Month: December 2022

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Bay Curious - Iconic Transamerica Pyramid

Over the years, many Bay Curious listeners have wondered about how the iconic Transamerica Pyramid came to be. So, in the year of its 50th birthday we bring you the story of a building that was once deemed "architectural butchery," but is now beloved by many.


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Everything Everywhere Daily - Hi Ho Silver!

For thousands of years, one of the most valuable elements which humanity has treasured is silver. 

Not only has silver been valued for its use in coins in jewelry, but it also has several unique properties which no other metal has. 

Today silver is still as treasured as it was thousands of years ago, but it is being used in ways that the ancients could never have imagined.

Learn more about silver, its history, and its uses on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.


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The NewsWorthy - “Attempted Coup”, TikTok Sued & AI Selfies – Thursday, December 8, 2022

The news to know for Thursday, December 8, 2022!

What to know about newly-reported classified documents in former President Trump's possession. It was Trump's lawyers who turned them over.

Also, one nation's president was arrested, and the new leader is making history as she takes his place.

Plus, which state is now suing one of the most popular apps in the world and why, the phrase to tell 'Alexa' if you want to help an Amazon delivery driver, and one of the biggest contracts in baseball's history.

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NPR's Book of the Day - ‘All This Could Be Different’ grapples with the beautiful chaos of post-college life

Sarah Thankam Mathews' debut novel takes place after the 2009 recession. The lead character, Sneha, just graduated college. Alone in the U.S. after her parents' unfair deportation back to India, she builds community through the friendships and lesbian relationships of her early 20s. In this episode, Mathews explains to Here & Now's Robin Young how her own experience with mutual aid work led her to write about seeking support and solidarity, and why she wanted to break out of the stereotypical narratives around Indian-American identity.
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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 12/07

Democrat Raphael Warnock wins Georgia Senate race. The Trump Organization convicted. The Supreme Court considers voting rights. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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Everything Everywhere Daily - The Most Important Battles in History

History is shaped by many things. Political and religious leaders, diseases, and technologies. 

But perhaps the thing which has resulted in the most poignant inflection points in history has been the results of great battles. 

Battles where if things had gone another way, the entire world we live in would look totally different. 

Learn more about the most important battles in world history on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.


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The NewsWorthy - Trump Org Guilty, Warnock Won & TikTok’s Most Viral- Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The news to know for Wednesday, December 7, 2022!

We're talking about what's next for the Trump Organization now that it's been convicted of fraud and what the former president is saying about it.

Also, the outcome of that highly-anticipated runoff in Georgia and a case before the Supreme Court could make a big difference in future elections.

Plus, a multi-billion-dollar boost coming from Taiwan to the United States, why Meta's own oversight board is calling for another change, and which TikTok videos went the most viral this year.

Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!

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