Deep in remote forests half a world away from the gilded halls of New York, Michael Rockefeller seems determined to learn as much as he can about one tribal community in particular. After his disappearance and a country-wide search, the theories begin: Did Rockefeller die? Was he murdered, then eaten? And, the strangest of all: Could he be alive today?
Julius Thomas, the former NFL Pro Bowl Tight End for the Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins current PhD candidate in Psychology joins the show to share some of the lessons he learned during his career and how they impact him to this day. We also talk about what it took for him to go from his lowest career point to highest career point, how he managed the anxiety that came with that success, and he shares the questions that Peyton Manning asked him that no other quarterbacks did throughout his career.
Californians have long moved to Nevada in search of new business and personal opportunities. But a massive business park near Reno is drawing in businesses like never before. Some long-timers aren’t happy.
Chicago’s new police District Councils are designed to bring more community input to police oversight and accountability. The three-member councils can recommend policies but not enact them — so what power do they really have? Reset talks to three newly elected representatives: Anthony Michael Tamez, 17th Police District Council member; Brad Kessler, 18th Police District Council member; and Daniel Martin, 16th Police District Council member.
Roya Kachooei came to Canada 9 years ago, with the aim to pursue her masters in the US. When her funding fell through, she stayed in Canada and started working. When she was younger, her mother used to speak to her about making a difference in the world around her, and as such, she always dreamed about being an entrepreneur.
In 2017, Roya wanted to start saving for a house downpayment. She discovered that it was really difficult to save up the money, and started looking into apps that would help her. When the only thing she could find to really help was Excel, she decided to step out and do something about it.
A slump in tech is driving investors to rediscover old ways. Out are the cash-splashing long bets; in are smaller, profitable, strategic firms. Nigeria’s election was pitched as the most transparent ever. It was not. We ask what is likely to happen now. And chilli crisp, a Chinese condiment with a deep history, is a study in how foods become fads.
PepsiCo’s greatest export isn’t a liter of cola, it’s leaders of companies. Salesforce stock surged 12% despite one strange issue: This tech company is paying Matthew McConaughey $10M/year. And Shef has raised $100M to deliver your neighbor’s homecooked meals — It’s “the Etsy of nommmm.”
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On December 29, 1940, a year before the United States entered the Second World War, President Franklin Roosevelt declared the United States to be an arsenal of democracy.
When the US did finally enter the war, they faced a serious problem. The population of men who would normally be called upon to work in the factories was now being sent off to war.
The solution to the problem proved to be incredibly simple.
Learn more about Rosie the Riveter and women on the homefront during World War II on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
