Month: September 2021

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Everything Everywhere Daily - The Ride of Sybil Ludington

It is the American Revolutionary War. A rider on horseback sets out on an all-night ride to warn the militia of nearby towns that the British were coming. I am of course talking about the ride of Paul Revere, right? Nope. I’m talking about the ride of Sybil Luddington. Learn more about Sybil Luddington and her role in the Revolutionary War, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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The NewsWorthy - Next Weather Threats, Surprising Jobs Report & Historic Day for Bitcoin – Tuesday, September 7th, 2021

The news to know for Tuesday, September 7th, 2021!

We have the latest about storm recovery across the country, including where President Biden will survey the damage today. 

Also, millions of Americans just lost unemployment benefits. We'll explain why.

Plus, which country is the first in the world to accept bitcoin as legal tender, and how a Marvel movie not only broke barriers but a box office record. 

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

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Read Me a Poem - “The Day Is Done” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Amanda Holmes reads Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “The Day Is Done.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.


This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.


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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 09/06

Concern grows about Americans trapped in Afghanistan. Unemployment assistance expires. Evacuated New Orleans residents warned not to return. CBS News Correspondent Deborah Rodriguez has today's World News Roundup.

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Everything Everywhere Daily - Air Force One

The era of presidential aviation began on October 11, 1910 when former president Theodore Roosevelt took to the skies in a Wright Brothers Flyer at a county fair in Saint Louis. The flight only lasted a few minutes. Fast forward 110 years, and the President of the United States has one of the sweetest rides on the planet. Learn more about Air Force One, the airplanes which have served presidents, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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30 Animals That Made Us Smarter - Octopus and transplants

S2 Ep11. Can the remarkable dexterity of octopus suckers help improve delicate surgery? The octopus uses its powerful arms to grip onto rocks, capture prey and walk around the sea floor. Suckers are found along the arms which are crucial for manipulating objects. The action of these suckers has inspired a device to transfer fragile sheets of thin tissue in surgical procedures. Thanks for listening. Let us know what you think. #30Animals Get in touch: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals
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Everything Everywhere Daily - The Carrington Event

On September 1 and 2 of 1859, people all over the world were treated to something quite rare. Auroras were seen in the skies as far south as the Caribbean and as far north as Brisbane, Australia. However, some astronomers and telegraph operators experienced something different. If this same event were to happen today, it might bring out society to its knees. Learn more about the Carrington Event and what it means for our modern world, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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