Podcast appearances and mentions of molly roberts

There's been a bit of an obsession with declining birth rates lately, particularly on the right. That has sparked conversations about policies that might entice people to have more children. But all the talk seems to ignore the social issues beneath the trend — which might be why policy interventions around the world haven't been able to reverse it. Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Bina Venkataraman discuss some solutions to falling birth rates and whether it's really the huge problem people are making it out to be.Additional reading:What Trump doesn't know about the cost of raising kidsYou can't bribe and shame your way to more babies

With tuition costs rising and student debt weighing many Americans down, how valuable is higher education in this day and age? The answer is complicated. On average, people with a college degree earn much more, and there's social benefits, too. But it doesn't pay off for everybody, and with AI encroaching on white-collar work, the decision becomes even trickier. Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Heather Long talk about college's true value and which alternatives deserve more investment.Additional reading:Heather Long: How can more young people live the American dream? There's a simple answer.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Discovering Dickey Chapelle: A Trailblazing Female War Correspondent On this episode Molly Roberts and author Lorissa Rinehart delve into the fascinating life and career of Dickey Chapelle, a pioneering female war correspondent whose story has remained largely untold. Rinehart's book, “First to the Front: The Untold Story of Dickey Chapelle, Trailblazing Female War Correspondent,” sheds … Continue reading "Episode 80: Lorissa Reinhart (Dickey Chapelle's Legacy)" The post Episode 80: Lorissa Reinhart (Dickey Chapelle's Legacy) first appeared on A Photojournalism Podcast for Everyone.

Americans have been turning away from organized religion for decades — but recent research suggests that trend might be stalling out. And studies do show that people affiliated with a religion tend to be happier and healthier. So should more people be joining up? And are there ways to make some of the most ancient religions a little more modern, or at least more open to progressive ideas? If not, where else can people find community and a sense of belonging? Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Shadi Hamid discuss the usefulness, or not, of religion.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Bill Maher's visit to the White House appears to mark a shift in how some comedians and late-night hosts will approach the second Trump presidency. But what role should political and subversive humor play during these very serious times? Can it bring Americans together — or just offer a form of escapism? Post Opinions' Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Theodore R. Johnson discuss the current landscape of the genre and where it could be headed next.Additional reading by our columnists:León Krauze: Bill Maher went to Washington. He got played.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Global travel has boomed in recent years, sometimes to the point of annoying locals. But with all that's happening with U.S. foreign policy, might we soon be begging for tourists to return? Post Opinions' Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Catherine Rampell discuss the impact of Trump's policies on travel, and how local economies and tourists are often bound to each other, whether people like it or not. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Is nothing safe from the culture wars? President Trump has found a new battleground: the nation's museums. He's demanded that art and stories that he says divide people based on race be removed from the Smithsonian's dozens of institutions. The Post's Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Monica Hesse discuss what's at stake when our history is papered over, and how art can make us uncomfortable or overwhelmed, but sometimes that's the point. Additional reading by our columnists:Monica Hesse: What exactly does Trump think is in the Smithsonian?Monica Hesse: Don't say (Enola) GaySubscribe to The Washington Post here.

A fitness influencer posted a video of his over-the-top morning routine that's racked up nearly a billion views. What does the video's popularity tell us about our culture's obsession with so-called wellness? Are people just searching for meaning in a world that can feel out of control? Columnists Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Ted Johnson talk about our culture's endless appetite for wellness fixes.Here's the video referenced in the show.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Why are so many people talking about two escapist, engrossing TV dramas that let us slip away from our reality for an hour each week? Is it just that this kind of complex, big-budget television show is so rare these days? Columnists Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Monica Hesse talk about the valley on the other side of “peak tv” — and how sometimes you just need shows you can watch while folding laundry. Additional reading:Monica Hesse: ‘The Apprentice' is now on Amazon. Don't do what I did.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

You think you've heard all you need to about daylight saving time, but we promise you haven't heard it quite like this. Most people hate changing the clocks back and forth each fall and spring, but they can't seem to agree on how we could do it better. In this episode, Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and David Von Drehle take us on a journey of DST through history and around the world. They also pitch some wild ideas for how we can better optimize the sunlight, which is what we're guessing everybody really wants.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

This year's top Oscar-nominated films are an eclectic mix, but share some common themes. Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Alyssa Rosenberg discuss the not-so-straightforward heroes and villains in this year's top movies, the limits of trying to transform oneself and what all of this says about the current moment.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Names are important symbols, and President Trump is trying to change, or change back, quite a few. There's the “Gulf of America” of course, but also the reversion of a military base from Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg, and efforts by his administration to erase the “T” in LGBT on government websites. Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Theodore Johnson discuss what names say about our cultural values, and whether renaming places again and again misses the point.Additional reading from the Washington Post:What is Fort Bragg? Hegseth restores Army base name from Fort Liberty.Park Service deletes trans references on Stonewall Inn monument pageYes, really, it's going to be called the Gulf of America.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

The penny costs more to make than it's worth, but why is it so difficult to stop making them? Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Megan McArdle talk about whether there's a case for continuing to make pennies — and if we should ditch some other coins weighing down our pockets while we're at it. In fact, how much life is left for cash at all?

