Short Wave - Why You Can’t Tell Your Race From A DNA Test

Race is a social construct — so why are DNA test kits like the ones from 23andMe coded like they reveal biological fact about the user's racial makeup? This episode, Short Wave Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber talks to anthropologist Agustín Fuentes about the limits of at-home genetic tests and how misinformation about race and biology can come into play.

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Hayek Program Podcast - Civil Society — Leah Kral on Successful Nonprofit Organizations

On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we begin our three-part miniseries on Civil Society, hosted by Mikayla Novak who explores civil society, encompassing the practical nature of voluntary mutual assistance outside but entangled with the domains of market and state, the theoretical dimensions of civil society, and the intersection of classical liberalism and civil society.

Joining Novak for this episode is Leah Kral, Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation at the Mercatus Center and author of her book, “Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results,” discussing what makes a nonprofit organization successful. Kral begins by detailing her journey through Jamaica which sparked her interest in public policy and, eventually, nonprofit management. She considers the impact of mainline economics and classical liberalism on her work, and explains key factors for nonprofit success including principles of teamwork, incentives for innovation in nonprofits, the role of persuasion, and the importance of remembering one’s mission. As part of the conversation, Kral and Novak explore the meaning of “civil society.”

To learn more about Leah Kral and her book, “Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results.”

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It Could Happen Here - The Life and Theory of Lorenzo Kom’boa Ervin Part 2 ft. Andrew

In part 2 of Andrew's episodes on Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin we discuss Ervin's model of survival programs in the present system

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The Gist - All Hail

King James is a new play about male bonding, race, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Mike talks to playwright Rajiv Joseph about making art about sport. Plus, an overlooked musical about the NBA Lockout. And the dismissed-as-nothing-new information in the Durham report.


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Lost Debate - New Twitter Boss, Musk Under Fire, Debt Ceiling Drama, CNN-Trump Tangle

Did Twitter side with Turkey’s authoritarian leader and suppress free speech ahead of the country’s presidential election? Ravi and Rikki dive into Elon Musk’s latest controversy, question his dedication to free speech, and predict how (or if) new CEO Linda Yaccarino will impact Twitter’s bottom line.

The hosts then turn to the latest on the debt ceiling negotiations. Will Speaker McCarthy break from the more extreme wing of his party to make a deal, or is there a world where the Supreme Court has to step in to manage a potential constitutional crisis?

Next, CNN faces a wave of scrutiny after hosting Trump for a town hall last week. Ravi and Rikki debate the network’s decision and the arguments for and against platforming the former president.

Finally, Google has unveiled Bard, their new AI feature aimed at competing with ChatGPT, and the hosts explore what they know so far about its potential uses.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Get To Know The Real, Radical Martin Luther King Jr.

During his life and since his assassination, Martin Luther King Jr. was and has been the face of the Civil Rights movement, but how much do you know about the man behind the myth? Reset talks with author Jonathan Eig about his biography King: A Life. It taps new material, including an unpublished memoir by King’s father and FBI surveillance tapes, to give a full, unflinching portrait of King.

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - How Mayor Johnson Will Address Mental Health

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has released plans for how he’ll tackle youth employment, crime and public safety, but he hasn’t said quite as much about how he’ll go about reopening shuttered mental health clinics, a pledge he made on the campaign trail and in his inaugural address. Reset learns more about that and the first four executive orders Johnson issued on his first day in office from Tessa Weinberg, WBEZ city government and politics reporter.

Consider This from NPR - Palestinian Family Stays Connected To Their Home Village, Long After Its Destruction

The state of Israel turned 75 this week. For many Israeli Jews, it's a moment of celebration - the nation was established as a homeland and refuge from the persecution they have faced throughout history.
But in the war surrounding Israel's founding, the majority of Palestinian Arabs were permanently displaced from their homeland.
Palestinians call the anniversary of Israel's founding "The Nakba", an Arabic word that translates to "the catastrophe." And many say the catastrophe is not history, it is ever present with the Israeli military occupation.
NPR's Daniel Estrin tells the story of how one Palestinian family stays connected to their home village, decades after it was destroyed.
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Consider This from NPR - Palestinian Family Stays Connected To Their Home Village, Long After Its Destruction

The state of Israel turned 75 this week. For many Israeli Jews, it's a moment of celebration - the nation was established as a homeland and refuge from the persecution they have faced throughout history.
But in the war surrounding Israel's founding, the majority of Palestinian Arabs were permanently displaced from their homeland.
Palestinians call the anniversary of Israel's founding "The Nakba", an Arabic word that translates to "the catastrophe." And many say the catastrophe is not history, it is ever present with the Israeli military occupation.
NPR's Daniel Estrin tells the story of how one Palestinian family stays connected to their home village, decades after it was destroyed.
In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.
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