Month: October 2024

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NPR's Book of the Day - ‘American Scary’ documents a cultural obsession with horror in the United States

Horror and scary stories are part of a long American tradition that dates back to the Salem witch trials. Columbia professor and cultural historian Jeremy Dauber traces this legacy in a new book, American Scary, from the fears of early English settlers to contemporary horror media like the films of Jordan Peele. The book draws surprising connections between the way collective fears are represented in seemingly disparate literature, like in the works of authors like Frederick Douglass and Edgar Allen Poe. In today's episode, Dauber speaks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about how some of our most monstrous figures have changed shape over the generations while staying rooted in core fears. Dauber also argues that what scares us–whether zombies, vampires, witches or our neighbors–is representative of the deepest anxieties of our time.

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CBS News Roundup - 10/30/2024 | World News Roundup Late Edition

Vice President Harris responds to President Biden's comment calling Trump's supporters "garbage." Investigators say they have leads in the ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington. Defense Secretary calls North Korean troops to Russia "dangerous and destabilizing." CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.

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The Indicator from Planet Money - What’s missing in the immigration debate

Immigration is a top concern among U.S. voters this election cycle. But Zeke Hernandez, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania who studies immigration,thinks politicians and the media aren't giving the public the full story. Too often, he argues, they paint immigrants as objects of pity or fear, when the reality is much more complex — and positive. Today on the show, we look beyond the binary and explore the less talked about ways documented and undocumented immigrants shape the U.S. economy.

Zeke's book is called The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers.

Related listening:
Is the border crisis really a labor market crisis? (Apple / Spotify)
Do immigrants really take jobs and lower wages? (Apple / Spotify)
Welcome to the USA! Now get to work (Apple / Spotify)

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CBS News Roundup - 10/30/2024 | World News Roundup

Kamala Harris makes her final argument in the spot where Donald Trump spoke before the Capitol attack. Trump talks up his record on Puerto Rico. Teens and screen time. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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Up First from NPR - Harris’ Closing Argument, Trump Mass Deportations Plan, Head Start Changes

Vice President Harris delivers her campaign's closing arguments, ex-President Donald Trump's mass deportation plan, and a federally funded preschool program struggles to hire and pay enough staff.

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - M.I.A—“Paper Planes”

Rob looks back at some major performances that came with pregnancy announcements, before focusing in on M.I.A and her 2008 hit “Paper Planes.” Along the way, Rob also touches upon the controversies that came with M.I.A’s fame. Later, writer and editor Puja Patel joins to discuss dancing on stage with M.I.A, the political and cultural conversation around the artist back in 2008, and much more.


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Everything Everywhere Daily - Vampires

Some of the most frightening and iconic monsters in the history of the horror genre are vampires. 

Vampires have a history that is both ancient and modern. For thousands of years, various cultures around the world have had stories of vampire-esque beings who would prey on humans. 

However, in the last two centuries, these stories have coalesced into a very specific type of creature with a unique backstory and set of powers and weaknesses.

Learn more about vampires, how they were created and where they came from on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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The NewsWorthy - Closing Argument Speeches, Severe Weather Threat & Time-Off Work to Vote – Wednesday, October 30, 2024

The news to know for Wednesday, October 30, 2024!

We'll tell you about the presidential candidates’ “closing arguments” ahead of Election Day, and a reminder from the U.S. Postal Service for anyone who plans to mail their ballots.

Also, what a longtime ally of former President Trump had to say after spending time in prison, and a first-of-its-kind report from the Vatican.

Plus, a federal watchdog says the Air Force paid a million dollars more than it should have for spare parts, an unusual uptick in ‘walking pneumonia’ among younger kids, and where storms may interrupt Halloween plans this week.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! 

 

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