Many U.S. office workers have gotten used to hybrid or remote work in the past few years. These arrangements changed where people live and added flexibility to their schedules. But now, the trend seems to be reversing – some companies are wanting people back in the office five days a week, and President Trump said federal employees need to end remote work, too. Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Heather Long discuss how the balance of power between employers and their workers is shifting, and whether our cities and our lives can really go back to the way they were. Additional reading by Post columnists: Heather Long: Who will follow Amazon back into the office?Catherine Rampell: Return-to-work mandates are an invisible pay cut Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

One thing we can control is how we spend our money. So should the places where we shop align with our values, or is the politicization of corporate America just one more way the country is fracturing? Post Opinions's Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Heather Long discuss boycotts on both sides of the aisle, from Chick-fil-A to Budweiser, and whether voting with your dollars can change anything.Additional Reading:Target's DEI cuts have Black entrepreneurs saying ‘clear the shelves'Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

In this latest episode of the “10 Frames Per Second” podcast, hosted by Joe Giordano and Molly Roberts, we dive into family photography.  This episode not only highlights the importance of storytelling through images but also offers valuable insights for aspiring photographers and enthusiasts alike. The Journey of Ashly Stohl The episode features Ashly Stohl, … Continue reading "Episode 133: Ashly Stohl (Documentary Photography & Publishing)" The post Episode 133: Ashly Stohl (Documentary Photography & Publishing) first appeared on A Photojournalism Podcast for Everyone.

Social media is in flux. X has become Elon Musk's megaphone, Meta just ended its fact-checking program, and TikTok's future is up in the air. Some on the left are flocking to Bluesky as other platforms shift right. As these online spaces become as divided as our politics, are they still serving us? Assistant editor Drew Goins talks with columnists Molly Roberts and Philip Bump about the good, the bad and the ugly of today's social media scene.

Introduction In the vibrant world of photojournalism, few subjects evoke as much passion and energy as the celebration of carnival. This lively festival, rich in culture and tradition, has captivated photographers and audiences alike. In a recent episode of the podcast “10 Frames Per Second,” hosts Joe Giordano and Molly Roberts welcomed Jason Gardner, a … Continue reading "Episode 132: Jason Gardner (Documentary Photography)" The post Episode 132: Jason Gardner (Documentary Photography) first appeared on A Photojournalism Podcast for Everyone.

It's “Dry January,” non-alcoholic drink sales are soaring and the surgeon general is warning people about the links between alcohol and cancer. But is it really so bad to have a few drinks at a weekly happy hour? Opinions editor Drew Goins chats with contributing columnist and physician Leana Wen and columnist Molly Roberts about the hierarchy of cancer risks and how to weigh the pleasures and perils of drinking.Additional Reading:Leana Wen: The right lesson to draw from the surgeon general's alcohol warning

Our hosts pick their Top 10 best photo books of the year 2024: Insights from the 10 Frames per Second Podcast Introduction In the world of photojournalism, the power of storytelling through images cannot be overstated. The recent episode of the podcast “10 Frames per Second,” hosted by Joe Giordano and Molly Roberts, delves into … Continue reading "Episode 131: Best Photo Books of 2024" The post Episode 131: Best Photo Books of 2024 first appeared on A Photojournalism Podcast for Everyone.

When we look back on 2024, it's easy for the campaign and the election to drown out everything else that happened. But there was so much more! The Post's Alexandra Petri, Molly Roberts and Drew Goins talk about this chaotic year and the stories that stuck with them.

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson captivated America, as it played out in an almost cinematic fashion. But there are disturbing issues underneath this crime – the simmering anger over health-care costs and the growing normalization of violence in the United States. The Post's David Von Drehle talks with columnists Molly Roberts and Matt Bai about what it means when citizens try to take justice into their own hands.Read the Washington Post column by Catherine Rampell referenced in the podcast: "Fan club for suspected shooter is a symptom of burn-it-all-down populism"

Exploring Social Justice Through Photography: A Conversation with LaToya Ruby Frazier Welcome to the 10 Frames Per Second podcast, where photojournalism meets social advocacy. Hosted by Joe Giordano and Molly Roberts, this podcast dives deep into the world of photography and its role in addressing social issues. In this episode, we are honored to have … Continue reading "Episode 129: LaToya Ruby Frazier (Documentary Photography)" The post Episode 129: LaToya Ruby Frazier (Documentary Photography) first appeared on A Photojournalism Podcast for Everyone.

