More or Less: Behind the Stats - Brexit and trade, pensioner millionaires and Hannah Fry on loyalty cards and cancer
Has trade with the EU increased since Britain left the European Union? Tim Harford and the team look at a claim suggesting just that. There?s a row over the renaming of a street in North London previously called Black Boy Lane ? but how much has it really all cost? Also are there more pensioners in ?millionaire households? than pensioners in poverty. And mathematician Hannah Fry talks about a new study suggesting cases of ovarian cancer can be detected by looking at spending on loyalty cards.
NBN Book of the Day - Valerie Tiberius, “What Do You Want Out of Life?: A Philosophical Guide to Figuring Out What Matters” (Princeton UP, 2023)
What do you want out of life? To make a lot of money--or work for justice? To run marathons--or sing in a choir? To have children--or travel the world? The things we care about in life--family, friendship, leisure activities, work, our moral ideals--often conflict, preventing us from doing what matters most to us. Even worse, we don't always know what we really want, or how to define success. Blending personal stories, philosophy, and psychology, this insightful and entertaining book offers invaluable advice about living well by understanding your values and resolving the conflicts that frustrate their fulfillment.
Valerie Tiberius introduces you to a way of thinking about your goals that enables you to reflect on them effectively throughout your life. She illustrates her approach with vivid examples, many of which are drawn from her own life, ranging from the silly to the serious, from shopping to navigating prejudice. Throughout, the book emphasizes the importance of interconnectedness, reminding us of the profound influence other people have on our lives, our goals, and how we should pursue them. At the same time, the book offers strategies for coping with obstacles to realizing your goals, including gender bias and other kinds of discrimination.
Whether you are changing jobs, rethinking your priorities, or reconsidering your whole life path, What Do You Want Out of Life?: A Philosophical Guide to Figuring Out What Matters (Princeton UP, 2023)s an essential guide to helping you understand what really matters to you and how you can thoughtfully pursue it.
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Land of the Giants - Bumble, the Girlboss of Dating Apps
Bumble is the second most downloaded dating app in the U.S., behind Tinder. Dubbed the "feminist dating app," the "anti-Tinder" was designed to make dating feel better, safer, and less creepy for women. But does Bumble deliver on its promise? In today's episode, the story of how Bumble came to rival the power of Tinder and Match Group by harnessing the brand power of feminism.
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In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt - What Happens if America Defaults on its Debt? (with Jason Furman)
America’s debt represents every deficit that's been run by every president, from George Washington to Joe Biden. Now, there’s a showdown between the White House and Congress over whether or not the House will vote to lift the debt ceiling as they've done dozens of times in the past. Andy gets specific with Jason Furman, who was an advisor to President Obama during the 2011 debt ceiling debate, about how we got here, whether our debt is too high, and what actually happens if America defaults on its debt.
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The Biden administration announced it will end the national and public health emergency declarations for COVID on May 11th, marking a new phase in the government’s response to the pandemic. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, host of Crooked’s “America Dissected” podcast, tells us about the potential health care consequences of the decision, and the benefits that will likely cease later this year.
And in headlines: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in the occupied West Bank, the I.M.F. released a slightly more optimistic report for the global economy, and House Republican George Santos said he plans to temporarily step down from his committee assignments.
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The NewsWorthy - Ice Storm Impacts, Border Investigation & Time Remote Work Saves- Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, February 1, 2023!
We have an update about an ice storm stretching from Texas to Kentucky.
Also, the newest House hearings and investigations begin on Capitol Hill. We'll tell you the first topic lawmakers are focusing on and what to expect from a meeting between the top Republican and top Democrat in the country.
Plus, how the FDA is changing to address food safety, where you can go with a new, unlimited travel pass, and what remote workers do with the extra time they save by not commuting.
Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes!
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The Daily Signal - INTERVIEW | Police Officer Jacob Kersey Explains Why He Resigned After Backlash on Traditional Marriage Views
What are you willing to give up to stand by your religious convictions? That’s a question Jacob Kersey did not anticipate having to ask himself at the age of 19.
Kersey was excited to be a new officer with the police department in Port Wentworth, Georgia, a town of about 12,000 people near Savannah. He says everything was going well until the start of the new year. On Jan. 2, Kersey posted a 20-word message on Facebook about his view of marriage.
“God designed marriage. Marriage refers to Christ and the church,” he wrote. “That’s why there is no such thing as homosexual marriage.”
Kersey’s supervisor asked him to remove the post after someone complained. When Kersey refused, he was placed on paid administrative leave. Kersey was ultimately given a choice by his command staff: Either agree not to post views that could be seen as controversial or face losing his job. Ultimately, Kersey made the choice to resign, explaining that he refuses to abandon his religious convictions.
Kersey joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to share his story and explain why he was willing to sacrifice his job for his faith.
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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - The Hysteria Over D.C.’s New Crime Bill
The Revised Criminal Code Act is a major overhaul to D.C.’s criminal code that critics say will clog the courts with low-level crimes and fill the streets with criminals. Slate’s legal expert doesn’t see the data to support any of that.
Guest: Mark Joseph Stern, Slate senior writer covering courts and the law.
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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Basket Case”—Green Day
Rob looks back at the first band he ever interviewed in his hometown while diving into Green Day’s rise to stardom.Host: Rob Harvilla
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