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Originally released in 2018 but remixed for your listening pleasure, here's Phil reading Arthur Machen's classic weird tale, "The White People." Happy Halloween! Machen's "The White People" was discussed all the way back in ⁠Weird Studies episode 3⁠. Earlier this week, JF and Phil joined Conner Habib on his podcast to talk all about horror. It was a great conversation and we hope you'll give it a listen. Image: Photo of doll from Auckland War Memorial Museum, via Wikimedia Commons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is around 11.00 pm at Malaika camp, Kenya. The sound of the river is always present. Different types of birds are singing. Hippos are aroung the area and can be heard. Also in a distance lions calling each other can be heard (7'10) At the end of the attached video you can see the river Mara in the daylight and a hippo coming into the river, recorded from the camp's restaurant. Recorded by Christina Antoniadou. IMAGE: Danijel Mihajlovic, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

"It is a wonderful and relaxing recording that evokes sitting down and unwinding after a long day. I chose to include a few happy and playful guitar tracks, maybe like the music a person would strum themselves or listen to whilst sitting by a river before bedtime. A very joyful recording session for the Autumn Project." Mara river, Kenya soundscape reimagined by Jeff Brown. IMAGE: Danijel Mihajlovic, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

När hösten blivit riktigt regnig och ruskig, i det bistra månadsskiftet mellan oktober och november, firar vi nordbor numera Halloween. Barn klär ut sig till monster, ringer på dörrar och frågar ”bus eller godis?” – och överallt lyser stora, färgglada pumpor upp i mörkret. De flesta är medvetna om att detta är en amerikansk kulturimport, men kunskaperna om vad som egentligen firas är ofta begränsade. Vad är Halloween? Och varför firar vi den?Halloween är bara en av flera högtider som infaller vid den här tiden på året. Vi har också Allhelgonadagen, Alla helgons dag, Alla själars dag och Allhelgonaafton – företeelser som inte är identiska, men som binds samman av historiska och kulturella kopplingar. Här möts den katolska helgonkulten, rädslan för det okända i övergången mellan sommar och vinter, minnet av de döda och saknaden efter nära och kära.Traditionerna har månghundraåriga rötter och utgör praktexempel på hur lärd och folklig kultur har påverkat varandra genom historien. Halloweenfirandet vittnar dessutom om vår moderna kreativitet: under de senaste decennierna har vi utvecklat en skräckkultur med rekvisita och uttryck som saknar historiska motstycken.I detta avsnitt av podden Harrisons dramatiska historia samtalar Dick Harrison, professor i historia vid Lunds universitet, och fackboksförfattaren Katarina Harrison Lindbergh om Halloween. Hur uppstod högtiden? När kom den till Sverige? Och hur hänger den samman med våra traditionella allhelgonafester?Bildtext: Snap-Apple Night, målad 1833 av den irländske konstnären Daniel Maclise, visar en livfull halloweenfest i Blarney, Irland, där gästerna ägnar sig åt lekar och spådomar. Tavlan är baserad på en fest Maclise själv deltog i året innan. (Källa: Wikimedia Commons, länk. Public Domain)Halloween har sina rötter i det keltiska samhainfirandet, där gränsen mellan de levandes och de dödas värld ansågs vara som tunnast. Traditioner som att spå i smält bly eller leka "snap-apple" lever kvar i olika former än idag.Klippare: Emanuel Lehtonen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For their 200th episode, JF and Phil turn their attention to H. P. Lovecraft's “The Call of Cthulhu,” a story foundational not only to modern horror fiction but to the very idea of the Weird. In revisiting this tale of forbidden knowledge and cosmic ambiguity, the hosts reflect on Weird Studies itself as a “slow piecing together of dissociated knowledge” that mirrors the work of Lovecraft's own bewildered protagonists. Image by Antoni Espinosa via Wikimedia Commons. Upcoming Events: Peter Bebergal teaches on Weirdosphere starting November 20, 2025 JF Martel speaks at Back to Haunt Us in East London on November 8, 2025 Phil Ford speaks at the Durations Festival in NYC on November 7, 2025 Phil Ford hangs out at Archestratus Books and Food on November 8, 2025 References H. P. Lovecraft, The Call of Cthulhu  Weird Studies, Episode 2 on Garmonbozia  Rene Descartes, Meditations on First Philosophy  Phil Ford, “The Wanderer” H. P. Lovecraft, "Nyarlathotep" Weird Studies, Episode 74 on Jung Phil Ford, Jacob Foster, and J. F. Martel, “Care of the Dead”  Weird Studies, Episode 110 on The Glass Bead Game  Weird Studies, Episode 101 on Tanizaki  Graham Harman, Weird Realism: Lovecraft and Philosophy  Weird Studies, Episode 156 on Donna Tartt  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Den danske vikingen Knut den store regerade över tre kungariken – England, Danmark och Norge – och skapade ett maritimt imperium utan motstycke i sin samtid. Det så kallade Nordsjöväldet byggde på en stark personlig makt snarare än gemensamma institutioner, och blev vikingatidens politiska kulmen.Personalunionen mellan de tre rikena varade bara några decennier, men dess historiska avtryck blev djupgående. Skepp, silver och strategi styrde över hav och folk när Knut den store förvandlade Nordsjön till en motorväg för makt och inflytande.I detta avsnitt av podden Historia Nu samtalar programledaren Urban Lindstedt med historikern Bo Eriksson och författaren och arkeologen Kristina Ekero Eriksson, som är aktuella med boken Nordsjöimperiet – Vikingarnas välde (Albert Bonniers förlag).Hösten 1015 landsteg Knut med en av de största invasionsflottorna världen dittills skådat. Med omkring 140 skepp och tusentals krigare lämnade han Danmarks kuster för återerövra England efter hans fars död efter en kort tid på engelska tronen. Expeditionen var ett storverk i sig – ett tydligt tecken på det danska kungadömets organisatoriska styrka.Redan året därpå, 1016, besegrade Knut kung Edmund Järnsida vid slaget vid Assandun. Den 30 november kröntes han till kung av England – starten på ett imperium som kom att sträcka sig över större delen av norra Europa.Efter brodern Haralds död blev Knut även kung av Danmark 1018. Genom ett fälttåg år 1028 lade han dessutom Norge under sig. Därmed regerade han över tre kungariken och hade samtidigt inflytande över tributpliktiga områden på Irland, norska bosättningar kring Irlands hav och delar av västkusten, Skåne och Blekinge i nuvarande Sverige.Men Nordsjöväldet var inte en enhetlig stat. Det handlade snarare om en personalunion – ett rike som vilade på Knuts personliga auktoritet. Knut såg sig inte bara som en vikingakung, utan som en kristen härskare i Europas mitt. År 1027 reste han till Rom på pilgrimsfärd för att möta påven och den tysk-romerske kejsaren. Genom sitt äktenskap med Emma av Normandie förstärkte han sin legitimitet ytterligare, både i England och på kontinenten.När Knut dog den 12 november 1035 föll imperiet snabbt sönder. Bildtext: llumination som visar kung Edmund Järnsida (till vänster) och Knut den store (till höger) i slaget vid Assandun år 1016. Slaget blev avgörande i kriget mellan den anglosaxiske Edmund och den danske Knut, som efter segern enade England under sitt välde. Ur Chronica Majora av Matthew Paris (1200–1259), Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.Musik: Voyage To America av Lance Conrad, Storyblock Audio.Stöd Historia Nu för att vi ska kunna fortsätta producera avsnitt på denna nivå behöver vi ditt stöd.Genom att bli premiummedlem hjälper du oss att stå fria från annonsmarknadens svängningar och säkrar att Historia Nu kan fortsätta berätta historien – år efter år.Som tack får du:✅ Två extra avsnitt varje månad✅ Alla ordinarie avsnitt helt reklamfriaPriset är bara 60 kr/månaden vid lanseringen - med sju dagars gratis provperiod. Senare 75 kr/mån eller 750 kr/år.

On the 19th of October 2025, a group of unarmed thieves broke into the famous Louvre Art Museum, stealing several high-value pieces. It didn't take long for politicans in charge to deflect responsability for decades of underfunding, deferred maintence, understaffing and the poor working conditions which the labor unions have long denounced. Featuring our new culture correspondent, we discuss the daring robbery, the reactions to it, and our cultural obsession with art heists.Thumbnail: Quirinale.it, Attribution, via Wikimedia Commons

When Jesus told the parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector, there was a great deal packed into it. The Pharisee was certainly believing in his own righteousness, but what does the tax collector mean when he asks for mercy? When we ask for mercy, we aren't merely asking God to overlook our sins, we are asking for an atonement that will truly cover over our misdeeds and enable us to be in his presence forever.Image: The wub, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Air Date 10/25/2025 Trump's attacks on free speech, particularly with the use of the Federal Communications Commission, goes far beyond the Jimmy Kimmel story. We're in the middle of an all-out assault on  freedom of speech, a free and unbiased press, and freedom of association. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! KEY POINTS KP 1: FCC's Anna Gomez & Axios' Sara Fischer - Axios - Air Date 9-19-25 KP 2: Bari Weiss, CBS News, And The Conservative Media Takeover - Lever Time - Air Date 10-9-25 KP 3: Trumps Horrifying Plan to Destroy Free Speech W/ Ken Klippenstein - Current Affairs - Air Date 10-10-25 KP 4: ‘They'll Be Others': Trump THREATENS More Indictments of Foes After Comey - All In with Chris Hayes - Air Date 9-26-25 KP 5: Is ANTIFAscism Really a Violent Extremist Movement? - Matthew Cooke - Air Date 10-14-25 (00:48:56) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR On 'Working the Refs' DEEPER DIVES (00:53:51) SECTION A: ANTIFA (01:15:09) SECTION B: POLITICAL ENEMIES (01:53:02) SECTION C: FREE SPEECH (02:29:52) SECTION D: MEDIA TAKEOVER (02:52:28) SECTION E: MOCKING THE FACISTS SHOW IMAGE CREDITS Description: Black and white version of the official portrait of FCC Chair Brendan Carr with the list of words banned by the Trump administration in red over his face. Credit: Internal composite design. |  Carr official portrait via Wikimedia Commons, public domain.   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