The Power of Photojournalism: A Conversation with Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Painchaud of Lookout Santa Cruz Welcome back to 10 Frames Per Second, the podcast dedicated to the world of photojournalism, hosted by Joe Giordano and Molly Roberts. Each Tuesday, we explore the stories behind the lens with professional photojournalists. In our latest episode, we … Continue reading "Episode 128: Kevin Painchaud (Breaking News Photography)" The post Episode 128: Kevin Painchaud (Breaking News Photography) first appeared on A Photojournalism Podcast for Everyone.

Exploring the World of Aerial Photojournalism: An Interview with George Steinmetz Welcome back to 10 Frames Per Second, the podcast dedicated to photojournalism, hosted by Joe Giordano and Molly Roberts. In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with renowned photographer George Steinmetz, who has spent decades capturing the beauty and challenges of our … Continue reading "Episode 127: George Steinmetz (Documentary Photography)" The post Episode 127: George Steinmetz (Documentary Photography) first appeared on A Photojournalism Podcast for Everyone.

Ralph welcomes Mark Dimondstein, president of the American Postal Workers Union. They'll discuss the crucial role that the Postal Service plays in our democratic process, and how organized labor is impacting this year's elections. Then, Ralph is joined by journalist James Bamford to talk about his latest article in The Nation: "Israel Is Killing Whole Families in Gaza—With Weapons Made in America." Plus, how candidates' positions on Israel may win or lose them voters on Election Day. Mark Dimondstein is the President of the American Postal Workers Union. Since 2013 when Mr. Dimondstein was elected, he has turned the APWU into a fighting activist organization. Mr. Dimondstein advocates for the rights of postal workers as well as the right of the American people to a vibrant public Postal Service. The American Postal Workers Union supports Medicare for All and belongs to the Labor Campaign for Single Payer. The APWU believes in paying a living wage and providing benefits to all workers.We have about 200,000 members. And we definitely represent people throughout the entire political spectrum and throughout the whole country. So we represent people from right to left, left to right, everybody in between, and we represent people from the most rural outpost in the country to the urban centers. So first, the way we handle it is we don't try to tell people how they should think and how they should vote. We're all adults, we vote for what we think is in our best interest as workers, as family members, as community members, as citizens and so on. So we don't try to dictate to our members how to vote, but we do have a responsibility to lead…So I think leadership has a responsibility to educate our members, to activate our members, and to get our members to be involved in the political electoral process.Mark DimondsteinI'm a proud Jewish American. Jewish Americans should be the first to say “never again” when it comes to genocide, when it comes to ethnic cleansing, and when it comes to war crime. And we're not going to solve all the problems of the Middle East and the complicated history of the Middle East on this radio show. But let's at least be clear that the crimes committed against the Jewish people should never be allowed to be committed against anybody else—no matter who's doing it. Mark DimondsteinKamala Harris sent her two closest advisors to Wall Street about a month ago to get advice on her economic and tax policies and not connecting with the Citizens for Tax Justice, which has a progressive proposal. She doesn't connect with citizen groups. She goes around campaigning with Liz Cheney…It's quite amazing that the most popular incumbent elected politician in America today is Bernie Sanders…And she's ignoring Bernie Sanders and going into one state after another with people like Liz Cheney. Ralph NaderWhatever happens next Tuesday, our work isn't done. The divisions that have been created by white supremacy, by this anti-immigrant fervor out here—these things aren't going away. Issues that divide workers instead of unite workers—the growing bigotry, the attack on women's rights to reproductive freedom and health, the attacks on voting rights—these are issues that are going to be here with whoever wins the election. So the working people and the trade union movement have a lot of work to do, whatever the outcome.Mark DimondsteinJames Bamford is a best-selling author, Emmy-nominated filmmaker for PBS, award-winning investigative producer for ABC News, and winner of the National Magazine Award for Reporting for his writing in Rolling Stone on the war in Iraq. He is the author of several books, including Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence.The reason I wrote [my article] was because people read about the bombs blowing up schools and refugee camps and hospitals and killing scores and scores, hundreds, thousands of people… But few people realized that it's middle America, largely, that's building the bombs, sending the bombs, and the American taxpayers are paying for the bombs. All the Israelis are doing is dropping the bombs.James BamfordI think the only way is international pressure. I wrote about this in my last book, that the only thing that you can ever do to affect Israel is to have an international boycott sanction. We have to treat it like the worst country on earth. That's what happened with South Africa. That's what stopped apartheid—once they couldn't buy anything.James BamfordRECOGNIZING TIME-PRESSURED HEADLINE WRITERS' CONTRIBUTIONS TO READERSIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 10/30/241. A crisis is unfolding at the Washington Post following billionaire owner Jeff Bezos' decision to block the paper's planned endorsement of Kamala Harris. In a statement signed by 21 opinion columnists at the Post, they write “The…decision not to make an endorsement in the presidential campaign is a terrible mistake.” Signatories include Karen Attiah, E.J. Dionne, and Dana Milbank among many others. Since the publication of that statement, two opinion writers have resigned: David Hoffman, who has written for the Post since 1982 and was awarded a Pulitzer Prize just last week, as well as technology columnist Molly Roberts. Editor-at-large Robert Kagan also resigned his position at the paper. This from Semafor. Responding to the outcry, Bezos himself published an op-ed in the paper arguing that Americans see the news media as too politicized already and an official endorsement would merely make matters worse. As of October 29th, over 200,000 Washington Post readers, nearly 10% of the total readership, have canceled their subscriptions, per NPR.2. Like the Washington Post, the LA Times also opted not to endorse Kamala Harris. Similar backlash followed, with the New York Times reporting “Thousands of readers canceled subscriptions. Three members of the editorial board resigned. Nearly 200 staff members signed an open letter to management demanding an explanation, complaining that the decision this close to the election had undermined the news organization's trust with readers.” Nika Soon-Shiong, the activist daughter of LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, publicly stated “Our family made the