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Curious City - Chicago’s Infamous Dojo Wars, Part 1: The Rise of John Keehan, Karate Sensei

In the 1960s, Chicago was becoming known as a center for Karate teaching and international tournaments, and the main person behind this movement was John Keehan. He was a revered black belt instructor who was also often an instigator in Chicago’s “Dojo Wars,” a series of brawls and incidents between competing martial arts schools. In part one, we follow Keehan’s rise as a sensei, and his efforts to bring more violence to the art, both on and off the mats.
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More or Less: Behind the Stats - NHS waiting lists, Voter ID and measuring divorce

The government has trumpeted a big fall in those waiting over 18 months for hospital treatment in England. But total numbers on waiting lists have hit a new high. Also we look at how much impact the introduction of Voter ID had on turnout in May's English local elections. We ask whether Portugal really has a divorce rate of 94%. And we remember mathematician Dr Vicky Neale of Oxford University, who has died at the age of 39. The government has trumpeted a big fall in those waiting over 18 months for hospital treatment in England. But total numbers on waiting lists have hit a new high. Also we look at how much impact the introduction of Voter ID had on turnout in May's English local elections. We ask whether Portugal really has a divorce rate of 94%. And we remember mathematician Dr Vicky Neale of Oxford University, who has died at the age of 39.

Presenter: Tim Harford Series Producer: Jon Bithrey Reporters: Josephine Casserly, Octavia Woodward, Ellie House Sound Engineer: James Beard Production Co-ordinator: Brenda Brown

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Shoop”—Salt-N-Pepa

Join Rob as he dives into his deepest darkest memories of clinging to gymnasium walls as all the other brave middle schoolers got their groove on to some ’90s R&B. Oh and, somewhere along the way, listen and learn about Salt-N-Pepa and their sexually charged song “Shoop.” Later, Pitchfork’s Julianne Escobedo Shepherd joins the mix to answer some of Rob’s Salt-N-Pepa questions (48:00).

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Julianne Escobedo Shepherd

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

Additional Production Support: Chloe Clark

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You Get A Podcast! - An Update from You Get A Podcast!

A statement from Kellie Carter Jackson about what’s next for “You Get A Podcast!”

“There was a dispute regarding the use of Oprahdemics. It has been resolved to the mutual satisfaction of all parties. We have an update about the future of our show, and we are excited to move forward with a new name and updated artwork. Next week, we’ll be back with some brand new episodes and information. Stay tuned!”

Thanks to everyone for your patience — we’re so excited to be back with new episodes very soon! In the meantime, visit yougetapodcast.com for all the latest.

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More or Less: Behind the Stats - Detecting Bad Science with Data

For more than a decade there?ve been longstanding concerns about the credibility and reliability of science research. This ?bad science? has often stemmed from poor data practice or worse. But statistics can also help us identify and understand some of what?s going wrong, whether that?s selective data-slicing or outright fabrication.

Tim Harford talks to writer and broadcaster Michael Blastland about his new BBC radio documentary ?The Truth Police?, which hears from the outsiders who are calling out fraud, malpractice and incompetence in science.

Presenter: Tim Harford Producer: Nathan Gower Editor: Richard Vadon Programme Coordinator: Brenda Brown Sound Engineer: James Beard

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Curious City - Move Over Mayor. Adios Aldermen. Regular Citizens Can Propose Laws In Chicago And We’ll Tell You How

Brandon Johnson was just sworn in as Chicago’s new mayor. Johnson was known as a union and community organizer who believes average people should have more say in how their government works. Which is why we thought this story from 2021 about how any citizen can introduce new laws here in Chicago was the perfect pairing to inauguration week.