Short Wave - The Squishy Science Behind ASMR

The science is nascent and a little squishy, but researchers like Giulia Poerio are trying to better understand ASMR — a feeling triggered in the brains of some people by whispering, soft tapping, and delicate gestures. She explains how it works, and tells reporter Emily Kwong why slime might be an Internet fad that is, for some, a sensory pleasure-trigger.

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The NewsWorthy - Bipartisan Vote on Syria, T-Mobile-Sprint Approval & Space Fashion (+ Talking Happiness at Work) – Thursday, October 17th, 2019

The news to know for Thursday, October 17th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the bipartisan vote against President Trump's decision on Syria, and the two major strikes happening now.

Plus: a bomb cyclone, the world's longest flight, and fashion for space tourists...

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about which generation job-hops the most, and how to be happy enough at work to stay.

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... 

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Sources:

Bipartisan Vote on Syria: AP, ABC News, The Hill, NYT

Impeachment Inquiry: Washington Post, CNN, CBS News 

GM Deal?: CNBC, WSJ, CBS News

Teachers Strike: NPR, ABC News, Reuters

T-Mobile-Sprint Approval: Reuters, The Verge, Cnet

“Bomb Cyclone”: USA Today, NBC News, AccuWeather

Longest Flight: Bloomberg, Washington Post

Under Armour Space Suits: CNBC, Space.com

Volvo Electric Car: Cnet, The Verge, Business Insider

Uber Moped: TechCrunch

Uber TV Series: Variety, Deadline

Hulu Personalization: Engadget, TechCrunch 

 

The Daily Signal - This Student Refused to Bow to Trans Ideology at Berkeley

Isabella Chow recently served as a student senator at the University of California, Berkeley, one of the most far-left campuses in America. She received major backlash from fellow students when she abstained from voting on a measure to support transgender ideology. Today, we’ll share an exclusive interview with Isabella by our colleague Virginia Allen. We’ll also share an interview with a state senator from a deep blue state who’s a leading pro-life advocate.

We also cover these stories:

  • House of Representatives formally condemns President Trump's withdrawal of troops from northern Syria
  • GM and United Auto Workers reach tentative labor contract that could end major strike
  • China threatens to retaliate if U.S. passes Hong Kong bill

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The Gist - Unmasking the Watchmen

On The Gist, the October CNN democratic debate.

In the interview, Mike talks to director and executive producer Nicole Kassell about directing the Watchmen pilot, the show’s many Easter eggs, and how they honor the real-life 1921 riot in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

In the Spiel, why no one supports Trump’s strategy with the Kurds.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - The Dems Debate, Plus Shopping For Japanese Ingredients

For 15 years, Jason DeSanto worked as a speechwriter and debate prepper for U.S. senators and presidential candidates. DeSanto brings his take on last night’s big Democratic debate.

Plus Monica Eng kicks of our series Global Groceries by taking you through Mitsuwa Japanese Marketplace, and explains some of the staples of Japanese cooking.

Song Exploder - Raphael Saadiq – Kings Fall

Raphael Saadiq is a Grammy-winning songwriter, producer, and artist from Oakland, California. He was the lead singer of the legendary ‘90s R&B group Tony! Toni! Tone!. As a producer, he’s worked with D’Angelo, TLC, Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston, Solange Knowles, and John Legend.

In August 2019, Raphael released his fifth solo album, Jimmy Lee, which is named for his late older brother. In this episode, he breaks down a song from he made with his nephew, Dylan Wiggins, called “Kings Fall.”

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Smart Devices and Surveillance

If you're like more than 90% of Americans, you own a cellphone of some kind -- and it's no wonder. Like tablets or smart speakers, these handy devices are incredibly convenient, providing a universe's worth of knowledge at your fingertips... at a price. What exactly do your smart devices know about you, and where is all that information going? Tune in to learn more.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Back to Square one? Tiananmen veterans in Hong Kong

Amid the growing disquiet in Hong Kong are a few survivors of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. These once-moderate voices are changing their minds about whether the protesters should keep provoking the Chinese government. Even as a currency crisis unfolds, Lebanon’s central bank is keeping things stable—so far. The bank has a solid history, in part because of one man who guarded a pile of Ottoman gold. And an effort to wrangle the dialects of the Canadian Arctic.