joint decision not to endorse a Presidential candidate. This was the first and only time I have been involved in the process…As a citizen of a country openly financing genocide, and as a family that experienced South African Apartheid, the endorsement was an opportunity to repudiate justifications for the widespread targeting of journalists and ongoing war on children.” Per Vanity Fair however, her father disputes this narrative, saying “Nika speaks in her own personal capacity regarding her opinion…She does not have any role at The L.A. Times, nor does she participate in any decision or discussion with the editorial board, as has been made clear many times.” The murkiness of these circumstances has left readers with many questions that likely will not be answered until well after the election.3. According to Slate, “Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters that he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [last] Saturday…According to Trump, the Israeli leader said he disregarded President Joe Biden's warning to keep troops out of Rafah in southern Gaza.” In other words, Trump is conducting foreign policy independent of the sitting president, a flagrant violation of the Logan Act and the Constitution itself. This collusion between Trump and Netanyahu is reminiscent of the Nixon campaign's collusion with the South Vietnamese to prolong the Vietnam War and thereby undermine the Hubert Humphrey campaign and similarly, the Reagan campaign's collusion with Iran to prolong the hostage crisis. Yet again however, it seems unlikely that there will be any consequences to this open criminal activity.4. Reuters reports that on Monday, Israel formally banned the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency from operating inside Israel. UNICEF spokesperson James Elder, who has worked extensively in Gaza since this campaign of slaughter began is quoted saying “If UNRWA is unable to operate, it'll likely see the collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza…So a decision such as this suddenly means that a new way has been found to kill children.” Reuters reports “over 13,300 children whose identities have been confirmed have been killed” in Gaza, while “Many more are believed to have died from diseases due to a collapsing medical system and food and water shortages.”5. The Muslim Mirror reports “In a landmark diplomatic move, Claudia Sheinbaum, the newly elected President of Mexico and the country's first Jewish head of state, officially recognized the State of Palestine.” Sheinbaum is quoted saying “Today, Mexico reaffirms its commitment to human rights and justice for all. Recognizing Palestine is a step toward peace and a signal to the international community that the Palestinian people deserve dignity, statehood, and the right to self-determination.” Neither the United States nor Canada recognize the State of Palestine.6. Over 20,000 workers have lost their lives working on Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman's Saudi Vision 2030 project, per the Hindustan Times. These workers, almost exclusively migrants, say they feel like “trapped slaves” and “beggars,” and allege widespread exploitation including “unpaid wages, illegal working hours and human rights abuses.” While rumors of the workers mistreatment has been circulating for years now, a new ITV documentary has brought more attention to the issue in recent days. The deeply suspect NEOM mega-city project alone, which is just one aspect of Saudi Vision 2030, is expected to cost at least $500 billion.7. BRICS, the loose multi-polar alliance of countries forming an alternative economic bloc to offset the United States, recently concluded their latest summit. Per Democracy Now!, the alliance voted to accept 13 more countries to the bloc, including Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. These were chosen from nearly three-dozen applicants. The outpouring of applications indicates a substantial appetite for an economic alternative to the United States throughout much of the world.8. On October 22nd, Congressman Ro Khanna re-introduced the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act, intended to curb the trend of private equity gobbling up housing stock across the country. The bill was first introduced in 2022, but the crisis has only grown since then. According to NOTUS, “In the first half of 2024, one in four ‘low-priced' homes were purchased by investors…In that same time, the percentage of Americans with a ‘high degree of concern' about housing costs rose to 69%.” If passed, this bill would raise taxes on home acquisitions by private equity firms that hold over $100 million in assets and “bar government-supported lenders from backing new mortgages for such purchases.” Both presidential campaigns have made housing a major issue on the trail, though only the Kamala Harris campaign has offered viable policy to address the crisis.9. E&E News reports Argus Insight, a conservative research firm is “collecting information that could be used to discredit officials involved in a multibillion-dollar climate lawsuit against fossil fuel companies.” The suit, filed last year in Oregon, accuses “Exxon Mobil, the American Petroleum Institute, McKinsey…and hundreds of other defendants of being responsible for a dayslong heat wave in 2021 that killed 69 people. Multnomah County, home to Portland, is seeking more than $51 billion to pay for damages from the tragedy and to prepare for future disasters.” It is unknown why exactly Argus is seeking this information, but experts speculate that they are “using the same tactics that the tobacco industry deployed against its critics decades ago.” Benjamin Franta, an Oxford professor of climate litigation, is quoted saying “The strategy is to ‘try to figure out who is helping to inform these cases and…discredit them in some way…If someone loses on the facts, they try to shoot the messenger.'”10. Finally, the Popular Information Substack reports “On October 10…[Attorney General Merrick] Garland held a press conference and announced that TD Bank had illegally laundered over $670 million of drug money.” Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo added “Time and again, unlike its peers, TD Bank prioritized growth and profit over complying with the law.” Surely such a clear, textbook case of corporate criminality would result in criminal charges…except Garland and the DOJ brought no charges, instead settling for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and a fine of $3 billion. Only two low-level employees were hit with criminal charges, despite clear evidence showing the involvement of high-level executives. Senator Elizabeth Warren said of the deal “This settlement lets bad bank executives off the hook for allowing TD Bank to be used as a criminal slush fund.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Americans don't seem to have a shared understanding of when or how much to tip. Yet, millions of people rely on what we give to make a decent wage. Columnists Theodore Johnson, Heather Long and Molly Roberts talk about why things have become so confusing and get into the real issues beneath the campaign proposals to end taxes on tips.Read more from The Washington Post:“Tipping is more confusing than ever. Here's how to handle it.”Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

