Month: July 2020

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Everything Everywhere Daily - The Last Crow War Chief

This episode is the story of a man, who if you don’t know his name, you probably should: Joe Medicine Crow. Joe Medicine Crow was a scholar, an author, a historian, a spokesperson, and a warrior. In fact, he was the last person to have earned the title of War Chief in the Crow Nation, and he earned that title in a way you probably wouldn’t imagine.

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The NewsWorthy - Florida Shatters Record, NFL Team Name Change & Model Makes History- Monday, July 13th, 2020

The news to know for Monday, July 13, 2020! 

We’re covering Florida breaking a national record when it comes to COVID-19, the president's recent decision that prompted a rare reaction and a big announcement from the Washington Redskins following years of controversy.

Plus: which platform may ban political ads, the Ford Bronco getting a makeover, and why the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is making history again...

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

 

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Sources:

Florida 15,000+ Cases: Reuters, AP, CNBC

Expect Rising Covid-19 Deaths: Johns Hopkins, USA Today, Axios, Politico. ABC News

Trump Wears Mask in Public for First Time: CNN, FOX News, NPR

Trump Commutes Roger Stone: FOX News, WSJ, Reuters, Politico, Trump Tweet

Robert Mueller Chimes In with Op-Ed: WaPo, Politico, AP

Trump Planning Immigration Executive Order: Reuters, FOX News, NPR, Bloomberg, Trump Comments

Trump’s NH Rally Called Off: NY Times, NBC News, Business Insider, MLive

Redskins to Retire Team Name: WaPo, USA Today, CBS Sports

Facebook Might Ban Political Ads: NY Times,  The Verge,  Bloomberg

Ford Bronco Debut: Cnet, Car and Driver, CNBC

Kelly Preston Dies: People, Variety, Instagram

Sports Illustrated’s First Transgender Model: CNN, Hapers Bazaar, Vogue, People

Vintage Mario Game Auction: AP, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Heritage Auctions

Monday Monday - Taxes Due Wednesday: NY Times, Forbes, IRS

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Everything Everywhere Daily - Disco Demolition Night

Major League Baseball has a long history of bad marketing ideas. From 10 cent beer night to baseball bat night, to giving fans balls they can throw on to the field as they entered the stadium, baseball has a long list of horrible ideas to bring people into the stadium. However, the absolute worst idea, by far, occurred on July 12, 1979, when the Chicago White Sox decided to blow up a crate of disco records on an evening which would forever be known as Disco Demolition Night.

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More or Less: Behind the Stats - Sweden?s lockdown lite

Unlike its Nordic neighbours, Sweden never imposed a lockdown to stem the spread of coronavirus. Tim Harford speaks to statistician Ola Rosling to find out what the results have been.

Presenter: Tim Harford Producer: Jo Casserly

Picture: A woman wearing a face mask stands at a Stockholm bus stop where a sign reminds passengers to maintain a minimum social distance. Sweden 25 June 2020. Credit: EPA/ Stina Stjernkvist

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Everything Everywhere Daily - The Simplest Greatest Idea in the World

Every so often, an idea comes along that is so simple, yet so profound that you smack yourself in the head for not having thought of it yourself. Even more rare is such an idea that can have global implications. An idea that can create empires, topple kingdoms, and establish economic orders which can last for centuries.

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Byzantium And The Crusades - The First Crusade Episode 1 “The Crusaders March East”

This podcast series tells the story of the Crusades from the Byzantine angle. It's based on the book "The Byzantine World War" by Nick Holmes. In this episode, we hear how the First Crusade began as a mass popular movement in Western Europe, how various armies marched east to Constantinople, and how they fared in their first battles against the Turks who had occupied Byzantine Anatolia.

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.

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The Gist - Usain Bolt’s Greatness Code

On the Gist, Trump’s bullying worked.

In the interview, Olympic champion Usain Bolt is here to talk with Mike about the new documentary series Greatness Code on Apple TV+. They discuss Bolt’s love of the 200 meter race, training, and how he might feel when people start coming for his record. All episodes of Greatness Code are available to stream now on Apple TV+.

In the spiel, the parent-teacher mob.

Email us at thegist@slate.com

Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Margaret Kelley.

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