Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ o ...
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Welcome to Sound Pollution! Listen in as independent musicians share their inspirations, songwriting processes, and upcoming projects/shows. Sound Pollution is your home for open conversations, awesome music, and maybe even a little advice from trailblazers in the field.
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Series that demystifies health issues, separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice.
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The podcast on plastic, people, and the planet by @anjakrieger. Plastics have become the basis for our modern lives, but they also pollute the planet. Will we be able to develop a healthy relationship with these materials we’ve created? Follow Anja on a journey into the world of synthetic polymers, their impacts on nature and ourselves, and the global quest to tackle plastic pollution. Each episode explores the issue from a different angle, featuring a diverse set of voices and viewpoints.
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The global poultry industry is the fastest growing animal agriculture sector and is the largest source of animal protein for people around the world. Join WATT’s poultry editors as they discuss the issues impacting poultry and egg producers’ bottom lines such as climate change, animal welfare, antimicrobial resistance and nutrient pollution in “The Future of Poultry” podcast series.
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It is fair to conclude that in a democracy all policy is politics. Ergo, all policy interventions should also be seen through the prism of politics. In this podcast, Anil Padmanabhan will explore this intersection of politics and economics to try and give you a fresh perspective on the week that was. This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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Join Larry Mantle weekdays for lively and in-depth discussions of Los Angeles and Southern California news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts and more. More AirTalk at www.kpcc.org.
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Welcome to UK News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Tune in to stay updated on the latest news from the UK, covering politics, culture, business, and more. Whether you're a UK resident, an expat, or simply interested in British affairs, UK News Daily is your reliable source. Tune in every day to be well-informed and to stay ...
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Planet SOS sets out to explore issues around climate, nature and pollution that make up the crisis the planet faces.
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“The clean nuclear power argument from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy, is nonsense,” says Stanford University Climate Expert Dr. Mark Jacobsen. Why are the federal and state officials wasting over $8 billion in taxpayer funds for the first ever restart of a dangerous nuclear reactor in Michigan; sold for scrap by its previous owner?”
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The Climate Pod is a wide-ranging conversation with leading experts on the politics, economics, activism, culture, science, and social justice issues at the heart of the climate crisis. Hear from guests like Jane Goodall, Bill McKibben, Al Roker, David Wallace-Wells, Katharine Hayhoe, Adam McKay, Bill Nye, Robert Bullard, Catherine Coleman Flowers, Ted Danson, Gina McCarthy, Paul Krugman, and many more. Hosted by Brock Benefiel and Ty Benefiel.
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About Sustainability… is a podcast presented by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, featuring IGES staff and guests having in-depth discussions about sustainability-related topics. Each episode addresses a different topic of conversation -- be it an upcoming event, a debate of interest, or an interesting research finding. With the topic as a starting point, we see where the conversation takes us. We aim at a broad audience, so we avoid using jargon and try not to assume lots o ...
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This is the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, brought to you by the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law. This podcast was created to keep you in the know on current events and legal developments relating to energy development in rural America.
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Tune in every week to hear real news and real stories from meteorologists, scientists, field reporters, weather survivors, and a slate of surprise guests. We report on breaking weather across the US and discuss how weather intersects with everything under the sun, including sports, science, history, hobbies, and travel. No matter who you are or how you listen, there’s something in this show for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Eco-Warriors Podcast | Sustainability, Environmentalism, Conservation
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The Eco-Warriors Podcast features inspiring stories of women in green business, sustainability, environmentalism, and conservation. We discuss the challenges and wins they’ve had along the way, share their passion for the environment with aspiring young professionals and entrepreneurs, and hear their advice on living a more eco-conscious lifestyle. Host Barbara Lee dives into deep conversations with other eco-conscious women about their careers in the green space. Support this podcast: https ...
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How (Not) to Make a Plastics Treaty - Update from Geneva (INC 5.2.) with Neil Tangri
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8:20How (Not) to Make a Plastics Treaty - Update from Geneva (INC 5.2.) with Neil Tangri by Anja KriegerBy Anja Krieger
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Record GCSE Success, London Tube Strikes Loom, UK Retailers Warn Jobs Threatened, Liam Gallagher Demands Apology, and more...