In the final stretch of the presidential campaign, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are turning to popular lifestyle and comedy podcasts to woo different audiences. We were curious whether the candidates sounded any different in these environments than at their rallies. So columnists Charles Lane, Molly Roberts and Perry Bacon listened in and discussed what they learned.Listen to the podcasts we discussed in the episode here:Donald Trump on “This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von”Donald Trump on “Flagrant”Kamala Harris on “Call Her Daddy”Kamala Harris on “All the Smoke”

Tim Walz went from being a little-known Midwestern governor to Democratic vice-presidential candidate in a matter of a few weeks. But in this sprint of a campaign, nothing is moving slowly. Charles Lane, Molly Roberts and Matt Bai talk through whether Walz can keep up the momentum of the Harris campaign, if the “weird” strategy is good or bad, and how much of a unifier Walz will be for the Democratic ticket.Read more from our columnists about Kamala Harris's choice of a running mate here:Karen Tumulty: “Tim Walz made ‘weird' happen. What he offers the ticket is much more.”Perry Bacon Jr: “Tim Walz is a bold, smart choice for Harris's running mate”Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Surgeon General Vivek H, Murthy recommended putting a warning on social media for minors last week, while governors from coast to coast have pushed for restrictions on teen phone use. But how worried should we really be, and what is there to do about it? Post columnists Amanda Ripley, Molly Roberts and Theodore Johnson talk through the dumbphone trend, how explicit lyric warnings on CDs backfired and what actually worked in the campaigns to stop kids from smoking. Read more from the Washington Post: “Surgeon general calls for social media warning labels”“What research actually says about social media and kids' health”“Opinion | Why a warning label for social media is so crucial”Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

