Best Tutor Doctor Podcasts (2025)

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Interview #14 David Simmons-The Call of the Ocean: A Journey of Reinvention 55:40

1h ago55:40

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Summary: In this episode, Rick Barron interviews David Simmons, a former tech executive who transitioned to a sailing business in the Caribbean. David shares his journey from a tumultuous childhood in Mississippi to a fulfilling life on the ocean. He discusses his love for the water, the challenges of starting a charter business, and the realities …

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AI Tutors: Can Chatbots Revolutionize Education? 12:53

7d ago12:53

12:53

Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, thinks artificial intelligence could spark the greatest positive transformation education has ever seen 1. How AI could save (not destroy) education [TED] 2. The A.I. Chatbots Have Arrived. Time to Talk to Your Kids. [New York Times] 3. Most Americans haven’t used ChatGPT; few think it will impact thei…

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Book Review From Rick’s Library: Raising Hare, a Memoir 7:33

8d ago7:33

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Locked down in the English countryside during the pandemic, writer Chloe Dalton found herself in an unlikely companionship—with a wild hare. supporting links 1. Raising Hare: A Memoir [Amazon] 2. Chloe Dalton [Blog site] 3. Hare [Wikipedia] Contact That's Life, I Swear Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com Twitter at @RedPhantom Bluesky…

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Revolutionizing Medicine: A.I. in Drug Development 17:48

14d ago17:48

17:48

The effects of AI in drug development are expected to dramatically reshape the entire healthcare industry. supporting links 1. Terray [company website] 2. Recursion Pharmaceuticals [company website] 3. Schrödinger [company website] 4. Isomorphic Labs[company website] 5. Revolutionizing Drug Discovery with Generative AI [YouTube] 6. What AI-Designed…

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Interview #13 Suzanne Junered – The Art of Storytelling 1:03:20

21d ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Summary: In this engaging conversation, Rick Barron interviews novelist Suzanne Junered, exploring her journey from a career in nutrition to becoming a writer. Suzanne shares her passion for storytelling, the challenges she faced, and the importance of community in the writing process. The discussion delves into her creative awakening, the themes s…

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Interview #12 Shazmeen Bank – Healing Through Connection 1:06:06

22d ago1:06:06

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Summary: In this episode, host Rick Barron speaks with Shazmeen Bank, a relationship coach and host of the podcast 'Love Better.' They discuss Shazmeen's journey from becoming a young mother to her evolution into a relationship coach, emphasizing the importance of self-worth, healing, and creating safe spaces for personal growth. Shazmeen shares he…

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Europe’s Nuclear Future: Rely on U.S. or Not? 12:49

28d ago12:49

12:49

The discussion of European nuclear autonomy represents a troubling inflection point in the post-Cold War order. It signals the potential unraveling of established security arrangements that, despite their imperfections, have prevented significant power conflict in Europe for decades. Supporting links 1. Can Europe defend itself against a nuclear-ar…

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Social Security’s Future: The Tax Change No One Wants to Discuss 13:57

1M ago13:57

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There’s a critical two-word issue that impacts millions of Americans. Social Security. The retirement program we all rely on is running out of time, and there’s a fix no one seems to want to talk about. Supporting links 1. Is the Retirement Picture for Millennials Looking Better? [Center for Retirement Research] 2. How to fix Social Security? It’s …

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Lessons on Life from a Dying Doctor 21:14

1M ago21:14

21:14

Learn how a doctor, facing the end of his life, chose to teach the most important subject of all: That the heart of medicine is about people, connection, and honoring every patient's humanity. Supporting links 1. Dr. Bryant Lin [Stanford Medicine] 2. A doctor, his cancer journey and a uniquely teachable moment [Stanford Medicine] 3. Stage 4 lung ca…

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Dementia Prevention Starts Now: Midlife Matters 11:33

1M ago11:33

11:33

To help prevent elderly Dementia, adopting healthy habits, regardless of age, could yield significant dividends as individuals grow older. supporting links 1. Healthy habits help preserve brain health, despite genetics [University of Mississippi Medical Center] 2. What is Dementia? [World Health Organization] 3. Types of Dementia [Alzheimer's Assoc…

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Jamestown: DNA Solves Mystery of First English Settlement in America 11:21

