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Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: actor Belmont Cameli's two abdominal scars are from donating a kidney in 2018, triggering a 14-person paired exchange that gave seven patients transplants and eventually helped his childhood friend Brendan after six years waiting; 88-year-old Michigan veteran Ed Bambas, who returned to work as a grocery cashier after his wife died and his pension was cut, received over $1.9 million via a GoFundMe started by creator Samuel, and they've launched the “For Your Service” campaign to help 50 veterans in 50 states, raising over $1 million since May 1; scientists found pigeons' navigation depends on iron-rich immune cells in the liver near nerve fibers; Michigan's Airport High School held its Tractor Day tradition with about 150 seniors arriving in farm vehicles; and Stoneham, Massachusetts police sought the owner of a 7.5-foot animatronic marionette identified online as Spirit Halloween's “Bobby Strings.” 00:10 Actor from Off Campus Kidney Donation01:30 Veteran Gets Help02:39 Pigeons Magnetic Compass03:33 Tractor Day Tradition04:10 Creepy Puppet Mystery 5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com
Broadcast on KSQD, Santa Cruz on 6-18-2026:>/p> Dr. Dawn opens with Virginia Tech research showing yellow fever mosquitoes can learn to associate DEET with blood meals after just four pairings, with over 60% of trained mosquitoes lunging at DEET alone. She emphasizes using DEET at sufficient concentration since under-application could teach mosquitoes a "life lesson" that compromises one of our best protections against malaria, dengue, and Zika. A controversial new theory from the University of Bonn proposes that iron-rich macrophages in the pigeon liver serve as the long-elusive magnetic compass. Pigeons given drugs that wiped out their liver macrophages became completely disoriented when released on a cloudy day, though critics argue the trace iron is too weakly magnetic and birds may have been agitated by the drug itself. A COVID-era crowd-movement study found that in 32 of 33 trials, people preferred to turn counterclockwise regardless of handedness or culture (Spain and Japan). Animals show no such bias, suggesting a uniquely human biochemical asymmetry—Dr. Dawn speculates this may relate to left-hemisphere language centers near the inner ear, and notes racetracks worldwide run counterclockwise. A caller in Ben Lomond reports mouth irritation from FYGG nanohydroxyapatite toothpaste. Dr. Dawn suspects bystander ingredients (flavorings, paste-consistency agents) rather than the hydroxyapatite itself—which acts as remineralizing "grout" filling tiny tooth cracks—and recommends switching to a different fluoride-free brand like Tom's after the caller confirmed reaction on rechallenge. The same caller asks about turmeric liver toxicity. Dr. Dawn explains that reputable companies following good manufacturing practices stay within 5-10% accuracy on dosing, and her recommended dose (one teaspoon turmeric, one-eighth teaspoon black pepper, around 5g daily) stays far below toxic levels. Curcumin inhibits NF-kappa-B, the master switch for inflammatory cascades. An emailer in Bonny Doon asks about treating chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Dawn recommends electrical acupuncture which works more than half the time, combined with methylated B12 (2,000 micrograms daily), methylated folate (1,000 micrograms twice daily), alpha lipoic acid (300mg twice daily, also effective for tinnitus), and acetyl-L-carnitine (1,500mg daily). She also recommends photomodulation devices using 635nm red light with near-infrared. A caller raises magnetic field effects on humans. Dr. Dawn discusses human adaptability, referencing Chernobyl black moths that increased melanin epigenetically and ongoing efforts to upregulate radiation-resistance genes via mRNA for future space travel. The conversation turns to evolution of unique human hair patterns, with Dr. Dawn proposing sexual selection (armpit/pubic hair for pheromones) and neoteny (women's facial smoothness resembling infants triggering protective responses) as explanations. Dr. Dawn responds to a crowdsourced question about why Santa Cruz "makes people weird," attributing it to the area's low penalties for aberrant behavior and high tolerance for nonconformity. She explains how mirroring within small subgroups creates internal conformity even amid outward "weirdness," with sixties counterculture as a foundational influence. For another crowdsourced question on vitamins for women in their mid-twenties, Dr. Dawn recommends prenatal vitamins because they include extra iron for menstruating women plus adequate B vitamins. For those eating standard American diets or in dorms, she suggests B100 complex, 500mg calcium, and vitamin C.
Does great desire negate the importance of being careful and discerning? If we forget to approach with caution we might just end up hurting ourselves or others in our journey to get what we want. Take a lesson from a pigeon and Aesop in this short story titled, “The Thirsty Pigeon,” read by Lois Fish.
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Susie talks about Red Panda, the half-time phenom, who rides a 7ft tall unicycle whilst throwing plates with her feet onto her head. It's a whole thing. We find out about an astronaut who almost drowned on a "routine" spacewalk, which has Sarah reeling. We find out how Sarah almost choked to death, but more importantly, Susie found out she does NOT know the international sign for choking. We hear how WiFi can identify people in the room, and it's creepy af. Susie's sister questions Sarah's advice about saying, "Hey, bear!" to scare off bears. We learn why American horses are obese. And Sarah cries about Temple Grandin. Enjoy!Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code BRAINCANDY for an exclusive 20% off.Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://rocketmoney.com/braincandyDownload HILY Dating App from the App Store or Google Play, or visit https://hily.go.link/4iJ1lTDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 WAVE Podcast Network. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013). Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts), metadata analysis, or unauthorized VAST siphoning hereby accepts our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for multi-jurisdictional automated processing and constitutes protected Copyright Management Information (CMI) under 17 U.S.C. § 1202.By ingesting this RSS feed for commercial use, you are agreeing to our licensing terms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In part two, it's often argued that building houses in New Zealand is too expensive, too slow and fraught with uncertainty and often the end result is ugly. Dan Heyworth is the director of Box & Co and he says the solution is a construction sampler box or "pattern book". Then, the North Canterbury Poultry and Pigeon winter show saw many amazing fowl, but Stefanie Kalmakoff's 9-month-old black Araucana took out the Grand Champion Black Araucana award. She joins the panel to describe what it takes to produce a champion chicken.
Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: Chelsea's late and finding ticks; Boy George uses AI to re-record Karma Chameleon; GLP-1 medications improve male testosterone levels and sperm count; World Cup is introducing new countries to people; Women are gatekeeping Midol; Pigeons can spot cancer; New hockey show on Netflix; And more!
Pre-sale tickets and birthday party reservations are available now for Slick City Action Park in Pigeon Forge. This brand-new attraction opens its doors on June 27, bringing a brand-new experience to the area. Slick City Action Park City: Pigeon Forge Address: 3735 Parkway Website: https://www.slickcitypigeonforge.com/ Phone: +1 865 280 3500 Email: marcuswatson@topconcepts.us
Rock Pigeons are one of the most common urban birds. But why do we never see baby pigeons? Some baby birds — like down-covered ducks, geese, and chickens — leave their nest shortly after hatching and do a lot of growing up while following their parents around. Others, like pigeons, depend on their parents to feed and protect them, well into their youth. They stay in the nest — under bridges and awnings, for instance — until they're nearly as big as the adult birds. Support for BirdNote is provided by Mary Pigott of Seattle, Washington — and generous listeners around the world. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(103) Magic Island - The PigeonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/harold-s-old-time-radio--4206392/support.
Despite their modern reputation, pigeons were once beloved by royalty. Akbar the Great, ruler of the Mughal Empire in the 16th Century, kept over 20,000 pigeons. Owning pigeons in parts of Europe was a privilege restricted to the nobility. Pigeon ownership became a flashpoint during the French Revolution, when commoners finally gained the right to raise pigeons. Learn more in Rosemary Mosco's book, A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Coming up, Danish footballer Christian Eriksen is reportedly "doing well" after collapsing for a second time during an international match. Did a tiny device called an implantable cardioverter defibrillator save his life? Plus, whether magnetic immune cells in the liver can drive a pigeon's homing instincts; how astronauts repaired air leaks on the International Space Station; and we ask whether maths can help us decide what to have for dinner. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Sep 18, 2019Adam and Drew kick things off by revisiting the outrage teased at the end of the previous show, then take a call about why honest conversation so often gets labeled “punching down.” They also react to the controversy over Dave Chappelle's Rotten Tomatoes score and finish with a bizarre case from Idaho's legal system.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this article, Chesapeake Bay Retriever enthusiast James Davis explains how his state's year-round, unlimited pigeon season is perfect for summertime hunting and retriever training.Protect your hearing at alclair.com.Read more at projectupland.com.
A new experiment shows pigeons use immune cells to navigate our planet. The discovery redefines our understanding of how an animal can 'feel' Earth's magnetic field.
Que ça soit dans les films ou dans les séries, le Moyen Âge, on l'y voit beaucoup ! Ou plutôt, on y voit des représentations de l'époque médiévale. Rien que pour les séries, de Thierry la Fronde dans les années 1950 à beaucoup plus récemment avec des séries comme Game of Thrones ou Vikings, ça a bien évolué ! Alors pour en savoir plus sur ces représentations, j'ai le plaisir de recevoir aujourd'hui Justine Breton ! Justine, elle est docteure en littérature médiévale et spécialiste du médiévalisme, l'étude des manières dont le Moyen Âge a été représenté… après le Moyen Âge ! Alors, quelles idées autour du Moyen Âge retrouve-t-on dans les séries ? C'est ce qu'on va découvrir ! Je vous souhaite une bonne écoute sur Nota Bene !➤ Découvrez tous les livres de Justine et ses autres publications ici : https://sama.univ-lorraine.fr/fr/breton-j
Sherwyn and his twin brother Kendrick was born in Brooklyn before his family moved to Nashville. It was here where he got his first bass, his dad would take him to see jazz shows at 3rd and Lindsley, his older brothers would take him to Limelight, and where him and his twin started making music. Opening for Amber Mark at Brooklyn Bowl back in February was a full circle moment. Before the show, he spoke to us about his journey through Nashville that led him to Los Angeles, developing his sound with his brother and as an artists, building frequent collaborators from PawPaw Rod and Samara Cyn, and his involvement in the new Pigeons and Planes compilation album See You Next Year 3. FOLLOW US:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wnxpnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/wnxpnashvilleTIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@wnxpnashvilleFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wnxpnashvilleBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/wnxpnashville.bsky.social
durée : 00:05:14 - Les Matins de France Culture - par : Alexandra Delbot - La perception du champ magnétique est depuis longtemps invoquée pour expliquer le sens de l'orientation des pigeons. Mais où se cache cette boussole ? Selon cette nouvelle étude, des cellules immunitaires chargées en fer dans le foie et la rate les aident à retrouver leur chemin par temps couvert. - invités : Grégoire Loïs Ornithologue, naturaliste au MNHN et directeur adjoint du programme de sciences participatives “Vigie-Nature” Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
Nouveaux pilotes, un brin déjantés, à bord de la Libre Antenne sur RMC ! Jean-Christophe Drouet et Julien Cazarre prennent le relais. Après les grands matchs, quand la lumière reste allumée pour les vrais passionnés, place à la Libre Antenne : un espace à part, entre passion, humour et dérision, débats enflammés, franc-parler et second degré. Un rendez-vous nocturne à la Cazarre, où l'on parle foot bien sûr, mais aussi mauvaise foi, vannes, imitations et grands moments de radio imprévisibles !
This episode we talk about how when you are on the rise how people try and pigeon hold you
L'exploit d'un coyote qui a nagé jusqu'à l'île d'Alcatraz; l'histoire d'un cheval sauvage qui a frôlé l'extinction; et un organe du pigeon qui lui permettrait de s'orienter.
(17) Magic Island - Homing PigeonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/harold-s-old-time-radio--4206392/support.
(18) Magic Island - Pigeons ReleasedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/harold-s-old-time-radio--4206392/support.
