Month: September 2019

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Ologies with Alie Ward - Potterology Part 2 (WIZARD SCIENCE) with Rebecca Lai

**UPDATE: since this episode was first released, J.K. Rowling has said and written some deeply transphobic sentiments and for this, Alie no longer stans nor supports her. So in listening to this episode, let's marvel at the -ologist herself and her love of Chemistry and remember that feminism is intersectional and trans women are women, and trans folks are welcome and beloved in the Ologies universe.**

PART 2: Your questions answered by Dr. Rebecca Lai, as a continuation of last week's foundational episode.

Accio: ALL YOUR DREAMS COMING TRUE. Whether you've never read the Harry Potter series -- or you have dogeared copies on your nightstand -- there's something for everyone in this 2-part episode dissecting the science of the spells in J.K. Rowling's books. Electrochemist and professor Dr. Rebecca Lai is a devoted fan who teaches a university course called "A Muggle’s Guide to Harry Potter’s Chemistry." Alie travels to her lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to chat about disappearing ink, gold nanoparticles, ancient alchemy, spells that burn your enemy's eyes, others that protect you from the elements, how writing a novel is like a scientific experiment and how to keep going in the face of stumbling blocks.

**Bonus: I managed not to swear, so you can listen with the kiddos in your life.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - City Council To Vote On Ticket Reforms

WBEZ reporting has found the way the City of Chicago dishes out fines and fees associated with car tickets has affected disadvantaged neighborhoods of color more than any other. Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to change that, and some of her reforms will get a vote tomorrow at City Council. City Comptroller Reshma Soni describes the reforms Lightfoot is pushing, and how she thinks they’ll help people, and the city, in the long run.

Plus one woman’s mission to pair parents of children with special needs with employers offering a decent wage and flexible schedules.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Always be my Bibi? Israel back at the polls

The country has never had two elections in a year, and the second looks to be as close-run as the first. Could that at last spell the end of the Binyamin Netanyahu era? A mysterious illness linked to e-cigarettes has now killed seven Americans—but vaping is still less dangerous smoking. Also, we consider the lobster roll, and a wider truth it reveals about lunch economics.
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The Best One Yet - Netflix splurges on Seinfeld, Amazon’s secretive “A9” algorithm, and Oil’s surge

Oil prices just surged after an attack in Saudi Arabia, so we break down why it’s not as big a deal as Wall Street made it seem. Netflix is treating itself to $500M of Seinfeld reruns from Sony because sitcoms earn your loyalty. The WSJ reported that Amazon’s secretive A9 search office made a change to its algorithm with huge implications for your online shopping life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What Next - What Next | Daily News and Analysis – What Does It Mean to Be “for Impeachment”?

Last week the House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines on new investigative procedures the panel will use as they inch closer and closer to possibly writing articles of impeachment. So, has the impeachment conversation changed on Capitol Hill? And is today’s hearing with Corey Lewandowski the first test?

Guest: Rachael Bade, Congressional reporter for the Washington Post

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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - What Does It Mean to Be “for Impeachment”?

Last week the House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines on new investigative procedures the panel will use as they inch closer and closer to possibly writing articles of impeachment. So, has the impeachment conversation changed on Capitol Hill? And is today’s hearing with Corey Lewandowski the first test?

Guest: Rachael Bade, Congressional reporter for the Washington Post

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The NewsWorthy - Oil Attack Update, WiFi 6 & Tinder TV – Tuesday, September 17th, 2019

The news to know for Tuesday, September 17th, 2019!

We've got an update today about that attack on two major oil sites and how it could impact gas prices. We're also talking about a promising sign in the measles outbreak.

Plus: we're explaining WiFi 6, Tinder's plan for video, and the popular sitcom coming soon to Netflix.

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

Today's episode is brought to you by www.Zola.com/newsworthy.

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Sources:

Oil Attack Update: WSJ, AP, NYT,, Fox News, Reuters, CNN

Trump’s Tax Returns: NYT, CNBC, The Hill, NBC News

Israel Election: NPR, Axios, Reuters

No New Measles Cases: AP, ABC News, CNN

Medal Of Freedom: CBS News, Sports Illustrated 

Faster Wifi 6: The Verge, 9to5Mac

Tinder TV?: Reuters

Netflix and Seinfeld: LA Times, CNN, TechCrunch

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The Daily Signal - #547: What You Need to Know About the Attack on Saudi Arabia

A major attack on Saudi oil production is stoking tensions in the Middle East. Heritage Foundation expert Peter Brookes discusses what happened, and what it means for the region and the United States.

We also cover these stories:

• President Trump is defending Justice Kavanaugh, tweeting, “The one who is actually being assaulted is Justice Kavanaugh - Assaulted by lies and Fake News!"

• California’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra extended the state’s ban on taxpayer-funded travel to Iowa.

• Indiana lawmakers are calling for an investigation into an ex-abortion doctor’s clinics after over 2,000 fetal remains were found at his Illinois home.

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Release date:

16 September 2019


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