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Autism has a long history of misinformation that continues to today. The Trump administration has perpetuated some of this misinformation in the last year. Among other things, officials have claimed certain groups of people don't get the condition and that taking Tylenol while pregnant causes autism to later develop in children. Today, NPR Science Correspondent Jon Hamilton sets the record straight with host Emily Kwong on what scientists do and don't know about autism. If you liked this episode, check out our episodes on an Autism researcher's take on Trump's claims about Tylenol and a Fragile X treatment that may be on the horizon.Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Damian Herring.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
This past weekend, Winter Storm Fern struck the States. Sleet, snow and ice battered Americans all the way from New Mexico to New York. Scientists predicted its arrival in mid-January, and in anticipation of the storm, more than 20 state governors issued emergency declarations. But how did scientists know so much, so early, about the approaching storm? NPR climate reporter Rebecca Hersher says it has to do with our weather models… and the data we put into them. Which begs the question: Will we continue to invest in them?Interested in more science behind the weather? Check out our episodes on better storm prediction in the tropics and how the Santa Ana winds impact the fire season this time of year. Have a question we haven't covered? Email us at shortwave@npr.org. We'd love to consider it for a future episode! Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by our showrunner Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones and Rebecca Hersher checked the facts. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez. News clips were from CBS Boston, Fox Weather, Fox 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, and PBS Newshour.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
There's an ongoing, near-total blackout of the internet in Iran. The shutdown is part of a response by the government to ongoing protests against rising inflation and the value of the nation's currency plummeting. Since protests began more than two weeks ago, only an estimated 3% of Iranians have stayed online through the satellite internet system Starlink. Doing so is a crime. So, today on the show: Iran offline. We get into how the internet works, how a government can shut it down and how scientists are monitoring the nation's connectivity from afar. Check out more of NPR's coverage of Iran: - Iran Protests Explained- There's an internet blackout in Iran. How are videos and images getting out?- Iran blocked the internet amid deadly protests. Some voices are still getting throughInterested in more science behind the headlines? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org – we may tackle it in a future episode!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy, edited by Rebecca Ramirez and fact checked by Tyler Jones. Robert Rodriguez was the audio engineer.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
A new study shows penguins are breeding earlier than ever in the Antarctic Peninsula. This region is one of the fastest-warming areas of the world due to climate change, and penguins time their breeding period to environmental conditions. That's everything from the temperature outside and whether there's ice on the ground to what food is available. Changes in those conditions could contribute to mating changes. Plus, answers to a debate about how ice melts and how dirty diapers train parents in the art of disgust. Have a scientific question you want us to answer? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Listen to Short Wave on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This episode was produced by Jason Fuller and Rachel Carlson. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez and Christopher Intagliata. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineers were Kwesi Lee and Hannah Gluvna.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Medical drama The Pitt is winning Golden Globes… and health care workers' hearts. Medical experts say the show, which chronicles a fictional Pittsburgh hospital emergency department, is perhaps the most medically accurate show that's ever been created. But what about The Pitt makes it so accurate… and does the second season hold up as well as the first? Stanford Global Health Media Fellow (and fourth-year medical school student) Michal Ruprecht joins Short Wave to discuss.Have a question about YOUR favorite show and whether science supports it? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Maggie Luthar.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
There's this idea that something happens in the human brain when we turn 25. Suddenly, we can rent a car without fees. Make rational decisions. We may even regret some of our past… indiscretions. All because we're developed…right? Well, a recent paper in the journal Nature suggests that may not be the case. Neuroscientists found four distinct turning points in brain development across the human lifespan – and that the brain may be in its “adolescent” phase until about the age of 32. Interested in more of the science inside your brain? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Rachel Carlson. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Kwesi Lee.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