(20) Magic Island - G-47 Has The Pigeon And FormulaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/harold-s-old-time-radio--4206392/support.
durée : 00:04:16 - Le meilleur de la science - par : Daniel Fiévet - Au sommaire de "La planète des sciences" cette semaine : une nouvelle théorie sur le sens de l'orientation des pigeons, l'évolution génétique des Européens depuis 10 000 ans et des chimpanzés qui dessinent avec un style qui leur est propre... Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
Humans have used homing pigeons to carry messages across vast distances since ancient times. They delivered military intelligence during wars, business communications before telegraphs existed, and even love letters between separated families. Yet despite our long history with these remarkable birds, one mystery has remained unsolved: how do pigeons always know where home is? Scientists have known for decades that pigeons use a combination of clues to navigate. They can recognize landmarks, use the position of the Sun, and even detect smells carried by the wind. But researchers have long suspected there was another navigation system at work, one that allows pigeons to find their way even when the sky is completely overcast. A new study published in the journal Science may have uncovered the answer, and it's stranger than anyone expected. The compass might be hiding inside the pigeon's liver. Many animals appear capable of sensing Earth's magnetic field. Migratory birds travel thousands of kilometres with astonishing accuracy. Sea turtles return to the beaches where they were born. Sharks navigate across entire oceans. Scientists call this ability magnetoreception, the capacity to detect Earth's magnetic field and use it like a compass. The problem is that nobody has been entirely sure how animals do it. Now researchers have identified something unexpected: specialised immune cells called macrophages in pigeon livers that contain large amounts of iron. Normally, macrophages help clean up the body by removing old red blood cells. Because red blood cells contain iron, these liver macrophages gradually accumulate iron-rich particles. What surprised researchers was that these particles appear to have a property called superparamagnetism. The team discovered that these iron-rich macrophages sit close to nerve fibres inside the liver. That means they may be able to detect changes in Earth's magnetic field and pass that information directly to the brain. To test the theory, the researchers trained 34 homing pigeons to return home from a location 19 kilometres away. Half of the birds were then given a treatment that temporarily removed these specialised macrophages from their livers. The next day, the pigeons were released under completely overcast skies. Every pigeon with an intact liver compass found its way home within about an hour. The pigeons whose macrophages had been removed became hopelessly disoriented. They flew in random directions and none returned home that day. When the Sun came out again, those same pigeons were suddenly able to navigate normally. Their flight ability hadn't been affected. They weren't sick. They simply seemed unable to determine direction when they couldn't see the Sun. The study suggests that pigeons may possess two different navigation systems. The first relies on familiar cues such as the Sun and visual landmarks. The second appears to rely on magnetic information gathered by specialised immune cells in the liver. When one system becomes unavailable, the other takes over. If confirmed, this would be one of the most surprising examples yet of how biology repurposes ordinary cells for extraordinary tasks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Never miss a story: Sign up for our newsletter! Passenger pigeons were once the most abundant bird in North America. But in 1914, they went extinct. Most of their last nesting grounds hugged the Great Lakes. What was it like to experience these birds? And what are we left with when we lose a species? This special episode is from Points North, a podcast about the land, water, and inhabitants of the Great Lakes. We're independent and non-profit, and we don't receive funds from WESA, WPSU or any other radio station. So we must turn to you, our listeners, for support. Take action today so we can continue to keep you informed. Donate today. Or send us a check to: The Allegheny Front, 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, 15203. And thanks!
