Zippers are the most common machine all around us. But it's a minor miracle how that came to be.
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DC resident Bridget Todd talks with Garrison about Trump’s police takeover in Washington DC, the manufacturing of crime panics, and how federal police are effecting the city.
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Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s envoy, said in an interview that Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, agreed to “robust” security guarantees for Ukraine by its allies.
Global News Podcast - European leaders to join Trump-Zelensky meeting
Several European leaders are to join the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, in Washington on Monday, where he's due to hold talks with Donald Trump at the White House. During a virtual meeting in Brussels, the "coalition of the willing" said they would seek robust security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of any deal with Russia. Earlier the US president's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said land concessions to Russia would be a choice for Ukraine. Also: huge crowds have gathered in Israel calling for a hostage deal and an end to the war in Gaza; and the actor Terence Stamp, who starred as Superman villain General Zod, dies aged 87. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
The Goods from the Woods - Episode #489 – “Noted Reptoid” with Joe Kaye
In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are joined once again by our good friend, comedian Joe Kaye! We kick this one off with a Bucked Up energy drink that appears to have been disowned by the company due to its association with Ireland's least favorite son, MMA star Conor McGregor. We also talk about something weird in our neighborhood: The Tesla Diner. On our Top 3 segment, we chat about the best opening tracks on debut albums and our favorite conspiracies. Korn's "Freak on a Leash" is our JAM OF THE WEEK! Give us a listen, folks! Follow Joe Kaye on all forms of social media @JoeCharlesKaye Follow our show @TheGoodsPod on absolutely everything! Rivers is @RiversLangley Sam is @SlamHarter Carter is @Carter_Glascock Subscribe on Patreon for an UNCUT video version of the show as well as HOURS of bonus content! http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod
The Economics of Everyday Things - 103. Satellites
There are now nearly 12,000 satellites orbiting Earth. What does it cost to put them there, and how do they make money? Zachary Crockett launches an investigation.
- SOURCES:
- Tim Farrar, president of TMF Associates.
- Rachel Jewett, managing editor of Via Satellite.
- RESOURCES:
- "How geostationary small satellites are providing strategic access to space," by Steve Collar (World Economic Forum, 2025).
- "State of the Satellite Industry Report," (Satellite Industry Association, 2025).
- "Elon Musk Dominates Space Launch. Rivals Are Calling Foul." by Eric Lipton (New York Times, 2024).
- "Kessler Syndrome and the space debris problem," by Mike Wall (Space, 2022).
- "BlackRock Says Satellite Images Can Help Track Chinese Companies," by Lisa Pham (Bloomberg, 2017).
PBS News Hour - World - What to expect from Zelenskyy’s next meeting with Trump, backed by European leaders
When Zelenskyy returns to the Oval Office on Monday, at least a half-dozen European leaders will join him in a high-profile display of unity. After meeting with Putin on Friday, Trump aligned himself with Russian positions, triggering fears that Ukraine could be pressured to accept Moscow’s terms. John Yang speaks with William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, for more on what to expect. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Consider This from NPR - What we know about President Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Trump turned to the Heritage Foundation help pick his appointee to lead a traditionally non-partisan agency. NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with political science professor E.J. Fagan, author of “The Thinkers: The Rise of Partisan Think Tanks and the Polarization of American Politics” to understand why Trump’s close relationship with the conservative think tank matters.
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PBS News Hour - Science - A photographer’s quest to raise awareness of fireflies under threat with dazzling images
For many people, fireflies are part of the story of summer, evoking memories of lazy, hot evenings spent trying to catch them in glass jars. Now, one man is still trying to catch them — not with a jar, but with a camera — to raise awareness about the threats facing these glowing insects. John Yang reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
The Source - Martha Barnette, words, and the power of connection
Have you ever wondered about that weird expression that grandma used to say? Martha Barnette, co-host of the radio show and podcast A Way with Words, likely knows the history of that expression. Barnette has spent her life being a word detective, and in her new book, "Friends with Words: Adventures in Languageland," she shares that story. During her two decades on the show, Martha has seen that people of all stripes are curious about etymology, they revel in slang, are surprised by regional vocabulary, delighted by idioms, and eager to share that weird phrase Grandma always used to say.array(3) {
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