Curious City - Are Chicagoans True Midwesterners?
Chicago is geographically in the Midwest. But many people believe that being “Midwestern” is something else entirely.
Byzantium And The Crusades - Introduction: Byzantium And The Crusades Episode 3
The consequences of the First Crusade for both Byzantium and the wider Medieval world are discussed, including the sacking of Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade in 1204.
Please take a look at my website nickholmesauthor.com where you can download a free copy of The Byzantine World War, my book that describes the origins of the First Crusade.
The NewsWorthy - ‘Birth Tourism’, Lunar New Year & Tinder Safety – Friday, January 24th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, January 24th, 2020!
What to expect today and over the weekend in the impeachment trial (and what President Trump will be doing instead), and we're talking about new rules impacting pregnant women coming to the U.S...
Plus: why some Chinese New Year celebrations are cancelled, Tinder's new safety features, and why a veteran was just honored decades after his service.
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 or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.
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Sources:
Opening Arguments Cont’d: NYT, NBC News, The Hill
Trump to Attend ‘March For Life’: The Hill, CBS News, CNN
New Rules Target ‘Birth Tourism’: AP, The Guardian, Fox News
Remembering Jim Lehrer: PBS, NYT
Lunar New Year Celebrations Cancelled: NBC News, BBC, CNN
Google’s Search Results: Business Insider, The Verge
Tinder’s New Safety Features: The Verge, Cnet
Motorola Razr Arrives: The Verge, Engadget,
Space Cookie Results: AP
Veteran Honored 75 Years Later: USA Today, CNN
Bay Curious - Jerry Brown’s Impact on Oakland May Surprise You
Jerry Brown has been a dominant force in California politics for decades. He spent 16 years as governor of California, ran for Senate twice, ran for president three times, and spent eight years as Mayor of Oakland. In this episode, we explore how Brown's legacy in Oakland is playing out today with Devin Katayama of The Bay, and Guy Marzorati, producer of new podcast The Political Mind of Jerry Brown. You can subscribe to both in the same place you get Bay Curious.
Produced by Devin Katayama, Marisol Medina-Cadena, Alan Montecillo, Jessica Placzek and Olivia Allen-Price. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Katie McMurran and Rob Speight. Additional support from Julie Caine, Paul Lancour, Kyana Moghadam, Suzie Racho, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong, Holly Kernan and Patricia Yollin.
The NewsWorthy - First Mobile Voting, WhatsApp Hack & Sundance (+ “Racist Robots”) – Thursday, January 23rd, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, January 23rd, 2020!
What to know about the first opening arguments in the impeachment trial, a first-of-its-kind election, and who hacked Jeff Bezos's cell phone...
Plus: the NFL player retiring, Tesla's major milestone, and NASA's naming contest.
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 artificial intelligence and bias.
Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest and any of the stories mentioned in this episode.
This episode is brought to you by www.NativeDeodorant.com. Use promo code 'newsworthy'.
Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider
Sources:
Opening Arguments: NYT, The Hill, NBC News, Washington Post, Politico, NPR
Vote by Phone: NPR, The Verge, WSJ
Jeff Bezos Phone Hacked: The Guardian, NYT, WSJ, USA Today
China Limits Travel: USA Today, CNBC, BBC
Service Animals are Airlines: Washington Post, ABC News, Reuters
Eli Manning Retires: ESPN, Giants.com
Tesla Hits Milestone: Reuters, Bloomberg, CNBC
Cruise’s Driverless Shuttle: Cnet, Engadget CNN
Naming Mars Rover: Business Insider, NASA’s ‘Name the Rover’ Poll
Sundance Film Festival: Deadline, Hollywood Reporter
The NewsWorthy - Late-Night Debate, 2020 Census & Cluster Hiring – Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020!
What to know today about the 12 hours of debate on Capitol Hill (we're breaking it down in a couple of minutes). Also, there's an update about that virus outbreak and the 2020 census...
Plus: new rules for Uber, Google's new experimental apps, and Starbucks has plans for more plant-based menu items.
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...
This episode is brought to you by www.NativeDeodorant.com. Use promo code 'newsworthy'.
And thanks to our NewsWorthy Insiders! You can support the show and get some swag by becoming an Insider here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider
Sources:
Late-Night Debate: NYT, The Hill, NBC News, Washington Post
New Virus Confirmed in U.S.: CNN, Washington Post, NBC News
2020 Census Begins: AP, NPR, Reuters AP (second source)
Southeast Cold Weather: Washington Post, NBC News, USA Today
Uber Rates Could Change: Engadget, WSJ
Phone Addiction Apps: The Verge, Engadget, Android Central
Venmo’s Custom Stickers: TechCrunch, The Verge
Starbucks Sustainability: Mashable, Starbucks
MLB Hall of Fame: ESPN, CBS Sports
Cluster Hiring: WSJ
The City - The Confrontation | S2 E7
In this Season 2 bonus episode, accusations of sexual assault at the Spice House strip club come to light. Two women who work there head to the club to confront their bosses, their phones secretly set to record.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ATXplained - What Happened To The Last Man On Rainey Street?
A year ago, we answered a question from an ATXplained listener: Where did all the families that used to live on Rainey Street go?
One man was still there. But now, even that has changed. Audrey McGlinchy has this follow-up.
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The NewsWorthy - Trial Begins, China’s New Virus & Wave to Pay – Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, January 21st, 2020!
What to expect at the first big day of the impeachment trial (and why President Trump is thousands of miles away for it), and what to know about a new virus spreading in China.
Plus: we're talking artificial intelligence, linking credit cards with your hand, and the record ticket prices for the Super Bowl...
Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!
Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below...
This episode is brought to you by www.NativeDeodorant.com. Use promo code 'newsworthy'.
Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider
Sources:
Impeachment Trial Starts Today: CNN, NYT, The Hill, CBS News
World Economic Forum Starts: BBC, USA Today, NBC News, Fox News
Virginia Rally Ends Peacefully: ABC News, AP
New Coronavirus Spreads in China: WSJ, NPR, Washington Post
China Bans Plastic Bags: NBC News, BBC
Alphabet CEO Calls for AI Regulation: The Verge, The Financial Times
Credit Cards Linked to Hands: WSJ, Engadget
Coco Gauff vs. Venus Williams: ESPN
Super Bowl Ticket Prices: CBS Sports, SeatGeek.com