Jonah Goldberg indulges in a little Democrat-bashing after “Doctor” Jill Biden's interview with CBS before picking fights on the right among the various criticisms of the Iran War. Then, a little divulging into Jewish identity, leviathans, and postliberalism history. Show Notes: —Why Postliberalism Failed | Interview: James M. Patterson and Thomas D. Howes —Liberalism's Sibling Rivalry | Interview: Michael R.J. Bonner —Can Humanity Be Protected from Artificial Intelligence? —Pigeons and Pickle Jars —Douglas Murray on School of War podcast —Joseph Epstein on Dr. Jill Biden How to access your members-only Remnant feed. The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a nonpartisan perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including the Saturday Ruminant, audio versions of all our articles and newsletters, and Jonah's twice-weekly G-File—click here. Instructions on how to set up your members-only feed can be found here, and if you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Mel & Floyd: Memories of school days; The new feudalism; A running list of cat names; Corporations can vote in Delaware??; Cash for moms-to-be improves outcomes; Thanksgiving on steroids in Antarctica; Mosquitos learning to like insect repellant; Pigeon navigation; Bratfest results; And other random topics; Notice something missing? For the complete Mel and Floyd Experience, buy the CD “The Very Best of James Brown” and play it on your Hi-Fi while listening to this podcast! Or listen live at 89.9 FM or wortfm.org/listen-live/ every Friday from 1 to 2 PM Central Time. Photo courtesy Loan on Unsplash Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Doin' the Cat Thing appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
We start this week's Fear Of Missing Out report with a heart-warming story about what happened on Memorial Day to one Gold Star family. Planned Parenthood lost a major court decision in Florida and it may cost them upwards of $350 million. Many primaries were this week we now know that the State of the Union speeches will be less entertaining. California is trying to jail the journalists that uncover fraud rather than the fraudsters. Billionare Jeff Bezos is changing his toon on Capitalism and Trump. The lead for the upcoming movie Supergirl is trying to make you not want to go to the movie and blaming Christian Dads for the backlash. How do pigeons know how to navigate home? Researchers think they might know how, and you will never guess it.
Kids say the darndest things... Translating Shakespeare. It Helps. How to make a Decision. Pigeons and People. They go way back. Hawk Romance. Neanderthal Root Canal. Joshua Henry stops the show. Every Night. Just in Time makes $$. New Yorkers won't wear the free tee shirt. Five Minutes All to Myself. (Five Minutes Peace, by Jill Murphy) Credits: Talent: Tamsen Granger and Dan Abuhoff Engineer: Elizabeth Easton Aziz Art: Zeke Abuhoff
A new mishnah! On bird offerings - and at what age they are suitable for offerings, depending on whether they are "doves" or "pigeons." What about the transition age? Note that both ages need to be stipulated because logic might steer us astray otherwise. Also, the Torah is specific to prevent us to think that all doves and/or all young pigeons would be acceptable. With key yellowing of plumage making the difference.
Ben and Trev once again set themsevles up in Ben's lounge, drinking some whiskey and discuss games that should exist but don't. The game discussed included:Industrial waste that turn 4 ordinary pigeons into something specialAn untitled goose game styled game set in a hotel where you are performing various tasksSet in a waiting room, the player just does some word searches.
The Pigeons preview Summer '26 and talk about their excitement level for the various Semiquincentennial events and what they expect from the Phillies over the course of the summer heading into the playoffs (or not...).
Zack Gharib is the President of Red Roof, bringing decades of leadership experience across Marriott, Wyndham, Vacasa, and beyond. From a chance encounter with a hotel GM in Athens to leading one of hospitality's biggest tech transformations, Zack shares what it really takes to succeed in today's lodging landscape. Susan and Zack talk about AI automation, franchisee profitability, and vacation-rental versatility. What You'll Learn: • What vacation rentals taught him about operational chaos • How AI is reshaping economy and mid-scale hotels • Why hotel websites suddenly matter way more • How ChatGPT is changing hotel booking behavior • What hotels can learn from Airbnb-style personalization • Why internal communication systems still fail teams • Learning when to say "no" to shiny new tech • Why smiles and room inspections still win • Predictions for the future of non-luxury hotels • The franchisee-brand relationship problem nobody solves • What real alignment between brands and owners should look like *** The Takeaway: Hospitality fundamentals still matter most, but the operators who win will use technology and AI to make those fundamentals faster, cheaper, and more personalized. Zack Gharib on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/zack-gharib/ Red Roof https://www.redroof.com/