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The first episode of our new season with hosts Joe Giordano and Molly Roberts. Natalie Keyssar, a documentary photographer in Brooklyn, New York, kicks off our first episode back by discussing her compelling work that focuses on the personal effects of political conflict, youth culture, and migration especially in Ukraine. With a BFA in Painting […]

Stella Bangura, a TV presenter based in Freetown Sierra Leone and Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy at Circle in Washington are with us throughout the programme. Billionaire Elon Musk has reinstated his plans to takeover Twitter. Molly Roberts, from the Washington Post reports. The US labour market shows signs of cooling with the lowest job openings in nearly two and a half years. Institutional partner at Themis, Joe Saluzzi, gives analysis. Alex Agius Saliba who is a member of the European Parliament explains why the introduction of just one cable for all electronic gadgets is a good idea. And are driverless cars the future of transport? The BBC's Silicon Valley correspondent has been investigating.(Picture: Elon Musk in Germany. Credit: Getty Images.)

Billionaire Elon Musk has made a surprise u-turn, confirming his plans to move forward with purchase of Twitter. Molly Roberts, from the Washington Post tells us what she thinks about this announcement. We also find out how the markets reacted to the news. A new investigation led by journalists at the Associated Press this week uncovers Russia's alleged smuggling of Ukrainian grain to subsidise its war. We speak with Michael Biersecker, a global investigation reporter with the Associated Press. The European Parliament has voted for a new advancement to technology, introducing a single charging point for all new mobile phones and other devices. The chief negotiator on the issue, Alex Agius Saliba tells us why. The BBC'S Devina Gupta talks to us about the massive earnings of a historical drama based on a 10th century Indian king of Cholas – called PS 1 in just four days.

Boundaries as a love language. Clear communication as care. Authenticity as love. In this lunar cycle, we're redefining communication and how we relate to others. Exploring how we can create beauty even from writing a simple email.  Listen to the full creativity tarot reading as Zaneta shares the energies that are coming through this lunar cycle for our creativity and work, and how we can work with these energies for personal and collective growth. This reading is for Sept 25, the new moon in Libra, through Oct 24. Mentioned in this episode:Creative Liberation Tarot ReadingsBreathe in Black: A Breathwork Summit featuring Black Breathworkers Oct 20-23ArtWitch PatreonSound + Nature newsletterAbout the HostZaneta (they/them) is a queer, multi Brooklyn-based sound ritualist, listening educator, nature recordist, creativity activist, tarot reader, and podcast host. At the core of their work is a deep desire to remember how to live in interconnectedness.  Whether that is through meditation and connecting with the self, or in community rituals to connect to the land, Zaneta weaves sound and ritual to create experiences that transform the way participants hear and connect to the world.  In the spirit of an interconnected world, Zaneta focuses on supporting folx to make their art and express themselves fully, knowing that interconnection and interdependence are rooted in our individual wholeness and that our authentic creative expression is at the heart of that wholeness.  It's towards this collective vision that Zaneta offers channeled tarot readings for creative liberation, and offers readings to support artists in navigating their careers and projects. To learn more about Zaneta's work, visit www.soundartmagic.comOr follow them on IG @soundartmagic About the PodcastArt Witch is where creativity, magic, and healing align for personal and collective liberation.  Hosted by Brooklyn-based sound ritualist, arts educator, and tarot reader Zaneta, Art Witch aims to provide resources for the creative journey. In this podcast you'll hear from a variety of artists, witches, healers, and experts sharing their wisdom and stories, all with the intention of helping folx make art and share their unique magic with the world.Art Witch has a Patreon community where members meet regularly for group meditations, full moon rituals, and community conversations on art and magic. In addition, we have a full library of meditations and videos for the creative mystical journey. To support this podcast and become a member, visit www.patreon.com/soundartmagic@artwitchpodcast

Big thanks to this episode's advertisers!The North Idaho State Fair,  Hecla Mining Company, Black Sheep Sporting Goods, America's Gold and Silver, Radio Brewing Company, Mad Bomber Brewing Company, and Watts Appliance. In this PACKED episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts chat with North Idaho State Fair rep Michaela Woempner for a very special show intro recorded at the fair!We then take you through the latest news coming out of  Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press,  Bonner County Daily Bee, Bonners Ferry Herald, and the  Shoshone News-Press from Aug. 24-26.Time index:Special North Idaho State Fair Intro- 00:00Cd'A/Post Falls headlines-16:44Shoshone News-Press headlines- 38:53Bonner County Daily Bee headlines- 47:59Bonners Ferry Herald- 1:03:42Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite music app today!

