Best of the Buzz

Barbie hopes to inspire girls to pursue careers in a STEM field with a new vaccine scientist doll. At least 85 people have opted for a 'natural funeral' as a new green burial alternative gains popularity. All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

A Dutch museum doles out blindfolds for a unique exhibit designed to boost inclusion. Paintings recreated in non-visual dimensions make an impactful experience for everyone! A bold and burly porch pirate is on the loose in Connecticut. The treasured take? A big wad of toilet paper! All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz

Children that share a name with Amazon's Alexa are being teased on the playground. Is it time for a new moniker for the virtual assistant? Hoe no! A new Facebook anti-bullying algorithm is causing headaches for a gardening group. All that and more on this edition of the Best of the Buzz!

How did a U.S. high school student use beets to create a possibly life saving suture? Why are Greek dog owners protesting mandatory sterilization of pets? We dive into these topics and more on another edition of the Best of the Buzz!

Is it normal to talk to yourself? Lego has unveiled an awesome initiative for Pride Month; What is it? We embark on these stories and more on episode 2 of Best of the Buzz!

In the inaugural episode of the Best of The Buzz we celebrate Bill Shackleton's 30th anniversary at AMI. We also listen back to conversations about postcards written by Titanic's wireless operator, hidden compartments in toasters, and much more!

What happens when life pushes you out of the spotlight – and then right off stage?  Julia Bonnett takes us on her journey through vision loss paralleling a career as an operatic soprano and music teacher.  She finds out that sometimes the best laid plans just don’t work out.  Finding a new voice might just mean making it up as you go along!   Backing tracks for “La Cloche a sonne” and “La Fleur qu...