Read Me a Poem - “Curtains” by Ruth Stone

Amanda Holmes reads Ruth Stone’s “Curtains.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.


This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.


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It Could Happen Here - Canada’s Latest School Shooting: What We Know

Garrison and Lance from The Serfs discuss the online right’s attempt to weaponize the tragedy, misinformation about the shooter’s politics, and how the shooter's online footprint shows a growing obsession with other mass shooters. 

Sources: 

https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/terror-without-ideology-the-rise-of-nihilistic-violence-an-isd-investigation/

https://archive.ph/9ACYN 

https://arctic-shift.photon-reddit.com/search?fun=posts_search&author=jesseboy347&limit=10&sort=desc

https://www.adl.org/resources/article/tumbler-ridge-shooter-had-interest-gore-and-guns 

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/world/canada/tumbler-ridge-shooting-suspect-social-media.html 

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/florida-man-with-ties-to-wisconsin-school-shooter-accused-of-mass-shooting-threats/3603745/?amp=1 

https://www.wisn.com/article/research-details-colorado-teen-shooters-online-idolization-of-madison-school-shooter-others/66130619 

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The Stack Overflow Podcast - Data is the new oil, and your database is the only way to extract it

Ryan sits down with Shireesh Thota, CVP of Azure Databases at Microsoft, to discuss the evolution of databases at Microsoft; Azure’s comprehensive portfolio that includes SQL Server, CosmosDB, and Postgres; and the challenges that come with database architecture, from the importance of cost governance and multi-cloud strategies to the future of databases when it comes to AI.

Episode notes: 

You can read all about the latest Azure database announcements from Microsoft Ignite—including updates for SQL Server, Postgres, DocumentDB, and Fabric—on their Azure blog

Connect with Shireesh on LinkedIn.

Today’s shoutout goes to user Guffa for winning a Populist badge on their answer to Virtual method tables

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Getting Hammered® - #Todayin1776: Washington’s War Council Makes a Fateful Decision

At a meeting of his war councilF eb, 16, 1776,, George Washingon suggests a complex, amphibious assault on Boston on frozen waterways, but the council says "nope." What they decide instead will change the course of the war and the fight for America's freedom.

https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-03-02-0229

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PBS News Hour - World - Rubio bolsters Hungary’s far-right leader days after push to mend U.S. ties in Europe

America's top diplomat traveled to Hungary and endorsed that country's far-right prime minister, who is seeking his fifth straight term in office. Viktor Orban has cracked down on the media, civil society and weakened judicial independence in Hungary. He also has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Nick Schifrin spoke with two European senior officials to get their reaction. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS News Hour - Art Beat - Remembering Robert Duvall and his storied career

One of Hollywood's most memorable legends, Robert Duvall, has died. The Academy Award winner enjoyed a long and storied career, carving out a lane as both an unorthodox leading man and a supporting player in some of the greatest films in movie history. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

State of the World from NPR - Street markets light up for Ramadan in Cairo and the Lunar New Year in Beijing

In Old Cairo, shoppers prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer. In Beijing, the Lunar New Year brings the Year of the Fire Horse, which represents action and risk-taking, but many people say they just want stability in this sluggish economy.

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The Source - Sizing up key races in the Texas primaries

Early voting kicks off in Texas for the March 3 political primaries. The big races to watch are in both major parties for U.S. Senator. Who will the Republicans and the Democrats pick for their nominees? And what’s happening down ballot? Is there a blue wave coming in November?array(3) { [0]=> string(38) "https://www.tpr.org/podcast/the-source" [1]=> string(0) "" [2]=> string(1) "0" }

CBS News Roundup - 02/16/2026 | Evening Update

Law enforcement sources tell CBS News they are hoping Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker may help them find the missing 84-year old woman. Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has died at age 95. A shooting at a Rhode Island skating rink has left one victim and the shooter dead.

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