Month: August 2024

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What Could Go Right? - The Two Sides of Gene Editing with Kevin Davies

Where should humans draw the line with gene editing? Is CRISPR the "holy grail" of science, or is editing human DNA ethical at all? Zachary and Emma speak with Kevin Davies, executive editor of The CRISPR Journal and author of "Editing Humanity." They discuss gene editing, specifically CRISPR, and its implications for mankind's future, the successes of gene editing for agriculture and treating sickle cell disease, and Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui's unlawful meddling in the DNA of three embryos, now kids living in China with unknown health effects.


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NPR's Book of the Day - ‘Drawn Testimony’ is a courtroom sketch artist’s memoir spanning 40 years

Courtroom sketch artist Jane Rosenberg has worked on some of the biggest trials of the last 40 years, drawing the likes of Martha Stewart, Jeffrey Epstein, and most recently, Donald Trump. Her new memoir, Drawn Testimony, examines her unique role in the news cycle, where art and criminal justice collide. In today's episode, Rosenberg speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about how she got into this line of work, why mobsters are fun to draw and which high-profile defendant asked her to add more hair to his portrait.

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Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova - Kamala Edition: Taxes, Tariffs, and the DNC

This week Nate and Maria discuss the state of Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, including taking a look at her first policy proposals on price gouging and taxes on tips. 

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It Could Happen Here - The DNC Says Farewell to Joe Biden

Robert gives an update on protest disruptions, Gare reports on Biden’s somber DNC speech, and Sophie attends a Palestinian Human Rights panel.

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The Gist - On Line For The DNC, Left Harasses Not-Quite-So Left

On his way into the Democrats big show in Chicago, Mike is confronted by protestors, stoned and angry. Inside, he talks to delegates, which makes him wonder who is more in touch with mainstream America ... the screamers or the Kool-Aid drinkers? Also on the show, University of Minnesota bioethicist and whistleblower Carl Elliott is out with a new book, The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No.


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CBS News Roundup - 08/20/2024 | World News Roundup Late Edition

Night two of the Democratic National Convention will feature speeches by former President and Michelle Obama while former President Trump campaigns on "making America safe again" in Michigan. Secretary of State in Doha says it's urgent a Mideast ceasefire deal be finalized in the coming days. Final report on Maine mass shooting outlines missed opportunities. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.

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This Machine Kills - 361. The Artists vs. the Machines (ft. Brian Merchant)

We’re joined by Brian Merchant to chat about his reporting on the frontlines of labor exploitations in video games development and animation studios where companies are using AI to replace and degrade jobs, fracture and disempower the workforce, and push the quality of artistic works down even further. When executives explicitly say they are going to use a technology to destroy your livelihoods, then you should believe them and act accordingly. The collective response by workers – especially in the highly unionized animation industry – has been strong and swift. Their message is clear: “AI can fuck right off.” ••• AI Is Already Taking Jobs in the Video Game Industry https://www.wired.com/story/ai-is-already-taking-jobs-in-the-video-game-industry/ ••• He Made a Movie About Humans Rising Up Against AI. Now He’s Doing the Real Thing https://www.wired.com/story/hollywood-animators-fight-artificial-intelligence-labor-mike-rianda/ ••• Brian’s newsletter: https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/ Subscribe to hear more analysis and commentary in our premium episodes every week! https://www.patreon.com/thismachinekills Hosted by Jathan Sadowski (www.x.com/jathansadowski) and Edward Ongweso Jr. (www.x.com/bigblackjacobin). Production / Music by Jereme Brown (www.x.com/braunestahl)
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The Indicator from Planet Money - So, how’s this No Tax On Tips thing gonna go?

By now, you've probably heard a lot from both presidential nominees about getting rid of taxes on tips.

The idea may sound good on first go, but it has its detractors, namely economists and tax experts. Their fears include unfairness and people gaming the system.

On today's episode, how to put in place guardrails for a policy that many economists believe is likely to go off the rails.

Related episode:
Why Americans Can't Quit Tipping

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - The Economy Is the Top Issue For Young Voters

Across party lines, inflation is the most important election issue for young people, according to a new national poll by GenForward and the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics. Reset sits down with two experts to understand the results. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.