When you think of an epic, what comes to mind? The Iliad, the Odyssey, maybe Beowulf? Well, author Honorée Fanonne Jeffers points out that epics are almost always about white men. She told former Morning Edition host Noel King that she didn't want to tell that story because that story has already been told...many times. So, Jeffers set out to write a different kind of epic about heroic Black women in The Love Songs of W.E.B Du Bois.
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NPR's Book of the Day - Reinventing the epic with ‘The Love Songs of W.E.B Du Bois’
When you think of an epic, what comes to mind? The Iliad, the Odyssey, maybe Beowulf? Well, author Honorée Fanonne Jeffers points out that epics are almost always about white men. She told former Morning Edition host Noel King that she didn't want to tell that story because that story has already been told...many times. So, Jeffers set out to write a different kind of epic about heroic Black women in The Love Songs of W.E.B Du Bois.
Chapo Trap House - 620 – Beltway Phoenix at the Midterms of Madness feat. Dave Weigel (4/18/22)
We just noticed it happens to be a midterms year, so your favorite presidential podcasting duo of Chris and Matt have teamed back up to relaunch our beltway insider series. We’re joined by campaign reporter extraordinaire Dave Weigel to break down the key races to watch, track the trends to follow, and generally put drills to our temples as we attempt to once again engage in American Electoral Politics.
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It Could Happen Here - The Atlanta Shooting Part 2: The Red Flag Flying Here
In part 2 of our analysis of the Atlanta shooting we zoom out to look at how the history of capitalist development in East Asia drove migrant workers to their deaths in a spa half a world away.
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Amanda Holmes reads Boris Pasternak’s poem “The Color Blue,” translated from the Russian by Olga Dumer. 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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Opening Arguments - OA587: Alex Jones Continues To Be Completely Porked
In these troubled times, we cling tightly to the small amounts of good news we get. One source of good news who keeps on giving is Alex Jones. He is so unambiguously screwed that it’s our pleasure to cover the screwage in even more depth today. This time, it’s about a few new cases against him, as well as his obviously illegal plan to try to hide his assets from the plaintiffs who absolutely deserve his money more than he does. Before that, we have some very significant news on the Jan. 6th front — very proud boy Charles Donohoe seems to be cooperating and his “reduced” sentence is still satisfyingly high. Listen for the details!
Links: Donohoe plea agreement, level 27 70-87 months, statement of offense, default judgment against Jones 11/15/21, response to motion to recover the $75k, motion for extension of time, new TX fraud case, Texas Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act, Heslin v Alex Jones
CoinDesk Podcast Network - SOB: Three Rules to Remember After Mailchimp Breach
As crypto holdings grow in value, criminals are becoming ever-more creative and audacious in their attempts to steal it.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io.
Join 'Speaking of Bitcoin' hosts Adam B. Levine, Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Stephanie Murphy for a look at a recent insider-compromise at Mailchimp that put crypto holders in the crosshairs. In this episode we discuss what happened, what the scam was and three simple rules that, if followed, will help protect you from similar attempts.
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This episode featured Stephanie Murphy, Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Adam B. Levine. It featured music by Jared Rubens and Gurty Beats, with editing by Jonas. Art for this episode was provided by Brett Jordan/Unsplash and was modified by Speaking of Bitcoin.
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The Gist - The Real Deal with the Courts of Appeal
Though most of the attention paid to the Federal Judiciary is paid to SCOTUS the lower courts have a massive influence. Rick Hasen, Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of California, Irvine is our guide. Plus, a Lucky Charms recall and the Micromort, a puckish li'l fellow here to tell you about the risk of death.
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Cato Daily Podcast - A Few Reasons for Optimism in Changing Times
Writer Bari Weiss discusses optimism about the future of media and academia.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Uninsured Patients Drown In Medical Bills From Private Doctors
Earlier this year, Congress passed the No Surprise Act, that looked to cap big bills from private medical companies and independent physicians. Yet, uninsured patients are still being blind-sided in tens of thousands of dollars in bills.
Reset examines the inaccessible healthcare here in Chicago.
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