May 2019 – Page 16

Welcome to episode thirty-three of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. This one looks at “Mystery Train” by Elvis Presley. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

(more…)

May 20, 2019

50 Things That Made the Modern Economy - Recycling

Could recycling to save money be the answer to saving the planet? For decades, wealthy countries have been shipping their waste to China for sorting and recycling. Now China is getting wealthier, it no longer wants to be a dumping ground. So could we take another look at the cold, hard cash that recycling generates? After all, the idea it’s a moral obligation is relatively new and, as Tim Harford says, for centuries people reused and recycled to save money, not the environment.

May 20, 2019

The Daily Signal - #466: Segregation Is Back, and It’s Coming From the Left

Integration used to be a major goal of the civil rights movement. But today, in many places, resegregation is the growing trend -- particularly on college campuses. A new National Association of Scholars report finds that 7 out of 10 colleges surveyed are having separate graduations for those of certain racial or ethnic backgrounds. Dion Pierre of the National Association of Scholars joins us to discuss. We also cover these stories:•President Trump is expected to tap Ken Cuccinelli for a top immigration job. •According to a new Gallup poll, 4 in 10 Americans embrace some form of socialism.•Alabama's public television network refuses to air children's TV show episode featuring same-sex wedding. The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 2019

The Daily Signal - #464: Carly Fiorina’s Advice for Unlocking Your Highest Potential

On today's show, we are featuring an interview with former presidential candidate Carly Fiorina on her new book, "Find Your Way," and her popular leadership podcast, "By Example." Find out how to unlock your highest potential.Also on the show:• Genevieve Wood has a commentary on the state of religious freedom in America and why it's so important to protect. • We share your letters to the editor. You can leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. • Virginia Allen reports on an encouraging story about the strength of the pro-life movement.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. Enjoy the show!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 2019

30 Animals That Made Us Smarter - Termite and ventilation system

A building which heats and cools itself? How was that possible? Termites had the answer. The insects circulate air around their homes or mounds and regulate the temperature inside. They inspired an architect called Mick Pearce, who was designing the heating and ventilation system for a large office and retail building in Harare. With Patrick Aryee. www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals #30Animals

May 19, 2019

Curious City - From Vienna Beef To PBR: Five Food And Drink Legacies Of The 1893 World’s Fair

Lots of items in your local grocery aisle claim to have been at the 1893 World's Fair. We piece together these savory origin stories.

May 18, 2019

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe - The Skeptics Guide #723 – May 18 2019

Interview with Dark Matter specialist, Bjeorn Penning; News Items: 5G is Coming, Hardy Exoplanets, Moonquakes, Don't Farm Octopuses; Who's That Noisy; Science or Fiction

May 17, 2019

The Gist - A Very Grumpy Death

On The Gist, Grumpy Cat is dead. So are Bill de Blasio’s chances at winning the White House.

In the interview, 1999 might be the greatest year in film—think The Matrix, The Sixth Sense, and Fight Club. But does Magnolia belong in the great movie pantheon, and should we really have been as impressed with American Beauty as we were? Brian Raftery, author of Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen, takes us through the last year of the ’90s and explains why there hasn’t been one like it since.

In the Spiel, there’s no place for centrism as far as abortion rights go.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices