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The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about choice architecture, efficiency, frugality, collaboration, and team spirit.
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array(3) { [0]=> string(0) "" [1]=> string(0) "" [2]=> int(0) }A convicted rapist, two dead women, and years of missed chances. We dig into the troubling case of David Pearce. Plus, California Democrats face voter anger over Trump and Musk, Delta doubles down on luxury at LAX, and Mattel lays off over 100 workers in a cost-cutting shakeup.
Five years ago, people around the world were enduring COVID lockdowns as we attempted to prevent the spread of the virus. Today, many of those who caught COVID-19 are still suffering from lingering symptoms, including a loss of their sense of smell. And that got the Unexpected Elements team thinking about all things olfactory.
First up, hold your noses as we investigate the two chemicals that make up the scent of death.
Next, are you prone to telling lies? Well, research suggests that your nose might give you away!
We then turn our attention to the cinema to find out more about the chemicals you release during a scary film.
We’re also joined by chemist Professor Matija Strlic, who reveals how he can detect aromas in ancient Egyptian mummies and – crucially – tells us why he wants to do this.
That, plus many more Unexpected Elements.
Presenters: Marnie Chesterton, with Kai Kupferschmidt and Affelia Wibisono Producers: Alice Lipscombe-Southwell, with William Hornbrook, Debbie Kilbride, Imaan Moin and Noa Dowling
America’s international intelligence-sharing relationships have been decades in the making and rely not on a treaty but trust. Could Donald Trump damage the powerful spy alliance? Why we may soon be buying cutting-edge medicines developed in China (11:00). And introducing a new regular feature, “What to watch this weekend” (17:39).
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A battle has been brewing between President Trump and the judicial system as courts delay some of the administration's rapid fire executive orders. WSJ’s Jess Bravin joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss the recent clashes between Trump and the courts.
Further Reading:
- Chief Justice Roberts Criticizes Trump’s Call to Impeach Judges
- Trump Escalates Push Against Legal Norms
- A Presidency of Upheaval Emboldens Trump
Further Listening:
- A New Phase in Trump’s Immigration Fight
- Trump 2.0: The Uncertainty Economy
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OA1140 - The Trump administration has openly defied a court order--and that’s only the third worst thing about today’s main story. Also: what exactly does it mean to “sign” something into law? What is actually in all of these articles of impeachment which Republicans keep filing against federal judges who have defied Trump? And is there a First Amendment right to communicate with monkeys?
Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of The United States by Tren De Aragua, March 15, 2025 (3:53 PM)
Docket in J.G.G. v. Trump (filed 3/15/25)
Articles of Impeachment filed against Judge James Boasberg by Rep. Brandon Gill (3/18/25)
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This week Danny and Tyler add Hal Ketchum's 90's boot-scootin', slice-of-life banger "Small Town Saturday Night" to the Ultimate Country Playlist. Also we talk about Jurassic Park for some reason.
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