Today we’re reviewing ”Japanese Steel: Classic Bicycle Design from Japan” by William Bevington and Scott Ryder – a stunning deep dive into Japan’s golden age of bicycle manufacturing.
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Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newsweek calls him "the world's best human guinea pig," and The New York Times calls him "a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk." In this show, he deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.
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Uncanny Japan is a podcast about all the more obscure corners of old Japan, from strange superstitions, cultural curiosities, to creepy creatures. Here you can discover all the lesser known gems that author Thersa Matsuura digs up while doing research for her writing. Every episode is uniquely soothing, brought to life by immersive sound design or relaxing binaural soundscapes (ocean waves, autumn crickets, rice field frogs) all recorded right here in Japan. Thersa Matsuura is a writer, folk ...
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The Business Karaoke Podcast is both a podcast but a community of global leaders who exchange stories to modernize the dialogue around business in and with Japan. The Business Karaoke Podcast is sponsored by Design Thinking Japan.
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Our weekend programme comes live from Monocle’s radio studio in Zürich, where Tyler Brûlé and a panel of special-guest thought leaders discuss key topics in front of a studio audience.
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A podcast centered on Japanese woodworking and related topics including: Japanese gardens, Books, Crafts, Tools, Design and Philosophy.
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A podcast about creativity, self-discovery, and purposeful living—featuring inspiring conversations and reflections from behind the Bloomerangas game.
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Helping you understand everything you should know about Japan. Interviews with Japan experts, deep dives into Japanese culture and society, and plenty of laughs; every episode host Tony R. Vega sheds light on a different aspect of Japan. Whether you're planning a visit to Japan, learning Japanese or just have a passion for all things Japan, we've got something for you! Common topics include ・Japanese culture ・Deep dives into the Japanese language ・Japanese history ・Japanese food ・Japan trave ...
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Unpacking Japan explores Japanese arts, culture, and business through the lives of foreigners who have made this amazing country their home. While we’ve all seen vlogs and movies showing Japan from a pop culture perspective, Unpacking Japan tells the stories that get left by the wayside—the immigrants, the entrepreneurs, and the artists. Tune in every week for an authentic, inspiring conversation with someone who’s carved out their own, unique place in this beautiful country. Host: Tobias Bi ...
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Welcome to THE SCIENCE OF CREATIVITY, your home for insights and inspiration about art, design, and invention. Your host is Dr. Keith Sawyer, one of the world's leading experts on creativity, art, and design. Dr. Sawyer is a tenured university professor who has published 20 books about the science of creativity, including his new book LEARNING TO SEE: INSIDE THE WORLD'S LEADING ART AND DESIGN SCHOOLS. Our goal is to inspire you with stories of brilliant creators and world-changing inventions ...
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The mysterious death of Brittany Murphy. David Lynch and the real-life brutal murder that inspired Twin Peaks. Steve McQueen’s brush with Charles Manson. The three conspiracies surrounding Marilyn Monroe’s death. The indecent arrest of John Waters. Dennis Hopper’s easy riding and excessive 70s Hollywood. Woody Harrelson’s Dad’s connection to the JFK assassination. The obsessive murder of Dorothy Stratten. Bill Murray’s bust. Chris Farley burning out too soon. Al Pacino’s armed robbery. The s ...
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Join Don Wildman twice a week for your hit of American history, as he explores the past to help us understand the United States of today. We’ll hear how codebreakers uncovered secret Japanese plans for the Battle of Midway, visit Chief Powhatan as he prepares for war with the British, see Walt Disney accuse his former colleagues of being communists, and uncover the dark history that lies beneath Central Park. From pre-colonial America to independence, slavery to civil rights, the gold rush t ...
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Hear KUOW and NPR award-winning hosts and reporters from around the globe present some of the nation's best reporting of the day's events, interviews, analysis and reviews.