In the mid-1980s, scientists published a startling finding–a giant hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica. That's the protective shield that blocks large amounts of harmful UV radiation. And without it, the rate of cancer, cataracts and crop failure would skyrocket. Today on the show, we dive into ozone science and examine how scientists successfully sounded the alarm and solved an Antarctic mystery.Check out our episode on an Antarctic plankton mystery. And, listen to our monthly series Nature Quest.Interested in more atmospheric science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Becky Brown.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Microbes are little alchemists that perform all manner of chemical reactions. A team of microbiologists co-founded a non-profit to try to harness those abilities to solve some of the world's big problems — from carbon capture to helping coral reefs to cleaning up waste. Recently, the team turned their attention to the microbes living in people's homes — on and in shower heads, drip pans, and hot water heaters. These rather extreme environments may have pressured microorganisms into surviving in ways that could be advantageous to humans. Science reporter Ari Daniel takes us on a treasure hunt in miniature.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.Interested in learning more about the weird and wonderful world of microbes? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
We're back in the brand new year of 2026, as the College Football Playoff narrows down to it's Final Four and the NFL playoffs get going this weekend. We discuss the coverage, the ratings and more with a guest on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Tyler Jones of LWOS .com/Media, "The Jones Report Podcast" and Roundtable Sports to go over it all.First, T.J. has thoughts on the CFP New Year's Eve and New Year's Day games and ratings. Also, the end of the NFL regular season and the playoffs being set. Also, what's up with the trend of national pro football broadcasters still being allowed to "do TV" while taking front office jobs and will former Falcons QB turned CBS "NFL Today" studio analyst Matt Ryan become the next?Then, T.J. and Tyler go over the CFP semis and the storybook finish shaping up for the Indiana Hoosiers, etc. They also disucss whether it's a good idea or not to have so many alternate broadcasts of these two games on Thursday and Friday night?Next, some NFL playoff talk as the schedule of games and broadcast outlets/announcers is out. The guys give their takes on all of it and just how massive will the numbers be with the new measuring systems for TV audience?T.J. and Tyler also discuss NBC Sports getting back into Major League Baseball and what prominent brodcasters could be the guy to fill their role(s) as the top p x p announcers?Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
We're back in the brand new year of 2026, as the College Football Playoff narrows down to it's Final Four and the NFL playoffs get going this weekend. We discuss the coverage, the ratings and more with a guest on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Tyler Jones of LWOS .com/Media, "The Jones Report Podcast" and Roundtable Sports to go over it all.First, T.J. has thoughts on the CFP New Year's Eve and New Year's Day games and ratings. Also, the end of the NFL regular season and the playoffs being set. Also, what's up with the trend of national pro football broadcasters still being allowed to "do TV" while taking front office jobs and will former Falcons QB turned CBS "NFL Today" studio analyst Matt Ryan become the next?Then, T.J. and Tyler go over the CFP semis and the storybook finish shaping up for the Indiana Hoosiers, etc. They also disucss whether it's a good idea or not to have so many alternate broadcasts of these two games on Thursday and Friday night?Next, some NFL playoff talk as the schedule of games and broadcast outlets/announcers is out. The guys give their takes on all of it and just how massive will the numbers be with the new measuring systems for TV audience?T.J. and Tyler also discuss NBC Sports getting back into Major League Baseball and what prominent brodcasters could be the guy to fill their role(s) as the top p x p announcers?Hear it all on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
Rapture Party again?Honestly, I really just wanted to have a chance to talk to Mitch and Chris again, so when Rapture announced a hefty double release for December, that was all I needed. For those who are not aware, Rapture Publishing has created (and therefore dominated) the market for premium chapbooks, and for the last year has put out some great books. They're beautiful, they're rare, and the stories are great. December Double FeatureMitch wanted to do something special for the end of the year, and so he tapped his first two authors to do a big crossover deal. Philip Fracassi provided SERVITOR, and Tyler Jones a story called AXUM. To make this pairing even more special, Mitch had them write intros for each other's books and they each wrote a tie-in piece for the other, which appear at the end of the books. These stories are also special because unlike the average Rapture story - which clocks in at an average of 5,000 words, both of these books broke 10,000 - which is