August 2019 – RadCasts

August 30, 2019

The NewsWorthy - Hurricane Dorian Update, U.S. Space Command & Labor Day – Friday, August 30th, 2019

The news to know for Friday, August 30th, 2019!

What to know today about Hurricane Dorian's path as it could become a Category 4 storm.

Plus: plans for a U.S. Space Command, new warnings about e-cigs, and when Apple will likely announce the new iPhones.

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 under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news.

Read more:

Hurricane Dorian: Weather Channel, AccuWeather, NBC News, CBS News, NYT

Methane Restrictions: NYT, USA Today, Reuters

Comey FBI Violation: AP, WSJ

US Space Command: Politico, NPR, Washington Post

Juul Investigations: The Verge, WSJ

Juul’s New System: Business Insider, Engadget, Gizmodo

Vaping Health Concerns: The Washington Post, CNN, Bloomberg

E-Scooter Danger: Bloomberg, The Verge

Apple Event: Engadget, USA Today

Alex Trebek Back: Deadline, Today, Variety

Labor Day Weekend: History, NBC News

August 30, 2019January 29, 2022

Read Me a Poem - “Elderly Tears” by Leonardo Sinisgalli

Amanda Holmes reads Leonardo Sinisgalli’s poem, “Elderly Tears,” both in the original Italian and in her own translation.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.

Pianto antico

by Leonardo Sinisgalli

I vecchi hanno il pianto facile.

In pieno meriggio

in un nascondiglio della casa vuota

scoppiano in lacrime seduti.

Li coglie di sorpresa

una disperazione infinita.

Portano alle labbra uno spicchio

secco di pera, la polpa

di un fico cotto sulle tegole.

Anche un sorso d'acqua

può spegnere una crisi

e la visita di una lumachina.

Elderly Tears

translated by Amanda Holmes

The old find crying easy.

In broad daylight

in a hidden corner of the empty house

they break into tears

caught by the surprise

of infinite despair.

They bring to their lips

a sliver of dried pear

the pulp of a fig cooked on tiles.

Even a sip of water

can quench a crisis as can

the visit of a little snail.

This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.

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August 29, 2019

Bay Curious - Why Are There So Many Palm Trees in the Bay Area?

After Joseph Morales, an electrician from Chicago, moved to Emeryville this past winter, he found himself wondering: What’s with all the palm trees in the Bay Area? Like Joseph, they didn’t originate here. But they’re all over the place.

Not that Joseph minds.

“They remind me of vacation,” he says, “having a good time with a cold drink and sitting under a palm tree.” Then again: “Northern California doesn’t really seem to be the ideal location for palm trees. I’m expecting hot weather and sun and beaches. And there’s just palm trees and mountains and cold water. So it just seemed weird.”

Read the full web version: Why Are There So Many Palm Trees in the Bay Area?

Reported by Daniel Potter

Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Maggie Galloway, Robert Speight, Katie McMurran, Paul Lancour and Ryan Levi. Additional support from Julie Caine, Suzie Racho, Ethan Lindsey, Pat Yollin and David Weir.

Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.

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August 29, 2019

The Anthropocene Reviewed - Hot Dog Eating Contest and Chemotherapy

John Green reviews a hot dog eating contest and chemotherapy.

August 29, 2019

Crimetown - S2 E19: From the Ashes

In the Crimetown Season 2 finale, Kwame Kilpatrick begins his 28-year prison sentence. Although he still maintains his innocence, his chances of a retrial are slim. Meanwhile, Detroit is undergoing a remarkable economic transformation. But who is benefitting from the Motor City miracle? And is the era of crime and corruption really over?

For bonus content from this episode, visit crimetownshow.com.

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August 29, 2019

The NewsWorthy - Hurricane Dorian, Dem Debate & Apple Apology (+ History of Slavery) – Thursday, August 29th, 2019

The news to know for Thursday, August 29th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about Hurricane Dorian and its potential impact on Florida, and what to expect from the next presidential debate, including who just dropped out of the race.

Plus: Pinterest has a new rule, Apple is apologizing, and a viral sandwich is now sold out.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. This month marks the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved people brought to America, so Mary Elliott shares some of the history of slavery and we discuss why it's important to remember today.

Today's episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news.

Sources:

Hurricane Dorian: Weather Channel, ABC News, AccuWeather, USA Today, The Hill

Dem Debate: Politico, The Hill, NYT

UK Parliament Suspension: NBC News, BBC, Vox, AP, The Guardian

Teen Sails to NY: NPR, CNN, Washington Post

Pinterest Medical Searches: The Verge, The Guardian, AP

Apple Apology: BBC, Fox Business, Axios, Apple

Ring Partners With Police: The Washington Post, Gizmodo, Fox Business

YouTube Kids: TechCrunch, Cnet

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich: The Washington Post, CBS News

Highest Paid Women in Music: CBS News, Forbes

Thing To Know Thursday: NYT, NYT

August 28, 2019

The NewsWorthy - Abortion Law Blocked, Adversity Score & Google Maps Update – Wednesday, August 28th, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, August 28th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about a judge blocking a new abortion law, a change to a type of SAT score, and a damaging storm heading for Puerto Rico.

Plus: we're talking about Facebook's new 'local alerts,' Google Maps new ride-sharing feature, and how you can book a flight via text.

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 under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news

Sources:

Epstein’s Accusers: Washington Post, NYT, ABC News, CNBC

Abortion Law Blocked: NBC News, CNN, The Hill

SAT Score Change: WSJ, NBC News

Dorian Update: CBS News Live Coverage, AP

Facebook Local Alerts: USA Today, Cnet, Local Alerts Request Form

Ninja + Adidas: The Verge, Bleacher Report, Engadget

Spirit Airlines + What’s App: CNBC, FOX Business

Google Maps Update: The Verge, Engadget

Irishman in Theaters: Hollywood Reporter, Forbes

Robot-Proof Your Job: Entrepreneur, CNN, Oxford Economics, Fox Business

August 28, 2019

the memory palace - A Welcome! And Dreamland!

Here in its tenth year in operation, the Memory Palace just got a star turn in the wonderful podcast and radios show, Radiolab. We couldn’t be more delighted.

So, a word of welcome to new listeners and a call to arms for regular listeners and a story perfect for the end of summer.

August 27, 2019February 23, 2022

Land of the Giants - Is Amazon Too Big? We Ask Its Sellers

Small businesses and major brands alike rely on Amazon but are increasingly ambivalent about selling on the platform. The Amazon Marketplace is a battle royale of millions of sellers and declining profit margins. Meanwhile, Amazon is building its own branded line of competing products, called AmazonBasics. That, and other practices, make Amazon their frenemy -- a major competitor as well as their most important partner. From a societal standpoint, is this a good thing?

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August 27, 2019