Big thanks to this episode's advertisers!The North Idaho State Fair,  Hecla Mining Company, and Black Sheep Sporting Goods. CONGRATULATIONS  TO OUR ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS TICKET GIVEAWAY WINNER!In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, Bonners Ferry Herald, and the  Shoshone News-Press from Aug. 17-19.Josh McDonald makes an appearance today to help us assemble YET ANOTHER decade themed music playlist- North Idaho 90's (now on Spotify!).Chanse and Molly also bring in Idaho Transportation Department Public Information Specialist Megan Jahns to give you your latest North Idaho traffic report!Time index:Intro- 00:00Cd'A/Post Falls headlines- 23:42Interview with ITD'S Megan Jahns- 39:37Shoshone News-Press headlines- 49:27Bonner County Daily Bee headlines- 55:27Bonners Ferry Herald- 1:00:21Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite music app today!

Big thanks to this episode's advertisers!America's Gold & Silver, Hecla Mining Company, The North Idaho State Fair, and Black Sheep Sporting Goods.In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee,  and the  Shoshone News-Press from Aug. 13-16.The duo also bring on local musician Ben Vogel and talk about his career in music and his new album- "Revealed." Check it out wherever you listen to music on Aug. 26!Time index:Intro- 00:00Cd'A/Post Falls headlines- 10:56Interview with Ben Vogel- 39:39Shoshone News-Press headlines- 55:58Bonner County Daily Bee headlines- 1:03:45Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite music app today!

Big thanks to this episode's advertisers!Hecla Mining Company, North Idaho State Fair,  Mad Bomber Brewing Co., bank cda, and Radio Brewing Company.In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, Bonners Ferry Herald, and the  Shoshone News-Press from Aug. 10-12.Chanse and Molly also bring in Idaho Fish and Game Regional Communications Manager T.J. Miller and Biologist Andrew Dux to talk about how the warmer weather could affect your next fishing trip!NORTH IDAHO STATE FAIR TICKET GIVEAWAY GOING ON NOW!Visit the link HERE and enter to win tickets to the All-American Rejects at the North Idaho State Fair! Teaser packs will also be given out every episode until the ticket winners are announced on Aug. 19!Time index:Intro- 00:00Cd'A/Post Falls headlines- 13:52Interview with IDFG's T.J. Ross and Andrew Dux- 43:33Shoshone News-Press headlines- 1:00:55Bonner County Daily Bee headlines- 1:05:35Bonners Ferry Herald- 1:15:56Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite music app today!

Big thanks to this episode's advertisers!North Idaho State Fair, America's Gold and Silver, Hecla Mining Company, Black Sheep Sporting Goods, Radio Brewing Company, Watts Appliance, and bankcda.NORTH IDAHO STATE FAIR TICKET GIVEAWAY GOING ON NOW!Visit the link HERE and enter to win tickets to the All-American Rejects at the North Idaho State Fair! Teaser packs will also be given out every episode until the ticket winners are announced on Aug. 19! In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from Aug. 6-9.Time index:Intro- 00:00Cd'A/Post Falls headlines- 12:43Shoshone News-Press headlines- 31:40Bonner County Daily Bee headlines- 37:49Be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite music app!The Proffitt PodcastThe podcast that shows you tips & strategies to create content with confidence!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Grits With a Side of MurderA true crime podcast (with a dash of humor and a splash of alcohol). Produced out of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Big thanks to this episode's advertisers!Hecla Mining Company, North Idaho Fair, America's Gold and Silver/Galena Mine, bank cda, Radio Brewing Company, and Black Sheep Sporting Goods.In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, Bonners Ferry Herald, and the  Shoshone News-Press from Aug. 3-5.Chanse and Molly also bring in Shoshone County Fire District No. 1 Fire Chief John Miller to talk about the recent Tactical Emergency Casualty Care/Rescue Task Force training event hosted by the district.Time index:Intro- 00:00Cd'A/Post Falls headlines- 8:06Interview with SCFD No. 1 Fire Chief John Miller- 44:54Shoshone News-Press headlines- 1:13:55Bonner County Daily Bee headlines- 1:21:33Bonners Ferry Herald- 1:38:55Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite music app today!

