A communications blackout has hindered humanitarian efforts in Gaza as intense fighting between the Israeli military and Hamas militants claims more lives. Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in Iran, following Iran's incursion on its territory. And republican lawmakers continue to delay more U-S aid for Ukraine until democrats agree to changes in immigration policy.
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Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech Leaders - S9 Bonus: Nate Henderson, BILT
Nathan Henderson grew up in Saudi Arabia, where he actually met his now co-founder, back when he was 5 years old. His wife grew up in Mexico, and as such, they love to travel internationally. They are married with 3 college age kids, two at BYU and one on a church mission in Chile. His hobbies center around his family, but on his own, he loves to scuba dive, hike and stay physically fit.
While he was at SAP, Nate worked on a concept to eliminate the paper instructions we are all familiar with today, and replace them with 3D graphical instructions. The idea was conceived, but to really bring it to life, he and his co-founder needed to take it outside the 4 walls.
This is the creation story of BILT.
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Bay Curious - The Hidden History of Fort Scott
Wander onto the parade ground of Fort Scott, and one of the first questions that comes to mind is: "What is this place?" A large grassy field is bordered by tall beige buildings with red roofs. Their windows are boarded up and the place feels deserted. It's particularly odd because Fort Scott is just steps away from epic views over the Golden Gate Bridge, a well-traveled cycling path, and one of the biggest thoroughfares running through the park. But none of that bustle seems to reach this collection of empty buildings. What's the history of this place and why isn't being put to more modern use? In this episode KQED's Bianca Taylor takes us into the history of Fort Scott.
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Curious City - Bumper-to-Bumper With Some Questions About Chicago Traffic
There’s never a shortage of complaints about Chicago traffic, but experts swear it could be worse. We investigate the science behind lane closures and red lights, and then take a look at the chaos of creating a traffic report.
The Intelligence from The Economist - The Intelligence: The darkness before the Don
Many of America’s business leaders reckon a second Trump term would be worse for them and for the economy than the first was—not that they’re speaking up about it. We examine just how much of Ukraine’s art and cultural heritage has been moved or looted in the course of the war (9:35). And why the price of olive oil is skyrocketing (17:17).
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Omnibus - Einstein’s Brain (Entry 399.JB1909)
In which the estate of the century's greatest scientist becomes a $200 million enterprise even as his brain tissue languishes in a cider box, and John compares it to pastrami. Certificate #21917.
The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 1.18.24
Alabama
- The NWS confirms inches of snow received in parts of northwest Alabama
- An appeal case to be heard this Friday re: execution of death row inmate
- UN makes statement on the planned execution by nitrogen hypoxia
- State lawmaker to offer bill requiring police tracking of illegal immigrants
- Sen. Tuberville endorses Republican Kari Lake in her bid for AZ senate race
- Family from Auburn witnesses rescue at sea from a Royal Caribbean ship
- Auburn hires Derrick Nix from Ole Miss as next offensive coordinator
National
- RNC is in legal battle with DNC over Voter ID law in New Hampshire
- US attorney in DC is found to have worked with banks tied to terrorism
- Donald Trump flies to Iowa for caucus, NY for trial, and NH for primary election
- Court Docs in Hunter case reveals he was drug addict when purchased gun
- 15 media outlets ask Cobb County judge to release divorce docs re: Nathan Wade
- John Kerry in Davos doesn't like stupid questions about his carbon footprint
- PGA golfer gives Jesus the credit when asked a question by sports reporter
Unexpected Elements - Rulers and the rules of ageing
As France's youthful new Prime Minister gets his feet under the desk, we examine how stress and strains can change the way we look. We also ask what the late nights and lack of sleep that go hand in hand with leadership can mean for the health of the human body and we hear how measuring intelligence in young people isn't as straightforward as it might seem.
Serious Inquiries Only - SIO419: Men Are From App and Women Are From Browser
Lydia Smith of Where There's Woke joins us to break down a fascinating online dating study that featured an experiment in which men and women viewed online dating profiles on either a mobile device or standard PC and rated the individual's attractiveness. The findings are very interesting! We discuss what the implications could be, and we also have a little classic WTW fun too because why not.
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NBN Book of the Day - Neall W. Pogue, “The Nature of the Religious Right: The Struggle between Conservative Evangelicals and the Environmental Movement” (Cornell UP, 2022)
How does the Bible instruct humans to interact with the Earth? Over the last few decades, white conservative evangelical Christians have increasingly taken positions against environmental protections. To understand why, Meghan Cochran talks with Neall W. Pogue about his book The Nature of the Religious Right: The Struggle between Conservative Evangelicals and the Environmental Movement (Cornell University Press, 2022) in which he examines how the religious right became a political force known for hostility toward environmental legislation.
Until the 1990s, theologically based, eco-friendly philosophies of Christian environmental stewardship were uncontroversial. However, when some in the evangelical community began to lean towards environmental activism in response to human caused climate change, their effort was overwhelmed by some conservative leaders who stressed a position against environmentalism. They ridiculed conservation efforts, embraced conspiracy theories, and refuted the expanding scientific literature. Pogue explains how different ideas of nature helped to construct a conservative evangelical political movement that rejected long-standing beliefs regarding Christian environmental stewardship.
Suggested readings:
- The Gospel of Climate Skepticism: Why Evangelical Christians Oppose Action on Climate Change by Robin Globus Veldman (University of California Press, 2019)
- Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right by Arlie Russell Hochschild (The New Press, 2016)
Meghan Cochran studies belief and action as a technologist working in customer experience and as a student of religion, business, and literature.
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