*Astrophysically speaking. That's the subject of Katie Mack's new book: the possible ends to our entire universe. Specifically, she breaks down some following potential outcomes: heat death, the big crunch and vacuum decay. (Spoiler alert: the names of the other scenarios we don't get to in this episode are just as cool.)
Email the show your existential questions at shortwave@npr.org. But please, no existential dread at this time — we're full up on that.
P.S. We're off Monday for Labor Day. So, catch you Tuesday!
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The Goods from the Woods - “The Corona Diaries #78” with Nick Thomas & Daniel Magden
Three L.A. comedians are quarantined in a podcast studio during a global pandemic. There is literally nothing to be done EXCEPT make content. These are "The Corona Diaries" and this is Episode #78. Sitting in with us again today is our hilarious next door neighbor, Daniel Magden! Follow him on Twitter @MagdenDaniel and check out his podcast "Reefer Sadness". We also have our good buddy comedian Nick Thomas joining us remotely from Magic City, AL! Follow him on Twitter @OneDumbBoy. Music at the end is "Queen of the Silver Dollar" by Emmylou Harris.
The Daily Signal - As American Gun Sales Hit Record High, Tips for New Owners.
Americans are buying guns at a record pace. A surprising number of the sales are from first time firearm owners, says Stephen Gutowski, a reporter at the Washington Free Beacon and a certified National Rifle Association instructor.
Gutowski joins the podcast to explain some of the reasons for the spike in gun sales and to offer safety tip for first time gun owners.
We also cover these stories:
- President Trump is threatening to cut federal funding to four American cities that have allowed violence to spike.
- White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says Trump did not tell voters to vote twice.
- Trump criticized New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his handling of New York nursing homes during the pandemic.
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Read Me A Poem Podcast - 10: Hermes of the Ways
H.D. was a feminist before her time, one of the most accomplished women of her generation, and one of the leading figures of the bohemian scene in both London and Paris during the early decades of the 20th century.
This poem, first published in January of 1913, was one of the first truly Imagist poems.
Opening Arguments - OA418: D.C. Circuit Panel’s Multiple Bad Court Thingies
Our main story today is how the DC Circuit Court has helped Trump successfully avoid accountability until after the election. You may remember Don McGahn from such investigations as Robert Mueller's. McGahn refused to cooperate at all with the House's impeachment investigation, under the complete nonsense theory of absolute immunity. Andrew breaks down what happened and gives a signature deep dive on House subpoena power!
Our first segment is some good news and "Andrew was right" about the Flynn case. It could mean the Return of the OA Brief!
Links: Feb. 2020 McGahn ruling; OA366: Your Guide to the Coronavirus!; Committee on the Judiciary v. McGahn; 8-31-20 McGahn ruling; McGrain v. Daugherty, 273 U.S. 135 (1927); order staying the mandate.
The Stack Overflow Podcast - Ok, who vandalized Wikipedia?
You can read the hilarious tale of how Paul was alerted to "Frenchpoop Butt" here.
Enjoy an all time classic tale of a security expert being outwitted by his daughter. Her approach was not in his threat model.
Want to try your hand at a little hacking? Here's a fun online game called Telehack.
We asked some teens what would motivate them to participate more on Stack. The answer was obvious: loot boxes. What kind of digital swag would you want receive for helping spread knowledge across our network?
The Gist - Racism In The Simulation
On the Gist, a sigh.
In the interview, Mike talks to Dr. Rashawn Ray, a sociologist studying new methods of measuring implicit bias using virtual simulations of police officer decision-making at the Lab for Applied Social Science Research at the University of Maryland, College Park. He and his team are encouraged that by researching and educating law enforcement with real life social interaction training, they might be able to incite change in outcomes between officers and civilians. Ray is a Brookings Institution fellow and associate professor of sociology at UMD. Part one of their conversation is today.
In the spiel, vote twice, felony once.
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Consider This from NPR - The President’s New Advisor Is A Fan Of ‘Herd Immunity’ — And Scientists Are Worried
As the Northern Hemisphere prepares for a flu season with COVID-19, there are lessons to be learned from the south. Countries like Australia and Argentina made it through the middle of winter with very few cases of the flu. That could be thanks to social distancing measures in place to fight the coronavirus.
NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce reported on flu in the southern hemisphere and the possibility that it could mix with the coronavirus.
NPR's Tamara Keith and Geoff Brumfiel take a look at President Trump's new health advisor, Dr. Scott Atlas. He has no background in infectious diseases and his ideas are worrying scientists who do.
Mary Louise Kelly spoke with Moncef Slaoui, chief adviser for the coronavirus vaccine development program, Operation Warp Speed, about the status of vaccines in the U.S.
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NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce reported on flu in the southern hemisphere and the possibility that it could mix with the coronavirus.
NPR's Tamara Keith and Geoff Brumfiel take a look at President Trump's new health advisor, Dr. Scott Atlas. He has no background in infectious diseases and his ideas are worrying scientists who do.
Mary Louise Kelly spoke with Moncef Slaoui, chief adviser for the coronavirus vaccine development program, Operation Warp Speed, about the status of vaccines in the U.S.
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The Right to Drink - The Right to Drink Trailer – Coming September 15!
“The Right to Drink” is a new podcast about drinking and everything that gets in the way. Prohibition may have been 100 years ago, but some of the craziest laws on the books still get in the way of Americans enjoying the right to produce, consume, and sell the booziest beverages.
Host, expert and author Jarrett Dieterle (Give Me Liberty & Give Me a Drink, Artisan Books) will introduce you to brewers, distillers, and bartenders who will help answer questions like: Why does your cocktail cost so much? Why do brewers get in trouble for putting curse words on beer bottles? And why do so many states ban happy hour?
This podcast is brought to you by the R Street Institute and DrinksReform.org.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Rick Steves Keeps The Spirit Of Travel Alive During Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to make this Labor Day weekend far less travel-packed than usual as people opt to stay at home. But famed travel writer Rick Steves urges you to keep a traveler’s mindset during the pandemic, and talks about ways of exploring the world and your neighborhood during while stuck at home.