After a big win and a big loss over the weekend, the Seattle Mariners now face one game that will determine whether or not they go to the World Series for the very first time. Luke and Andrew check-in on their feelings. And Andrew explains the very non-baseball reason he's been feeling an immense amount of anxiety lately. Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Jacob wrestles with God. The Widow wrestles for justice. The slumberless God seeks to bring blessings to his people. This is the reality that we are confronted with in our various texts this Sunday. How do we wrestle with them and be drawn near to a God through our own prayers?Image: Illustrators of the 1897 Bible Pictures and What They Teach Us by Charles Foster, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Photographer and paranormal researcher Shannon Taggart joins JF and Phil to explore the phenomenon that was Michael Jackson. One of the most brilliant and successful musicians of the modern era, Jackson was also a liminal figure sans pareil, a shapeshifter who defied the binary categories through which we order the human world. His art and persona together enacted a transformation that can only be called shamanic. About Our Guest: Shannon Taggart is a photographer and author based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her photographs have appeared in Newsweek, The New York Times Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal, and have been recognized by Magnum, Nikon, and the Alexia Foundation. Her monograph Séance was first published by Fulgur Press (2019) and reissued in a second edition by Atelier Éditions. Shannon is currently developing an illustrated history of SORRAT (the Society for Research on Rapport and Telekinesis) and hosts an annual symposium on the weird and the paranormal in Lily Dale, New York. Image by Daniele Dalledonne, via Wikimedia Commons. References George Hanson, The Trickster and the Paranormal Robert Chambers, The King in Yellow Rogan Taylor, The Death and Resurrection Show Pier Paolo Pasolini (dir.), Teorema   Phil Ford, “The View from the Cheap Seats at the UFO Show”  Michael Jackson, Moonwalker: A Memoir J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan Ursula K. Le Guin, A Wizard of Earthsea Miguel Connor, The Occult Elvis Tim Powers, Last Call Weird Studies, Episode 186 on The Wedge Raymond Moody, Elvis After Life Sub Rosa, Spectra Ex Machina: A Sound Anthology of Occult Phenomena 1920-2017 Vol.2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Jarvis and Siye are back with Steve Fouts to discuss a profound quote by Dostoevsky: “When there is love, you can live even without happiness.” They explore the complexities of love, its relationship with happiness, and how both emotions manifest in our lives. The conversation navigates through personal anecdotes, philosophical insights, and the importance of understanding the distinction between love and happiness. Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes that while happiness may be fleeting, love has the power to endure and provide meaning even in challenging times.  Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Exploring Love and Happiness 01:40 - The Nature of Love 04:17 - Love vs. Happiness: A Complex Relationship 07:00 - The Role of Love in Family Dynamics 09:43 - Evaluating Love and Happiness in Relationships 12:08 - The Depth of Love Beyond Happiness 14:59 - Counterclaims: Happiness Without Love 18:04 - The Weight of Love vs. Happiness 20:41 - Living Without Happiness: A Deeper Question 23:08 - The Pursuit of Happiness vs. Love 23:46 - Final Thoughts on Love and Happiness 28:50 - Teach Different Outro  Image Source: Vasily Perov, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons   

Jesus' healing of the 10 lepers is an amazing moment that leads us to reflect on sickness of soul that we have and how he calls forth trust in his work for us. When we pray in faith, he calls us forward into the world to do his will, leading us to turn back and give thanks for his healing hand upon us.Image: Gebhard Fugel, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Image location: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gebhard_Fugel_Christus_und_die_Auss%C3%A4tzigen_c1920.jpg

Part 1? Starting around 1300 BCE, the (surviving) corpus of written documents from Egypt begins to increase dramatically. It's not clear why, but papyrus and ostraca are far more abundant for this era than anything before. Thanks to these records, we get many glimpses of daily life and personal concerns, from the society of the time; and we can enjoy some Small Stories of life in Ramessid Egypt. Logo image: Dancers and musicians from the 18th Dynasty tomb of Neb-Amun, now in the British Museum (via Wikimedia Commons public domain). The dancers wear "string" garments that may be the ruwedj referenced by Ise in her letter to her sister. The History of Egypt Podcast: Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com. Support the show via Patreon www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast. Make a one-time donation via PayPal payments https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BHC6MGDBC6SXU. We have merch! Browse our designs at Dashery by TeePublic https://egyptpodcast.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia has just approved a second amyloid-targeting therapy for patients with incipient Alzheimer's dementia. Lecanemab (Leqembi) now joins donanemab (Kisunla) on the Australian Registry of Therapeutic Goods but the impact of both has been modest in Phase III trials to date. After 18 months of therapy they delay progression of disease, as quantified on neurocognitive tests, by around 5 months on average.  For some, the prolonged independence and dignity will justify the $60,000 to $80,000 a year price tag for the drugs. But for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee “the high burden of [donanemab] treatment on both patients and the health system, combined with the risks and modest clinical impact, makes the drug unsuitable for PBS subsidy”. This burden includes specialist consults, gene screening, multiple MRI and PET brain scans, and delivery of monthly or fortnightly infusions, adding up to another $20,000 in costs. Even before considering these logistical requirements, Australian memory clinics don't have anywhere near the capacity to address the 245,000 new cases of early dementia or mild cognitive impairment every year. Advocates see these disease-modifying therapies as a turning point for dementia research and argue for further investment in the systems infrastructure needed to roll them out. Sceptics argue that the available evidence instead questions the importance of amyloidosis in the Alzheimer's disease cascade.GuestsProfessor Michael Woodward AM FRACP FANZSGM FAAG FAWMA (Austin Health, Melbourne; University of Melbourne) Dr Chrysanth Pulle FRACP (Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane)  Chapters 13:16 Time Saved16:18 Costs of treatment 26:44 IMJ paper on resourcing 39:10 Scepticism and stagingProductionProduced by Mic Cavazzini DPhil. Music licenced from Epidemic Sound ‘RGBA' and ‘Pulse Voyage' by Chill Cole, ‘A Forest Melody' by Tellsonic, ‘Axon Terminal' by Out to the World, ‘Organic Textures 2' by Johannes Bornlof and ‘Fugent' by Lupus Nocte. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and University of Pittsburgh. Editorial feedback kindly provided by physicians of the podcast editorial group Ronaldo Piovezan, Aidan Tan, Hugh Murray, Joseph Lee, Rahul Barmanray, Simeon Wong and Sebastian Lambooy. Thanks also to Profs Bruce Campbell, Mike Parsons and Amy Brodtmann and registrars Jamie Bellinge and Karan Singh for additional insights into research methods. Please visit the Pomegranate Health web page for a transcript and supporting references. Login to MyCPD to record listening and reading as a prefilled learning activity. Subscribe to new episode email alerts or search for ‘Pomegranate Health' in Apple Podcasts, Spotify,Castbox or any podcasting app.

V tejto časti zaspomíname na začiatky sieťovania a o geologických nálezoch roveru Perserverance na Marse. Zdroje Redox-driven mineral and organic associations in Jezero Crater, Mars Image by : NASA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Steve Fouts is joined by Jarvis Funches. Together they explore the profound quote by Mahatma Gandhi: “The measure of a society is how it treats its weakest members.” They unpack the claim of the quote, highlighting the role of empathy in uplifting and empowering others. The dialogue also touches on the division in society and the need for unity amidst differing viewpoints. Through their discussion, they emphasize the significance of understanding and connecting with one another, regardless of political or social differences.Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:10 - Introducing the Teach Different Method02:12 - Exploring Gandhi's Quote on Society05:51 - Defining Weakness and Strength09:58 - Different Perspectives on Empowerment17:01 - Unity vs. Division in Society22:33 - The Role of Empathy in Understanding27:55 - Looking Ahead: A Call for Unity28:27 - Teach Different OutroImage Source: Anefo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mahatma_Gandhi,_Bestanddeelnr_916-6994.jpg 