2M ago11:21

11:21

DNA analysis of human remains found at the site of a church built in 1608 in the colonial settlement of Jamestown, Virginia, suggest the men are kinsmen of the colony’s first governor, Thomas West. supporting links 1. Jamestown, Virgina [Wikipedia] 2. aDNA [Wikipedia] 3. DNA [Wikipedia] 4. Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr [Wikipedia] 5. Jamestown …

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Interview #11 Julieta Duvall – Time Advocacy: No Commitments, Just Experiments 1:05:29

2M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Summary: In this episode, Rick Barron interviews Julieta Duvall, a time advocate who shares her journey of redefining time as a resource rather than a commodity. Julieta discusses her transition from traditional homeschooling to unschooling, emphasizing the importance of letting go of societal expectations and commitments that do not align with per…

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Kyla Scanlon: Gen Z’s Economic Guru Adviser 14:47

2M ago14:47

14:47

Kyla Scanlon is demystifying the most complicated things about economics, one TikTok video at a time. 1. Kyla Scanlon on Gen Z's Money Worries and Approach to Investing [YouTube] 2. Kyla Scanlon — State of the Economy Really that Bad? With Scott Galloway [YoutTube] 3. Are We Still In A 'Vibecession'? with Kyla Scanlon [YouTube] 4. Mary C. Daly, Pre…

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Book Review From Rick’s Library: GENERATIONS 8:32

2M ago8:32

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Generations by Dr. Jean Twenge explores how the six generations living in the United States today, connect, conflict, and compete. supporting links 1. Gen Z Refuses to Grow Up | With Dr. Jean Twenge [YouTube] 2. Jean Twenge, "Generations" [YouTube] 3. iGen: The Smartphone Generation | Jean Twenge [YouTube] 4. Jean Twenge on Rising Anxiety, Depressi…

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Interview #10 Michael Ashford – The Art of Communication 1:04:41

2M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Summary: In this engaging conversation, Rick Barron and Michael Ashford explore the intricacies of communication, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and deeper questioning in fostering meaningful connections. They discuss the shortcomings of traditional education in teaching effective communication skills and propose a redesign that encourages…

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Needle Fear or Misinformation? The Vaccine Divide 20:24

2M ago20:24

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Vaccine debates are as much about ideology as they are about science. The challenge moving forward is finding ways to balance public health imperatives with respect for personal freedom. This negotiation has shaped—and will continue to shape—American public health policy. Supporting links 1. Measles Makes a Comeback: What Parents Need to Know [Ceda…

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Real Estate Revolution: Gen Z Takeover Coming 9:25

3M ago9:25

9:25

Very soon a housing revolution will begin as baby boomers unlock the doors to their homes, passing the keys to a new era. supporting links 1. Characteristics of generations X, Y and Z [Iberdrola] 2. Gen Z’s Homeownership Rate Stagnated in 2023, But Millennials and Gen Xers Saw Gains [Redfin|News] 3. How Generation Z Will Change The Housing Market (…

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Why Gen Z Isn’t Googling Anymore 10:59

3M ago10:59

10:59

When was the last time you Googled something? Now, ask yourself this: if you're under 30, did you Google it at all? Supporting links 1. Google Faces Real Competition: How AI is Challenging the Search Giant [WEPProNews] 2. The Search Engine Wars Are Back On [New York/Intelligencer] 3. OpenAI launches its search engine to compete with Google [QUARTZ]…

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The Oligarchs’ Coup: America’s Democracy Under Siege 16:29

3M ago16:29

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Timothy D. Synder, professor of history at Yale and author of On Tyranny, among many other books, summarizes the oligarchs’ coup and America’s democracy under siege. 1. American democracy may not survive another Trump campaign [Business Insider] 2. Timothy Snyder on How Corporate America Is Bending to Trump [Democracy NOW!] 3. Who is Viktor Orban, …

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Interview #9 Lee Jackson - The Journey of 'Getting Good' in Life 1:04:32

3M ago1:04:32

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In this engaging conversation, host Rick D Barron speaks with motivational speaker and presentation coach Lee Jackson about the realities of motivation, the importance of connection in personal development, and the impact of community during challenging times like COVID. Lee shares insights from his experiences, including the significance of audien…

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Magic Moments: Julia Hawkins’ 108-Year Track Sprint 13:58

3M ago13:58

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Julia Hawkins, the centenarian sprinter known as “Hurricane” and “The Flower Lady,” died in Baton Rouge, La., this week at the age of 108 in October of 2024. Supporting links 1. It’s Been Wondrous [Amazon] 2. Julia Hawkins [Wikipedia] 3. Julia 'Hurricane' Hawkins dies at 108; record-breaking Senior Olympian [YouTube] 4. List of centenarian master’s…