tiptoeing toward novella length! Check out the link above to read about the stories and get your order in. They're limited to 260 copies, so waiting around isn't recommended. Daytide Daytide DaytideI know we already talked about this in the previous Rapture episode, but this time we talked about the totally deranged decision by Mitch to create a second ARC of the book, which he limited to like 38 copies and made available only to his subscribers. This ARC has the full finished layout, and a bananas cover that incorporates Chris' notes from when he was writing the book. It's gorgeous, it's rare, and it immediately punted me like 50 pages forward in my reading due to the additional illustrations, etc. As a reminder, Daytide is a limited release, and does not come in a turpentine can. Hit my preorder button above to order it while you can. See what I did there?Goodbye, 2025That is going to wrap up 2025 for me. It feels like a hectic, bananas kind of year. Some firsts for me, such as talking to publishers as guests. The Alan Lastufka episode ended up being wildly popular, so if there are other publishers that you'd like to hear from feel free to let me know and I'll see what can be done. 2026 seems like a year that will be populated less by the big go-to names in horror. This I'm excited for. What new exciting names will emerge? With less noise to overcome, who will shine? You can always go back one episode to see what my esteemed friends Becky Spratford and Emily Hughes are looking forward to. While you're at it, be sure to watch Becky's video about how readers and writers can get their favorite books on library shelves. Thanks for your support this year. Here's to making 2026 bigger, better, and happier.For those of you who prefer watching the YouTubes: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thearcparty.com/subscribe
A MASSIVE weekend for College Football lead to the unveiling of the 12 team College Football Playoff and we're ready to recap it all and the coverage, too on our newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with his insight and also welcomes Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report" podcast and Roundtable Sports' coverage of the Oklahoma Sooners and NASCAR, etc.Tyler was on hand in L.A. for the wild Eagles-Chargers OT Monday Night Football game and relates some stories from that.The guys also discuss the championship Saturday games leading to the CFP unveiling, which took FOREVER by ESPN to do on Sunday early afternoon Eastern time. There's also discussion about doing away with the CFP's weekly rankings reveals and how ESPN's own top, highly paid, voices were critical of the rankings reveals. Plus, what about the scheduling of the four opening round playoff games, including leaving the biggest blowout possible Oregon-James Madison for Saturday prime time??Next, speaking of MNF, there's talk of Troy Aikman's comments that he contemplated retiring from broadcasting after the Giants upset of the perfect season Patriots Superbowl 15+ years ago. Why? The guys go over it all.There's always lively banter and plenty of sports media news and takes on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
A MASSIVE weekend for College Football lead to the unveiling of the 12 team College Football Playoff and we're ready to recap it all and the coverage, too on our newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with his insight and also welcomes Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report" podcast and Roundtable Sports' coverage of the Oklahoma Sooners and NASCAR, etc.Tyler was on hand in L.A. for the wild Eagles-Chargers OT Monday Night Football game and relates some stories from that.The guys also discuss the championship Saturday games leading to the CFP unveiling, which took FOREVER by ESPN to do on Sunday early afternoon Eastern time. There's also discussion about doing away with the CFP's weekly rankings reveals and how ESPN's own top, highly paid, voices were critical of the rankings reveals. Plus, what about the scheduling of the four opening round playoff games, including leaving the biggest blowout possible Oregon-James Madison for Saturday prime time??Next, speaking of MNF, there's talk of Troy Aikman's comments that he contemplated retiring from broadcasting after the Giants upset of the perfect season Patriots Superbowl 15+ years ago. Why? The guys go over it all.There's always lively banter and plenty of sports media news and takes on the "LWOS Media Podcast!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
It is a special edition of the Beigies Awards where one regional Federal Reserve Bank will receive lifetime achievement recognition. Today on the show, we speak to its President about the value of economic anecdotes.Related episodes: What keeps a Fed president up at nightUsing anecdotes to predict recessionsFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Tyler Jones. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, host Bruce Johnson from CDK sits down with Tyler Jones, President of EV Auto, and Joe Brown, CMO at Frank Leta, to explore proven strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in the dealership industry. Drawing on insights from CDK's Dealership Workplace Study, the conversation dives into practical tactics to reduce turnover, foster workplace culture, and ensure that “people taking care of people” remains at the heart of dealership success.
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Their whole life, producer Hannah Chinn has known about the Big One: a massive earthquake forecasted to hit the West Coast. Scientists say it'll destroy buildings, collapse bridges, flood coastal towns and permanently shift the landscape. But how exactly do scientists know this much about the scope of earthquakes if they can't even predict when those earthquakes are going to happen? Together with host Emily Kwong, Hannah goes on a quest for answers. Plus, they get into what a Cascadia earthquake has in common with a Thanksgiving turkey.This story is part of Nature Quest, our monthly segment that brings you a question from a Short Waver who is noticing a change in the world around them. Have an environment-based question you want us to investigate on the next Nature Quest? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Check out our previous episode on earthquake prediction.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Listen to Short Wave on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.This episode was produced by Hannah Chinn and Rachel Carlson. It was edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Kwesi Lee. Special thanks to scientists Paul Lundgren and Suzanne Carbotte.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Foreign automakers already have huge assembly plants in the U.S., but lots of parts and materials come from overseas. To avoid costly tariffs, they gotta buy American. But … How does one meet those suppliers? How do you build a new relationship with them?The answer: Speed dating. Related episodes: The old trade war that brought foreign carmakers to the U.S.Tariffs: What are they good for?For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Tyler Jones. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
It's the latest edition of our show/podcast talking sports media stories, newsmakers, ratings and more with a resolution in the Disney/Youtube TV dispute, an update on Paul Finebaum leaving college football media for a U.S. Senate run and more on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives welcomes Tyler Jones of LWOS.com/Media and "The Jones Report" podcast to the show to go over it all.They talk the Disney backpeddle to do a deal with Google/Youtube late last Friday night before the college football weekend and the Dallas Cowboys playing on Monday Night Football. Also, what's up with Tyler's K.C. Chiefs and how much more are we going to see of them on CBS in the near term? Plus, NASCAR and their 2026 TV schedule having so few network TV airings- why? And, is Finebaum really gonna do this Politics thing? Tyler has takes.And, we finish with great nostalgia audio involving the "Miracle at the Meadowlands" N.Y. Giants fumble instead of a kneeldown by Joe Pisarcik that enabled the Eagles to score in the final seconds to beat them. And, at the height of the "Monday Night Cable Wrestling War of 1996-98" how did a wrestler appear on both hated rival, Cable network wrestling shows on the same night in person/in the ring? T.J. explains with audio!It's all on the newest "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
It's the latest edition of our show/podcast talking sports media stories, newsmakers, ratings and more with a resolution in the Disney/Youtube TV dispute, an update on Paul Finebaum leaving college football media for a U.S. Senate run and more on the "LWOS Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives welcomes Tyler Jones of LWOS.com/Media and "The Jones Report" podcast to the show to go over it all.They talk the Disney backpeddle to do a deal with Google/Youtube late last Friday night before the college football weekend and the Dallas Cowboys playing on Monday Night Football. Also, what's up with Tyler's K.C. Chiefs and how much more are we going to see of them on CBS in the near term? Plus, NASCAR and their 2026 TV schedule having so few network TV airings- why? And, is Finebaum really gonna do this Politics thing? Tyler has takes.And, we finish with great nostalgia audio involving the "Miracle at the Meadowlands" N.Y. Giants fumble instead of a kneeldown by Joe Pisarcik that enabled the Eagles to score in the final seconds to beat them. And, at the height of the "Monday Night Cable Wrestling War of 1996-98" how did a wrestler appear on both hated rival, Cable network wrestling shows on the same night in person/in the ring? T.J. explains with audio!It's all on the newest "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
The U.S. labor market is stagnant right now, with little hiring and lots of people holding onto their jobs for dear life. In Denmark, there's a different kind of labor system where it's easy for employers to hire and fire, but at the same time people have a strong safety net in-between jobs. Today on the show, we learn how “flexicurity” works through the story of a Danish woman who left her job, and we ask how the model could work in the U.S. Related episodes: Why do we live in unusually innovative times?How Marxism went from philosophy to cudgelOzempic's biggest side effect: Turning Denmark into a 'pharmastate'? For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Tyler Jones. Translation from Jasmine Lolila. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
This week's Big 12 / SEC Breakdown delivers major playoff talk, bold predictions, and an in-depth SEC spotlight. Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges open with a fiery claim that Texas Tech deserves top-four playoff positioning if they win out, then dives into Oklahoma State's struggles, LSU's messy Brian Kelly fallout, and a full rundown of this week's Big 12 matchups. In the SEC, they examine Alabama's surge, Georgia's steady climb, and the postseason paths for Texas, Oklahoma, and Vanderbilt. Special guest Molly Robinson of Jox 94.5 joins the show to break down Alabama vs. Oklahoma, discuss Ty Simpson's rise, evaluate Oklahoma's elite defense, and analyze Auburn's coaching search. A packed, insightful episode with major implications across college football.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter
There's one job that gets all the attention during a government shutdown: air traffic controllers. Today on the show, we spotlight why this job has taken on outsize political influence and one controller's experience during the longest shutdown on record. For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Tyler Jones. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
In this episode of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Texas native Brendan Walter, a rising voice in the Nashville country scene. Brendan walks us through his journey from the Texas Hill Country to Austin and now Nashville, opening up about the road that led to the release of his debut full-length album Disappearing Days. He shares insights into the writing and recording process, building a creative team around him, and the emotional depth behind the album's most personal songs. The conversation also dives into his experience navigating the ever-changing music industry, his working with country tastemaker and longtime friend of the show Grady Smith, and the camaraderie that comes from touring with fellow artists like Evan Honer, Leon Majcen, Kashus Culpepper, and more. Brendan is on a rocket ship, that is only starting to take flight, learn more about him on this episode! Follow on Social Media: Brendan Walter – @brendanwaltermusic Matt Burrill (Host) – @raisedrowdymatt Outside The Round (Podcast) – @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network) – @raisedrowdy Chapters (00:00:00) - Brandon From Texas On Disappearing Days(00:02:56) - Nashville musician on the transition from Austin to Nashville(00:08:17) - Tyler Jones on Transition From Hockey to Music(00:12:47) - Evan Jones on Working With The Clover Cult(00:17:06) - Xavier and Grady on Their New Album(00:21:29) - Fooled By Love(00:24:55) - Favorite Songs By The Lone Bellow(00:29:22) - The title track of ""(00:31:37) - What Do You Like To Do For Unwind?(00:34:13) - Drunk Guy On The Golf Course(00:37:08) - Fooling Around at the NHL Game(00:39:47) - Dallas Stars forward Max Allen on Life in the East(00:42:34) - Top 10 bars in East Nashville(00:43:47) - Cam on Signing a Record Deal With Sony(00:47:35) - Dylan on Working With Kill Tony(00:49:40) - Grow This Thing: Wyatt Flores on Sony(00:53:26) - Brandon Walter on His Start(00:56:13) - Stateside Vodka(00:57:06) - "I'm Just A Two-Trick Pony"
This week, Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges breaks down all the action across the Big 12 and SEC as November football gets wild. From the high-stakes BYU–Texas Tech showdown to Missouri's upset hopes over Texas A&M, no storyline goes untouched. They discuss Hugh Freeze's firing, Auburn's potential hire, and why Kenny Dillingham's loyalty to Arizona State matters. Plus, bold picks for the weekend's biggest games and a heated debate over playoff rankings. Get ready for a full slate of chaos, confidence, and college football takes that don't hold back.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter
The “Shiller PE Ratio” is at its highest level since November of 1999. That was at the peak of the online gold rush right before the dot com bubble burst in 2000. Today on the show, we learn what the Shiller PE Ratio is, how it works and whether we should be worried that it's relatively high right now.Related episodes: What's a Bubble?Zombie 2nd mortgages are coming to life, threatening thousands of Americans' homesFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Tyler Jones. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Does deer bedding matter in the rut? Doe bedding, buck bedding ... should you focus on that over other features when bucks are running? Tyler Jones joins us from the road to give us his thoughts! If you like the show, want to help support it's costs, and want access to the worlds best digital hunt camp, click the link below! www.patreon.com/socohunt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Big 12/SEC Breakdown, Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges deliver scorching hot takes and deep analysis. Is Vanderbilt really playoff-bound? Could Brent Venables survive a Tennessee upset? The crew debates the futures of LSU, Oklahoma, and Baylor, while breaking down every major game across both conferences. From Houston's Big 12 surge to Georgia's continued dominance, no topic is off-limits. Plus, why LSU's leadership mess might scare away top coaching candidates.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter
It's a new week and we have lots more to go over in the sports media world from the blockbuster charges against current NBA coach and player and rigged gambling allegations, to the Blue Jays and Dodgers slugging it out and the World Series, and what's up with an SEC school not welcoming another school's Spanish language play by play broadcast?It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" with host T.J. Rives and co-hosted this week by Tyler Jones of LWOS Media, Roundtable Sports and his "Jones Report" podcast, etc.They discuss the ratings score for Fox for the "Fall Classic" as the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani are a big draw and so too is a Canadian team playing for the baseball title.Also, what's the impact of the FBI/Depatment of Justice investigation on NBA player Terry Rozier and current Portland coach Chauncey Billups among others in a massive criminal scandal?? And, Tyler weighs in on whether ESPN should distance itself from a betting sportsbook and "ESPN Bet?"Next, Tyler is Oklahoma where a slight media controversy took place this week for the Sooners Spansih broadcast not being welcomed at the U of Tennesee Neyland Stadium press box, intially. We have more. Que Paso??And, we talk whether ESPN personality Scott Van Pelt may move his late night Sportscenter to earlier in the afternoon and what's the reasoning behind this?It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify and read more at www.lastwordonsports.com/meda too!