Send us a textWhen people talk about the most successful writers of all time, one name is almost always among the first: J. K. Rowling. The author of the Harry Potter series didn't just sell books — she created a cultural earthquake. For millions of readers, Hogwarts was not a fictional castle, but a place they knew as well as their own schools. Her novels inspired midnight release parties at bookstores, fan conventions that filled stadiums, and a cinematic franchise that grossed billions. Children who had never finished a book before suddenly tore through six- and seven-hundred-page volumes. Adults, too, found themselves sneaking the books into briefcases or pretending they were buying them for their kids. “But Rowling's brilliance didn't appear out of nowhere. She was inspired by the masters who came before her, most notably Charles Dickens. In Dickens, she found a model for eccentric characters, worlds that felt alive, and the courage to confront cruelty — especially towards children. Much like Pip, Oliver, or the young heroes of Dickens' novels, Harry and his friends navigate a world that can be frightening, unfair, and full of moral complexity.”Rowling herself has acknowledged Dickens as a major influence, and it's easy to see why. Dickens' novels often center on children navigating worlds that are harsh, unfair, and sometimes cruel — think of the orphaned Pip in Great Expectations or Oliver Twist in Oliver Twist. Similarly, Rowling's young protagonists face dangerous and sometimes frightening circumstances: orphaned Harry navigating a neglectful household, children confronting magical and moral threats, and characters whose lives are shaped by the indifference or cruelty of adults.Rowling also mirrors Dickens in her love for eccentric and vividly drawn characters. From the strangely named and larger-than-life figures in Dickens' novels to the magical teachers, ghostly ancestors, and quirky classmates at Hogwarts, Rowling populates her books with personalities so distinct they feel almost tangible. Each character, no matter how minor, contributes to the richness of the world, giving readers a sense that they are peeking into a fully realized society.Cover art:Image of J.K. Rowling, Daniel Ogren, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia CommonsImage of J.K. Rowling, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

Another day, another public brawl on the streets of Parabellum City. Will Falk quell the unrest and clean up the streets? Are there laws requiring reporters to have alliterative names and film critics to use French terms? Listen to find out!Black Cats and Bad Habits, episode 138 of This Gun in My Hand, was Rob Northrup crossing your path. This episode and all others are available on Youtube with automatically-generated closed captions of dialog. Visit http://ThisGuninMyHand.blogspot.com for credits, show notes, archives, and to buy my books, such as Sisyphus, Eat Your Heart Out, available in paperback and ebook from Amazon. What contains several bits which can form a fragmentary story when used together? This Gun in My Hand!Show Notes:1. The Black Cat in this episode is NOT a rip-off of the Marvel comics character with the same name. It's a rip-off of the public domain superhero Black Cat who first appeared in Pocket Comics #1, August 1941, and had her own title from Harvey Comics with various name changes (Black Cat Western Comics, Black Cat Mystery Comics, Black Cat Mystic) until 1963.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Cat_(Harvey_Comics)2. When Wordplay took his second play “Shoot” on tour, he found it was not as popular outside of Parabellum City.3. Lana Krang presumably uses a paper or cardstock folder for her Bits file. Mine is digital but the filename is “Bits.”4. If I was trying to cheer up Miss Krang, I'd remind her of some artistically and monetarily successful novelists who were late bloomers: Umberto Eco wrote a lot of non-fiction before his first novel, The Name of the Rose, was published when he was 50. Alan Bradley was 71 when his excellent first novel, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, was published. Many such cases.Credits:The opening music clip was from The Sun Sets at Dawn (1950), and the transitional and closing music were from The Big Combo (1955), both films in the public domain. Most of the music and sound effects used in the episode are modified or incomplete versions of the originals.Sound Effect Title: The cat begs for food. Meowing.wav by tosha73 License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/548352/  Sound Effect Title: HARP GLISSANDO DOWN.WAVLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/olver/sounds/505064/Sound Effect Title: Cat Eating Dry Food by qubodup License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/218181/ Sound Effect Title: footsteps cellar.wavLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/gecop/sounds/545030/Sound Effect Title: Kicking/Forcing/Breaking Wooden DoorLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/160213/Sound Effect Title: Gun Fire by GoodSoundForYouLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0http://soundbible.com/1998-Gun-Fire.htmlSound Effect Title: Foley_Phone_Old_PickUp_HangUp_Mono.wav by Nox_Sound License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/559475/ Sound Effect Title: Clean phone tones.wav by FreqMan License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/24371/ Sound Effect Title (coin drop): Pay Phone.wav by everythingsounds License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/197141/ Sound Effect Title: phone rotary dial number.flac by kylesLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/637751/ The image accompanying this episode is a modified version of a public domain postcard painting by Frances Brundage, via Wikimedia Commons.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frances_Brundage_schwarze_Katze.jpgImage Alt text: Painting from an old greeting card by Frances Brundage shows a rosy-cheeked little blond girl in a black hat with a red ribbon and bow around it, somewhere between a witch's hat and a Puritan's hat. She holds up a distressed black kitten with a huge red bow and ribbon around its neck. The girl wears a white shirt with sleeves to her elbows and a red shawl.