Big thanks to this episode's advertisers!North Idaho State Fair, America's Gold and Silver, Hecla Mining Company, Black Sheep Sporting Goods, Radio Brewing Company, Watts Appliance, and McDonalds. In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from July  30-Aug. 2.Time index:Intro- 00:00Cd'A/Post Falls headlines- 17:11Shoshone News-Press headlines- 43:38Bonner County Daily Bee headlines- 51:11The Wrestling IndependentVita Von Starr, Shannon Knapp, and MOREListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Tea talks with author and musician Molly Roberts about her new book, Art Magick: How to Become an Art Witch and Unlock Your Creative Power, a beautiful workbook filled with creative and magickal projects.  Tea and Heidi discuss weird news about the Loch Ness Monster, prairie madness, necrobotics, and more. Plus trivia answers from Miss Information and we close out with an appropriate and rockin' track from Molly's band, Tigernite, "Witch."  Show Notes Molly's website: www.mollyrobertsmagick.com Tigernite: www'tigernite.bandcamp.com  Here's the article on prairie madness Tea and Heidi discussed: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/prairie-madness-study-silence-great-plains 

Big thanks to this episode's advertisers!Silver Corner Bar,  North Idaho Fair, Hecla Mining Company, America's Gold and Silver/Galena Mine, Watts Appliances, Radio Brewing Company, and Black Sheep Sporting Goods.In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, Bonners Ferry Herald, and the  Shoshone News-Press from July 27-29.Chanse and Josh McDonald also bring in ITD Public Information Specialist Megan Jahns to talk about the major construction projects going on in North Idaho!Time index:Intro- 00:00Cd'A/Post Falls headlines- 15:03Interview with ITD Public Information Specialist Megan Jahns- 35:16Shoshone News-Press headlines- 55:14Bonner County Daily Bee headlines- 1:04:48Bonners Ferry Herald- 1:12:07Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite music app today!

Big thanks to this episode's advertisers!Galena Mine, North Idaho State Fair, Hecla Mining Company, Best Blinds, and  Black Sheep Sporting Goods.In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from July  23-26.Time index:Intro- 00:00Cd'A/Post Falls headlines- 13:35Shoshone News-Press headlines- 42:03Bonner County Daily Bee headlines- 48:40StoryCraftA show about the art and science of storytelling.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Big thanks to this episode's advertisers!U.S. Silver Corporation, North Idaho Fair, Hecla Mining Company, Black Sheep Sporting Goods, and Best blinds. In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, Bonners Ferry Herald, and the  Shoshone News-Press from July 20-22.Time index:Intro- 00:00Cd'A/Post Falls headlines- 15:37Shoshone News-Press headlines- 49:47Bonner County Daily Bee headlines- 55:53Bonners Ferry Herald- 1:18:09Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite music app today!

Extreme heat is hurting the economy and workplace productivity. Rahul Tandon is joined by Rachel Kyte, dean of The Fletcher School at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and she was an advisor to the UK Cop26 delegation. In Pakistan, Prime Minister Shabbaz Sharif came to power in April . But the man who used to run the country, Imran Khan, has launched a national protest calling for fresh elections which could political instability lead to economic instability . Analyst and assistant professor of economics at Habib University, Aqdas Afzal, explains. A judge in the US state of Delaware has ruled that the dispute between the tech billionaire Elon Musk and the social media company Twitter, should go to trial in October. Molly Roberts, editorial writer at the Washington Post, tells us more. (Picture: A delivery man works in Barcelona on July 19, 2022. - Spain, which has already seen its hottest May since the beginning of this century, remained on July 19 in the grip of an exceptional heatwave. Picture Credit: Getty Images).

Big thanks to this episode's advertisers!North Idaho State Fair, Hecla Mining Company, Best Blinds, Broken Wheel Restaurant,  Black Sheep Sporting Goods, and McDonald's.In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from July  16-19.Time index:Intro- 00:00Cd'A/Post Falls headlines- 14:43Shoshone News-Press headlines- 34:13Bonner County Daily Bee headlines- 49:55

There's something vaguely sinister on the corner of Hawthorne Street. It hasn't done anything since it arrived a year ago, but some residents are rattled. Judith Marks is one such resident. Created by Tilsen Mulalley Written by Tilsen Mulalley Starring: Emily Howell (https://www.instagram.com/ittybittyalien/) Molly Roberts (https://www.instagram.com/heyheymollyj/) Cecil Milliken (https://www.instagram.com/cecilmilliken/)

Big thanks to this episode's advertisers!Hecla Mining Company, Mad Bomber Brewing Company, Radio Brewing, The Route of the Hiawatha & Lookout Pass, Broken Wheel Restaurant, and Bank CDA,.In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, Bonners Ferry Herald, and the  Shoshone News-Press from July 13-15Josh McDonald joins the duo to create the PERFECT 80's playlist that you can listen to now!: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7DRoFSs7IFSOmrG4eZVm0l?si=345016c99e5943f1Time index:Intro- 00:00Cd'A/Post Falls headlines- 16:46Shoshone News-Press headlines-32:58Bonner County Daily Bee headlines-46:04Bonners Ferry Herald: 103:14Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite music app today!