World Book Club - Carlo Rovelli: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

Presenter Harriett Gilbert and readers around the world talk to acclaimed Italian physicist and writer Carlo Rovelli about his runaway bestseller Seven Brief Lessons on Physics.

A compact and engaging exploration of some of the most fundamental ideas in modern physics this book takes readers on a captivating journey through seven concise chapters, each dedicated to a different topic. From the theory of relativity to quantum mechanics and the nature of time, Rovelli presents complex concepts with remarkable clarity, making them accessible to a wide audience.

Throughout the book, Rovelli weaves together the history of scientific discovery with his own personal reflections, creating a narrative that is both poetic and thought-provoking. Delving into the mysteries of the universe and examining our own place in the cosmos Rovelli invites readers to ponder the profound questions that physics raises about the nature of space, time, and existence itself.

(Photo: Carlo Rovelli. Credit: Christopher Wahl.)

Inside Europe - Inside Europe – 2 February 2024

The EU reaches a deal with Orban, farmers threaten to blockade Paris, and a new report sets out a vision of two very different agro-futures. Then: Norway’s Prime Minister puts his full weight behind the Arctic Council, open source aficionados gather in Brussels, Estonian teachers go back to work, Italian villages get a lease of new life, and Madrid celebrates sustainable tourism.

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Listener Mail: Carbon Monoxide Crisis in Utah, Hunting Ghosts, Ghost Kitchens

Mama Dino prompts an examination of carbon monoxide poisoning in Utah. Veteran ghost hunter George shares a guide to exploring Electronic Voice Phenomena. Multiple Conspiracy Realists weigh in on the earlier ghost kitchens episode. The Rise of Nicky Biscuits. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment.

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Taylor, Travis, and the Totalitarians

Today's podcast looks at the relationship between superstars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and expresses both annoyance at their omnipresence and disgust at the effort by MAGA to turn their relationship into something pernicious and evil. And speaking of pernicious, what about the latest American "peace plan" as laid out by Thomas "I Talked to a Cab Driver" Friedman? Give a listen.

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Bad Faith - Episode 343 – “Grave Developments” (w/ Jeremy Scahill)

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Intercept founding editor Jeremy Scahill joins Bad Faith to discuss the latest developments out of the war in Gaza: a bombshell CNN report on grave desecration, New York Times staff revolting over the crumbling sexual assault narrative, post-ICJ decision UNRWA defunding, escalation in Jordan, the IDF's West Bank hospital raid, and more.

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Produced by Armand Aviram.

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Focus on Africa - What is Tagadum and can it end war in Sudan ?

Political analyst Kholood Khair assesses Tagadum, a civilian initiative lead by former Sudan Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok seeking to bring the two fighting generals to the peace table.

Should the rules to reducing carbon emissions, be different for African countries?

And we reflect on the legacy of Ghanaian pioneer photographer Bruce Vanderpuije.

CBS News Roundup - 02/01/2024 | World News Roundup

Deadly collapse of Idaho airport hanger under construction. Bracing for storms in California. Social media scolding on Capitol Hill. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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CBS News Roundup - 02/01/2024 | World News Roundup

Deadly collapse of Idaho airport hanger under construction. Bracing for storms in California. Social media scolding on Capitol Hill. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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