Desafiando Vieses: identidade, essência e consciência (SciCast #662) Patronato do SciCast: 1. Patreon SciCast 2. Apoia.se/Scicast 3. Nos ajude via Pix também, chave: contato@scicast.com.br ou acesse o QRcode: Sua pequena contribuição ajuda o Portal Deviante a continuar divulgando Ciência! Contatos: contato@scicast.com.br https://twitter.com/scicastpodcast https://www.facebook.com/scicastpodcast https://instagram.com/scicastpodcast Fale conosco! E não esqueça de deixar o seu comentário na postagem desse episódio! Expediente: Produção Geral: Tarik Fernandes e André Trapani Equipe de Gravação: Citação ABNT: Imagem de capa: Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Julie Le Brun 1780-1819 Looking in a Mirror, 1787. Expotea: https://expotea.com.br/https://www.instagram.com/expoteabrasil/ Referências e Indicações Sugestões de literatura: Heraclito. Fragmentos de Heraclito DELEUZE, Gilles; GUATTAR, Felix. ⁠Mil Platôs DELEUZE, Gilles; GUATTAR, Felix. ⁠O Anti-Édipo DELEUZE, Gilles. ⁠Diferença e Repetição DELEUZE, Gilles. ⁠Conversações SHIROW, Masamune. Ghost in the Shell Sugestões de filmes: Filmes do David Cronenberg Filmes do Alain Resnais Além do Arco-Íris Negro (2010) Sugestões de vídeos: Pantheon https://www.netflix.com/br/title/81937398 Ludoviajante. Você conhece a si mesmo? | Uma investigação filosófica. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwT-j75J6Mk Efeito Mandela: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_memory#Mandela_effect Audre Lorde: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audre_Lorde Sugestões de links: O paradoxo do navio de Teseu: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FTWIjm1DnqxUMShiAOAvJ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En el presente episodio tendremos el placer de volver a contar con Artur Sala, investigador, escritor y divulgador licenciado en Física por la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. Creador del magnífico blog “La Ciencia Perdida”, el cual derivó en la igualmente magnífica obra “Ciencia Magna” y miembro activo de la Universidad Viviente del Terreno. Según nos afirmara el propio Artur estás ante su primera entrevista en torno a una de las mayores ocultaciones de la ciencia y es que nos hablará al detalle de la denominada como fusión fría, es decir, una reacción nuclear a temperaturas y presiones cercanas a las condiciones ambiente ordinarias, de una manera tan rigurosa como evidenciada, al igual que efectuada por Martin Fleischmann y Stanley Pons (electroquímicos de la Universidad de Utah) el 23 de marzo del año 1989, aunque los soviéticos poseían este conocimiento desde los años 60. Pero no solamente ello, sino que trataremos diversos interesantes temas, tales como la patente de transmisión de energía inalámbrica de Nikola Tesla de 18 de abril del año 1905 (U.S. 787-412) o la realidad que subyace bajo las denominadas como armas nucleares, además de diversas cuestiones de sumo interés. Estás ante un muy completo y revelador episodio que no puedes perderte. GUION DEL EPISODIO: Presentación e inicio – 00:02:46 Fusión fría – Su sistemática ocultación y encubrimiento – 00:03:56 Cómo llevar a cabo la fusión fría – 00:14:57 Implicaciones y el por qué de tal ocultación – 00:20:05 Eugene Mallove y reacción nuclear mediante hidrógeno – 00:30:54 ¿Quiénes están detrás de tal ocultamiento y por qué? – 00:39:03 El secuestro de la ciencia vs El despertar de la conciencia – 00:54:55 Transmisión inalámbrica de la energía – 01:07:44 Armas nucleares, ¿propaganda o realidad? – 01:23:32 ¿Qué es el éter? El quinto elemento – 01:41:25 Tierra plana o esférica. ¿Infructuoso debate? – 01:50:56 Panorama divulgativo. Información y desinformación – 02:05:43 Panorama social y agendas en curso – 02:16:31 Despedida – 02:27:36 Mensaje final - 02:35:16 MEDIOS DIVULGATIVOS DE ARTUR SALA: PÁGINA WEB: https://www.artursala.com/ CANAL YOUTUBE - ARTUR SALA LLADO: https://www.youtube.com/@artursala2 CANAL EN TELEGRAM: t.me/artursala BIBLIOGRAFÍA ARTUR SALA - MAGNA CIENCIA: MAGNA CIENCIA I: Un viaje por el conocimiento proscrito – 2020 MAGNA CIENCIA I: Addendum - 2020 MAGNA CIENCIA II: El verdadero origen de la vida – 2021 MAGNA CIENCIA III: La obra y legado de Wilhem Reich - 2023 LIVING UNIVERSITY OF TERRAIN - UNIVERSIDAD VIVIENTE DEL TERRENO: https://www.universityofterrain.com/ ENLACES DE INTERÉS EN TORNO A LOS TEMAS TRATADOS: MAGNA CIENCIA – LA FUSIÓN FRÍA (Breve historia de una ocultación científica): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4hQPX5G6i0&t=671s MAGNA CIENCIA – CAPÍTULO V (La física nuclear perdida – La transmutación nuclear fría). VIDEO 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttPNKfspWb0&list=PLYjjnmWRnAe2yvP5oqlRu7_Z7N9RZs7YA&index=6 MAGNA CIENCIA – CAPÍTULO V (La física nuclear perdida – La transmutación nuclear fría) VIDEO 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMfh6eslRNA&list=PLYjjnmWRnAe2yvP5oqlRu7_Z7N9RZs7YA&index=7 LA VOZ DE ARTUR – LAS 4 GRANDES CONTROVERSIAS DE LA CIENCIA (LA FUSIÓN NUCLEAR FRÍA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3sf4wuqgAA&t=1166s FUSIÓN NUCLEAR FRÍA - ¿LA SOLUCIÓN A LA CRISIS ENERGÉTICA? (Artur Sala Lladó): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt48YbAycC0 ECLÉCTICOS WORLDWIRE – ARTUR SALA - ¿POR QUÉ LA GENTE SE ESCONDE DE LA VERDAD?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r475N1gN-A&t=6940s CIENTÍFICOS ITALIANOS ANUNCIAN LA FUSIÓN “HELADA” - NOTICIA DEL 19 DE ABRIL DE 1989: https://elpais.com/diario/1989/04/19/sociedad/608940002_850215.html SIRIO – EUGENE MALLOVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvjDyTZG4Y4&list=PLY_IhczEjWk8iw_oWvRX9g4POLF_o8WBY&index=1 DOS CIENTÍFICOS ASEGURAN HABER CONSEGUIDO, POR FIN, LA FUSIÓN FRÍA – NOTICIA DEL 25 DE ENERO DE 2011: https://www.abc.es/ciencia/abci-cientificos-aseguran-haber-conseguido-201101250000_noticia.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F JACOBO GRINBERG – EL PODER DE LA CONCIENCIA (EL INICIADO): https://www.ivoox.com/jacobo-grinberg-el-poder-conciencia-audios-mp3_rf_140055410_1.html ADIÓS AL COBRE Y HOLA A LA ELECTRICIDAD INALÁMBRICA – ESTADOS UNIDOS PRESENTA UNO DE LOS MAYORES AVANCES DE LA HISTORIA: https://www.eleconomista.es/tecnologia/noticias/13520994/08/25/adios-al-cobre-y-hola-a-la-electricidad-inalambrica-eeuu-presenta-uno-de-los-mayores-avances-de-la-historia-2.html PATENTE U.S. 787 – 412 “EL ARTE DE LA TRANSMISIÓN DE ENERGÍA ELÉCTRICA A TRAVÉS DE MEDIOS NATURALES” – Patente de transmisión de energía inalámbrica de Nikola Tesla de 18 de abril de 1905: https://patents.google.com/patent/US787412A/en PATENTE U.S. 787 – 412 EN PDF: file:///C:/Users/Hp/Downloads/US%20Patent%20787,412.pdf PATENTE U.S. 787 – 412 – WIKIMEDIA COMMONS: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AUnited_States_patent_787412.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com EL CAMPO DE ENERGÍA TIENE SOBREUNIDAD – DOCUMENTO: https://es.scribd.com/document/737900348/El-campo-de-energia-tiene-sobreunidad-en-traducion PATENTE DE S.V. AVRAMENKO – MÉTODO Y APARATO PARA LA TRANSMISIÓN ELÉCTRICA DE LÍNEA ÚNICA (U.S. 6104107A): https://patents.google.com/patent/US6104107A/en TUNGUSKA – LA MISTERIOSA DEVASTACIÓN QUE OCURRIÓ EN SIBERIA EN 1908: https://historia.nationalgeographic.com.es/a/tunguska-misteriosa-devastacion-que-ocurrio-siberia-1908_17391 MANFRED VON ARDENNE – PREMIO LENIN DE CIENCIA Y DESARROLLADOR DE LA CENTRIFUGADORA DE URANIO Y PLUTONIO: https://www.lasegundaguerra.com/viewtopic.php?t=882 NEVADA: ESPLENDOR Y MISERIAS DEL MAYOR CAMPO DE ENSAYOS NUCLEARES DE ESTADOS UNIDOS: https://www.larazon.es/internacional/20210923/juodrhtq4zhb3bwiwprq3r3kuq.html PRUEBA ATÓMICA EN NEVADA – 1955 (VIDEO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXg2P9dx-GM GALEN WINSOR – EL FÍSICO NUCLEAR QUE COMIÓ URANIO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngN5rc4scUw GALEN WINSOR – VIDEO 1985 COMIENDO URANIO (Falleció 23 años después por causas naturales a los 82 años de edad): https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2orpxi5s0tI URANIO – UNO DE LOS INTERESES GEOESTRATÉGICOS QUE FRANCIA PUEDE PERDER EN NÍGER: https://www.lisanews.org/geopolitica/uranio-uno-de-los-intereses-geoestrategicos-que-francia-puede-perder-en-niger/ EXPERIMENTO DE MICHELSON – MORLEY: https://culturacientifica.com/2022/03/22/einstein-y-el-experimento-de-michelson-morley/ NEWTON Y GALILEO – FRAUDES CIENTÍFICOS DE LA NOBLEZA NEGRA Y JESUITAS (JORGE GUERRA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF_t2ANeNYs INVESTIGADORES DE LA VERDAD – EXISTE OTRA CIENCIA MÁS BELLA, PROFUNDA Y REAL QUE EL MUNDO DEBE CONOCER (ARTUR SALA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbu5ovjYiys&t=201s BIBLIOGRAFÍA MENCIONADA EN EL EPISODIO: C. Sutton, A - "Wall Street y los Bolcheviques" - 2017. Rivas, C. - "La patraña atómica más grande de la historia" - 2022. MÚSICA DEL EPISODIO: Ludwing Göransson Hans Zimmer CONTACTO: eliniciado@yahoo.com Este programa no tiene ánimo de lucro ni será monetizado, por el contrario el único afán es la máxima difusión de cuestiones que nos atañen a todos.

The parable of the Unjust Steward in Luke 16 has given many people trouble over the years. It has the appearance of approving of the unrighteous actions of the steward. Yet, what is the shrewdness he is praised for? Father Jeremiah directs us to see that shrewdness is betting everything on the Master's generosity and mercy while seeking new homes to live in. Image: Phillip Medhurst, FAL, via Wikimedia Commons. Image location: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Teachings_of_Jesus_31_of_40._parable_of_the_unjust_steward._Jan_Luyken_etching._Bowyer_Bible.gif

Hedvig Eleonora av Holstein-Gottorp (1636-1715) spelade en viktig roll i de svenska kungafamiljen. Hon var Sveriges drottning i sex år, men de facto Sveriges första dam till sin död 1715. Som änkedrottning var hon medlem i både Karl XI:s och Karl XII:s förmyndarregeringar. Idag är hon mest känd som 1600-talets största slottsbyggare.Hedvig Eleonora från furstendömet Holstein-Gottorp giftes bort med Karl X som artonåring, men det harmoniska äktenskapet blev kort då kungen dog efter bara fem år. Som gift med Karl X, mor åt Karl XI samt farmor åt Karl XII arbetade hon för ett starkt kungahus under stormaktstiden. Sent i livet skulle hon för döva öron vädja till Karl XII att sluta fred med sina fiender.I denna repris av podden Historia Nu samtar programledaren Urban Lindstedt med Eva Helena Ulvros, professor emerita i historia vid Lunds universitet. Hon är aktuell med biografin Hedvig Eleonora och hennes tid.Hedvig Eleonora föddes 1636 på slottet Gottorp som dotter till hertig Fredrik III av Holstein-Gottorp och Maria Elisabeth av Sachsen. Hennes äktenskap med Karl X var rent politiskt som de flesta kungliga äktenskap vid denna tid. Hennes make Karl X Gustav dog redan i februari 1660. Ett dygn före sin död dikterade han sitt testamente för att trygga sin ”kära makas”, sin sons och sitt rikes framtid. Den döende kungen överlämnade riket till sin unga maka och en förmyndarregering.
Hedvig Eleonora har setts som svag i förmyndarregeringen för Karl XI, men hon hade en tydlig linje i utrikespolitiken där hon gärna främjade Hollstein-Gottorps intressen. Drottningen accepterade den makt som riksrådet erbjöd henne, men den unga Hedvig Eleonora hade svårt att hävda kungamaktens ställning gentemot aristokratin. Hon tog ganska ringa del i förmyndarstyret, och då Karl XI senare anklagade förmyndarstyrelsen för försummelse kom han att helt frikalla sin mor från ansvar. Förmyndarregeringen varade till 1672, då Karl XI blev myndig.
Hedvig Eleonoras praktfulla hov och intresse för kultur satte ett stort avtryck i landet. Änkedrottningens Drottningholm var under flera decennier i slutet av 1600-talet landets största slottsbygge. Slottbyggandet var för Hedvig Eleonora ett sätt att markera sin ställning gentemot den svenska adeln och samtida europeiska furstar. Drottningen ägnade sig gärna åt balett- och teaterföreställningar på slottet, som under hela hennes livstid var rikets kulturcentrum Den gamla änkedrottningen blev förmyndare för Karl XII och fyra år senare, 1697, åter medlem i en förmyndarregering. Nu var Hedvig Eleonora en erfaren kvinna som inte tyngdes av sina 61 år, och hon var aktiv i utrikespolitiken mot Danmark till förmån för Holstein-Gottorp. Hennes kontakter till det gamla hemlandet tilltog ytterligare när hennes sondotter Hedvig Sofia gifte sig med sin kusin hertig Fredrik IV av Holstein-Gottorp.
Bild: Riksänkedrottningen Hedvig Eleonora av Holstein-Gottorp porträtterad av David von Krafft. Nationalmuseet, Wikipedia, Public Domain. (beskuren)Musik: Henry Purcell (1659-1695) – In Nomine à7, Z.747 for Treble, Tenor & Bass Viols, Phillipwserna, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons. Lyssna också på Gråkappan Karl XI – klämd mellan far och son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is easy for us to reduce Jesus' call to discipleship to a mere way of following him. The reality is that the discipleship that Jesus demands of us is one that will lead to our deaths! His call is one that is utterly beyond our abilities. He wants to us realize our complete need for his grace and his death so that we can be enabled to walk the path before each of us.Image: Christ Carrying the Cross, Titian, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Det finns begrepp som fångar tidsandan oerhört väl, oavsett om vi betraktar kungars och kejsares matvanor och konstnärliga smak eller om vi skärskådar vanliga bönders estetiska uppfattning. Ett sådant begrepp är barocken, som i Sverige är intimt förknippad med stormaktstiden.Barocken var en vidareutveckling av 1500-talets antikvurmande renässans inom konst och arkitektur. Stilen kännetecknades av stora och svulstiga former med konvexa och konkava inslag, riklig pompa och ståt, samt ett starkt fokus på ljusdunkel, dramatiska rörelser och – särskilt i parker – sträng symmetri. Stilen passade utmärkt för 1600-talets absoluta statsmakter med enväldiga furstar, vilka manifesterade sin makt i många europeiska riken. Den användes även för att förhärliga kristendomen, både i dess protestantiska och katolska form, och nådde därmed ut till landsbygdens socknar och deras kyrkor.I Västsverige har termen ”bondbarock” myntats för att beskriva de kulturella ideal som slog rot i bondesamhället när stilen sipprade ned genom de sociala hierarkierna. Men barocken var mer än så: den omfattade musikaliska experiment, gigantiska slottsbyggen, vetenskapliga framsteg, pestkyrkor och den svenska skönlitteraturens födelse, med namn som Georg Stiernhielm och Lasse Lucidor. Även en av våra mest kända svenska psalmer – ”Den blomstertid nu kommer” – är ett barn av barocktiden.I detta avsnitt av podden Harrisons dramatiska historia samtalar Dick Harrison, professor i historia vid Lunds universitet, och fackboksförfattaren Katarina Harrison Lindbergh om barocken – den stil- och kulturyttring som präglade Europa under 1600-talet och de första decennierna av 1700-talet.Bild: "Fontana di Trevi i Rom, ett praktfullt exempel på barockens formspråk med sina dramatiska rörelser, symmetriska komposition och skulpturala överdåd. Fontänen färdigställdes 1762 och förkroppsligar barockens vilja att blända och beröra. Foto: NikonZ7II – Eget arbete. Licens: CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons."Musik: Vivaldis The Four Seasons, L'estate (Summer) - Allegro non molto, framförd av John Williams och Wichita State University Chamber Players. Internet Archive, Attribution-Share Alike 3.0.Klippare: Emanuel LehtonenProducent: Urban Lindstedt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Steve Howe (Yes, Asia, GTR) talking about the re-release of 2 of his Classic Albums & his musical journey.In this special episode of My Music, I sit down with legendary guitarist Steve Howe to discuss the re-release of two of his solo albums, 'Portraits of Bob Dylan' and 'Natural Timbre'. Steve shares his experiences discovering the music of 'Yes', his admiration for Bob Dylan, and insights into his personal journey in music. We also delve into the technical aspects of re-releasing albums, the continuation of his solo projects, and the resurgence of vinyl in today's digital age. Tune in for a deep dive into Steve's incredible career and his thoughts on music, technology, and the timeless appeal of acoustic instruments.#Legends #YesMusic #SteveHowe #ProgRock #MusicInterview Image: Steve Knight from Halstead, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

1612 - Geología: El misterio de la desacación del Mediterraneo y La Gran Inconformidad Imagen de la miniatura: Interpretación artística de la paleogeografía de los canales de comunicación entre el Atlántico y el Mediterráneo hace unos 6.5 millones de años, antes de la crisis salina del Messiniense. La presencia de varios corredores y su profundidad permitía mantener la salinidad del Mediterráneo a niveles normales como ocurre hoy en día. Wikimedia Commons., CC BY Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Air Date 8/16/2025 There's the old Douglas Adams quote stating that, "Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job" which is a good general rule to live by. But then there are the real baddies, those would-be leaders who possess one or more of the dark triad of traits that spells real doom for the societies that elevate them to power: narcissism, psychopathy, and machiavellianism. Today we compare and contrast Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Benjamin Netanyahu. Xi Jinping also fits nicely on this list as an honorable mention but happens to not be part of the focus today. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on the infamous Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! 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KEY POINTS KP 1: The World War II Lessons Trump, Putin, & Netanyahu Actually Learned - Tad Stoermer - Air Date 8-8-25 KP 2: 'Not About Crime': Maddow CRACKS OPEN Trump's Real Motives in Deploying the National Guard to D.C. - The Rachel Maddow Show - Air Date 8-11-25 KP 3: Totally Unexpected - HasanAbi - Air Date 8-7-25 KP 4: 'No International Community Is Capable of Stopping Netanyahu' - James O'Brien on LBC - Air Date 7-22-25 KP 5: Kyiv-based Analyst: 'Ukraine Is Being Sidelined From Talks' - LBC - Air Date 8-10-25 KP 6: How Putin's Lies Are Driving the War in Ukraine The Foreign Affairs Interview - The Foreign Affairs Interview - Air Date 1-12-23 KP 7: Donald Trump Wants to Seize Your Reality - Mother Jones - Air Date 8-8-25 (00:49:39) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR On why humanity is better than we seem and how we can save ourselves ‘Self-termination is most likely': the history and future of societal collapse DEEPER DIVES (00:57:15) SECTION A: TRUMP THE LIAR A1: Trump Rejects Reality - The Muckrake Political Podcast - Air Date 8-5-25 A2: Trump Pushes Forward with Revenge Presidency - All In with Chris Hayes - Air Date 8-8-25 A3: Ed Elson Slams Trump Firing Labor Statistics Boss: 'This Is What Cartoon Dictators Do' - Katy Tur - Air Date 8-1-25 A4: Trump Vs. the Bureau of Labor Statistics - The Journal. - Air Date 8-4-25 A5: Trump Thinks You're Very Stupid - The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder - Air Date 8-9-25 (01:32:17) SECTION B: NETANYAHU THE MANIPULATOR B1: Gaza Takeover: Israel Launches New Stage of 'Indefinite, Genocidal Military Campaign' -Democracy Now! - Air Date 8-8-25 B2: Why Bibi Netanyahu Is on Trial - ABC News In-depth - Air Date 4-26-24 B3: DEBUNKED: 14 Israeli LIES About Gaza Famine - Owen Jones - Air Date 8-8-25 B4: Mehdi Hasan Explains Why the War in Gaza Wont End Soon - LBC -Air Date 8-5-25 B5: Trump's Intervention in Netanyahu's Corruption Trial 'Unprecedented': Gideon Levy - Al Jazeera English - Air Date 6-30-25 (02:09:13) SECTION C: PUTIN THE STRATEGIST C1: Does Putin Have Dark Triad Traits? | Vladimir Putin Case Analysis - Dr. Todd Grande - Air Date 2-23-22 C2: What Happens When You Confront Putin in Public - Penguin History - Air Date 8-7-25 C3: Why Putin Is so Hard to Overthrow - Search Party - Air Date 8-18-23 (02:27:11) SECTION D: MYTHS COLLAPSE D1: Shocking Study Proves Trumps Biggest Supporters Are Psychopaths - Thom Hartmann Program - Air Date 8-11-25 D2: America's Authoritarian Turn - Harvard Radcliffe Institute - Air Date 3-3-25 D3: Huge Economic Problems Coming for Republicans and the U.S. - Heather Cox Richardson - Air Date 8-7-25 D4: How Gaza Exposes The Myths Of The System - Andrewism - Air Date 8-5-25 (03:07:29) SECTION E: THE MEN BEHIND THE THRONE E1: Who's the Man Who Has Putin's Ear? - NewsNation - Air Date 4-8-22 E2: From Terrorist Backer to Kingmaker: Itamar Ben-Gvir Israeli Far Right Help Netanyahu Regain Power - Democracy Now! - Air Date 11-4-22 E3: Bezalel Smotrich: Far-right Israeli Minister Calls for Resettlement of Gaza After War - Al Jazeera English - Air Date 12-31-23 E4: Aleksandr Dugin: The Far-right Theorist Behind Putins Plan - 60 Minutes - Air Date 4-12-22 E5: Why Did Israel Restart the War? One Answer: Bezalel Smotrich. - Consider This From NPR - Air Date 3-28-25 E6: Project 2025 Co-Author Lays Out 'Radical Agenda' for Next Trump Term in Undercover Video - Democracy Now! - Air Date 8-16-24 SHOW IMAGE CREDITS Description: A composite image of a pleased-looking Trump holding up a triangle that says “The Dark Triad” in the center, and “Narcissism”, “Machiavellianism”, and “Psychopathy” along each side. Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Benjamin Netanyahu are pictured underneath. Credit: “The Dark Triad” by Manitee71, Wikimedia Commons, License: CC-By-SA 4.0 | “Putin-politics-kremlin-russia” by DimitroSevastopol, Pixabay, License: Pixabay | “Xi Jinping 2019” by Palácio do Planalto, Wikimedia Commons, License: CC-BY-SA 4.0 | “31/03/2019 Jantar na Residência do Primeiro-Ministro de Israel” by Palácio do Planalto, Flickr, License: CC-BY-2.0   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! 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Ellen gives the mysterious wing-clapping nightjars a round of applause. We discuss Pliny the Elder, bird whiskers, what it really means to "raise one's standards," ecologically accurate sound effects in The Legend of Zelda, an acoustic mystery, El Chupacabra, and so much more. Links:For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky!SOUND CREDITS: Eastern Whip-poor-will call: Jonathon Jongsma, via Wikimedia Commons - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Antrostomus_vociferus_-_Eastern_Whip-poor-will_-_XC103418.oggChuck-wills-widow call: Wikimedia Commons user Jordgette - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chuck-wills-widow_call_01.oggNightjar wing clapping: Chris Packham and Wild Finca, via Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1125878613362748

