In 1960, a commercial flight was struck by a flock of birds, resulting in a deadly crash. Evidence was sent to the Smithsonian, where a woman named Roxie Laybourne successfully identified the species of bird involved. That case began her career as the first forensic ornithologist – and Laybourne’s work is the subject of Chris Sweeney’s new book, The Feather Detective. In today’s episode, Sweeney joins NPR’s Scott Simon for a conversation about Laybourne’s unique expertise, her influence on aviation safety, and the sexism she faced as a female scientist.
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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - Donald Trump Vs. Reality Itself
Donald Trump’s never been all that committed to the truth. But experts are warning that by firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and appointing loyalists across the judiciary, he’s taken his war on facts to another level. How long can he attempt to remake reality before the truth—someday, eventually, but inevitably—hits back?
Guest: David A Graham, staff writer at the Atlantic.
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Audio Mises Wire - Scholars and Schemers: How the Left Ruined Higher Education
One cannot deny that American institutions have been corrupted by leftist thought, which demonstrates the success of Italian communist Antonio Gramsci's call to bring about socialism in the West by eroding the institutional barriers against it.
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Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3322: Very Fast Trains
Episode: 3322 Some Thoughts on the Future of High-Speed Rail. Today, very fast trains.
It Could Happen Here - Dogwhistle Politics and Nazi Code Hunting
Garrison and Mia unravel whether the DHS is posting coded nazi messages, and discuss the limits of treating anti fascism as an easter egg hunt.
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Donald Trump announced an additional 25% tariff on goods from India in response to the country’s continued imports of Russian oil.
Global News Podcast - Trump orders India tariff hike to 50% for buying Russian oil
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CBS News Roundup - 08/06/2025 | World News Roundup Late Edition
Soldier opens fire, wounding five other soldiers at Fort Stewart, Georgia. President Trump says there's a "good chance" he'll meet soon with Russian President Putin. Apple invests a total of $600 billion in the U.S. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.
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The Source - NextGen: Bexar County approves flood warning system
Nearly two months after 13 people lost their lives in devastating flash floods near Loop 410 and Perrin Beitel, Bexar County is moving towards a new flood warning system. A joint effort with the county, the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio River Authority, NextGen will detect rising waters at low-water crossings across the area.array(3) {
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PBS News Hour - Science - Federal mRNA funding cut is ‘most dangerous public health decision’ ever, expert says
Many public health experts and scientists say they are stunned by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s decision to cancel nearly half a billion dollars in federal funding for future vaccine development. MRNA technology was central in the battle against COVID and can be developed more quickly than traditional vaccines. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Dr. Michael Osterholm. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders