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The headlines for this week include the investigation of the Gothamist into Mayor Adams' candidacy petitions and the winding down of the Corporation for Public Broadcast. We also have economic indicators and a new bill that aims at limiting stock trading by congresspeople. Forged signatures found on Mayor Adams’ petition to run Mayor Adams reacts to bogus signatures allegations CPB announced that...

This week topics include: the data company Astronomer chose an interesting spokesperson. Followed by are leaning seats in airplanes close to becoming a reality? We end the podcast with the rise of glucose monitors. Also, if you want to support local news stations affected by Trump's budget cuts, consider adopting a station that stands to loose over 50% of its funding. https://adoptastation.org/ Ot...

As congress approved defunding the Public Broadcast Corporation, President Trump sued the Wall Street Journal, and a new Pew Research survey showed that most people are not getting behind the paywall of news content. Trump sued the Wall Street Journal Jeffrey Epstein’s Friends Sent Him Bawdy Letters Congress rolls back public media funding Americans are not paying for the news Prof. Matthew Faccia...

The headlines for the week are: The court blocked the measure that was meant to make canceling subscription-based services easier. /There's a new messaging app in town/ Trump is insisting on cuts to PBS and NPR. Decision by the 8th circuit on FTC’s one-click cancel rule Center for Consumer Law defends one-click rule US Chamber of Commerce argues one-click rule is overreach Guess who’s suing the FT...

President Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill into law, and some people are elated others are very concern. We also have a tropical storm this week and on happy news NYC public libraries got more funding and Tiny Chef is finding support from fans. Winners and losers of the Big Beautiful Bill Energy-related priorities of the Big Beautiful Bill Storm Chantal How to prepare for hurricane season Libra...

For this mini episode the headlines are a mayoral election (but not the one you're thinking off), the latest chapter of the Trump administration's crackdown on universities and the advice the Senate parliamentarian gave about the Bill Beautiful Bill. Miami City Commission postpones election UVA president resign under pressure from the US Justice Dept. More than 50 universities under investigation...

This is a little mini episode while we're on summer hiatus with some interesting headlines. Pet dogs could be considered family members Federal land for sale How could Alaska be impacted by selling off federal land EPA to revert ban total ban on asbestos Your brain on ChatGPT

This is not about the ludicrous conspiracy theories, in our last episode before summer hiatus we discuss the more subtle conspiracy mentality that makes it harder to fight misinformation. Show notes (1600 characters max): This is not about the ludicrous conspiracy theories, in our last episode before summer hiatus we discuss the more subtle conspiracy mentality that makes it harder to fight misinf...

We had some technical difficulties while Anna is traveling, but Maso is discussing some of the important headlines you might have missed this week Secretary of commerce v. a banana Is the administration looking for tariff reciprocity? Education Department says Columbia is not compliant Indiana bill that would amend tenure Budget bill gave more power to IU governor Indiana Governor removed IU trust...

This week we talk about how political polarization has made some people more reluctant to talk to journalists or in some cases even aggressive against reporters. Tropical storm Alvin , Siamese crocodiles release , Judge blocks restrictions on Harvard , Trump cancels birdflue vaccines , Climate projections Main course: Pew Research: Public Trust on Scientists Sweet Treat: A brief history of the Pla...

Since Google unveiling its latest AI tool this week, we are talking about how AI is affecting how we verify information. Trump against Harvard , Protecting DOGE , Nuclear reactors, FTC not fighting PepsiCo , Clownfish getting smaller Main Course: Google’s AI Mode AI giving bad information Fact checking AI bots Perceived slant of AI Generalization bias Sweet Treat: Lorelai Fountain Music from Maste...

This week we’re talking all about Big Baby—the hypothetical industry pushing for American pregnancies. National Guard removals , brain dead pregnancy , coral reef ink , potential bear death , Jello shots Main Course: Fertility Rates Ohio State Study Americans are having less children Cost of Baby Trump Administration push Sweet Treat: AI granny waste scammer’s time Tip your waiter: Babies have mor...

This week we’re diving into the different instances in which the Trump administration is looking to enforce a single point of view. Non-competes , new Pope , Chicago housing , trade deal , North Carolina Election Board Main course Letter to Harvard from Ed. Dept. Harvard’s endowment fund Cutting funding to NPR and PBS Executive order is struck down AFL sued the court administration Sweet treat The...

This week we’re looking at Alaskan glacial melt and how it could impact communities and other species in the region. Also, globes. NYC rent increase , Ozempic response , NPR and PBS cuts , Fire rebuild, Picasso snail Main Course Glacial melt Salmon decline Glacier runoff About Cordova Native Village of Eyak Subsistence fishing Sweet treat History of Globes Pocket globes Tip your waiter Bomb sniffi...

This week we’re looking at the censorship attempts that continue to generate concern for librarians across the country and what’s the judicial precedent. Abortion restriction laws , FBI arrests judge , Pope Francis’ funeral , deep-sea mining , hydraulics in ancient Egypt Main course United Against Book Bans American Library Association book bans data Board of Education v Pico That Librarian: The F...

Ever wonder who’s taking care of your body after you die? Probably not because you’re still alive. But you should know about the medical examiners doing this work. This week’s episode is all about death. Appetizer Florida shooting , CFPB , Harvard University update, Luigi Mangione death penalty , turtles Main course Difference between coroner and medical examiner Sweet treat The emergence of Londo...

Your dad/sister/random friend is probably gonna mention tariffs this weekend. No idea what they are or what’s going down in tariff town? We’ve got your back. This week we’re giving context to Trump’s tariffs’ proposal that produced memes, laughs and serious concerns for the economy. Also.. ANNA CANT GET AWAY FROM THE WEIRD CREATURES.

Let’s talk about teaching climate change in schools. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it even possible? And, what would it look like? Appetizer TikTok still safe , spiked drink stir , artificial reef , Columbia patrol , U.S. FDA firing Main Course Study on climate education Elementary and Secondary Education Act Common Core Oregon Educators for Climate Education New Jersey Curriculum Texas Sweet treat Th...

Meme culture meets the government. Beyond the blunder of accidentally letting a journalist in the government chat, the “Houthi PC small group” chat opens a discussion about our security clearance protocols. Appetizer Bank overdraft fees , Musk gives prize for voting , consumer spending , executive order on Smithonian museum , prehistoric wasps Main course Trump officials let the Atlantic in the ch...

This week we’re taking a look at wildfire behaviors in the United States and how we’ve decided to deal with them. Appetizer Texas bill, human population underestimated , free ride to Harvard, Heathrow fire, Tesla recall Main Course California fires Common fires Fire suppression Retardants Danger to fish Controlled burning Sweet treat Why do we divide time like we do? Dividing the day into 24 hours...

This week we take a closer look at prediction markets because there are people making money betting on our everyday events and industry insiders actually pay attention to those bets. Appetizer Congress’ spending bil , Education Dept investigates universities , Arizona wildfire bill , Increase in scams , Mummies’ tattoos Main course Sports betting laws by state Domestic violence and sport betting B...

This week we’re talking about experts who are trying to push the boundary of understanding between the metaphysical and empirical to fill the gaps that science hasn’t yet filled. Also, the earth is round. Appetizers Narwhals , education department , car in Oregon , EU military , SpaceX Main course The Fox Sisters (1) The Fox Sisters (2) Medium vs channellers Identity Study Genetic Study Research o...

Headlines: Asteroid update , Kenyan bongos , Australian flight , NASA telescope , gold visa Listen to/watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXtBFiF_32k Music by Master Planned Music.

A lot of the dumpster fires happening right now can leave us feeling helpless, but this week we’re talking about the things we can do to take back some control. Appetizer Tomb , unusual flight accidents , latest executive order , bamboo panels , firing the FAA . Main course Find your congressperson Script to call your rep . Importance of community Know your judges Media saturation Sweet treat Hyra...

Between the reaction to the court orders to the directives to government agencies, the Trump administration is stressing the system of checks and balances. Appetizer Prosecutors quit , More unpredictable climate patterns , OpenAI is not for sale , White House correspondents , Baby new yorker Main course Executive Branch Reorganization Authority Marbury vs Maddison Youngstown Sheet & Tube Compa...