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Professor-turned-entrepreneur, and founder of nine companies, Jothy Rosenberg talks with business leaders and personal achievers. A companion to his book Tech Startup Toolkit, the “Designing Successful Startups” podcast tells the stories of Jothy's guests as they took on the challenges of building a new startup. The lessons conveyed come from both things done right and things done wrong that can help listeners learn the best way to design their own startups to be successful. Along the way th ...
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Essential listening for anyone who cares about the printed word and developments in publishing. From independent publications, new forms of print media and graphic novels to little-known niche magazines, ‘The Stack’ is Monocle’s take on the world of print, focusing on everything from the glossiest fashion title to the grittiest local newspaper.
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Featuring the lives, stories and careers from the global JET Programme alumni community. And usually, our stories begin with "This one time in Japan..." - our best, our silliest and our fondest. Share your story! Contact [email protected]
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The Air Travel podcast — an aviation and travel show, top #1 in 50+ countries. Created by Paul Papadimitriou and Alex Hunter.
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Want some new anime to watch? Shows and localizations to avoid like the plague? How about some sweet anime based video games? Join the writers of the Fandom Post as they discuss all things anime and otakudom!
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Bringing clarity to how the best companies approach, communicate, and deploy design. We’ve hand-picked the design industry’s 25 greatest influencers and change-makers to bring you 1000min of deep-dive conversation. Hosted by Bobby Ghoshal and Jared Erondu.
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On the Live Work Play Japan Podcast we talk to the most inspiring teachers, freelancers and entrepreneurs in Japan, so you can learn the secrets of their success. Go to www.liveworkplayjapan.com/podcast to see the show notes.
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Planning Xchange is an interview series of built environment professionals doing interesting work beyond the ordinary. Guests include town planners, architects, urban designers, landscape architects, academics, historians, CEO's (and much much more!). Featuring podcast hosts Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell.
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Your community driven wedding and portrait photography podcast. Hosted by Lindsay Coulter & Timothy Muza.
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In a world where technology intertwines with every aspect of our lives, how do industry experts and leaders plan to navigate forward? Explore bold moves and strategies for success amid constant disruption. Learn the ideas, behaviors, tools, and trends they'll leave behind, and those they'll carry forward to shape the future of work, life, and leadership. With 18 years in operation, SmartOSC is an award-winning digital commerce agency of 1,000+ experts, across seven countries including Vietna ...
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A podcast hosted by three sisters in their 40s with a lifetime of stories and insights to share. From growing up in Japan to now living across three continents, we've gone through life's twists and turns. Join us as we dive into our cherished childhood memories, offer our unique perspectives on a wide range of topics, and recount our humble experiences living in different parts of the world. Despite long distances and scheduling conflicts that have kept us physically apart for years, we're h ...
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Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.
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The US-Asia Institute podcast series Asia Unscripted features diverse experts with firsthand knowledge of Asia, who introduce key stories of the day in 20-30 minutes. The series covers issues in East Asia and the Asia Pacific, with episodes on China, Japan, South Korea, Mongolia, and the 10 countries of ASEAN. Please be reminded that the US-Asia Institute is a nonpartisan, non-advocacy organization with no policy agenda. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speak ...
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Launched in 2018, Gestalten has grown to become the authority podcast on automotive design. Special guests include industry leaders from the world’s largest manufacturers and mobility design pioneers who are pushing boundaries to shape the future of transportation. Listen to live reviews from the show floors of the world’s biggest auto shows, and learn about the design philosophies and career paths of the industry’s top designers and engineers.
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“The prayer for Zen”We are calling for praying in our daily lives.A piece of picture hanging on the wall takes us to the enlightenment world.This art work is the prayer for Zen.
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Thomas is a veteran of the video game industry and founder of the Séfu fashion brand. Join him as he interviews people around the world working in creative fields to find out what gets them out of bed in the morning. General topics include: Design, User Experience, Techno, Crypto, Cyberpunk, Making Things, Expat Life, Cultural Differences, Consciousness, and Zen. This podcast is also available as a video on Youtube.
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In this podcast, philosopher and cognitive scientist Dr. Mark M. James talks to guests about the intersection between cognitive science, culture, health, well-being, technology and design. The podcast is hosted in association with the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Japan.
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EGOLAND brings creators, thinkers, and entrepreneurs, together. Listen in as we explore sustainable creativity, entrepreneurship, philosophy, and lifestyle design.
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Join Cass Dowding, an enthusiastic everyday gardener, as she has conversations with fellow plant lovers about the gardens and plants that shape our stories and connect us to what matters most.
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The Maverick Show: Remote Entrepreneurship and World Travel
Matt Bowles: Digital Nomad & Full-Time Traveler Since 2013
Meet diverse travelers and digital nomads from every continent who share their personal journey to location-independence as well as their reflections on identity, the power dynamics that shape our world, and how we can be more thoughtful, conscious travelers as we move through it. Hosted by Matt Bowles—your typical Irish-American hip hop DJ turned human rights activist turned location-independent entrepreneur turned minimalist world-traveler and podcaster—these in-depth conversations take pl ...
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Welcome to the Breakfast With Tiffany Show, a podcast that has been inspiring listeners since July 2020. Hosted by Tiffany Rossdale, a certified transformational life coach, this podcast features compelling stories from diverse guest speakers who share their journeys of overcoming trials, discovering uplifting paths, and making positive life transitions. Tiffany’s incredible journey began in the Philippines and currently a resident in Tokyo for more than two decade. A proud transgender woman ...
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Covering all the narrative from the Premier League – the world’s greatest sporting telenovela – and everywhere the love of the beautiful game burns bright. Football. Passion. Empathy. Courage. New Podcasts Daily. Monday: Men In Blazers Podcast Tuesday: European Nights with Rory Smith Wednesday: Do It Live! Thursday: Weekly Special Friday: Men in Blazers Big Weekend Preview
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The art world and associated market are famously opaque and can at times be exclusive. Berlin based gallery director and educator Michael Dooney speaks with artists, curators and other professionals who share their personal experiences of this unique field. If you have ever felt unsure about walking into a gallery, wish to understand more about creativity or better understand how this complex industry works, then tune in every second Monday to hear the insightful conversations with these ins ...
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Africa-focused technology, digital and innovation ecosystem insight and commentary.
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Want to get smarter in less than 10 minutes? Then check the Daily Facts podcast that brings you interesting and surprising facts from around the world every day! Did you know that the longest recorded flight of a chicken lasted for 13 seconds? Or that there's a species of jellyfish that can essentially live forever? With the Daily Facts podcast, you'll learn something new and fascinating with every episode. Tune in daily and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge. Listen now on yo ...
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How a Brit ended up designing FONTS in Japan | Japan Station 176
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56:28On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about the history of font design in Japan, the history of the Nintendo font and how Daniel Kaihatsu became a type face designer in Japan. 👉Topics Discussed Why Daniel Kaihatsu became interested in learning Japanese How Daniel Kaihatsu became interested in Japanese font design About doing research for …
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Today's facts: Ad-stamp; Beerconomy; Ordained Minister; Seismic fatalities; Tallest-ever; Self-mutilation.; Card Exchange
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5:37Daily Facts (26 Sep 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Before 1883, the three-cent U.S. stamp was also used for advertising. The advertisment was located on the back of the stamp for various products Ever year, Americans spend clo…
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What the recognition of a Palestinian state means to Palestinians
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8:15Several countries have made moves to recognize Palestinian statehood. What do these announcements mean practically for Palestinians and are these declarations coming too little too late?By Ari Shapiro
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Colorado's largest utility agrees to settle lawsuit over claims it sparked wildfire
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3:32Colorado's largest utility company has agreed to pay about $640 million to settle a lawsuit over liability for the state's most destructive wildfire, the Marshall fire in 2021.By Ishan Thakore
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Dogs take over a public pool in North Carolina
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2:30Once a year in Wilmington North Carolina, dogs who love water take over the public pool for the annual Pooch Plunge.By Kelly Kenoyer
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Could a 'silver tsunami' of aging Americans fix the housing crisis?
