As we do our best to (literally) survive a global pandemic and rising racial tensions in a country that seems incapable of finding any common cause at the moment, and find ourselves in the horrific homestretch of the 2020 election we leave behind all the recriminations about how we got here or whose fault it is for a single golden hour to just be human together. We talk about values we share and imagine how we can live into a better place together as we will be putting the election behind us (hopefully) soon. We remember that when it’s all said and done, we’re neighbors. No politics, just people. Bring your forgiveness. (Also wish us luck.)
Bay Curious - Part II: The Aftermath and Legacy of the Donner Party Saga
What happened to the Donner Party survivors after they escaped the snowy Sierra? In this episode we explore how this notorious disaster struck deep at the heart of everything California held dear — and came to represent everything it wanted to forget.
This is part two in our two-part series. Part one recounts the Donner Party Saga in full -- the version you haven’t heard before. Find it now in the Bay Curious podcast feed.
Additional Reading:
- Part II: Surviving the Donner Party -- California, Gold and Lifelong Secrets
- Part I Endless Winter: A Fresh Look At The Donner Party Saga
Reported by Carly Severn. Featuring the voices of: Lina Blanco, Gabe Meline and Dan Brekke. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz and Rob Speight. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Suzie Racho, Carly Severn, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Michelle Wiley.
Bay Curious - Part I: The Donner Party Story You Haven’t Heard Before
You probably know the broad strokes of the Donner Party Saga: In 1846, a group of migrants traveling to California got stuck in a surprise October snow storm. After exhausting all their resources, they turn to cannibalism to survive. It's a grisly tale ... but the way it's often told is incomplete. We’ll delve into the details many leave behind.
This is part one in a two-part series. Part two follows the Donner Party survivors after they escaped the mountains, and explores the fallout for the entire state of California. Find it now in the Bay Curious podcast feed.
Additional Reading:
- Part I Endless Winter: A Fresh Look At The Donner Party Saga
- Part II: Surviving the Donner Party -- California, Gold and Lifelong Secrets
Reported by Carly Severn. Featuring the voices of: Lina Blanco, Gabe Meline and Mike Hanlon. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz and Rob Speight. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Suzie Racho, Carly Severn, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Michelle Wiley.
The Intelligence from The Economist - What Xi said: China’s five-year plan
The party’s Fifth Plenum sets out a five-year vision; we mine the plan for clues about how China views itself in the world—and how long Xi Jinping intends to lead. The pandemic has the rich world thinking and talking about death in a way not seen since the second world war. And an uncertain future for Singapore’s famed street-food hawkers.
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The Best One Yet - “Tap tap tapppp it in (for $2B)” — Callaway’s Topgolf splurge. Tupperware’s 2,000% pop. First Solar’s puberty phase.
Topgolf was just acquired by Callaway for $2B because the Lazertag of golf is the future of golf. Back in March, Tupperware’s stock was trading at $1 — it’s surged 2,000% since then and just popped another 35% yesterday on your leftovers love. And First Solar is the biggest solar energy company in the US, but it’s going through a puberty phase.
$TUP $ELY $FSLR
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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - Our Pandemic Winter
There’s actually good news about this virus. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean you’re safe.
Guest: Ed Yong, staff writer for The Atlantic.
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NBN Book of the Day - Thomas Abt, “Bleeding Out: The Devastating Consequences of Urban Violence” (Basic Books, 2019)
How do we promote peace in the streets? In his new book Bleeding Out: The Devastating Consequences of Urban Violence--and a Bold New Plan for Peace in the Streets (Basic Books, 2019), Thomas Abt explains.
Abt teaches, studies, and writes about the use of evidence-informed approaches to reduce urban violence. Abt is a Senior Fellow with the Council on Criminal Justice in Washington, D.C. Prior to the Council, he served as a Senior Fellow at the Hard Kennedy and Law Schools. Before that, he held leadership positions in the New York Governor’s Office and the U.S. Department of Justice. Abt’s work has been featured in major media outlets, including the Atlantic, the Economist, Foreign Affairs, the New Yorker, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, MSNBC, PBS, and National Public Radio. This episode covers an array of topics, from the estimated $10 million cost to society per homicide; to strategies involving people, places, and things (related to behavior-based strategies) that can most effectively combat urban violence.
Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of eight books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. (https://www.sensorylogic.com). To check out his related “Dan Hill’s EQ Spotlight” blog, visit https://emotionswizard.com.
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Short Wave - One More Step Toward Solving The Sleep & Alzheimer’s Puzzle
We know that people with Alzheimer's often have sleep problems. But does it work the other way? Do problems with sleep set the stage for this degenerative brain disease?
NPR correspondent Jon Hamilton introduces us to some scientists looking into that connection in this updated report on the key role deep sleep may play in maintaining brain health and protecting the brain against Alzheimer's.
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NPR correspondent Jon Hamilton introduces us to some scientists looking into that connection in this updated report on the key role deep sleep may play in maintaining brain health and protecting the brain against Alzheimer's.
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The NewsWorthy - Hurricane Zeta’s Impact, Tech Giants Testify & MLB Investigates – Thursday, October 29th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, October 29th, 2020!
We're talking about:
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Hurricane Zeta's impact to the Deep South
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Which country is facing a second nationwide lockdown because of the pandemic
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The senior administration official who went by 'anonymous' in a scathing White House op-ed has now revealed his identity
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The CEOs of three tech giants faced a grilling on Capitol Hill
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Why the MLB is investigating a Dodgers player for the way he celebrated the World Series win
- How the late Whitney Houston made history, again
All that and more in around 10 minutes...
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Sources:
Hurricane Zeta Update: The Weather Channel, AP, USA Today, CBS News, NY Times, Axios
France Second Lockdown: BBC, NYT, CNN
U.S. Cases, Hospitalizations Rise: USA Today, The Hill
Stock Sell-offs: WSJ, AP, WaPo
Ransomware Threatens Hospitals: Bloomberg, CNN, Reuters
Author of Anti-Trump Op-Ed Revealed: NBC News, Medium, Twitter, NYT (2018 Op-Ed)
Tech Giants Testify: Wired, WSJ, Politico, Watch (YouTube/TechCrunch)
Apple Search Interest: Financial Times, CNBC,
MLB Investigates World Series Player: Axios, NBC News, CBS News
Harley-Davidson’s New Electric Bike: The Verge, Engadget, Harley Davidson
Whitney Houston Makes History: AP, Forbes, Billboard
Daylight Saving Time: CNN, NJ.com
What A Day - Ballot Cleanser
COVID-19 numbers are up in the US, with more than 500,000 new cases over the past week. Trouble spots include El Paso, TX, where hospitals are stretched to capacity, plus the Dakotas, Wisconsin, and Montana. Europe is also seeing numbers spike, leading some countries to re-implement national shutdowns.
There are five days until election day, so we’re continuing to review notable ballot initiatives. Today, we discuss Utah and Nebraska amendments that would outlaw slavery as punishment for crimes, a Florida amendment that would raise the minimum wage, and more.
And in headlines: tens of thousands protested a new abortion law in Poland, tech CEOs testify about content moderation, a look at how swordfish stab.
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