Month: March 2021

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NBN Book of the Day - Eric Hayot, “Humanist Reason: A History. An Argument. A Plan” (Columbia UP, 2021)

Scientists have scientific reason and use the scientific method. Humanists have... Emotion? Close reading? Not so, argues Eric Hayot in

Humanist Reason: A History. An Argument. A Plan (Columbia UP, 2021). Contrary to popular belief, the humanities involve both reasoning and methods. Humanist reason, Hayot shows, is philosophically and historically grounded and applicable to almost every discipline. Part history of philosophy, part methods handbook, and part manifesto, Humanist Reason will change the way we advocate for the humanities in the twenty-first century.

Claire Clark is a medical educator, historian of medicine, and associate professor in the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine. She teaches and writes about health behavior in historical context.

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The NewsWorthy - Severe Storms, Baby Vaccine Trials & St. Paddy’s Day- Wednesday, March 17th, 2021

The news to know for Wednesday, March 17th, 2021!

We'll tell you about:

  • severe storms that could impact tens of millions of Americans
  • what a newly-declassified report says about other countries getting involved in American elections
  • when young children, including babies, might expect to get COVID-19 vaccines
  • how long the mastermind behind a celebrity Twitter hack will spend in prison
  • which country is testing out a four-day work week

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

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Severe Storm Risk: USA Today, WaPo, CBS News, NWS

Intel: Russia, Iran Tried to Influence Election: NY Times, Politico, WSJ, AP, DNI

Biggest Migrant Surge in 20 Years: Reuters, Axios, WSJ, ABC News, DHS

Moderna Testing Vaccine on Young Children: WSJ, NPR, NBC News, Moderna

Teen Sentenced for Massive Twitter Hack: The Verge, NY Times, Forbes, AP

Serial Stowaway Arrested Again: FOX News, WMAQ, WGN

Air Travel is Surging: CBS News, WaPo, AP, WSJ

St. Patrick's Day: USA Today, People, Britannica

Work Wednesday: Spain to Test the 4-Day Work Week: The Guardian, Forbes, WaPo

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What A Day - Shots For Tots

Nearly 10,000 children seeking asylum have arrived to the United States southern border since February, and a lack of shelter space has led many of them to detention centers with substandard conditions. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the number of people arriving at the border this year is expected to reach a 20-year high.

Moderna is beginning to test its COVID vaccine in children ages 6-months to 12-years-old, while other drug companies have started or will start trials in slightly older children. There's some debate about whether 3-feet of distance between students in schools might be sufficient... but the CDC has yet to revise their initial recommendation of 6-feet.

And in headlines: Georgia voters call on companies like Coca-Cola and Home Depot to stand against voter suppression law, believe it or not Russia did interference in the 2020 election, and Utah's state legislature wants to block porn on cell phones.

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"How Amazon Crushes Unions"

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/16/technology/amazon-unions-virginia.html


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The Daily Signal - Author Explains the Problem With the ‘Woke’ Invasion of Big Business

Why is corporate America increasingly stepping in to support "woke" social justice causes?


"These corporations are part of a movement that has been going on in the West and in this country in particular for the last roughly 100 years to move the culture very consistently and very aggressively to the left in order to more or less make ready the path for the revolution," says Steve Soukup, author of the new book "The Dictatorship of Woke Capital: How Political Correctness Captured Big Business."


Soukup joins "The Daily Signal Podcast" to explain how activists have hijacked and twisted the purpose of many of the world's largest companies to serve left-wing ends and why Americans need to be concerned about it.


We also cover these stories:

  • The Department of Homeland Security says illegal crossings are going to reach the highest amount in two decades. 
  • Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gave a strong and direct defense of the filibuster on Tuesday. 
  • Both Coca-Cola and Home Depot have announced they are not supportive of election reform efforts in Georgia. 



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Philosophers In Space - 0G138: Stranger in a Strange Land and Prosperity Gospel Part 2

Glory be to the goddess Sophia for she has bestowed her charisms upon us, filling us with the philosophical spirit needed to fight back the demons of capitalist Christianity. Come together listeners and send your prayers and bankable donations so we can continue to fight this good fight. Hallelujah!   Prosperity Gospel: https://www.vox.com/identities/2017/9/1/15951874/prosperity-gospel-explained-why-joel-osteen-believes-prayer-can-make-you-rich-trump   Editing by Luisa Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals: http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/   Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy   Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/   Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com   If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you!   Sibling shows:   Serious Inquiries Only: https://seriouspod.com/   Opening Arguments: https://openargs.com/   Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/   Recent appearances:   CONTENT PREVIEW: Stranger in a Strange Land and Ethical Polyamory Gospel Part 3
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Amarica's Constitution - Jefferson Ben Amar

As “The Words That Made Us” approaches its May release, we continue to explore new perspectives on the early Presidents.  Akhil’s disillusionment with Jefferson is explained, and the rise of the third President’s cousin and near-usurper makes for some surprising moments.  We return to the visual for examples of particularly blatant painting propaganda, and a future guest makes a cameo.

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - Tool—“Stinkfist”

Rob explores Los Angeles metal band Tool’s “Stinkfist” by discussing how they found success mixing visceral shock and poetic depth in their music.

This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Laina Dawes

Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles

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Money Girl - 5 Ways the American Rescue Plan Puts Money in Your Pocket

The American Rescue Plan Act is a massive economic stimulus package that gives a big chunk—$850 billion—to individuals. Laura covers who qualifies for relief and five ways it increases your income and cuts expenses.

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Consider This from NPR - What’s Behind The Increase In Migrant Children At The Southern Border

Thousands of unaccompanied migrant children have shown up at the southern border in recent weeks, overwhelming the government's ability to process and transfer them into the custody of sponsors or family members.

Melissa Lopez, director of Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services Inc, tells NPR what the situations looks like from her vantage point in El Paso.

Mark Greenberg, senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, explains why COVID-19 protocols are making it even harder for the government to handle the increase in migrants at the border.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Famed Author And Poet Sandra Cisneros Reconciles With Chicago

Over the years, Mexican-American poet and best-selling author Sandra Cisneros has earned many awards and accolades. Now, she has a new honor to add to the list: the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame’s Fuller Award for lifetime achievement. Reset talked to Cisneros about receiving the award, her relationship with Chicago and her love for the city's writing community For more Reset interviews, subscribe to this podcast and please leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us. For more about the program, go to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset