The Gist - David Plotz Is Out, Panda Blogs Are In

Today at Slate, we announced a changing of the guard. Mike talks with David Plotz, who after 6 years as editor is stepping down, and Julia Turner, who just became Slate’s first female editor in chief. Plus, Mike gets help from memory champ Nelson Dellis in memorizing the rest of The Star Spangled Banner with help from Pauly Shore. For the Spiel, Mike vets stats with a stats vet—stat.

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #41 – “Special Victims Unit” with Tom Seiniger

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys and their special guest, comedian Tom Seiniger, discuss that old American television bailiwick: the police procedural. They're loosely plotted, contrived, and they have wacky guest stars. What's not to love? Follow Tom on Twitter @TomSeiniger! Follow the show @TheGoodsPod  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly  Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy  Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

Serious Inquiries Only - AS49: Free Will, Part 1 of ….

This week I’m going to attempt to tackle the topic of free will! This is a favorite of mine. Do we have free will? Who was right in the debate between Harris and Dennett? Does determinism by definition negate free will or is there some way that they are, one might say, compatible? This is … Continue reading AS49: Free Will, Part 1 of …. →

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More or Less: Behind the Stats - WS MoreOrLess: Golden Ticket

In Roald Dahl?s novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", Charlie Bucket wins a golden ticket to visit Willy Wonka?s factory. But one of our younger More or Less listeners in England wanted to find out what the chances would be of winning one of those Golden Tickets. So we sent maths book author Rob Eastaway to her school in Derby to explain the answer to her class-mates - a must-listen for anyone who struggles to get their head around probability. Also on the programme we look at whether the age of players makes a difference in World Cup football. This programme was first broadcast on the BBC World Service.

The Gist - Her Husband’s Stupid Record Collection

Is not visiting the U.S.-Mexico border President Obama’s Katrina? Josh King from Polioptics explains how he would best position Obama if (slash when) he does makes a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border. Then Sarah O’Holla tells us about her blog My Husband’s Stupid Record Collection and plays a few recent finds. For the Spiel, Mike unwraps what 20,000 book sales really mean.

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Motley Fool Money - Motley Fool Money: 07.11.2014

The Fed's bond buying will end in October. Earnings season starts with a bang for Alcoa, but a thud for The Container Store and Lumber Liquidators.  We analyze an upcoming merger for Big Tobacco and an upcoming makeover for one restaurant chain.  Plus, portfolio manager Bill Mann discusses European banks, the best way for companies to use cash, and why he's heading to Japan.

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