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Jonny Beardmore’s Epic 32,000-Mile Postcard Delivery Mission 11:19

3M ago11:19

11:19

Imagine traveling 32,000 miles just to deliver 50 postcards! Meet Jonny Beardmore, a modern-day adventurer inspired by a 200-year-old tradition. 1. The Galápagos Islands: Post Office [Whalesite Org] 2. Galápagos Postman Challenge [Wikipedia] 3. INTERVIEW: The Galapagos Postman Jonny Beardmore [Bailey & Johnny Podcast] Contact That's Life, I Swear V…

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Book Review From Rick’s Library: Surrender 40 songs, one story 8:01

4M ago8:01

8:01

U2 singer, Bono says his book, “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story” is more than a memoir; it’s a multifaceted exploration of a life lived at the intersection of art and activism. supporting links 1. ONE Campaign [Wikipedia] 2. Product Red [Wikipedia] 3. U2 360° Tour [Wikipedia] 4. U2 [Home website] 5. Extended interview: U2’s Bono and wife Ali Hewson …

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Nobel in Chemistry: AI's Protein Breakthrough 13:07

4M ago13:07

13:07

Today, we are designing life-saving proteins on demand, reshaping medicine as we know it—thanks to artificial intelligence. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry in October of 2024 celebrates just that! 1. DeepMind [Wikipedia] 2. All Nobel Prizes in Chemistry [Noble Prize Organization] 3. Protein Folding Problem [Scientific American] 4. Protein Folding [Wik…

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Alice Milliat: Breaking Olympic Barriers 16:37

4M ago16:37

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Alice Milliat (5 May 1884 – 19 May 1957) was a pioneer of women's sport. Her lobbying on behalf of female athletes led to the accelerated inclusion of more women's events in the Olympic Games. Supporting links 1. Alice Milliat Bio [Wikipedia] 2. Remembering Alice Milliat and the Women's World Games 100 years on [Inside the Games] 3. Pierre de Coube…

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Canada: Is Not America’s Next State! 11:14

4M ago11:14

11:14

Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien didn’t mince words when asked about the idea of Canada joining the United States. His response? A resounding no! Supporting links 1. Former Canada PM HITS Trump Where IT HURTS THE MOST [YouTube] 2. U.S. will ‘suffer much more’: Chrétien on possible trade war [CTV Question Period] 3. Jean Chrétien [Wikipedia] Cont…

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132 Years Later: A Bottle Speaks 11:41

4M ago11:41

11:41

It was a secret message hidden for over a century. By chance, engineers inspecting a Scottish lighthouse stumbled upon a 132-year-old message in a bottle. Support Links 1. Northern Lighthouse Board [website] 2. Fresnel lens [Wikipedia] 3. The Fresnel Lens: the Invention That Saved 1000 Ships [YouTube] 4. History of lighthouses [Wikipedia] 5. Messag…

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Netflix Chronicles One Man’s Fight to Live…Forever 20:31

4M ago20:31

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What if you do live forever? That means you'd outlive everybody you'd ever known on the planet. You'd watch your children and grandchildren and all your friends die before you. What would that be like? 1. "Here's My Honest Take on Bryan Johnson” - Dr Andrew Huberman [YouTube] 2. Bryan Johnson YouTube site [YouTube] 3. Immortality [Internet Encyclop…

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Humane’s AI Pin: From Hope to Flop 13:56

4M ago13:56

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Good execution is about delivering well designed and non-buggy features or at least features with enough utility that people are willing to tolerate the bugs. The Humane AI Pin, wasn’t that product. 1. "Humane's Ai Pin Fail: Inside the Epic Flop of a Bold A.I. Device" [YouTube] 2. Humane [website] 3. Humane AI Pin review: not even close [The Verge]…

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75% Cuts? Musk, Ramaswamy Say Yes 13:25

4M ago13:25

13:25

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk Are Ready to Push Trumps Plans to Slash the Government. 1. What to know about Trump's Department of Government Efficiency [CBS NEWS] 2. Trump taps Musk/Ramaswamy to lead DOGE [NPR] 3. Elon Musk is looking to cut government waste [Business Insider] 4. Fareed Zakaria shares why he's excited for Trump's DOGE [CNN] 5. GAOv…

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Book Review From Rick’s Library: Polar Exposure 11:09

5M ago11:09

11:09

The book ‘Polar Exposures’ describes the overcoming of personal struggles as well as group adversity, the team's collective experiences provide rare insight of Western and Arabian cultures, providing greater understanding and a deeper appreciation of our common humanity. supporting links 1. Felicity Aston - Expedition Leader for The Women's Euro-Ar…

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West Meets East: Putin's Global BRICS Ambitions 12:47

5M ago12:47

12:47

There's a bold geopolitical move happening. It’s Vladimir Putin's plan to reshape the world order with the BRICS Summit. 1. BRICS [Wikipedia] 2. What Is the BRICS Group and Why Is It Expanding? [Council on Foreign Relations] 3. BRICS: What is the group and which countries have joined? [BBC] 4. Q&A: The BRICS expansion and the global balance of powe…

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Book Review From Rick’s Library: The Demon of Unrest 8:49

5M ago8:49

8:49

"The Demon of Unrest" book teaches that vigilance, humility, and a willingness to confront hard truths are essential for navigating turbulent times. supporting links 1. Erik Larson [Wikipedia] 2. Battle of Ft. Sumter [Wikipedia] 3. Major Robert Anderson [Wikipedia] 4. Edmund Ruffin [Wikipedia] 5. Mary Boykin Chesnut [Wikipedia] 6. Abraham Lincoln […

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Modern Nuclear Arms Race: Lessons from Hiroshima Survivors 17:09

5M ago17:09

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The threat of a nuclear arms race is building. What would it feel like to live through a nuclear attack? supporting links 1. Role of nuclear weapons grows [SIPRI] 2. Is the world in a new nuclear arms race? [The Week] 3. Election 2024: Is the United States Looking at a New Nuclear Arms Race? [Council on Foreign Relations] 4. Atomic Bomb Survivors […

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Old McDonald Had A Farm…On Water 12:30

5M ago12:30

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Margot Fraser played a pivotal role in making Birkenstock sandals popular. What's even more incredible, is that she knew absolutely nothing about shoes. supporting links 1. Floating Farm [Beyond Borders] 2. Floating Ecosystems [Biomatrix Water] 3. Floating farms of the future [YouTube] 4. How floating farms are helping Bangladesh [The Japan Times] …

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AI vs. Google: Perplexity's Search Engine Revolution 14:15

6M ago14:15

14:15

Can Perplexity's AI-powered search engine challenge, or for that matter, replace Google? supporting links 1. Perplexity AI Tutorial - How to use AI for Research [YouTube] 2. Why I use Perplexity AI MORE than Google and ChatGPT for Content Research [YouTube] 3. Perplexity AI Review: Features, Benefits, and Alternatives [ClickUp] 4. Perplexity AI: Ex…

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YouTube CEO Who Shaped Online Video, Susan Wojcicki 11:37

6M ago11:37

11:37

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki dies, aged 56. Wojcicki, one of the most prominent women in tech, had been living with cancer for two years. supporting links 1. Susan Diane Wojcicki [Wikipedia] 2. Marshmallow Experiment [James Clear] 3. YouTube [Wikipedia] Contact That's Life, I Swear Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com Twitter at @…

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The Magic Behind 'We Are the World' 13:31

6M ago13:31

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"We Are the World." The iconic relationships and unforgettable moments that defined an era brought pop superstars together for one incredible night! For that one night we were the world. supporting links 1. Lionel Richie on the Making of “We Are the World” [CBS Sunday Morning] 2. 10 Facts About the Making of “We Are the World” [Mental Floss] 3. How…

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Love Actually Is Still All Around…21 Years Later! 10:02

6M ago10:02

10:02

"Love Actually" is a romantic comedy that has become a beloved holiday classic for many, while simultaneously drawing criticism from others since its release in 2003. supporting links 1. Love Actually [Wikipedia] 2. Love Actually Trailer [YouTube] 3. All of the Love Actually Trivia Worth Knowing [Vogue] 4. Real reason Rowan Atkinson appears twice i…

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Coral Sea Heat Hits Record Highs: Great Barrier Reef at Risk 14:39

6M ago14:39

14:39

Whether the Great Barrier Reef will endure as a living, breathing testament to the wonders of our planet, or succumb to the relentless march of climate change, remains to be seen. supporting links 1. What is coral bleaching? [National Ocean Service] 2. The end of coral reefs as we know them [VOX] 3. Great Barrier Reef [UNESCO] 4. Location of the Gr…

