Best Smells Like Freedom Podcasts (2025)

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How rhythm helps us walk, talk — and even love 54:01

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Rhythm is more than a fundamental feature of music. It's what makes us human. Rhythm begins in the womb and the heartbeat. And neuroscience research reveals that for the rest of our lives, rhythm will continue to have a core impact on our innermost selves: how we learn to walk, read and even bond with others. Rhythm — as one researcher puts it — is…

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If It Smells Like a Rat… 2:02:31

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Kevin joins Chief on the air to talk about the Cubs’ decline, Buffalo’s new stadium and the White House TikTok order. Karl calls in to discuss data collection, free speech violations and Trump’s tariffs on pharmaceuticals.By Tom Haugh

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YOU’RE A HUGE WHORE? ft Dylan Carlino 2:02:30

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In today’s episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON read an email from a woman whose sister can’t stop talking about her dead ex. C&K then discuss a serendipitous encounter with a musical legend before welcoming comedian and OG fcker, DYLAN CARLINO, to the studio. The trio discuss being a gay kid in a small town, dropping 200 pounds, skyrock…

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The natural — and unnatural — history of air on Earth 54:08

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Air is one of the most essential elements for human life. Yet even though we depend on air, we humans are dramatically changing the atmosphere — making the air unbearably hot in some parts of the world, unbreathable in the most polluted parts of the world, and pushing the climate toward tipping points. As humans who caused this, we have to adapt to…

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Winter is coming Early. AI and the Law 1:58:23

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Chief and Lou started out about the early snow fall in Colorado Rockies ski resorts and the passes to thru to California. They went into smart Phones and AI in the Law. Why punting is declining in NFL. Andrew and Wayne go the problems with ICE and National Guard handling Police duties. Little about the Grand Jury process.…

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Why the world feels like a shipwreck 54:08

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For thousands of years, Shipwrecks have been a mainstay trope of literature and storytelling. IDEAS dives into the history of shipwreck tales to discover the allure of maritime disaster, why they resonate today, and why life so often feels like it’s heading for the rocks.

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You Can’t Light A Cigar With A Bitcoin 1:57:40

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Kevin O’Neill kicks off our show joined talking on a variety of topics in college sports, the modern market of sports betting and much more. For our second hour, Russell Rhoads join the conversation to talk on the latest in the market, Jimmy Kimmel’s return to TV and much more on economics and politics.…

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Can a conference change our troubled world? 54:08

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As the United Nations turns 80, calls for reform are louder than ever. Against the backdrop of multiple global crises, strongman diplomacy and rising threats from climate change to AI, a growing campaign is calling on the UN to revisit the outdated charter established in 1945 and work on reinventing the organization. "We need to start rethinking wh…

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Plutocracy 2:01:17

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Karl and Chief start the show with a discussion on inflationary policies. Then, Hal call in to talk about stocks and the value of the dollar.By Tom Haugh

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Was justice served by South Africa's peace accord? 54:08

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The apartheid era in South Africa ended in 1991 with the National Peace Accords. The peace agreement also paved the way for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Yet TRC head Desmond Tutu considered the process “scandalously unfinished.” Lawyer Prakash Diar agrees: "You don’t undo centuries of colonization just like that.” Diar and writer Kagiso L…

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Artificial Flannigan 1:59:37

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The Chief, Jim Lawlor and John Flanigan discuss the rising cost of living and how younger generations are unable to afford property. Finally, we’re joined by resident housing guru, Nancy Long-Graham to talk on the current Chicago real estate market.By Tom Haugh

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Microbiomes and the World Within: Mark L. Cannon, DDS, MS on DarkHorse 1:44:30

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Bret Weinstein speaks with Dr. Mark Cannon on the subject of the microbiome. Dr. Mark L Cannon is a Professor Emeritus from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University. ***** Sponsors: Everyday Dose: Coffee plus collagen, mushrooms & nootropics – delicious! Get 45% off your first subscription order and also rece…

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YOU DATED ONE OF OUR LISTENERS? ft Chanel Ali 1:57:12

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On today’s episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON, read an email from a listener who stayed with her boyfriend after he cheated on her. C&K then discuss why the world hates women before welcoming back stand-up comedian, CHANEL ALI, to the studio. The trio discuss being an orphan, teaching your partners to set boundaries, making a guy laugh…

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Get the Blame 2:01:15

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Kevin and Chief kick off our show to discuss news outlets, college sports funding and the market movement. Then, Karl calls in to talk about the COVID vaccine, taxes and ICE agents.By Tom Haugh

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Can a trucker's life entice young people to take the wheel? 54:08

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An Ontario trucking union predicts a shortage of 30,000 truckers in Canada as old hands retire faster than new ones take on the job. IDEAS producer Tom Howell visits a trucking school in northern Ontario, where recruits consider their options, and the road ahead. *This episode originally aired on March 4, 2024.…

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Listen to the sound of metal in musical form by 8 composers 54:07

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Eight composers, five instruments, and a world of metal. IDEAS explores a project by the University of British Columbia called The Heavy Metal Suite that conveys the challenges and opportunities of the mining industry, through music. Each composer draws inspiration from their country’s mineral resources in their original pieces. *This episode origi…

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Defending Free Speech, Again 8:23

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Bret Weinstein on confronting the new threat to free speech. Support the showBy Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying

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Go Cubs Go and Freedom of speech Alive or Dead? 1:59:19

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Chief and Lou starts with congratulations to Chicago Cubs for making the Playoff for in five years. The into Elon Musk Hate speech post. The Andrew and Wayne went in the Jimmy Kimmel going off the air last night and the challenge to 1st Amendment. RIP Robert Redford. And ended on the Fed Cut of .25% and the effect to the economy.…

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Creativity and a designers freedom in EU Registered and Unregistered Designs: The Deity Shoes Advocate General Opinion 14:33

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Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the recent Opinion from Advocate General Emiliou in the Deity Shoes S.L. case. The case concerns whether fashion designs need ‘intellectual effort’ to benefit from EU Registered and Unregistered design protection and whether fashion trends impact the designer's freedom when considering the validity of designs. T…

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Without justice, can unbearable grief subside? 54:07

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In June 1985, Air India Flight 182 exploded off the coast of Ireland. It's considered the worst terror attack in Canadian history. Sujata Berry's 16-year-old brother, Sharad was on that flight. The shock of his horrific death morphed into an unshakeable grief. The family's sorrow was augmented with the lack of justice for victims' families — a flaw…

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Honoring Charlie Kirk: The 295th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:28:43

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Today we give a tribute to Charlie Kirk: who he was, how he engaged with people, and what we lost when we lost him. Kirk was a patriot, a Christian, a husband and a father, and believed in the humanity of all people. Then, for the living: regenerative agriculture, Polyface Farm, and the rejection of Big Ag in favor of real food and community. *****…

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The Sexier Market 2:01:24

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Kevin O’Neill kicks off our show joined by first time guest, Bob McShane who shares his experience on the steel industry from both manufacturing and market perspectives. For our second hour, Russell Rhoads join the conversation to hear thoughts on the industry within Chicago and Memphis, talk on a variety of topics in the political scene and much m…

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Why smell — our invisible superpower — deserves more acclaim 54:08

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Smell this yogurt, is it still good? Our sense of smell has the ability to keep us healthy and safe. In fact in some cases, our ability to detect "off" foods using our sense of smell can be superior to dogs and other animals. Smell is often undervalued and yet capable of inspiring profound admiration if we stop turning our noses at it. Producer Ann…

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Not Adding Up 2:03:37

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Karl and Chief start off with a conversation about past presidents and the federal reserve. Joel calls in to talk about trading wisely. Then, Kenny joins the show to discuss the younger generation leaning to socialism. Finally, Hal jumps on the air to talk about the market trends and money supply growth.…

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How leaders in the former Yugoslavia forged peace in 1995 54:08

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For almost four years, the Bosnian War in the former Yugoslavia was characterized by ethnic hatreds, atrocities, and a refugee crisis. So when leaders of the warring factions were sequestered in an American air base and forced to come up with the 1995 peace agreement known as the Dayton Accord, the world was relieved. But is a cessation of violence…

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A Sports Distraction

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Getting away from the heavier news, The Chief and Jim Lawlor talk on all things MLB, NCAA and NFL. Next, we’re joined by John Flanigan to discuss older people and their younger counterparts. Finally, we’re joined by resident housing guru, Audrey Johnson to talk on how mortgage rates are affecting the Chicago housing market.…

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How our education system is far from its original ideals 54:08

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Acclaimed author Gabor Maté joins the conversation in part two of our series exploring Wilhelm von Humboldt’s public education system. Maté is a former English teacher. In this episode we ask: Is Humboldt's 200-year-old system equipped to meet the challenging demands of the 21st century? And does it still reflect his ideals, especially at the unive…

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Incoming Crash? 2:02:18

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This morning we are joined by Kevin, Karl and Hal to discuss inflation in stock prices, database providers, a possible crash and Charlie Kirk’s assassination.By Tom Haugh

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WHAT IF I WAS THE GIRL I USED TO BELIEVE I COULD BE? ft Summer Willis 1:37:50

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On today’s episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON open the GWF inbox to hear from a man who got on T but his wife no longer wants the D. C&K then bring on activist, survivor, and founder of ⁠Strength Through Strides⁠, SUMMER WILLIS. Summer tells the story of her r@pe in college, the toll it takes on your mind, body and spirit, rising from …

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The Price of Freedom Speech and engineering feats. 1:59:05

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The Chief and Lou start off the show with little Roman engineer feats of the Aqua Ducts. The about the Charlie Kirk assassination. Trump’s dinning experience in DC. Andrew and Wayne start about the pilfering on government’s Treasuries and politicians insider trading issue. They ended on inflation and Charlie Kirk…

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Meet Alex Neve, the 2025 CBC Massey Lecturer 19:45

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Ahead of the Massey tour, Alex Neve sits down with Nahlah Ayed to talk about his lectures, Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World. This year, the lectures are coming to: Toronto, Sept. 19 Vancouver, Sept. 25 Edmonton, Oct. 1 Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Oct. 15 Ottawa, Oct. 30 Tickets are available now for the 2025 CBC Massey Lectures — a…

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Public education was built on this key concept — now it's gone 54:06

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Two hundred years ago, Wilhelm von Humboldt created the education system as we know it today. At the heart of his philosophy of education was the concept of Bildung — reaching one's inner potential. Yet over the years, as his public education system was adopted, Bildung may well have been the critical piece left out. *This episode is part one of tw…

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How this 19th-century Indian feminist defied colonial customs 54:08

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In the 19th-century, feminist and scholar Pandita Ramabai travelled America delivering lectures on how the caste system and patriarchy shaped the trajectory of women’s lives. When she came back to India, she explained America's customs around gender and race relations, and their experiment with democracy. IDEAS explores her rich life and legacy. Gu…

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We are waking up, but at a terrible price: The 294th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:39:04

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Today we discuss MAHA, vaccines, Covid, autism, and ostriches. Senator Ron Johnson held a hearing on the corruption of science, at which Jake Scott (MD), Toby Rogers (PhD), and lawyer Aaron Siri testified about vaccine safety testing and the relationship between vaccines and autism. The new MAHA Strategy report attributes poor diet, aggregation of …

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I Fought The Law 1:51:48

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Kevin O’Neill kicks off our show discussing the formation of the modern judicial system, some political updates and much more. For our second hour, Russell Rhoads joins in with a variety of talk on the market, including the latest in tech companies, effects of political changes and much more!By Tom Haugh

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Why there's no place like Oz 54:08

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was an instant bestseller in 1900. It's still popular today, with a sequel to the movie Wicked coming out this fall. For 125 years, there have been an abundance of derivative works of Oz, from Broadway musicals, films, comic books, sitcom parodies and more. IDEAS follows the proverbial yellow brick road to uncover how thi…

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Bad Gamble 2:00:02

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Karl and Chief kick things off with a conversation about the volatility of the market and the administration’s open-ended definition of “emergency”. Joel calls in to talk Football. Finally, Kenny joins us on the air to discuss low-risk investments and market re-pricing.By Tom Haugh

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Lessons from last century’s failed Mideast peace deal 54:08