Ellen gives the mysterious wing-clapping nightjars a round of applause. We discuss Pliny the Elder, bird whiskers, what it really means to "raise one's standards," ecologically accurate sound effects in The Legend of Zelda, an acoustic mystery, El Chupacabra, and so much more. Links:For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky!SOUND CREDITS: Eastern Whip-poor-will call: Jonathon Jongsma, via Wikimedia Commons - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Antrostomus_vociferus_-_Eastern_Whip-poor-will_-_XC103418.oggChuck-wills-widow call: Wikimedia Commons user Jordgette - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chuck-wills-widow_call_01.oggNightjar wing clapping: Chris Packham and Wild Finca, via Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1125878613362748

The largest sea creature of all time was recently discovered—but in the middle of a desert in Peru! Scientists found the fossilized remains of an ancient whale, believed to have lived over 30 million years ago. This massive creature, called Perucetus colossus, could have weighed up to 200 tons, rivaling or even surpassing today's blue whales. Finding it in a desert is wild, but back in its day, that area was underwater, part of a prehistoric ocean. Its bones were so dense and heavy that researchers think it might've been a slow swimmer, spending most of its time floating and feeding. This discovery is rewriting what we know about ancient marine life and just how gigantic creatures could get! Credit: Whale Vertebrae: By Nancy Hann, CC BY 2.0 ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠, ⁠https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...⁠ Serra da Capivara: By Vitor 1234, CC BY-SA 3.0 ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠, ⁠https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...⁠ CC BY-SA 4.0 ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ Perucetus colossus: By Stegotyranno, ⁠https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...⁠ Skeleton of Whale: By Zacharia Nyambu, ⁠https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...⁠ Perucetus & Ocucajea: By SpinoDragon145, ⁠https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/...⁠ Mesturus verrucosus: By ©️ Raimond Spekking / CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons), ⁠https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...⁠ Camel graffiti: By John Romano D'Orazio, ⁠https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...⁠ CC BY 4.0 ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ Blue whale: By dannzjs/sketchfab, ⁠https://skfb.ly/oLtBL⁠ Perucetus colossus: By Major/sketchfab, ⁠https://skfb.ly/oJTsD⁠ Killer Whale: By Trouvaille/sketchfab, ⁠https://skfb.ly/6SI7C⁠ ダイナンアナゴ Sea Eel, Conger erebennus: By ffish.asia / floraZia.com/sketchfab, ⁠https://skfb.ly/o8CYw⁠ Mollweide Paleographic Map: By Scotese, Christopher R.; Vérard, Christian; Burgener, Landon; Elling, Reece P.; Kocsis, Ádám T. - ⁠https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10659112⁠, ⁠https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...⁠ Person: By minikin/sketchfab, ⁠https://skfb.ly/Ku97⁠ ナマズ Amur Catfish, Silurus asotus: By ffish.asia / floraZia.com/sketchfab, ⁠https://skfb.ly/oBpq9⁠ Groenlandaspis: By Aleksey Grishchenko/sketchfab, ⁠https://skfb.ly/oxv6K⁠ Sea krait / Sea snake: By saltoc in training/sketchfab, ⁠https://skfb.ly/o8yQG⁠ Fish Jaw: By RISD Nature Lab/sketchfab, ⁠https://skfb.ly/o67LL⁠ Serrasalmimus: By Sophie Fernandez (MNHN) - Romain Vullo, Lionel Cavin, Bouziane Khallouf, Mbarek Amaghzaz, Nathalie Bardet, Nour-Eddine Jalil, Essaid Jourani, Fatima Khaldoune und Emmanuel Gheerbran - ⁠https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-06...⁠, ⁠https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...⁠ Serrasalmimus 2: By Lilian Cazes - Romain Vullo, Lionel Cavin, Bouziane Khallouf, Mbarek Amaghzaz, Nathalie Bardet, Nour-Eddine Jalil, Essaid Jourani, Fatima Khaldoune and Emmanuel Gheerbran - ⁠https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-06...⁠, ⁠https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...⁠ Animation is created by Bright Side. ⁠#brightside⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: ⁠https://thesoul-sound.com/⁠ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD...⁠ Apple Podcast - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id...⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / brightside  ⁠ Instagram - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / brightside.official  ⁠ Tik Tok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of...⁠ Snapchat - ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ / 1866144599336960  ⁠ Stock materials (photos, footages and other): ⁠https://www.depositphotos.com⁠ ⁠https://www.shutterstock.com⁠ ⁠https://www.eastnews.ru⁠ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: ⁠http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Mattew Wood joins Dan and Steve Fouts to discuss civic responsibility through the lens of Theodore Roosevelt. He shares his journey as a middle school history teacher, discussing his passion for teaching and the importance of relationships in education. Together they unpack the quote “This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in,” exploring its implications for community and individual responsibility in creating a better society. Listen for thoughtful reflections on classroom experiences, the impact of teaching philosophy, and the significance of engaging students in meaningful conversations.   Chapters 00:00 - The Journey into Teaching and Personal Background 05:06 - Experiences in Diverse Educational Settings 11:07 - The Importance of Relationships in Education 16:04 - Exploring the Quote by Teddy Roosevelt 24:31 - Creating a Positive Classroom Community 27:20 - The Political Spectrum and Community Values 31:20 - Counterclaims and the Nature of Good 34:28 - Essential Questions on Community and Individual Needs 36:23 - Historical Perspectives on Community Welfare 39:54 - Reflections on Leadership and Civic Responsibility 41:04 - The Importance of Critical Thinking in Education 41:57 - Teach Different Outro  Image Source:  Pach Brothers (photography studio), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons  

I september 1944 tvingades den finska armén vända sina vapen mot sina tidigare bundsförvanter i den tyska 20. bergsarmén i norra Finland. Vapenstilleståndet med Sovjetunionen den 18 september innebar ett krav på att finnarna skulle driva ut tyskarna ur Lappland.Inledningsvis utspelade sig ett slags ”låtsaskrig”, men under sovjetiskt tryck övergick konflikten i början av oktober 1944 till regelrätta strider mellan finska och tyska styrkor. Under sin reträtt brände tyskarna ner det mesta av värde, däribland stora delar av staden Rovaniemi. Tiotusentals människor tvingades på flykt.I detta avsnitt av Militärhistoriepodden diskuterar Martin Hårdstedt och Peter Bennesved Lapplandskriget 1944–45, som markerade slutet på andra världskriget för Finland. Kriget bör inte ses som ett isolerat skeende, utan snarare som en del av en helhet tillsammans med Vinterkriget 1939–40 och Fortsättningskriget 1941–44 – tre faser i Finlands komplexa krigsdeltagande.Lapplandskriget blev en stor utmaning för Finland. Samtidigt som tyskarna skulle drivas ut, krävde Sovjet att Finland påbörjade en omfattande demobilisering av armén, i enlighet med vapenstilleståndsavtalet. Till detta kom ett utmattat civilsamhälle och hundratusentals flyktingar från Karelen, som återigen måste avträda till Sovjetunionen. Tiden präglades av osäkerhet – en sovjetisk (formellt allierad) kontrollkommission bevakade noggrant Finlands agerande. Hotet om en fullständig sovjetisk ockupation hängde i luften.Trots detta lyckades den finska armén genomföra militära operationer som tillfredsställde Sovjet. Den tyska armén, som omfattade över 200 000 man, retirerade successivt mot Nordnorge. De sista tyska trupperna lämnade finskt territorium så sent som i slutet av april 1945.Bildtext: Rovaniemi i ruiner efter tysk reträtt under Lapplandskriget hösten 1944. Foto: Okänd / Wikimedia Commons.Lyssna också på Finska vinterkriget 1939 – en liten nation på randen till undergång Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 476 debuts on Wednesday, August 6, at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM (all times Eastern). Rebroadcasts will take place according to the Crusade Channel programming schedule. Our topic is Israel's Catholic Problem. Our guest is Joe Doyle.Israel's Catholic Problem — by Joe Doyle at catholicism.org (coming soon!)The Catholic Church Is the True Israel — by Brother André Marie at catholicism.orgProcession on the parvis of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre headed by Kawas (Ottoman guards). Image credits: lehava nazareth Pikiwiki Israel, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons."Reconquest" is a militant, engaging, and informative Catholic radio program featuring interviews with interesting guests as well as commentary by your host. It is a radio-journalistic extension of the Crusade of Saint Benedict Center.