Tyrus finally gets his revenge! After weeks of waiting, Tyrus confronts Brian Kilmeade over his infamous claim that Rocky Balboa chased a pigeon instead of a chicken. Watch as Tyrus puts Brian to the test with a high-stakes Rocky trivia quiz to see if he's a true fan or just a "Kentucky Fried Idiot." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today we are joined by Phillip Fry, host of the All About Pigeons podcast and a man who has spent years studying one of the most overlooked animals in human history. Phillip lives off grid in Arizona where he built his own home and maintains a self sufficient lifestyle that includes raising pigeons for both practical and historical reasons. Beyond the hobby side of things, Phillip sees pigeons as a serious tool for communication, food production, and resilience in a world increasingly dependent on fragile modern systems. Phillip's podcast covers every corner of the pigeon world including racing birds, rollers, … Continue reading →
Outdoor cats are one of the biggest threats to birds, killing over a billion a year in North America. And indoor-outdoor cats live much shorter lives than indoor-only cats. So keeping a cat indoors helps protect birds. And there are plenty of ways to make the “great indoors” more exciting for your cat. In this episode, BirdNote senior producer Mark Bramhill shares his experience with his cat, Pigeon, who enjoys a ‘catio' — cat-patio — and walks on a leash. This episode was produced as part of BirdNote's “From Love to Action” campaign, an effort to inspire people to take action to help birds. To learn more and to tell us how you're helping birds, visit this link. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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This week Kate and Maysoun went to a rally at city hall! We petition the birds to stop the surveillance state. Maysoun went to a show! We did it all! The song in this episode is by Cain Culto, Xiuhtezcatl & Snow Tha Product Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reposted from Wax Episodic, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic — Is it weird that when we get an episode exclusively set in the outside world that we miss the office? Well, we did find a ton to love about this one too, because this show is always mysterious, funny, beautiful, and thought provoking, among other things. Mentioned: Sesame Street: Bert Dances To Doin' The Pigeon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDJsgtoizj8 Next up on Severance: The season two premiere, S2E3 “Who Is Alive?”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com. Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners: Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe Other shows we cover on this podcast: We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows: Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi. Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It's sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen! IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy. Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com. Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5 Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In America’s first hundred years, the animal you were most likely to see was a passenger pigeon. And you saw a lot of them. Flocks were so numerous they literally blotted out the sun for days and their combined weight snapped the branches of entire forests where they roosted. Yet by 1914, the last specimen, a female named Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoo, marking the complete extinction of what had been North America's most abundant bird numbering in the billions just decades earlier. Early Americans assumed the nation's bird populations were infinite, so market hunters fashioned homemade cannons to blast sleeping ducks by the dozens, "pigeoneers" shipped passenger pigeons by the trainload to city restaurants, and feather hunters shot rare birds worth more than their weight in gold so Gilded Age women could wear plumes in their hats. What followed was an unlikely coalition of bird-lovers like Roosevelt, gunmakers, business titans, and brave game wardens who transformed American conservation. They couldn’t save the passenger pigeon, but they saved other species from extinction, like the Canada Goose and the trumpeter swan. Today's guest is James H. McCommons, author of The Feather Wars: And the Great Crusade to Save America's Birds. We discuss how Roosevelt used executive powers to create the first federal bird refuge at Pelican Island in 1903, why the revolutionary 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act made nearly all wild birds wards of the federal government while inadvertently establishing that federal law supersedes state law, and how conservation success stories including wild turkeys, wood ducks, trumpeter swans, and bald eagles were all brought back from extinction's brink. McCommons also warns that America faces a new crisis reminiscent of the Gilded Age. Since 1970, one in four birds (about 3 billion) in North America have been lost, with backyard species like sparrows, blackbirds, warblers, and finches disappearing as indicator species foreshadowing greater environmental collapse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Craig Newmark's career, in retrospect, looks like a series of deliberate subtractions: he kept Craigslist plain, stepped aside as CEO early on, gave his equity to his foundation, and now funds people and gets out of their way. His theory, arrived at gradually, is that recognizing your limitations and relying on your network is how you get more done. Tyler and Craig discuss