NPR science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel shares the story of Nazi Germany's attempt to build a nuclear reactor — and how evidence of that effort was almost lost to history. It's a tale he heard from Timothy Koeth and Miriam Hiebert at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland in College Park. Read more on their original story in Physics Today. Follow host Maddie Sofia on Twitter @maddie_sofia. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
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The NewsWorthy - California Evacuations, World Series Drama & Robot Taxi Rides at Olympics – Friday, October 25th, 2019
The news to know for Friday, October 25th, 2019!
What to know today about efforts against the impeachment inquiry, and why lawmakers hit pause on it to come together.
Plus: we're talking about wildfires and evacuations in California, some World Series drama, and the robot taxi rides at the 2020 Olympics...
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...
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Sources:
Republicans Condemn Impeachment Inquiry: Washington Post, The Hill, Politico
Russia Investigation Criminal Probe: NBC News and New York Times
Rep. Elijah Cummings Honored: Politico, NBC News, NPR, AP
California Evacuations: SF Chronicle, CNN, ABC News, Weather Channel
Astros Fire Assistant GM: USA Today, ESPN, CBS Sports
Amex Iconic Card Turns 50: CNBC, AP
Robot Taxis at the Olympics: The Verge, Cnet, Engadget
Uber’s Updated Beacon: The Verge
Caffeine Signs Offset: CNN, TechCrunch
AMA Nominees: Variety, Billboard
The Daily Signal - How a Childhood Experience Propelled Andy Puzder From Working Class to CEO
Andy Puzder has lived the American dream. Raised in a working-class home, he worked his way to become a CEO in the fast food industry. "What I didn't think was, 'That son of a b---- is stealing from us.' Or, 'He's in the 1%,' and we're in whatever percent you were in when your dad sold Fords in the 1960s," Puzder recalls of his childhood experience seeing a rich man's mansion. "What I thought was, 'I could do that.' And thank God I lived in a country where I could do that."
We also cover the following stories:
- Sen. Lindsey Graham announces a new Republican response on the impeachment push.
- Vice President Mike Pence criticizes the NBA and Nike over currying favor with China.
- The Trump administration is reportedly telling federal agencies to stop subscribing to the New York Times and Washington Post.
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Opening Arguments - OA326: When the SCIF Hit the Fan
Today's episode tackles all your latest developments from high atop Yodel Mountain, including the national security-threatening stunt led by America's Dumbest Congressman, Matt Gaetz, as well as the significance of Bill Taylor's testimony to the House Intelligence Committee.
We begin with a brief overview of the "due process" argument throughout history with an eye towards how it applies to the Trump impeachment.
From there, we move to a specific application: the (false) claim by Matt Gaetz and others that the House impeachment inquiry violates Trump's rights of due process. Along the way, we'll learn what a SCIF is and why it was such a big deal -- a criminal big deal -- that Gaetz and others violated it.
Then, it's time to dive deeply into Bill Taylor's testimony and how that fits into the overall impeachment picture and whether Trump is guilty of bribery with respect to Ukraine. (Hint: yes.)
After all that, it's time for another fabulous #T3BE about an inexperienced innkeeper and a cleaning company that doesn't work on Sundays. Play along on social media, and remember to #T3BE in your answer!
Upcoming Appearances
None! If you’d like to have either of us as a guest on your show, drop us an email at openarguments@gmail.com.
Show Notes & Links
- Share out the Episode 324 super-transcript with your favorite Uncle Frank today!
- This is the WIRED article we referenced on the technical data regarding SCIFs, and these are the 174-page technical guidelines set forth by the DNI.
- Laws! Obstruction of justice is 18 U.S.C. § 1505, bribery is 18 U.S.C. § 201, and the relevant portion of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act is 2 U.S.C. § 683.
-Support us on Patreon at: patreon.com/law
-Follow us on Twitter: @Openargs
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openargs/, and don’t forget the OA Facebook Community!
-For show-related questions, check out the Opening Arguments Wiki, which now has its own Twitter feed! @oawiki
-And finally, remember that you can email us at openarguments@gmail.com!
The Gist - What Is Zuckerberg’s Time Worth?
On The Gist, Katie Hill’s throuple.
In the interview, Mike talks to writer Coleman Hughes about how his childhood shaped his views on race in America, his case against reparations, and what he’s working on next in the world of philosophy.
In the Spiel, how much is Mark Zuckerberg’s time worth?
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Pod Save America - “PizzaGaetz.”
New testimony from the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine all but assures the president will be impeached, while House Republicans stage a pizza sit-in to disrupt the ongoing impeachment inquiry. Jon F. and Dan also examine why some Democratic donors are freaking out about the party's current slate of potential presidential nominees, the importance of digital advertising to the race, and Elizabeth Warren's next moves on Medicare for All.
Bay Curious - Why Can’t You Swim in Most of the Bay Area Lakes?
The Bay Area is defined by water. Not just by the bay itself, but by the Pacific Ocean and myriad rivers, reservoirs, lakes and ponds. Yet most of the bodies of water you drive past are devoid of people. No swimming. No splashing around. Not even on the hottest days. Why is that?
Additional Reading (including a list of where you can swim):
Why Can’t You Swim in Most Bay Area Lakes?
Reported by Kelly O’Mara. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Katie McMurran and Rob Speight. Additional support from Julie Caine, Paul Lancour, Suzie Racho, Ethan Lindsey and Patricia Yollin.
Cato Daily Podcast - Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool
Economist Emily Oster’s new book, Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool, cuts through the alarmist rhetoric and fearmongering that surrounds modern-day parenting with a cool-headed look at the data. She spoke at the Cato Institute in September.
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Cato Daily Podcast - Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool
Economist Emily Oster’s new book, Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool, cuts through the alarmist rhetoric and fearmongering that surrounds modern-day parenting with a cool-headed look at the data. She spoke at the Cato Institute in September.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Mayor Lightfoot Takes Listener Questions
One day after Mayor Lightfoot’s first budget address, she answered questions from Reset and from listeners across the city. No filters, nothing pre-arranged. Just a straight Q & A.