Month: November 2021

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More or Less: Behind the Stats - The carbon cost of breakfast at COP26

A French minister told people to eat fewer croissants at this year?s COP26 summit, after the menu said the carbon cost of the pastry was higher than that of a bacon roll, even if it was made without butter. Tim Harford investigates whether this claim could be true, and how the effect of food on climate change can be measured.

(Image: Continental breakfast with coffee and croissants: Getty/Cris Cant?n)

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Everything Everywhere Daily - The Battle of Alesia (Encore)

In the year 52 BC, the Roman General Julius Caesar fought the last major battle in the conquest of Gaul. The implications of the battle have reverberated throughout history and can still be felt in the world today. But the real story isn’t the implications of the battle, but how it was won. It was one of the most audacious gambles in military history, and it worked. Learn more about the Battle of Alesia on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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Pod Save America - Offline: Megan Rapinoe on Social Media and Mental Health

Offline is here to stay and the show has moved to its own feed. To listen to Jon's interview with Megan Rapinoe, and the many great episodes to come, search Offline with Jon Favreau and click subscribe. See you there!


Soccer star Megan Rapinoe talks to Jon about the toll social media takes on professional athletes, what it’s like to become an online Resistance hero and a right-wing villain, and whether she will ever run for office.

New episodes of Offline with Jon Favreau drop every Sunday on the Pod Save America feed.

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Everything Everywhere Daily - Superconductivity

In 1911, a Dutch physicist named Heike Kamerlingh Onnes was experimenting with ultra low-temperature metals. He was measuring the electrical resistance of mercury to find out what would happen What he found was shocking and totally upended everything we know about physics and electricity. Learn more about superconductivity, how it works, and its applications, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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The NewsWorthy - Special Edition: Holiday Shopping Guide

The holiday season is right around the corner, and holiday shopping is already in full swing. Experts are telling shoppers to start spending early because of the global supply chain crisis, causing lower inventory and later delivery dates. Today we’re talking with two experts all about the trends, tools and tips you need to know to navigate this year’s shopping craze successfully.

You’ll hear from Kristin McGrath, the editor of The Real Deal by RetailMeNot. She shares the most popular items people are buying plus ideas for some great gifts on a budget.

But first, smart shopping expert Trae Bodge offers tactical advice for finding what you want, scoring the best discounts, and much more.

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Byzantium And The Crusades - The Fall of Constantinople Episode 10 “The Last Hope”

The Ottoman Turks have dragged their ships overland into the Golden Horn and Constantinople is now surrounded on all sides. In desperation, the defenders plan for a night attack to destroy the Turkish fleet and a last appeal to the West for help.

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