why webpage design has gotten worse for 30 years, what Craig's "obsessive customer service disorder" taught him about human nature, why trusting people and maintaining a nine-second rule for scams aren't as contradictory as they sound, why roommate ads are a better way to find love, why Craigslist never added seller evaluations, why Leonard Cohen speaks to him more than Bob Dylan, what William Gibson's Neuromancer got right about the internet, why Jackson Lamb is now one of his role models, why large foundations lose accountability, what two painful Ivy League grants taught him philanthropy, what he gets from rescuing pigeons, the hard lesson he learned about confronting people who lie for a living, his favorite TV shows and movies, the one genuine luxury he can't go without, what he still needs to learn, and much more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded April 14th, 2026. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Follow Craig on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:41 - Stepping Aside as CEO 00:04:20 - Customer Service and Social Skills 00:16:27 - Restaurants 00:18:06 - Music 00:19:27 - Science Fiction 00:20:14 - TV Shows 00:26:03 - Philanthropy 00:30:20 - Journalism 00:31:55 - Pigeons 00:32:50 - Entrepreneurship 00:35:09 - Craig's Personal Philosophy 00:37:37 - Major Regrets 00:39:17 - Audience Q&A 00:46:23 - Outro
Comparing a backyard sparrow to a fearsome velociraptor seems odd, but modern birds are indeed living dinosaurs. Scientists are finding more and more connections between the past physiology of dinos and the present physiology of birds. Joining Ira Flatow to talk about some forgotten species from the past tens of millions of years—think gorilla-sized penguins—is Steve Brusatte, paleontologist and author of “The Story of Birds: A New History from their Dinosaur Origins to the Present.” Read an excerpt from “The Story of Birds” Guest: Dr. Steve Brusatte is a paleontologist and author of “The Story of Birds: A New History from their Dinosaur Origins to the Present.” He's based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Other episodes you may enjoy: Do Birds Sing In Their Dreams? Were Dinos On Their Way Out Before The Asteroid Hit? Maybe Not Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.
After law enforcement officers halted a gunman from rushing the Washington Hilton ballroom where President Trump, members of the cabinet, congressional leaders and journalists convened to celebrate the First Amendment and White House correspondents, President Donald J. Trump speaks with Norah O'Donnell in a broadcast exclusive about the experience and what it signals about the state of the country. O'Donnell meets Mr. Trump at the White House for an in-depth conversation. Former Senator Ben Sasse, a conservative Republican from Nebraska – and once among the most popular politicians in the state – speaks with correspondent Scott Pelley about his battle with pancreatic cancer and his hopes for what America can be. Reflecting on politics, community, technology, and faith, Sasse offers meaningful lessons from his own life in hopes of building a better tomorrow. What Kentucky is to thoroughbred horses, Belgium is to elite racing pigeons. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi reports as prizes in international competitions have climbed into the millions, the best birds have become targets for organized crime. Insiders call the network of break-in artists and smugglers “the pigeon mafia.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pigeons, one of the most ancient of domesticated animals, feed their nestlings a peculiar, milky substance, straight from the adult's beak to the baby's throat. It's called pigeon milk, a fat-rich substance loaded with antioxidants and immunity factors that enhance the survival of newborns — much like mammals' milk does. This episode is brought to you by Wild Delight Bird Food, which aims to support wild bird populations with clean, nutritious ingredients in every blend. Available at Chewy. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
New York City's mayor called them “public enemy number one.” History books say they caused the Black Death — although recent scientific evidence disputes that claim. In an updated episode from 2025, we ask: Is the rat a scapegoat? And what does our rat hatred say about us? SOURCES: Bethany Brookshire, author of Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains. Kathy Corradi, senior vice president of resident services, partnerships, and initiatives at the New York City Housing Authority. Ed Glaeser, professor of economics at Harvard University. Nils Stenseth, professor of ecology and evolution at the University of Oslo. RESOURCES: "On Patrol With the Rat Czar," by Mark Chiusano (Intelligencer, 2024). "How Rats Took Over North America," by Allison Parshall (Scientific American, 2024). "Where Are the Rats in New York City," by Matt Yan (New York Times, 2024). Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains by Bethany Brookshire (2022). "Human ectoparasites and the spread of plague in Europe during the Second Pandemic," by Nils Stenseth, Katharine Dean, Fabienne Krauer, Lars Walløe, Ole Christian Lingjærde, Barbara Bramanti, and Boris Schmid (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2018). EXTRAS: "Freakonomics Radio Live: 'Jesus Could Have Been a Pigeon.'" by Freakonomics Radio (2018). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.