Det romerska riket var antikens största och mest inflytelserika imperium. Från att ha varit en liten stadsstat på några kullar vid Tibern, omgiven av etruskiska grannar, utvecklades Rom under 300‑ och 200‑talen f.Kr. till en stormakt i sydvästra Europa och Nordafrika. Därefter växte det till ett kejsardöme som sträckte sig från Skottland i nordväst till Mesopotamien i sydöst – Medelhavet blev i praktiken en romersk insjö.Men hur började det? Byggdes Rom verkligen på sju kullar? Fanns det någon sanning bakom sagan om Romulus och Remus, bebisarna räddade av en varginna, som sedan växte upp till hämndlystna och modiga stadsgrundare? Vem var Lucretia, vars självmord gjorde henne till en kvinnlig förebild för romarna vid Tibern? Hur kunde det lilla Rom underkasta alla grannstäder och skapa ett politiskt system som möjliggjorde expansion åt alla håll? Hur utvecklades strategin "söndra och härska"? Och vilka sanningar finns i Asterix-albumen?I detta avsnitt av podden Harrisons dramatiska historia samtalar Dick Harrison, professor i historia vid Lunds universitet, och Katarina Harrison Lindbergh, fackboksförfattare, om det äldsta Rom. Vi möter både tveksamma hjältedramer och historiska analyser av Forum Romanum, en skildring av det ursprungliga proletariatet och det dödliga nätverket som romarnas stormän utvecklade kring sina residens.Bild: Romulus och Remus diar vargen vid en flodstrand (eftert. Justus van Egmont). Bild donerad till Wikimedia Commons som del av Metropolitan Museum of Art‑projekt.Wikimedia Commons.Klippare: Aron SchuurmanProducent: Urban Lindstedt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dan and Steve Fouts are joined by Mitchell Conway to explore a quote from Henry David Thoreau: “It's not a man's duty as a matter of course, to devote himself to the eradication of any, even the most enormous wrong, but it is his duty at least to wash his hands of it.” Mitchell shares his diverse experiences in education, emphasizing the importance of philosophy in teaching across various age groups. The discussion explores the role of age in philosophical discourse, the transformative potential of education, and the significance of the Teach Different Method. Together they unpack Thoreau's views on civil disobedience, reflecting on the ethical responsibilities individuals hold in the face of injustice.   Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:10 - Mitch's Background in Philosophy and Education 02:14 - The Role of Philosophy in Education 04:55 - Philosophy for All Ages 07:19 - The Misconception of Youth and Philosophy 10:24 - The Importance of Open-Mindedness 13:18 - The Teach Different Method Explained 16:22 - Thoreau's Quote on Civil Disobedience 18:54 - Interpreting Thoreau's Message 22:02 - Real-World Applications of Thoreau's Ideas 24:45 - The Duty to Act Against Injustice 27:49 - The Complexity of Ethical Obligations 30:57 - Conclusion and Reflections on Responsibility 41:12 - Thoreau's Moral Duty and Civil Disobedience 43:42 - The Complexity of Ethical Obligations 44:43 - Criteria for Opposing Injustice 46:17 - Exploring Civil Disobedience 48:57 - Philosophy Walk on Civil Disobedience 49:44 - The Role of Education in Philosophy 51:07 - Teach Different Outro  Image Source: National Portrait Gallery, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons   

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, hosts Dan and Steve Fouts welcome Candace Fikis, a seasoned educator from West Chicago Community High School. Candace shares her extensive teaching experience, focusing on economics and government, and discusses the evolution of political discourse and its impact on education. Today's episode explores a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: “In the final analysis, a riot is the language of the unheard.” With Candace, Dan and Steve unpack the claim, counterclaim and essential questions that come to mind from the quote, exploring its implications in contemporary society and education.   Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Candace's Teaching Journey 02:21 - The Evolution of Education and Politics 05:59 - Challenges in Teaching History 09:09 - The Importance of Student Engagement 13:02 - Teaching in a Diverse Classroom 15:59 - Implementing New Teaching Methods 18:45 - Understanding Economic Perceptions 23:33 - The Power of Quotes in Education 28:36 - Exploring the Language of the Unheard 37:37 - Justifying Riots: A Complex Discussion 41:58 - Teach Different Outro  Image source: IISG Photograph:  Ben van Meerendonk Derivative work:  Jahobr, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons 

Several years ago, the most expensive piece of artwork went on auction in New York. The bidding left people gasping as the price skyrocketed and setting a record. As astonishing as that may sound, the bidding account that Moses describes here in Genesis surpasses it easily.  However, it wasn't a painting, but people, on the block. Episode Artwork: Salvador Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci MGRANAI, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Joe and Lee look at the new revolution in technology and economics, so-called "Artificial Intelligence," and consider the question: "Do we need a new Rerum novarum?"  You can contact us at podcast@chesterton.org. Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ Episode artwork credit: "Ameca humanoid - robot generation 1", Willy Jackson, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons. FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/

Ep. 692: Cranford | Chapter 14 Book talk begins at 11:49 Will Miss Matty accept help from her loyal friends? And what's this about Martha and Jem... and a lodger? --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Episode start 01:30 July Raffle - Botanical Knits: 12 Designs inspired by trees and foliage by Alana Davos of Never Not Knitting 03.14 - This week's Tea - Gratitude Blend 06:10 - Janine Barchas and Isabel Greenberg's new book “The Novel Life of Jane Austen: a Graphic Biography” 10:20 We had a very Sad chapter 13, which ended with Miss Matty thinking about Martha. :( 11:49 START BOOK TALK Rubric- The Book of Common prayer printed directions for teh service in red. Hens the Rubric (from the Latin word for ‘Red”) signified someting of importance and later came to mean “injunction” or general rule. REALLY??? LATIN FOR RED???? 13:50 - Mammon - Matthew 6:24, Devil of Covetovness or Demon of Greed (medieval and Milton - lowercase) (in hebrew meant money, modern hebrew. = wealth), , unjust worldly gain - ANNOTATION is partly WRONG, But there WAS a Syrian God of Wealth 19:45 - AAah Voo DEER-ray zhuh - Basically Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - the easiest piece of music one could learn to play. Mozart had done one of his 12 variations (though, personally, I'm partial to Tom Lehrer's )  21:25 - She could “trace out patterns very nicely for Muslin Embroidery, by dint of placing a piece of silver-paper over the design to be copied, and holding both against the window-pane, while she marked the scollop and eyelet-holes”. ANNOTATION SAYS “Probably which used scalloped edges and a pattern of holes sewn round with thread like a button-hole.“ 22:55 - a Celestial Globe to learn simple astronomy/constellations 24:35 - - think of , but you have to COUNT THE THREADS in a muslin or light canvas backing. Around 1830 v popular to stitch portraits of royalty (again, at least 10 years out of popularity elsewhere, but still popular in Cranford). Printed, gridded patterrns () 27:05 - Under a glass shade - put a glass dome or CLOCHE over things to keep dust off—would have been REALLY important b/c it was DUSTY back then and only got worse in London as the Century went on (also used in gerdening for heat retention) 27:55 - Couchant - lying down in Heraldry Image from Sodacan, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons 28:35 - East India Tea Company - Founded in 1600 by QE1 and held the chartered right to trade with India and China and IMPORT the tea as a monopoly until 1834 (BTW, Twining's started as a coffee SHOP/Room adding tea in 1717 , bought adjacent building for ladies to take tea(might be Western world‘s oldest dry tea and coffee shop) at No. 216 Strand london in 1706; still operating today - and logo created in 1787 is worlds oldest in continuous use) B/c the EIC's charter was for trade/importing, anyone could SELL the tea. 31:25 - our mites: Biblical times a mite was the lowest denomination of coin in Judea (two mites = one lepta (thin or small in Greek) which was equivalent to a quadran, the smallest Roman coin), (also see re: the Widow's Mite where Christ praises the window who gives her last two mites in the temple) Two mites were worth about 1/64th of a denari - a day's wage for a common worker, toay about 1/8 of a US penny (1 cent) 33:40 - Spills - QUILLING (thank you Aimee!) video of 37:15 - Comfit - nut, seed, etc, covered in sugar coating - link to max miller's video on Post-chapter Notes 1:25:42 - SSA update - Broader information from and - but don't feel the need to read other sources. 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In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Dan and Steve Fouts explore the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin through the quote, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”. They discuss the claim of the quote: the importance of preparation is essential in setting yourself up for success. They explore the counterclaim: the importance of going with the flow instead of preparing too much, especially when it comes to teaching and parenting. Lastly, they pose some essential questions for further considerations in your discussions of the quote.   Image Source: Joseph-Siffred Duplessis, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/Benjamin_Franklin_%281706%E2%80%931790%29_MET_DP312881.jpg  

For 4 July 2025, Independence Day (In the USA), based on Philippians 4:6-9 (Photo: Painting of Barlolomé de las Casas,  Béria L. Rodríguez, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Why would the Creator of the universe wear dusty sandals and walk among the people He made? This thought-provoking piece explores how Jesus’ incarnation redefines our understanding of humility, authority, and the nature of true leadership. Far from distant, the divine stepped into history — with skin, sandals, and scars.

