Month: June 2021

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Bay Curious - Wait. There’s A Volcano in the East Bay Hills?

If you head to Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve above Oakland, you might wonder the same thing as Bay Curious listener Bourke MacDonald: How did a volcano form here and why did it go extinct?Today on the show, we’re going hiking to learn more about this Bay Area geological wonder.

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Reported by Katrina Schwartz. Bay Curious is made by Katrina Schwartz, Suzie Racho and Brendan Willard. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Carly Severn, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez.

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Everything Everywhere Daily - The History of Academic Degrees

Every year around June, millions of people will wear robes and put on funny flat hats to receive their university degrees. But why do they all wear robes, and what’s the deal with that flat hat, and why does the hat have a frilly thing hanging off of it? And why do we give out degrees named after unmarried men? And why are some people called a doctor if they don’t have any patients? Learn more about the history of academic degrees on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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On Our Watch - 20-20 Hindsight

After his son is shot and killed by a Richmond, Calif. police officer, a father looking for answers becomes a police transparency advocate. When the files about his son's death are released, they show an accountability system that seems to hang on one question: did the officer fear for their life? And in a rare interview, we hear from the officer who pulled the trigger.
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The NewsWorthy - New Vaccine Incentives, Missions to Venus & New ‘Bachelor’ Hosts- Thursday, June 3rd, 2021

The news to know for Thursday, June 3rd, 2021!

We'll tell you about how the White House is hoping to inspire more Americans to get COVID-19 vaccines. From free childcare to free beer, there are lots of new incentives. 

Also, Israel's leader is close to being knocked out of power. A fragile deal could shake up the country's powerful government.

Plus, which planet is next on NASA's radar, how AMC is giving back to small-time investors, and a new era for college basketball: another legend decided to step down.

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Sources:

White House Vaccine Push: Politico, AP, WaPo, White House, CDC

Thousands of Fauci Emails Published: WaPo, Buzzfeed, Newsweek, CNN, Fox News

Israeli Opposition Deal: AP, NY Times, Axios, Jerusalem Post

NASA Announces Venus Missions: Space.com, CNET, Axios, NY Times, NASA

Semiconductor Chip Plants in Arizona: Axios, Reuters, CNBC, Bloomberg

AMC Stock Surges: CNBC, MarketWatch, CNN, Reuters, AP

Winningest Coach in College Basketball Retiring: ESPN, USA Today, Raleigh News & Observer, Duke

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Without Chris Harrison: Variety, ET, Page Six 

Thing to Know Thursday: Pride Month: CNN, People, ABC News, USA Today, Library of Congress, ACLU

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Curious City - What’s The History Of Chicago-Style Giardiniera?

Curious City’s Monica Eng investigates the origins of Chicago’s favorite spicy condiment: giardiniera. This humble jar of veggies packed in oil has roots in Sicily, and Monica tracks down at least two different Chicago families who believe they should be credited for the original recipe. Plus, what’s the right way to say it anyway?