It's a new week and we have lots more to go over in the sports media world from the blockbuster charges against current NBA coach and player and rigged gambling allegations, to the Blue Jays and Dodgers slugging it out and the World Series, and what's up with an SEC school not welcoming another school's Spanish language play by play broadcast?It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" with host T.J. Rives and co-hosted this week by Tyler Jones of LWOS Media, Roundtable Sports and his "Jones Report" podcast, etc.They discuss the ratings score for Fox for the "Fall Classic" as the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani are a big draw and so too is a Canadian team playing for the baseball title.Also, what's the impact of the FBI/Depatment of Justice investigation on NBA player Terry Rozier and current Portland coach Chauncey Billups among others in a massive criminal scandal?? And, Tyler weighs in on whether ESPN should distance itself from a betting sportsbook and "ESPN Bet?"Next, Tyler is Oklahoma where a slight media controversy took place this week for the Sooners Spansih broadcast not being welcomed at the U of Tennesee Neyland Stadium press box, intially. We have more. Que Paso??And, we talk whether ESPN personality Scott Van Pelt may move his late night Sportscenter to earlier in the afternoon and what's the reasoning behind this?It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify and read more at www.lastwordonsports.com/meda too!
This week, Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges welcome 105.3 The Fan host Jake Riepma to break down the college football scene in the Lone Star State. The guys break down Texas A&M, one of the six remaining undefeated teams in FBS college football, plus discuss the Longhorns and Red Raiders, and even get into a little Oklahoma talk. Tyler and Thomas also give their hot takes on Billy Napier's ouster in Florida, Hugh Freeze's final days at Auburn and BYU's chances of winning the Big 12.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter
Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges are joined this week by Jenni Carlson, sports columnist from the Oklahoman. They get into the coaching search being conducted by Oklahoma State to take over for Mike Gundy, who was fired earlier in the season. They also get into the possibility that Brent Venables could also be on the hot seat in Oklahoma after dropping the Red River Rivalry to Texas last week. Tyler and Thomas also get into the possible landing spots for the recently fired James Franklin and Arizona State's downfall.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter
This week's podcast dives deep into the state of college football in the Big 12 and SEC. Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges debate whether Texas has already peaked under Steve Sarkisian, spotlight Cincinnati's surprising playoff push, and discuss Texas Tech's emergence as a true national contender. The Red River rivalry between OU and Texas looms large with major playoff implications. In the SEC, Missouri has a chance to shock Alabama, Georgia looks poised for another statement win, and Texas A&M aims to keep its momentum alive. With so much at stake, this week could reshape the national championship picture.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter
It's been a crazy weekend in sports media and we're ready to go over the evolving, bizarre story of Fox Sports NFL broadcaster Mark Sanchez getting into a fight late Friday night, getting stabbed and then being charged by the Indianpolis police while there to work the Colts/Raiders NFL game. Plus, what's going on with ESPN and their SEC personality/host Paul Finebaum and whether he was being repremanded or not? It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is joined this week by Tyler Jones of "The Jones Report Podcast" and more to give their insight and takes.The guys also talk the crazy finish that T.J. was part of in Seattle as the Buccaneers rallied to win a wild game with the Seahawks and the great Kevin Harlan was on the TV call of it. Harlan also traveled on Monday night ot Jacksonville and was on the national radio call of the Jags dramatic win over the K.C. Chiefs, too. There's lots of highlights etc.Also, they cover the latest in college football audience, the MLB playoff on TV, the WNBA cotinuing controversy with commisioner Cathy Englebert, while their championship series is playing out and more!It's all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
It's been a crazy weekend in sports media and we're ready to go over the evolving, bizarre story of Fox Sports NFL broadcaster Mark Sanchez getting into a fight late Friday night, getting stabbed and then being charged by the Indianpolis police while there to work the Colts/Raiders NFL game. Plus, what's going on with ESPN and their SEC personality/host Paul Finebaum and whether he was being repremanded or not? It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is joined this week by Tyler Jones of "The Jones Report Podcast" and more to give their insight and takes.The guys also talk the crazy finish that T.J. was part of in Seattle as the Buccaneers rallied to win a wild game with the Seahawks and the great Kevin Harlan was on the TV call of it. Harlan also traveled on Monday night ot Jacksonville and was on the national radio call of the Jags dramatic win over the K.C. Chiefs, too. There's lots of highlights etc.Also, they cover the latest in college football audience, the MLB playoff on TV, the WNBA cotinuing controversy with commisioner Cathy Englebert, while their championship series is playing out and more!It's all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