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12:04(0:10): Record GCSE Success Celebrated: Students Secure Top Grades and Future Paths (2:09): London Faces Major Disruptions as Tube Strikes Loom Amid Pay Disputes and Working Conditions (4:11): UK Retail Giants Warn Tax Hikes Threaten Jobs, Boost Prices Amid Rising Inflation Concerns (7:01): Liam Gallagher Demands Apology from Edinburgh Council Amid…
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Welcome back to the podcast, we are so happy you joined us for the show. This week we are learning all about the band Mean Gloss. Join us while we learn about the band, how they got together, influences, songwriting, writers' block, the stories behind the songs and so much more. This group is going to go places so don't forget you learned all about…
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A new memoir on Asian fetishization, Food Friday: Villa's Tacos, FilmWeek, and more
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1:39:04Today on AirTalk, the FAA clears 158 million dollars in funding for CA airports; Kaila Yu joins us to discuss her new memoir on grappling with her fetishized identity; Villa's Tacos chef discusses their journey and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk, CA airports receive funds from FAA (0:15) Kaila Yu's new memoir (15:47) Food Friday: Villa's Tacos (36:54) …
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What Can Whales Teach Us About Clean Energy, Workplace Harmony, and Living the Good Life? (Update)
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48:11In the final episode of our whale series, we learn about fecal plumes, shipping noise, and why Moby-Dick is still worth reading. (Part 3 of "Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.") SOURCES: Michele Baggio, professor of economics at the University of Connecticut. Mary K. Bercaw-Edwards, professor of maritime English at the University of Connectic…
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Mo Chara Faces Court, UK Inflation Rises Again, Airbus UK Strikes Over Pay, Thorne Challenges UK Schools, and more...
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11:29(0:10): Kneecap's Mo Chara Faces Court for Hezbollah Flag; Case Highlights Free Speech Tensions in UK (2:24): UK Inflation Hits 3.8% in July, Driven by Air Fares and Food Prices (4:31): Airbus UK Workers Plan 10-Day Strike Over Pay Dispute, Threatening Wing Production (6:51): Jack Thorne Challenges UK Education System With Netflix Series 'Adolescen…
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Philanthropy and public media, Salton Sea pollution report, Pasadena Humane Society, and more
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1:02:14Today on AirTalk, LA sends out civilian response teams to certain 911 calls as part of a pilot program; a new report suggests that the Salton Sea is not as polluting as it seems; CA voters are pushing back on redistricting efforts; will philanthropy be able to save public media?; Pasadena's Humane Society has a new game plan and TV Talk. Today on A…
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Bill McKibben On What The Climate Movement Needs To Do Now
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54:33This has been a rough year for the US climate movement. And few people have spent as many years or invested as much time in thinking about the climate movement than Bill McKibben, author of the first book on climate change, The End of Nature. In this perilous moment we find ourselves in, McKibben is finding some inspiration in the transformative po…
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Favorite depictions of LA, Virtue-signaling on college campuses, North Hollywood Valley Plaza, and more
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1:39:21Today on AirTalk, the Los Angeles City Council narrowly opposes new residential construction near transit lines; YouTube is introducing a new AI-age verification system; what are your favorite depictions of LA in the media?; North Hollywood Valley Plaza has been declared a public nuisance; US Campus' latest virtue-signaling undermines real expressi…
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Wrexham Signs Callum Doyle, Police Plan Facial Recognition, Secretary Criticizes GCSE Results, Police Satisfaction Reaches Record Low, and more...
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11:57(0:10): Wrexham Signs Man City's Callum Doyle for £8M in Ambitious Championship Move (2:17): Controversy Erupts as Police Plan Facial Recognition at Notting Hill Carnival Amid Bias Concerns (4:42): Education Secretary Calls Out 'National Disgrace' in White Working-Class GCSE Results (6:27): Victim Satisfaction with Police Hits Historic Low, Prompti…
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How Global Climate Litigation Is Changing After A Landmark Court Decision (w/ Dr. Maria Antonia Tigre)
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56:47On July 23, the International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion that many are regarding as a groundbreaking legal moment for the fight against climate change. But what was included in the actual opinion? What does this mean for the future of climate litigation? And most importantly, what will this mean for the future of climate action? To…
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Mail-in ballots, LA 2028 Olympics check-in, LA County beach erosion, and more
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1:38:54Today on AirTalk, the Trump administration vows to limit almost all access to mail-in ballots; LA 2028 Olympic finance and logistical updates; the state of robotics in the age of AI; how LA County is dealing with beach sand erosion; how to have a drought-friendly yard, and why we can't fall asleep. Today on AirTalk: President Trump looks to end mai…
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Ketamine Queen Pleads Guilty, UK Parents Seek Uniform Cost Cuts, Attenborough Celebrates Eagle Hatch, Windermere Faces Pollution Crisis, and more...
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10:30(0:10): 'Ketamine Queen' Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Overdose Case Amid Hollywood Drug Network Scandal (2:29): UK Parents Call for Reduced Branded School Uniforms to Ease Financial Burden (4:45): Sir David Attenborough Names First Fledgling Golden Eagle in UK Conservation Triumph (6:21): Windermere Pollution Crisis: Urgent Action Needed to Save …
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More and more parents are using melatonin to help their children sleep - but there is little research on the long-term effects. So, what do we know about the risks and is it ok to give it to children as an aid to help sleep? James chats to Paul Gringras, professor of children’s sleep medicine and neurodisability at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundati…
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CA and TX redistricting, LA's historic Black Cultural Sites, Drone delivery, and more
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1:39:12Today on AirTalk, Trump and Zelenskyy meet to discuss Russia-Ukraine war; The redistricting saga continues; L.A.'s Black historical sites; The state senate wants to regulate self-checkout; The future of delivery drones; and what's the best age. Today on AirTalk: Trump Zelenskyy meeting (0:15) California and Texas redistricting (16:07) LA's historic…
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Proposed FAA rules could make drone delivery dreams a realit
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13:52For seemingly years now, getting your goods delivered by drone has been a reality that's always just around the corner. Yet the long-promised technology has been slow to take off in the United States. More than six years after the Federal Aviation Administration approved commercial home deliveries with drones, the service mostly has been confined t…
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Eze Not for Sale, NHS Extends CDC Hours, Leeds Signs CalvertLewin, Rooney Defies UK Law, and more...
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10:05(0:10): Crystal Palace's Eze Not for Sale Amid Spurs, Arsenal Rumors; Sky Sports Boosts Premier League Coverage (1:54): NHS Extends CDC Hours, Boosts Diagnostics with Early MRIs and Late Blood Tests to Fit Busy Lives (3:59): Leeds United Sign Calvert-Lewin on Free Transfer, Aiming for Top-Half Finish with New Additions (6:01): Sally Rooney Defies U…
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UK Economy Faces Headwinds, Kate Moss Discusses Bowie, Iceland Rewards Shoplifter Tips, Police Seize Tate's Aston Martin, and more...
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10:41(0:10): UK GDP Growth Slows: Challenges Persist Amid Inflation and Trade Tensions (2:36): Kate Moss Hosts Podcast on David Bowie's Transformative Years and Iconic Evolution (4:15): Iceland Offers £1 Reward to Customers for Reporting Shoplifters, Aims to Curb Rising Theft Losses (5:48): Police Seize £180,000 in Andrew Tate's Aston Martin Tax Evasion…
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UK Cancer Survival Crisis, Cheltenham Literature Festival 2025, EV Discount Scheme Stalls, Jimmy Lai Faces Life Sentence, and more...
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10:41(0:10): UK Cancer Survival Rates Lag: Experts Call for Urgent National Plan to Tackle Disparities (1:50): Cheltenham Literature Festival 2025: A Star-Studded Celebration of Literature and Critical Dialogue (4:07): Confusion Reigns as Government's EV Discount Scheme Stalls Amidst Complex Criteria (5:57): Imprisoned Pro-Democracy Advocate Jimmy Lai F…
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US-Russia Summit in Alaska, Food Friday, FilmWeek, and more
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1:39:01Today on AirTalk, the agenda of today's US-Russia Summit in Alaska; Huntington Beach's majority Latino neighborhoods are questioning the use of high-tech surveillance cameras; Indian and Mexican food come together at Appu's Tumeric Cafe and FilmWeek. Today on AirTalk Vladimir Putin comes to Anchorage, Alaska to meet President Trump (0:15) Surveilla…
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Why Do People Still Hunt Whales? (Update)
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37:32For years, whale oil was used as lighting fuel, industrial lubricant, and the main ingredient in (yum!) margarine. Whale meat was also on a few menus. But today, demand for whale products is at a historic low. And yet some countries still have a whaling industry. We find out why. (Part 2 of “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.”) SOURCES: Jay A…
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Alcohol consumption declines, White House review of the Smithsonian, Jonathan Demme's life and work, and more
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1:39:00Today on AirTalk, Fewer Americans are reporting alcohol consumption, according to a new Gallup poll; A new book explores the life and work of the late director Jonathan Demme; The White House is set to conduct a review of the Smithsonian; Trigger warnings and TV Talk. Today on AirTalk Alcohol consumption declines (0:15) Jonathan Demme's life and wo…
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Migrant Crossings Surge to 50000, HMRC Monitors Social Media with AI, UK Expands Facial Recognition Use, UK Proposes Inheritance Tax Reforms, and more...
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10:42(0:10): UK Migrant Crossings Soar: Over 50,000 Arrive Since Starmer Took Office (2:19): HMRC Utilizes AI to Monitor Social Media for Tax Evasion, Sparks Privacy and Ethical Concerns (4:21): UK Expands Facial Recognition in Policing to Target High-Harm Offenders Amid Privacy Concerns (6:11): UK Plans Inheritance Tax Reforms Amid £50 Billion Budget S…
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Update on Covid-19 funding, Breast Reduction, AirTalk 40th: Live at Skirball Cultural Center, and more
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1:42:30Today on AirTalk, an update on COVID-19 funding and the latest on the future of vaccination efforts, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports a slight increase in breast reduction procedures; ESPN and FOX merge and UFC moves to Paramount+ as new low-price subscription models enter the market and our celebration of AirTalk's 40th anniversary…
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Fast food sales decline, the latest on Andrew Do, the 60th anniversary of the Watts Rebellion, and more
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1:37:55Today on AirTalk, fast food chains are starting to see a decline in revenue; the superior court struck down the LAUSD charter school system policy; a new book connects environmental impacts to serial killers in the west; the latest on Andrew Do; AOL shuts down; and the 60th anniversary of the Watts Rebellion. Today on AirTalk, Fast food sales decli…
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