In the early 1960s, R.J. Reynolds, one of the largest and most profitable tobacco companies in the U.S. at the time, wanted to diversify its business. Its marketing strategies had been highly successful in selling its top brands, like Camel, Winston and Salem cigarettes, and executives thought, Why not apply the same strategies to, say, the food industry?So in 1963, R.J. Reynolds acquired Hawaiian Punch. It marked the beginning of the tobacco industry's entry into the food sector. In the following decades, R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris expanded aggressively into the food industry, acquiring major brands, like Del Monte, Nabisco, General Foods, Kraft and 7UP, where they produced hyperpalatable, chemically-engineered foods now known as ultra-processed foods, or UPFs. These products were marketed especially to children and other vulnerable groups. In Berkeley Talks episode 229, Laura Schmidt, a professor of health policy in the School of Medicine at UC San Francisco, discusses how ultra-processed foods — like cookies, sodas, instant noodles, fish sticks and cereals — are a direct legacy of the tobacco industry, and are responsible for a dramatic rise in obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases across the country. “About 60% of the calories in Americans' diets are from ultra-processed foods,” says Schmidt, who spoke at a UC Berkeley event in May. “In the mid-'80s, when we see ultra-processed foods starting to scale up in the American food supply, we also see obesity starting to really rise. That is the moment when some of the largest food companies are owned by tobacco companies.”This talk took place on May 5, 2025, and was co-sponsored by the Berkeley Food Institute (BFI) and Berkeley Public Health. It was moderated by Isabel Madzorera, an assistant professor in food, nutrition and population health at Berkeley Public Health and co-faculty director at the Berkeley Food Institute.Watch a video of the event on the Berkeley Food Institute's YouTube page.Listen to the episode and read the transcript on UC Berkeley News (news.berkeley.edu/podcasts).Music by HoliznaCC0.Photo by Cory Doctorow via Wikimedia Commons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest in our series on belief, we’re looking at China’s official belief system—Marxism. In recent years, netizens have argued China has entered the ‘garbage time’ of history, a phrase borrowed from the dying minutes of a basketball game, which now references a crisis of trust in the Communist Party and its official ideology. To ask whether Marxism still exists in China, and how Marx influences the Chinese state, we’re joined by two guests: Alison Sile Chen Zhao, a University of California political analyst and the author of Her Battles, and Professor Xu Chenggang, a senior research fellow at the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions, and the author of Institutional Genes: Origins of China’s Institutions and Totalitarianism. Episode art: Portrait of Karl Marx. c/- Wikimedia Commons. Transcripts available at https://ciw.anu.edu.au/podcasts/little-red-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Achou que a Primeira Guerra Mundial foi o primeiro conflito global? Achou errado, freund! A Guerra dos Sete Anos (1756-1763) é considerada, por diversos autores, como a primeira guerra global, pois envolveu potências europeias com vastas áreas coloniais. Motivada por disputas de território e, sobretudo, interesses econômicos, a amplitude e descontinuidade geográfica do conflito determinou a existência de uma multiplicidade de espaços operacionais com características próprias. Calce suas botas, atenda ao pedido de Sua Alteza e embarque no conflito que remodelou o mundo, no final do séc XVIII. Patronato do SciCast: 1. Patreon SciCast 2. Apoia.se/Scicast 3. Nos ajude via Pix também, chave: contato@scicast.com.br ou acesse o QRcode: Sua pequena contribuição ajuda o Portal Deviante a continuar divulgando Ciência! Contatos: contato@scicast.com.br https://twitter.com/scicastpodcast https://www.facebook.com/scicastpodcast https://instagram.com/scicastpodcast Fale conosco! E não esqueça de deixar o seu comentário na postagem desse episódio! Expediente: Produção Geral: Tarik Fernandes e André Trapani Equipe de Gravação: Fernando Malta, Anderson Couto, Maria Oliveira, Matheus Silveira, Willian Spengler Citação ABNT: Scicast #646: Guerra dos 7 Anos, a Guerra Mundial Zero - Origens. Locução: Fernando Malta, Anderson Couto, Maria Oliveira, Matheus Silveira, Willian Spengler. [S.l.] Portal Deviante, 31/05/2025. Podcast. Disponível em: https://www.deviante.com.br/podcasts/scicast-646 Imagem de capa: Por Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794 -- Cartographer ;Anville, Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d', 1697-1782 -- CartographerRobert de Vaugondy, Didier, 1723-1786 -- Cartographer - a file already in Wikimedia Commons (http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/dgkeysearchdetail.cfm?imageID=434522), Domínio público, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34878452 Referências e Indicações Scicast#475 - A Grande Guerra do Norte: Rússia x Suécia Sugestões de literatura: AUDOIN-ROZEAU, Stéphane. As grandes batalhas da História. São Paulo: Larrouse, 2009. CUMMINS, Joseph. As maiores guerras da História. Rio de Janeiro: Ediouro, 2012. CROMPTON, Samuel W. 100 guerras que mudaram a história do mundo. Rio de Janeiro: Ediouro, 2005. FLINT, Keith. Honours of War: Wargames Rules for the Seven Years’ War. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2015. (Osprey Wargames) FERRARI, Ana C. Guerra: impérios coloniais e lutas modernas. São Paulo: Duetto Editorial, 2011. GILBERT, Adrian. Enciclopédia das Guerras: conflitos mundiais através dos tempos. São Paulo: M.Books, 2005. MARSTON, Daniel. The Seven Years’War. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2001. (Essential Histories v. 006) OVERY, Richard. A história da guerra em 100 batalhas. São Paulo: Publifolha, 2015. Sugestões de filmes: Barry Lyndon (1975) General Hadik (2023) O Grande Rei (1942) Sugestões de vídeos: Para gostar de História e Geografia - Guerra dos Sete Anos Geo-História - A Guerra dos Sete Anos: A Primeira Guerra Mundial? O mosquete britânico Brown Bess Sugestões de links: https://www.academia.edu/31339348/A_Guerra_dos_Sete_Anos_um_conflito_de_dimens%C3%B5es_globais Sugestões de games: Assassin’s Creed Rogue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best known as the wife and partner of Timothy Leary, Rosemary Woodruff was in fact a central figure in the psychedelic movement in her own right—a political radical, underground fugitive, and neglected architect of the counterculture. In this episode, Phil and JF speak with journalist and author Susannah Cahalan about Woodruff Leary's life and legacy. Cahalan's new book, The Acid Queen: The Psychedelic Life and Counterculture Rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary, brings its subject into focus as a complex and courageous individual whose story has been overshadowed for too long. The conversation follows the threads of the biography while branching into the weirdness of biographical writing, the ongoing relevance of the 1960s counterculture, the troubling figure of Timothy Leary, and the enduring promise—and peril—of psychedelics. Susannah Cahalan is the New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire, a memoir about her experience with autoimmune encephalitis. Her second book, The Great Pretender, which investigated a seminal study in the history of mental health care and diagnosis, was shortlisted for the the Royal Society's 2020 Science Book Prize. She lives in New Jersey with her family. Photo from the Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection at UCLA, via Wikimedia Commons. REFERENCES Susannah Cahalan, The Acid Queen Weird Studies, Episode 189 with Jacob Foster Marion Woodman, Canadian feminist author Peter Braunstein and Michael William Doyle, Imagine Nation: The American Counterculture of the 1960s & '70s Fred Turner, From Counterculture to Cyberculture Eric Davis, TechGnosis Lutz Dammbeck, The Net: The Unabomber, LSD, and the Internet Robert Greenfield, Timothy Leary: A Biography Anthony Storr, Feet of Clay Blanche Hoschedé Monet, French painter Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari, A Thousand Plateaus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As 20-year-old Olga Janáčková lay dying from typhoid fever, her father wrote down everything she said. Later, he transformed those words—and gasps—into music. The grieving father, Czech composer Leoš Janáček, called the ultra-short musical pieces "speech melodies." In this episode, language writer Michael Erard invites cellist Petronella Torin to play Olga's speech melodies. NYU's Michael Beckerman describes the controversy surrounding them. This is among countless ways that loved ones have memorialized the final words of the dying. Michael Erard tells the stories of many of them in his new book, Bye Bye I Love You. Music in this episode by Magnus Ludvigsson, Medité, Dream Cave, Nylonia, Alexandra Woodward, Cobby Costa, August Wilhelmsson, David Celeste, Martin Landstrom, Gavin Luke, Rand Also, Airae, Alan Ellis, Jules Gaia, Trabant 33, and Leoš Janáček. More about cellist Petronella Torin here. The photo (via Wikimedia Commons) shows Olga Janáčková, daughter of the Czech composer Leoš Janáček, not long before her death from typhoid fever. Read a transcript of this episode here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.

In this episode, JF and Phil paddle into the marshlands of Algernon Blackwood's 1907 masterpiece The Willows, a tale Lovecraft once called the finest weird story of all time. They explore how a narrative in which almost nothing happens can conjure a cosmic dread more potent than a legion of monsters, and how Blackwood's genius lies in revealing the spiritual horror latent in landscape itself. Topics include zones, the limits of human reason, and the terror of brushing up against an otherworld that lies just beyond the riverbank—near at hand, yet somehow separated from us by an unbridgeable gulf. Photo by Derek Dye, via Wikimedia Commons. REFERENCES Algernon Blackwood, “The Willows”   Weird Studies, Episode 55 on “The Wendigo”   SCTV Algernon Blackwood, “The Psychology of Places” in The Lure of the Unknown Weird Studies, Episodes 14 and 15 on Stalker Carl Jung, Man and His Symbols Sue Clifford and Angela King, England in Particular Michael Dames, Pagans Progress J. G. Ballard, English fiction author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices