All summer long, we've been on a 10-episode odyssey through the changing universe (check out the series). But there was one big set of objects that we skipped over: moons. So now we're back, with special guest, Radiolab's Latif Nasser, to talk about yes, our moon — and the many moons and quasi-moons beyond it. Where did our Moon come from? How many moons are out there? What's this "quasi-moon" of which we speak and why is it "dancing" around space?
Also, Latif tells us about Radiolab's contest to name a quasi-moon. Read all the details and submit a name here!
Lunar questions or otherwise celestial musings you think we should cover? We'd love to hear about it! You can reach us by emailing shortwave@npr.org.
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The Daily Signal - Health Insurance Can Raise Prices of Care, Two Doctors Say
Health care can be more affordable when doctors don't take health insurance, two doctors say. Dr. Josh Umbehr and Dr. Jules Madrigal joined "The Daily Signal Podcast" to discuss health care reform opportunities that give patients control over their experience. Enjoy!
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NPR's Book of the Day - Rufaro Faith Mazarura’s ‘Let the Games Begin’ is a rom-com set in the Olympic village
The fictional Olympics at the heart of Rufaro Faith Mazarura's novel, Let the Games Begin, kick off in Athens. And in the middle of one of the most important athletic competitions in the world, star runner Zeke and Olympic organizing committee intern Olivia are thrown together against all odds in what becomes a whirlwind romance. In today's episode, the author speaks with The Indicator's Wailin Wong about why the Olympics are such a good backdrop for a rom-com, why there was a dearth of these stories, and how the International Olympic Committee's copyright rules impacted her writing.
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The Stack Overflow Podcast - Ryan Dahl explains why Deno had to evolve with version 2.0
If you’ve never seen it, check out Ryan’s classic talk, 10 Things I Regret About Node.JS, which gives a great overview of the reasons he felt compelled to create Deno.
You can learn more about Ryan on Wikipedia, his website, and his Github page.
To learn more about Deno 2.0, listen to Ryan talk about it here and check out the project’s Github page here.
Congrats to Hugo G, who earned a Great Answer Badge for his input on the following question:
How can I declare and use Boolean variables in a shell script?
Read Me a Poem - “I Will Greet the Sun Again” by Forugh Farrokhzad
Amanda Holmes reads Forugh Farrokhzad’s “I Will Greet the Sun Again,” translated from the Farsi by Sholeh Wolpé. Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.
This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.
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It Could Happen Here - The DNC’s Day of Protest
Robert and Gare report on pro-Palestine protests in Chicago on the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Alex back on the pod today as we touch briefly on cranks from the past and Ye’s nitrous fixation. Then, Biden and his team continue to seethe about being kicked off the ticket, while Tim Waltz’s midwestern diet sends the right into some sort of race-based rage. Then, despite his possible PTSD, Trump is still able to toss off some casual insults to cherished American institutions that would get any other politicians run out of town and Bolsonaro attacked by bees.
You're Wrong About - Dungeons & Dragons & The Satanic Panic with Adrian Daub
This week we travel back to the 80s, when America’s parents decided to freak out over some kids rolling dice and drawing things on graph paper! Adrian Daub walks Sarah through the history of Dungeons & Dragons, and the panic it inspired.
Content note: The story we're telling today also involves suicide; please listen with care.
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CBS News Roundup - 08/19/2024 | World News Roundup Late Edition
Night one of the DNC, and President Biden will make the case for a Vice President Kamala Harris presidency. Former President Trump tells CBS News he won't back away from personal attacks against Harris. Two bodies recovered in Connecticut river following massive flooding. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.
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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs - Song 176: “Sympathy for the Devil” by the Rolling Stones, part 2: Traps for Troubadours
For those who haven’t heard the announcement I posted , songs from this point on will sometimes be split among multiple episodes, so this is the second part of a multi-episode look at the song “Sympathy for the Devil” and the career of the Rolling Stones. This episode takes us from April 1966 through to the release of “Let’s Spend the Night Together”/”Ruby Tuesday”
Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.
Patreon backers also have a half-hour bonus episode, on “Laurel Canyon Home” by John Mayall.
Tilt Araiza has assisted invaluably by doing a first-pass edit, and will hopefully be doing so from now on. Check out Tilt’s irregular podcasts at http://www.podnose.com/jaffa-cakes-for-proust and http://sitcomclub.com/