It may seem like data breaches have gotten a heck of a lot more common. Well, there's something to that. The bad guys are getting badder faster than the good guys are getting better. This week, we're bringing you five episodes on the evolving business of crime. Today on the show, we look at why the evolution of data breaches has been supercharged and why you don't have to be a hacker to get into the game.Related episodes: Are data breaches putting patients at risk? So your data was stolen in a data breachFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez and Tyler Jones. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Join us this week as Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges are joined by college football play-by-play broadcaster TJ Rives. The guys get into how the Big XII could end up with as many as three teams in the COllege Football Playoff race at the end of the season. They also get in to just how good the SEC actually is this year, whether Vanderbilt can pull off another shocker against Alabama, Sam Pittman's exit at Arkansas and possible replacements, and Paul Finebaum's potential Senate run.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter
In this episode of Truth From The Stand, I sit down with my buddy Tyler Jones to talk about life, hunting, and the lessons that tie them together. We get into the joys and struggles of parenting — from youth sports to that bittersweet moment when kids start stepping into adulthood — and how those same lessons apply in the deer woods. Tyler and I swap stories about hunting around cornfields, building a calculated approach for early season sits, and staying mentally sharp when the hunt doesn't go your way. We dig into travel hunts, reading new terrain, and setting realistic expectations so you can enjoy the process instead of obsessing over the outcome. More than anything, this one is about humility, perspective, and letting hunting shape who we are — in the timber and at home. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 460 Be present and engaged with your kids as they grow. Adapt hunting strategies and life plans as circumstances change. Observation and patience are key to both parenting and hunting. Early season success requires a calculated, disciplined approach. Serving others and staying humble builds lasting fulfillment. Perspective and gratitude turn challenges into growth. Gritty experiences make success more meaningful. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Check out Tactacam Reveal cell cameras — Save 15% on Hawke Optics code TFTS15 —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Check out Spartan Forge to map your hunt —Save on Lathrop And Sons non-typical insoles code TRUTH10 —Check out Faceoff E-Bikes —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's Big 12/SEC Breakdown sees Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges joined by KJRH Sports Director Cayden McFarland dives into a turbulent and fascinating stretch of the 2025 college football season. Tyler and Cayden discuss why the Big 12 is stronger than advertised, led by Texas Tech, Iowa State, and BYU. They break down the shocking dismissal of Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy, the messy timing behind the move, and potential coaching candidates. The conversation also covers Oklahoma's quarterback situation with John Mateer sidelined, Brent Venables' defense-driven turnaround, and what the Sooners must do to stay in the playoff hunt. Plus, a look at the SEC's new rivalry structure, this week's top matchups, and why both leagues are shaping the national title conversation.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Junior says doctors are pushing vaccines onto their patients in order to make profits. Healthcare in the US is a business … but does that mean that doctors actually make money on vaccines?Today on the show, we talk with doctors who explain the financial reality behind vaccines and how RFK Jr's words and actions could harm public health. Related episodes: More for Palantir, less for mRNA, and a disaster database redemption arc What is a 'freedom economy'?For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Tyler Jones. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
This week, Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges are joined by Tulsa World columnist Bill Haisten for a deep dive into Oklahoma football. The Sooners are set for their SEC opener against Auburn, and Haisten explains why OU's defense already looks playoff-ready while quarterback John Mateer has emerged as a surprise Heisman contender. The crew also breaks down Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold's return to Norman and the pressure he'll face. Then the focus shifts to Stillwater, where Oklahoma State struggles under Mike Gundy have raised questions about recruiting, leadership, and the program's long-term direction. Is this Gundy's final season? Don't miss Haisten's insight into two programs heading down very different paths.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter
It's a brand new edition of the show that talks sports media, news, TV ratings and more, as host T.J. Rives is back aboard with the NFL getting underway, college football ramping up, etc. on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"T.J. is joined by Tyler Jones this week of the "The Jones Report" Podcast with his takes, as well.The guys discuss:The NFL starts with tremendous action last Thursday and Friday for the Cowboys at the defending champion Eagles and the Chargers playing the Chiefs in Brazil. The boys discuss the action and the TV numbers, etc. Plus, what about streaming services continuing to be outlets for these standalone special games?Next, the discussion is college football and the games of the second full weekend. Plus, what's going on with the Big Ten and so few interesting conference games the first three weeks? Shouldn't CBS, specifically, be getting better games? And, what about wild start times early for Oregon this week and late, late for Michigan State next weekend?There's also discussion about Barstool Sports continuing to integrate with Fox and FS1 Cable for programming. And, Tyler has more on the WWE wrestling and already an issue with ESPN, when they have a brand new deal for their biggest PPVs on their streaming service.Hear it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscirbe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
