Month: January 2025

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Bay Curious - Journey to a Lonely Island in San Francisco Bay

Just off the coast of Richmond is a small island that's home to over a hundred bird species, lots of field mice, one dog and one man. The singular human resident is caretaker for Brooks Island, which is actually a nature preserve run by the East Bay Regional Parks District. This week, reporter Katherine Monahan paddles out on a special kayak tour to discover the rich history of this lonely little island in the bay.


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Curious City - Drama, scandal or scores: What takes a sports team down?

It’s no secret that last year was the worst year in Chicago sports. Last episode we got into what that means for future fans. But 2024 wasn’t the absolute worst for every individual Chicago team. Sometimes a bad season isn’t defined by a long losing streak or a record number of losses. Sometimes it’s the internal turmoil and drama on the team. Today, we take a look at the individual worst years for our beloved Chicago teams with legendary sports journalist Cheryl Raye-Stout and Chicago sports superfan and host of Quita Loves Sports, Quita. We get into how some of these teams redeemed themselves … only to end up back here.
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The Intelligence from The Economist - Putty people: can Trump get his picks?

As some of Donald Trump’s most controversial choices for top jobs are questioned this week, our correspondent analyses how supine Republicans may be in his second term. Has the luxury business passed its peak (09:57)? And why scientists are finding new ways to deal with an invasive pest in Australia: the cane toad (16:55).


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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 1.30.25

Alabama

  • Trump signs first bill into law, The Laken Riley Act, sponsored by Sen. Britt
  • Sen. Tuberville voices his continued support of RFK Jr. to lead HHS
  • AG Marshall explains his involvement in letter to Costco over DEI
  • State lawmaker files "Good Dad Act"  giving more custody rights to Fathers
  • Mobile teacher seeking to thwart ICE agents now on paid leave from school

National

  • Trump issues quotas for immigration offices that equals 1,800 arrests per day
  • Trump also opens up Guantanamo Bay prison for most dangerous deportees
  • DHS Sec. Noem rescinds protection of Venezuelan migrants from deportation
  • Resigned NJ senator Bob Menendez sentenced to prison for bribery
  • AG for Missouri confident of lawsuit win against China over Covid 19
  • Part 3 of conversation with documentary filmmaker re: Covid, censorship, and "medical experts"
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The Daily Signal - Victor Davis Hanson: Get Me Kash Patel

On this edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Hanson delves into the controversies surrounding Kash Patel's nomination as the FBI director.

Despite Patel's extensive background as a public defender, federal prosecutor, and involvement in the executive and legislative branches, his role in the Nunes memo and association with Donald Trump have stirred significant opposition from the Left:

“So, in all of these aspects, he seems like the perfect FBI director. But there's two reasons why people are very angry about him, of course. One is, he was the point man for Devin Nunes House Select Intelligence Committee investigation of the FBI. And he helped draft the Nunes memo, which detailed, quite accurately, all of the FBI's machinations to collude with their paid informant, Christopher Steele, to fabricate a false dossier that incorrectly alleged that Donald Trump was a Russian asset.”

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Everything Everywhere Daily - The OMG! Particle (Encore)

On October 15, 1991, a cosmic ray detector in Utah observed something that had never been seen before or since. 

It was a cosmic ray with more energy than anything ever observed and more energy than most scientists thought possible. 

When one of the first researchers saw the data, they responded simply, “Oh, my God!”

Learn more about the OMG particle, what it was, and what it means on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.


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NBN Book of the Day - Tolkien, Philosopher of War: A Conversation with Graham McAleer

In this episode, we explore the profound philosophical and theological dimensions of J.R.R. Tolkien's work, particularly his views on war. In his book Tolkien, Philosopher of War (Catholic University of America Press, 2024), McAleer uncovers Tolkien's critique of Enlightenment thought and his deep concern with the apocalyptic politics of his time. He argues that Tolkien’s metaphysical, political, and aesthetic views—shaped by a rejection of gnosticism, a defense of monarchy, and a resistance to Futurism—offer a unique perspective on the dangers of progressivism and total war. We explore Tolkien’s personal experience which inform his writings and the processes by which he was able to sculpt these great works and systems of thought. This conversation sheds light on Tolkien's modern critique of political ideologies and offers new insights for readers of Catholic studies, war philosophy, and Tolkien Studies alike.

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What A Day - Is ICE Only Arresting Criminal Migrants?

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act, a new law that requires law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants who are accused – not convicted – of committing a crime. During the signing ceremony, Trump also announced his intent to sign an executive order to send migrants to a detention facility at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. It all comes amid a very public push by the administration to show Americans it's very serious about cracking down on illegal immigration, even as the details remain a little opaque. Michelle Hackman, a reporter covering immigration for The Wall Street Journal, breaks down what's actually happening.

And in headlines: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. flails in his first confirmation hearing to be the next health secretary, The Trump administration walks back its order to freeze federal funds for grants and loans… maybe? And former Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.

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The NewsWorthy - DC Plane Crash, Trump’s Education Overhaul & Super Bowl Security- Thursday, January 30, 2025

The news to know for Thursday, January 30, 2025!

We're talking about a deadly plane crash in Washington D.C. Rescue efforts are now underway.

Also, President Trump has unveiled an effort to bring more patriotism to American education and more tax dollars to private schools.

Plus, we'll tell you about a new plan to send tens of thousands of migrants to Guantanamo Bay, security preparations for Super Bowl 59, and how much advertisers are paying to air their commercials during the big game.

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