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Pearl Moore, The Original Women’s Scoring College Legend 16:08

6M ago16:08

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Pearl Moore made basketball a labor of love. For Moore, basketball was about two things: winning and a sense of community supporting links 1. Pearl Moore [Wikipedia] 2. Sylvia Hatchell, Moore's coach at Francis Marion [Wikipedia] 3. Caitlin Clark passes Pete Maravich for scoring record [ESPN] 4. Women's college basketball all-time DI scoring leader…

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The Gathering Trump Storm: A Crossroads for the American Experiment 11:34

7M ago11:34

11:34

With Donald Trump coming back, the United States stands at the edge, a moment of reckoning that would determine the very course of its future, even its existence. supporting links 1. How Trump pulled off an incredible comeback [BBC] 2. Donald Trump wins election in historic comeback after 2020 loss [CBS News] 3. U.S. House seats mainly won by the i…

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Pharmacy Meltdown: Fewer Stores, Bigger Hassles 11:29

7M ago11:29

11:29

The economic challenges facing pharmacies impact everyone. As more locations close, those that remain are overwhelmed with an increasing patient load, often with the same or fewer staff and resources. 1. Pharmacy Deserts [CNN] 2. Pharmacy benefit management [Wikipedia] 3. Rite Aid Bankruptcy Explained [Newsweek] 4. Pharmaceutical industry [Wikipedi…

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Book Review From Rick’s Library: The Afterlife of Data 8:30

7M ago8:30

8:30

What happens to your digital life after you die? How does society unravel the ethical dilemmas with the afterlife of data? supporting links 1. What happens to your social media presence after you die? [WIRED] 2. Digital Ghosts: Can AI help us commune with the dead? [The Economist] 3. Growing up online: Digital Ghosts [Medium] 4. Dr. Carl Öhman inte…

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It's The Little Things: Sipping Plastics - Micro Threats in Every Drop 7:47

7M ago7:47

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A new scientific study shows when you’re drinking bottled water, you’re swallowing microscopic pieces of plastic or what’s called nanoplastics. supporting links 1. Visualizing the Relative Size of Particles [Visual Capitalist] 2. Thousands of nanoplastic bits in bottles of drinking water [LA Times] 3. Nanoplastics and Human Health [NIH] 4. Bottled …

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Interview #8 Julie Jacobs - The Joy of Elevated Comfort Food! 1:06:00

7M ago1:06:00

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In this episode, host Rick Barron interviews culinary innovator Julie Jacobs, who shares her inspiring journey from a rural upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the food industry. Julie discusses her passion for cooking, the challenges she faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her evolution from Single Serve Co to Hickory Lane Cate…

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Electric Revolution: Static on AM Radio Fallout 14:10

7M ago14:10

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Show notes AM radio fights to keep its spot-on US car dashboards supporting links 1. The Real Reason AM Radio is Being Removed from New Cars [Motorist Org] 2. Automakers Are Starting to Drop AM Radio in New Cars. Here’s Why [The Drive] 3. Is AM Radio Walking “The Last Mile?” [Jacobs Media] 4. Industry gives Congress static as they press AM radio ma…

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Hungry Children: GOP Rejects Federal Funds Out of Spite 12:47

7M ago12:47

12:47

Fifteen governors have decided to thumb their nose at President Biden out of spite, and at the same time allowing over 8 million children to starve. supporting links 1. Why are GOP governors taking food out of the mouths of poor kids? [The Fern Org] 2. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders [website] 3. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen [website] 4. 2023 Kids …

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Interview #7 Pamela Kerman - The Power of Self-Advocacy in Autism 54:08

8M ago54:08

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In this episode, Rick Barron speaks with Pamela Kerman about her journey as a mother raising a son with autism. Pamela shares her experiences navigating the complexities of autism diagnosis, advocating for her son's needs, and the challenges faced in the education system. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, community support, and self-advo…

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Trees Are Stressed Out, We Need To Talk With Them 11:11

8M ago11:11

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TreeTag sensors, developed by startup ePlant, can give homeowners, farmers and forestry managers early warning when trees are water stressed or in danger. supporting links 1. ePlant: How it Works [ePlant website] 2. This ‘Fitbit’ for tree health [MarketWatch] 3. Liquid Robotics [Website] 4. Growing Crops with Less Groundwater [College of Agricultur…

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