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4:11The "silver tsunami" of aging Americans is often seen as a potential way to alleviate U.S. housing affordability woes. But an influx of empty-nester homes into the market may not have much impact.By Wailin Wong
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On the frontlines of Mississippi's infant mortality crisis
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5:18Public health officials in Mississippi recently declared a crisis around infant mortality. Too many babies are dying. Officials are working to help pregnant moms get access to better prenatal care.By Katia Riddle
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Hegseth summons military top brass to unusual meeting, agenda unclear
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4:00Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has summoned hundreds of general and admirals from across the globe to a meeting in Virginia. But there's no word on why the highly unusual meeting has been called.By Tom Bowman
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EU defense ministers to discuss a better defense against mysterious drones
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3:08Drones were spotted over four of Denmark's civilian and military airports in the second mystery sighting this week. European Union defense ministers will hold a virtual meeting Friday to discuss this.By Teri Schultz
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Three months later, a survivor reflects on the Texas floods
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8:15Three months after floods hit central Texas, senior editor at Texas Monthly Aaron Parsley shares his experience when he and his family were swept away by rushing water and how they're moving forward.By Juana Summers
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With 831 Stories, romance fans get more than a steamy read
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8:19831 Stories is all-in on the romance genre, and the founders are cultivating a whole world around the books they publish, complete with fanfiction and merchandise.By Juana Summers
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Trump's TikTok deal terms criticized by experts as a 'shakedown'
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4:03The U.S. government will collect a multibillion-dollar fee from the American investors who will take over TikTok. Some experts call the fee and other deals like it "extortion."By Bobby Allyn
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New threats from the White House as a government shutdown looms
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6:55If the government shuts down next week, the White House said it will look for ways to permanently eliminate some federal workers, rather than just temporarily send them home on unpaid leave.By Barbara Sprunt
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24 hours after shooting, migrants show up to ICE Dallas facility fearful of missing their appointments
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3:13The ICE facility in Dallas where three detainees were killed in a shooting on Wednesday is still closed, but many people with scheduled check-ins still showed up the next day, only to be turned away.By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
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‘Friendship set to music’: Curious City goes square dancing on the South Side
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19:51It’s a Thursday night and a group of folks in Washington Heights do-si-do to the bassline from “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches & Herb. Square dancing has a reputation as more of a hobby for white people set to country music. But social clubs like the Southside Squares are turning that image on its head. Last episode, we heard how square dancin…
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Why protesters are flying a pirate flag from a Japanese anime
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28:55Why a pirate flag featured in the hit Japanese anime TV show ‘One Piece’ has become a demonstration emblem for Gen Z protesters around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Major League Soccer & Walmart Present Men in Blazers Live in New York Featuring Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Matt Freese, Michael Bradley, and more: 09/25/2025
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1:20:53A night of celebration with basketball stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart joining Men in Blazers to revel in the magical kingdom that is New York sports and its singular football culture. Rog also sits down with NYCFC's Matt Freese and Justin Haak, as well as New York Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg and former USMNT midfielder Michael Bradley. …
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Human Centered AI: We tested the "AI Conbini" (Real x Tech Lawson) at Takenawa Gateway
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39:45Send us a text "This is the next generation AI-powered convenience store that will become the standard." When Lawson and KDDI made this bold claim about their Real Tech store in Tokyo, we had to see it ourselves. As AI implementation practitioners, we learn as much from ambitious attempts as we do from polished successes. The press releases promise…
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In the wake of Abraham Lincoln’s election, Southern leaders made a fateful choice: to break from the Union. Yet instead of plunging the country into war, what followed next was a tense standoff. There were, as we'll learn today, twists and turns on the path from Secession to all out Civil War. Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Seni…
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Today's facts: DiaperPocket; Halitosis Risk; Temperature-dependent; Multi-hearted; Brief duration; Civet-derived; Penguin-jump; Raindrop shape; Headpoint; Debut 1966
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7:21Daily Facts (25 Sep 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Actress Jamie Lee Curtis invented a special diaper for babies that has a pocket Dieting can cause bad breath since less saliva is produced which leads to dry mouth The sex of …
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The White House paused rules to curb steel plant pollution. Locals weigh in
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4:05In parts of Western Pennsylvania, steel plants are big employers – and big polluters. This summer, the Trump administration paused regulations that would have forced steel mills to curb air pollution.By Reid Frazier
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Zelenskyy touted Ukraine's ingenuity against Russia in UN address
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3:18Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the U.N. General Assembly, as diplomats struggle to stop Russia's aggression.By Michele Kelemen
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Warming waters are shifting the diversity of American river fish
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3:00A pair of studies show that American rivers are getting hotter, posing a risk for many fish species.By Nathan Rott
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California is seeing a spike in cases of Valley Fever
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3:53California is seeing a spike in cases valley fever — an illness spread by fungal spores. Researchers speculate the rise is tied to patterns of drought and precipitation.By Jerimiah Oetting
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Deadly shooting at Dallas ICE detention facility may have been politically motivated
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3:57NPR's Sergio Martinez-Beltran has the latest update from Dallas, where four people were shot at an ICE detention facility Wednesday morning.By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
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MLB will allow players to challenge balls and strikes starting in 2026
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2:31With a tap of their head, players will be able to trigger an automated review when they disagree with an umpire's call. In spring training this year, just over half of challenges were successful.By Becky Sullivan
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A year after Hurricane Helene, communities still wait for federal reimbursements
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3:31A year after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina, communities are eager for FEMA funds to reimburse recovery expenses, but it's not clear when and if that money will come.By Gerard Albert III
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Elon Musk's company wants to build tunnels to alleviate Houston's floodwater problems
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3:53One idea to prevent another hurricane catastrophe in Houston is massive underground tunnels to redirect storm water. New reporting reveals Elon Musk's Boring Company has been involved in the planning.By Lauren McGaughy
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Remembering Italian actress Claudia Cardinale
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2:36The Italian actress Claudia Cardinale has died at the age of 87. She was known for roles in major international and American films of the 1960s and 70s like 8 1/2 and The Pink Panther.By Jordan-Marie Smith
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Amanda Shires new album 'Nobody's Girl' tells her side of public breakup
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8:02Amanda Shires new album, Nobody's Girl, explores the very public breakup with her husband, fellow musician Jason Isbell.By Scott Detrow
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As AI advances, doomers warn the superintelligence apocalypse is nigh
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7:59Profile feature about the small but dedicated band of computer scientists and others in Silicon Valley who say humanity is about to make an extinction-level mistake by creating an AI superintelligence.By Martin Kaste
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Researchers are calling for greater recognition of an obscure form of malnutrition-related diabetes. This year, the International Diabetes Federation gave it an official classification.By Jonathan Lambert
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Trump is changing public health guidance. What's it mean for you?
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7:26NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the head of the American Academy of Family Physicians about changing public health guidance, what doctors are hearing from patients, and how to best navigate changes.By Ari Shapiro
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#828: David Senra — How Extreme Winners Think and Win: Lessons from 400+ of History’s Greatest Founders and Investors (Including Buffett, Munger, Rockefeller, Jobs, Ovitz, Zell, and Names You Don’t Know ...
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2:55:55David Senra is the host of the Founders podcast. For the past nine years, David has intensely studied the life and work of hundreds of history’s greatest entrepreneurs. His new podcast, David Senra, showcases conversations with the best-of-the-best living founders and extreme winners. This episode is brought to you by: Cresset family office service…
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A student's winning podcast looks back to a way of life she never knew
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4:40Avani Yaltho, this year's high school winner in NPR's Student Podcast Challenge, brought three generations of her family together to talk about their shared history.By Sequoia Carrillo
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US Secret Service uncovers a network that could have disrupted the UN General Assembly
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28:04The US Secret Service dismantles a vast telecoms network that could have disrupted the United Nations General Assembly in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Square dance clubs used to be bumping on the weekends
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7:03Square dancing was once so popular that a center opened in the suburbs dedicated to the hobby. Today, veteran dancers are trying to recruit new fans.
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The Great Anime Inflection Point—Why This $25 Billion Global Market Just Overtook Japan
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30:12Kendrick Wong Bio Kendrick Wong is the Founder and CEO of Kasagi Labo, an anime venture studio bringing authentic Japanese anime to global audiences. A seasoned entrepreneur and investor with successful exits across Asia and Europe, he was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in 2019. Under his leadership, Kasagi Labo has raised $20M to drive innovat…
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Bonus Episode: Paul Newman’s Best Films, Erotic Thrillers, and Would You Do THAT for a Million Bucks?
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40:26On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the legacy of Paul Newman, erotic thrillers from the ‘90s, strange burials, Netflix’s Black Rabbit, and more. Join the party and get in touch with your recs, your reviews, and any insane story from Hollywood history that you want to tell us! Call or text (617) 906-6638, email [email protected]…
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Today's facts: Wedding-hub; Dung-pucks; Fruit Royalty; Chad terminology.; Prolific Production; Deceptive resemblance; Autophagy Survival; Essential Hydration; Abbreviation; Explosive Legume
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7:15Daily Facts (24 Sep 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: On average, 150 couples get married in Las Vegas each day Hockey pucks were originally made from frozen cow dung Mangos are known throughout the world as the "King of Fruits."…
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What people don't understand about the anime industry
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1:22:57Today we talk to Bellamy, an animator and character designer living in Japan who has worked on projects such as the animated series The Digital Circus. We explore what it takes to produce an episode with a team of animators, stereotypes about the anime industry, and what it takes to draw anime "authentically". https://www.bellamybrooks.com/ https:/…
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China's largest ride-hailing company now asks customers to rate the aroma
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3:51China's ride-hailing companies are penalizing drivers for smelly rides. A surplus of labor means many drivers work 15 hours a day and live in their cars to make ends meet, hence the odor.By Anthony Kuhn
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To a survivor of Japanese incarceration, ICE detentions feel painfully familiar
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5:37Mary Murakami was 14 years old when she was forcibly relocated and imprisoned during World War II. The Trump Administration's immigration enforcement actions resurface painful memories.By Kai McNamee
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Trump's announcement of a steep fee hike to H1-B visa sparks confusion in India
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2:38President Trump announced a $100,000 fee hike to a visa category overwhelmingly used by Indian nationals to work in tech. it's causing confusion and concern in India.By Diaa Hadid
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Remembering Sonny Curtis, singer and 'Mary Tyler Moore Show' theme song writer
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2:26Prolific singer and songwriter Sonny Curtis has died. He wrote and performed "Love Is All Around," the theme song for The Mary Tyler Moore Show.By Mallory Yu
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Experts alarmed by Trump plan to force homeless Americans into institutions
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8:00President Trump wants far more homeless people forced into mandatory long-term addiction or mental health treatment but critics say forcing people to accept care is risky and expensive.By Brian Mann
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Trump issues executive order designating antifa a 'domestic terrorist organization'
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4:13President Trump has issued an order designating antifa a "domestic terrorist organization," as he has long promised. It sets a precedent and is prompting many questions.By Odette Yousef
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Despite past complications, crypto company Tether is ready for American debut
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3:53Global crypto giant Tether has a controversial history but it now has an ambitious plan to expand across the U.S. It's a sign of how much things have changed for crypto under President Trump.By Rafael Nam
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