you worried about the possibility of The Second American Civil War? In Episode 1 of, 'It Could Happen Here,' Robert explains why 2016 was the first time he started to seriously worry about it.
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Guest: Mark Joseph Stern, who covers the courts and the law for Slate.
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In which a funding impasse and clever fast food franchises put a one-of-a-kind stoplight right in the middle of a Pennsylvania interstate, and Ken misremembers who built the Lincoln Highway. Certificate #31424.
This week, the Supreme Court returned to the subject of partisan gerrymandering. After kicking the can down the road last time, will the court finally decide on the constitutionality of drawing election maps to rig elections? And who’s the most interesting justice to watch?
Guest: Mark Joseph Stern, who covers the courts and the law for Slate.
Tell us what you think by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sending an email to whatnext@slate.com.
Podcast production by Mary Wilson, Jayson De Leon, and Anna Martin.
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The news to know for Thursday, March 28th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about Boeing's new plan for its planes, and controversy over government funding for the Special Olympics.
Plus: a new crackdown on scam robocalls, MLB's Opening Day, and a Easter-inspired coffee.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!
Then hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking all about e-cigarettes with Robin Koval, CEO and President of Truth Initiative and NYT best-selling author.
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
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Sources:
Boeing Update, Hearing: NYT, AP, CNN, CNBC
Special Olympics Cuts?: Politico, ABC News, NYT
Brexit Deadline: The Guardian, WSJ, Fox News
Facebook Ban: Reuters, Engadget, Facebook, TechCrunch
FTC Robocalls: TechCrunch, Engadget, CNET
Verizon’s Robocalls Tool: CBS News, USA Today
MLB Opening Day: CBS Sports, MLB, USA Today
Powerball Winner: AP, FOX News
Peeps-Flavored Coffee: USA Today, People
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