Short Wave - Nudibranchs Do It Better

Maddie and Emily get super nerdy one last time as they dive into the incredible world of nudibranchs. Not only are these sea slugs eye-catching for their colors, some of them have evolved to "steal" abilities from other organisms — from the power of photosynthesis to the stinging cells of their venomous predators. These sea slugs are going to blow your mind!

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Strict Scrutiny - Message Received

Commander Professor Steve Vladeck joins us for an emergency episode about SB8, the most restrictive abortion law that has been allowed to go into effect since Roe v. Wade.

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Consider This from NPR - Scenes From The Aftermath Of The U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan

The U.S. military's mission in Afghanistan is over. For many still living in the country, a new struggle has begun: how to move forward after they were not able to make it before the U.S. withdrawal.

Mark Schmitz is also grappling with how to move forward. His 20-year-old son, Jared, was one of 13 U.S. service members killed in an attack on the Kabul airport. Schmitz spoke to NPR's Rachel Martin — his interview was produced and edited by the staff of NPR's Morning Edition, where it originally aired. More from the interview here.

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Bammers - Bammers NEW SEASON Trailer!

Bammers is back! Host Ben Flanagan takes you into the hearts and minds of Alabama fans. We look back at the 2020 season, with the looming cloud of COVID, And go deeper into Crimson Tide fan culture than we've ever been before. Do you love Alabama football? Well then you'll love this. Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Amarica's Constitution - A Friendly Judge

Suppose there is a controversial issue of constitutional law.  Where does one go for authoritative exposition? We continue what is essentially a discussion of expertise and authority.  How do you know whom to trust?  Who has the right answers?  How might we go about finding out these things?  We continue to look at these questions in several arenas:  scholars, scholarship, and schools.  Interesting sidelights abound, as usual, and a Friendly detour finds an unusual consensus in the “who’s the best” category.

CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 09/01

A desperate fight to stop northern California's Caldor fire. Living without power or water in Louisiana. Supreme Court silent as TX abortion law takes effect. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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Honestly with Bari Weiss - American Decline Is a Choice. Let’s Not Choose It.

Between the catastrophic American withdrawal from Afghanistan, an endless pandemic, a broken education system, and competent leaders nowhere in sight, it can feel like America is in a constant state of meltdown.

On today's episode, renowned historian Niall Ferguson answers the big questions: how did we get here? Is American decline inevitable? And if not, what can be done to renew the culture and the country?

Niall is the author of nearly 20 books. His latest is: "Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe."

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