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When Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat met in Washington to sign the first Oslo Accords in 1993, it was supposed to usher in a new era of peace and lay the groundwork for a more stable Middle East. Three decades later, the Accords are primarily remembered as a failure. Nahlah Ayed and gu…

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The Cupcake 1:56:49

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The Chief and Jim Lawlor talk on all things MLB, NCAA and NFL. Next, we’re joined by John Flanigan to discuss Trump and all his cohort. Finally, we’re joined by resident housing guru, Nancy Long-Graham to talk on how mortgage rates are affecting the Chicago housing market.By Tom Haugh

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Staring Down Ignoble Lies: The 293rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:45:27

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Today we discuss RFK Jr. the CDC, autism and trans activism. Kennedy revealed this week that in 2002, the CDC destroyed data that showed that children who got the MMR vaccine before 36 months of age had far higher rates of autism than did those who get the vaccine later in life. An HHS report will soon be released that ties Tylenol use during pregn…

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How the principles of St. Augustine guide the Catholic Church 54:08

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Pope Leo XIV has been deeply influenced by St. Augustine, and so, the fourth century titan of Western thought has re-entered the global conversation. IDEAS Producer Seán Foley reaches out to Canadian scholars who have read St. Augustine closely to determine what it is about how Augustine’s thought and character might shape the Catholic Church in th…

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Open Season 2:00:56

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Kevin and Karl join Chief on the air to discuss RFK’s senate hearing, vaccines, immigration, and to look at the employment numbers.By Tom Haugh

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YOU WEREN’T A COCAINE COMIC? ft Godfrey 1:36:21

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On today’s episode, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON open their email inbox to hear from a snooping girlfriend who found something sus. C&K then chat about knowing where you’re at in your cycle and anti-LGBTQ politicians before welcoming stand-up comedian, GODFREY, to the studio. The trio discuss growing up with Nigerian immigrant parents, th…

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Debates, Monopolies and NFL team Valuations 1:57:29

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Chief and Jim start off with the Kennedy Nixon debate then John comes in about the recent NFL Teams valuations and were they come from. Then went into professional sports where are today and the past. Andrew and Wayne join in about the Mag 7 and the recent antitrust decisions. Are these companies to big to fail?? They ending with recent conference …

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Are we 'born obsolete'? How technology makes us feel ashamed 54:09

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Günther Anders predicted the exact technological crises we’re facing today… but 70 years ago. The uncanny relevance of Anders’ thoughts about technology — from the atomic bomb to artificial intelligence — and how it makes us feel what he called “Promethean Shame."

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The Plot Against Kennedy: The 292nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:36:39

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Today we discuss the dust-up at the CDC, in which RFK Jr. fires the new director, after which other CDC officials resign, and eight former directors of the CDC pen a letter to the New York Times (as does Bernie Sanders) arguing that Kennedy is a hazard to our health. This follows a reveal from months ago that industry was collaborating to get rid o…

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The Genius At The Bar 1:59:01

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Kevin O’Neill joins our first hour chatting on the woes of being a MLB season ticket holder with the rise of digital tickets, the potential money behind easy-to-access games and a snippet of market chat. For our second hour, Russell Rhoads and Larissa Adamiec join the conversation on the expenses of season tickets, talk on various market topics inc…

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What does it mean for a river to be ‘alive’? 58:21

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Renowned natural history writer Robert Macfarlane traveled to Ecuador, India and Quebec, pondering the question of whether rivers are living beings -- the premise behind much of the movement to legally recognize the rights of nature. He found that the answer to that question is more complicated and wondrous -- and more life-altering and world-chang…

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Well On The Way 2:01:16

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Karl and Chief kick off the show with a discussion on the federal appeals court’s tariff ruling, the CDC and shady drug companies. Kenny calls in to talk stocks and debt. Finally, Hal joins chief on the air to discuss sports, nuclear energy and interest rates on reservesBy Tom Haugh

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What Chinese Science Fiction Has to Tell Us 54:09

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With vengeful alien civilizations, virtual realities and hologram wives, Chinese science fiction is in its heyday — not just in China but around the globe. Renowned author Cixin Liu is at the forefront of the movement. His book, The Three-Body Problem is a Netflix's series. IDEAS explores what we can learn about China through it's science fiction.…