Welcome to episode thirty-one of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. This one looks at “Only You” by the Platters. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.
50 Things That Made the Modern Economy - Brick
'I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble,' Caesar Augustus apparently boasted. If so, he wasn’t the only person to dismiss the humble brick. They’ve housed us for tens of thousands of years. They are all rather similar – small enough to fit into a human hand, and half as wide as they are long – and they are absolutely everywhere. Why, asks Tim Harford, are bricks still such an important building technology, how has brickmaking changed over the years, and will we ever see a robot bricklayer?
The Daily Signal - #455: Ex-Gay Pastor’s Counseling Could Be at Risk With Equality Act
Ken Williams represents what some activists say is impossible: previously gay, he’s now married to a woman, and has kids. He says God has helped him change. Williams now works at a church and counsels people who face their own unwanted sexual attractions -- but some say his work should be illegal. We also cover these stories:•Democrats are beginning the process to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt.•Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is proposing a national gun licensing program.•Hillary Clinton is talking about the 2016 election was "stolen" from her.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!
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The Daily Signal - #454: Why Actor Gary Sinise Is a Grateful American
Twenty-five years ago, Gary Sinise played the role of Lt. Dan Taylor in the blockbuster movie "Forrest Gump." It transformed his acting career and changed his life. Today, Sinise is an outspoken advocate for America's military veterans. He's also the author of "Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service." Sinise spoke to The Daily Signal about the book, his acting career, and his passion for helping veterans.Also on today’s show:• Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talks about his novel, "Collusion." It is the story of two American heroes who are confronting their own struggles while at the same time facing the challenges of Russia and its desire to poison its enemies.• Virginia Allen has an encouraging story about a newfound friendship between three young African American men and an elderly widow. • We share our favorite letters to the editor. Your letter could be featured on our show; write us at letters@dailysignal.com or call 202-608-6205.The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts.If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!
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30 Animals That Made Us Smarter - Firefly and lightbulb
The secrets of a firefly’s glow could help us brighten our lives and create more energy efficient lighting. See our animation: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals Male fireflies attract mates by producing flashes of light in the dark at night. Scientists have been studying this in order to improve our own LED bulbs. #30Animals
Curious City - Chicago’s Tornado-Proof Delusion
Yes, tornadoes can hit Chicago. Why do so many people think otherwise?
CrowdScience - Did cooking make us human?
Many of us enjoy cooking – but when did we switch from eating our food raw, to heating it? Listener Logan enjoys his beef burgers rare, but wants to know why he still feels compelled to grill them? Presenter Anand Jagatia travels to a remote South African cave where our ancestors first used fire at least a million years ago, which one man says could help prove when our species started cooking.
And he talks to a scientist who shows how the composition of food changes when it’s cooked, to allow us more access to give us more access to calories - and hears how a completely raw food diet could have disastrous consequences for health.
Producer: Marijke Peters Presenter Anand Jagatia
(Image: A large pan held over an open fire. Credit: Getty Images)
The Phil Ferguson Show - 303 Mandisa – Women of Color Beyond Belief
Interview with Mandisa Thomas. She is the founder of Black Nonbelievers. We discuss the group their fall cruse and the October Conference "Women of Color Beyond Belief".
Help raise money for the conference by using this link! Only good until June 30, 2019!
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Investing Skeptically: The System. You can win every horse race and every stock pick if you follow "The System".
Bonus audio: George Carlin and Pete Davidson
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Investing Skeptically: The System. You can win every horse race and every stock pick if you follow "The System".
Bonus audio: George Carlin and Pete Davidson
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe - The Skeptics Guide #721 – May 4 2019
Live from Bethlehem with guest George Hrab; News Items: Reading the Brain, JAMA on Medical Misinformation, Thanos Apocalypse, Fake Gay Cure; Skeptical Experiences; Science or Fiction
The Gist - Bird City
On The Gist, is it unusual that Attorney General William Barr didn’t look at the underlying evidence covered in the Mueller report?
In the interview, Tuca & Bertie is the new series from Lisa Hanawalt, best know for her art direction on Bojack Horseman. She’s here to discuss the origins of her new series, all the jokes she fits into the background, and how she figured out if China exists in her show’s universe. Tuca & Bertie is available on Netflix.
In the Spiel, Stephen Moore on the Federal Reserve Board.
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