It's a brand new edition of the show that talks sports media, news, TV ratings and more, as host T.J. Rives is back aboard with the NFL getting underway, college football ramping up, etc. on the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"T.J. is joined by Tyler Jones this week of the "The Jones Report" Podcast with his takes, as well.The guys discuss:The NFL starts with tremendous action last Thursday and Friday for the Cowboys at the defending champion Eagles and the Chargers playing the Chiefs in Brazil. The boys discuss the action and the TV numbers, etc. Plus, what about streaming services continuing to be outlets for these standalone special games?Next, the discussion is college football and the games of the second full weekend. Plus, what's going on with the Big Ten and so few interesting conference games the first three weeks? Shouldn't CBS, specifically, be getting better games? And, what about wild start times early for Oregon this week and late, late for Michigan State next weekend?There's also discussion about Barstool Sports continuing to integrate with Fox and FS1 Cable for programming. And, Tyler has more on the WWE wrestling and already an issue with ESPN, when they have a brand new deal for their biggest PPVs on their streaming service.Hear it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscirbe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
Every September, the small town of La Junta, Colorado puts on a whole festival to celebrate a beloved local animal: the tarantula! Around this time of year, thousands of mature male tarantulas start to migrate en masse – but until recently, scientists didn't know what triggered them to move out of their cozy burrows. On today's show, biologist Dallas Haselhuhn explains how they solved the mystery, and how climate change could affect future treks.Want to hear about more critter mysteries? Email us and let us know at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Listen to Short Wave on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy and edited by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. Robert Rodriguez was the audio engineer.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
You might be a pro at ambushing whitetails from a tree, but ground hunting in open country presents a whole new set of challenges. When it comes to drawing your bow and not getting busted, you don't have a ton of room for error. If you're familiar with K.C. Smith and Tyler Jones of the Element crew, then you know they spend a ton of time chasing whitetails all over the country, especially the plains states. You can check out some of their cool...
In the U.S., we insure most everything we sell. So why not trees? Today on the show why trees aren't insured like other crops, and what it would take to get that insurance with extreme weather events on the rise. Related episodes: When insurers can't get insurance (Apple / Spotify) For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Tyler Jones. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
During World War II, the U.S. shipbuilding industry flourished. Now, it's nearly non-existent. China is the dominant shipbuilder in the world economy. On today's show, we look at what happened to American shipbuilding and the protectionist impulses that could stifle a revival.Related episodes:Will Iran block the Strait of Hormuz?The great turnaround in shippingThe wide open possibility of the high seasFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Fact-checking by Tyler Jones. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Hosts Randall Williams, Janis Putelis, and Cory Calkins field your questions in this pre-recorded show with some help from special guests Jason Phelps, Chester Floyd, Rich Froning, Tyler Jones, and Jordan Budd. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's ... Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today's episode: the Senate passes the GENIUS Act, the SALT cap might be DOA in the OBBB, and a gender split on the state of the economy.Related episodes: How stable is Stablecoin? (Apple / Spotify) Feeling inflation in the grocery storeFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Fact-checking by Tyler Jones. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Reporter Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi's Aunt Vovi signed up for 23andMe back in 2017, hoping to learn more about the genetic makeup of her ancestors. Vovi was one of over 15 million 23andMe customers who sent their saliva off to be analyzed by the company. But last month, 23andMe filed for bankruptcy, and it announced it would be selling off that massive genetic database. Today on the show, what might happen to Vovi's genetic data as 23andMe works its way through the bankruptcy process, how the bankruptcy system has treated consumer data privacy in the past, and what this case reveals about the data that all of us willingly hand over to companies every single day.This episode was produced by Sylvie Douglis and edited by Jess Jiang. It was engineered by Harry Paul and Neal Rauch and fact-checked by Tyler Jones. Alex Goldmark is our executive producer. Find more Planet Money: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / Our weekly Newsletter.Listen free at these links: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the NPR app or anywhere you get podcasts.Help support Planet Money and hear our bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.Music: NPR Source Audio - "Lazybones," "Twirp," and "On Your Marks"Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy