Kate Marvel is a climate scientist who has testified before Congress and served as lead author of the U.S. National Climate Assessment. But in her new book Human Nature, she takes a different approach to climate change, exploring the crisis through nine emotions. In today's episode, the scientist and author speaks with NPR’s Scott Simon about watching the world end through computer models, pushing back against emotional neutrality, and her book’s chapter on pride.
To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NPR Privacy Policy
Audio Mises Wire - The Oklahoma City Bombing: A Lesson in Government Lawlessness
After the tragic 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, the FBI rolled out the same "lone nut" narrative about who did it. However, much evidence exists to show that FBI informants and agents embedded with white supremacy groups may well have been involved.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/oklahoma-city-bombing-lesson-government-lawlessness
Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2495: Creativity Within Limits
Episode: 2495 Creativity Within Limits: Rules as a Source of Creativity. Today, bounded creativity.
ATXplained - Three Black Texans were lynched 130 years ago. How can Austin preserve their memory?
Like many lynching victims, their names are unknown, and details about their lives and deaths are scarce. Only foreign newspapers reported on the crimes.
The post Three Black Texans were lynched 130 years ago. How can Austin preserve their memory? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova - What’s the Optimal Personality for AI?
This week Nate and Maria discuss the release of GPT-5, the latest model from OpenAI. This model promises to be faster, smarter, and more useful while also reducing hallucinations and sycophancy. It also lets users choose among different AI “personalities.” What do Nate and Maria think so far?
Then, they turn to the newly inked Nvidia trade deal, which notably includes a 15% cut of sales to China for the US government
Further Reading:
Ethical Issues In Advanced Artificial Intelligence by Nick Bostrom, 2003
SuperIntelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom, 2014
For more from Nate and Maria, subscribe to their newsletters:
The Leap from Maria Konnikova
Silver Bulletin from Nate Silver
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
array(3) { [0]=> string(184) "https://www.omnycontent.com/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/951120d9-cf6e-4224-93d7-b15c014dcea5/c701ca0b-8b5f-4ace-9f6d-b338016a0e69/image.jpg?t=1755122813&size=Large" [1]=> string(10) "image/jpeg" [2]=> int(0) }It Could Happen Here - Tariffs and the Corruption State
Mia gives an update on the recent round of tariffs and what they say about the American state under Trump.
Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/01/economy/tariff-more-expensive
https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/us-tariffs-take-effect-08-07-25
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nvidia-amd-chip-sales-china-15-percent-h20-mi308/
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/business/tariffs-switzerland-trump.html
https://www.tradecomplianceresourcehub.com/2025/08/12/trump-2-0-tariff-tracker/
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/07/business/trade-exemptions-tariffs-trump
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7jjkvzmkxo
https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/us-tariffs-take-effect-08-07-25#cme17o5l400003b6ns7mwdwnv
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/06/tech/apple-investment-us-trump
https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/us-tariffs-take-effect-08-07-25
https://restofworld.org/2023/foxconn-iphone-factory-china/
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/06/tech/apple-investment-us-trump
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
array(3) { [0]=> string(150) "https://www.omnycontent.com/d/programs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/78d30acb-8463-4c40-a5ae-ae2d0145c9ff/image.jpg?t=1751824393&size=Large" [1]=> string(10) "image/jpeg" [2]=> int(0) }The World in Brief from The Economist - Europe lobbies Trump on Ukraine; Bessent heaps pressure on the Fed, and more
Donald Trump said he had a “very friendly” call with European leaders, including Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, ahead of his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - The Conspiracy of “Cool”
What makes a person "cool"? We don't mean physical temperature -- instead, we're asking about the swag, the aura, the almost indescribable vibe with a thousand names across time and culture. For most of human history, the concept of what we call "cool" has been a mystery -- perhaps, that is, until now. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore the strange story of how science may have finally cracked the code on coolness. Could you use this knowledge to make yourself cooler? More importantly... is it cool to want to?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
array(3) { [0]=> string(150) "https://www.omnycontent.com/d/programs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2e824128-fbd5-4c9e-9a57-ae2f0056b0c4/image.jpg?t=1749831085&size=Large" [1]=> string(10) "image/jpeg" [2]=> int(0) }Global News Podcast - European leaders hopeful after Trump call before Putin summit
European leaders appeared cautiously optimistic after holding a virtual meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, before he meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. He reportedly said his goal for the summit was to obtain a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. We also take a look at the strange history of Alaska. Plus: we report on the devastating hunger crisis in the Sudanese city of el-Fasher; the plusses and minuses of artificial intelligence -- enabling your glasses to help you hear better, but perhaps also leading doctors to being de-skilled; why hundreds of Peruvian military and police officers are being pardoned; Iran tries to help its ally Hezbollah in Lebanon; and why the British foreign secretary is in a spot of hot water over a fishing trip with the vice-president of the United States.
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
CBS News Roundup - 08/13/2025 | World News Roundup Late Edition
President Trump holds what he says was "a very good call" with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and other European leaders ahead of Trump's meeting with Russian President Putin on Friday. At least four people killed in flash flooding in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Damage assessments in Juneau, Alaska following glacial flooding. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices