Latest 710 Podcast Episodes
What it takes to be top dog at a dog show
KERA's Think - May 17, 2024 16:09 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsSome people tune into the sports; for others, the Westminster Dog Show is all the Super Bowl they need. Tommy Tomlinson is host of the podcast SouthBound and teaches magazine writing at Wake Forest University. He joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss the world of competitive dog ...
When joy and heartbreak overlap
KERA's Think - May 16, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsThat first year of motherhood is a blur of heightened emotions; now compound that with the heartbreak of a marriage falling apart. Leslie Jamison teaches at the Columbia University MFA program, and she joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss her new memoir, “Splinters: Another Kind...
The bad advice you’re getting about concussions
KERA's Think - May 15, 2024 19:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsCocooning with little activity and bed rest is still prescribed for concussion patients – and that could be harmful. Science journalist Isobel Whitcomb joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss the newest science of concussion – which shows dark rooms and a long break from communicat...
How EV Batteries are getting a major upgrade
KERA's Think - May 14, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsIf the thought of running out of energy on long road trips is keeping you from a buying an EV, the next wave of technology is coming. Christopher Mims, technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the growing life span of batteries for these high-tec...
Using Emotional Intelligence when Communicating
Be Seen Be Loved with Christie Love - May 14, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode, Christie talks about how incorporating emotional intelligence into your communication allows you to connect more deeply with others, fostering trust and understanding. This is an essential skill to have if you want to enhance your leadership because it enables you to navigate ...
Paris through the eye of a food writer
KERA's Think - May 13, 2024 19:06 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsRuth Reichl made a name for herself writing about food for The New York Times and Gourmet magazine. And now she turns her talents to the world of fiction – while keeping one foot planted in her first love. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss her new novel, which tells the story of a wom...
From Charley Pride to Beyoncé: The Black roots of country music
KERA's Think - May 10, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsBeyoncé might’ve been the first Black woman to hit No. 1 on the Billboard country album chart, but she stands on the shoulders of giants. Alice Randall, the first Black woman to write a No. 1 country hit, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the Black roots of country music, from Grand Ole O...
Why so many people love the suburbs
KERA's Think - May 09, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsMore than half the U.S. population lives in the suburbs—so why all the dissing? Julie Beck is a staff writer at The Atlantic, and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how dismissing the suburbs discounts the very rich lives of those who choose to live there—plus we’ll examine how nostalg...
Is your culture cool with therapy?
KERA's Think - May 08, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsBeing a “third culture” kid—someone pulled between their immigrant parents and U.S. culture—can take a mental toll. Sahaj Kaur Kohli is the founder of Brown Girl Therapy, a mental health and wellness community organization for adult children of immigrants, and an advice columnist for th...
It’s 2024: Where are our flying cars?
KERA's Think - May 07, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsA running joke in the tech world is that flying cars are perpetually three to five years away. So when will they ever be a reality? New Yorker staff writer Gideon Lewis-Kraus joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the industry trying to create “electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles”—a...
Elevate Your Business with Branding and Positioning
Be Seen Be Loved with Christie Love - May 07, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode, Christie shares how elevating your business through branding and expert positioning helps speakers and professionals to stand out in a crowded market. A strong personal brand not only enhances your visibility but also establishes your credibility, making you a go-to expert in yo...
You're not crazy: Gaslighters are real
KERA's Think - May 06, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsWe bandy about the phrase “gaslighting” a lot these days, maybe it’s time for a refresher on what it really means. Kate Abramson, associate professor of philosophy at Indiana University Bloomington, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss what defines gaslighting, what motivates perpetrators, a...
RSBANDBUpdate! 984 – Prestiging Game Jams
RSBANDBUpdate! - Weekly RuneScape News and Straight Talk - May 03, 2024 21:53 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsHosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius It’s Patch Week with a revival of sorts and Mod Lee’s patch notes series, is it good for the community? We’ll find out! We also discuss what we would do for Game Jam. It comes down to Invention, holiday events, and something called Prestige Mode! For detaile...
Why screenwriters can’t make a living
KERA's Think - May 03, 2024 15:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsThe Writers Guild of America strike was settled – so why is selling screenplays in Hollywood harder than ever? Daniel Bessner is a contributor to Harper’s Magazine and an associate professor at the University of Washington’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. He joins hos...
Feathers, fur and freedom: The birth of the animal rights movement
KERA's Think - May 02, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsThe animal rights movement of today traces its roots to just after the Civil War. Bill Wasik, editorial director of The New York Times Magazine, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss a late 19th century wave of activism that moved our culture away from seeing animals as just property to a new...
Does spying on your kids really protect them?
KERA's Think - May 01, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsFor many parents, policing a child’s online activity is a challenge. Devorah Heitner, an expert in young people’s relationship with digital media and technology, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how to balance protecting kids with allowing them to have some level of autonomy, what to do ...
Is ‘less than lethal’ force by police actually safe?
KERA's Think - April 30, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsPolice officers use a variety of means to subdue agitated and sometimes violent suspects, all of which involve risk. Serginho Roosblad, video producer for the Associated Press’ Global Investigations team, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss an investigation into why “nonlethal” techniques s...
Planning Your Path to Speaker Success
Be Seen Be Loved with Christie Love - April 30, 2024 12:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn today's episode, "Planning Your Path to Speaker Success", Christie shares secrets to thriving in the world of public speaking by deep-diving into effective strategies for shaping your unique message and mastering the art of engagement. You can find Christie at www.beseenbeloved.com Be sure ...
For Asian Americans, affirmative action is complicated
KERA's Think - April 29, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsLast year, the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, leading to an array of reactions from Asian Americans. OiYan Poon is a co-director of the College Admissions Futures Co-Laborative, and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the diversity of feelings about ...
RSBANDBUpdate! 983 – Mystery for a Dragon
RSBANDBUpdate! - Weekly RuneScape News and Straight Talk - April 26, 2024 22:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsHosts: Shane, Tanis, Avernic, and Xurdones Quest week returns with Requiem for a Dragon. We discuss the mystery of Vorkath on Ungael with ties to Black Stone, Xau-Tak, and ancient Necromantic rituals. Meanwhile we’re forced to ask, is Bilrach really dead and what does that mean for the story? ...
How rich is too rich?
KERA's Think - April 26, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsWhat if it were possible to put a cap on capitalism? Christine Emba, staff writer for The Atlantic, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how extreme wealth buys influence while not necessarily providing innovation, and the idea of “limitarianism,” which allow for great wealth, but not uber w...
Free will does not exist
KERA's Think - April 25, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsIf everything happens for a reason, and those reasons are beyond our control, maybe we don’t have free will after all. Robert Sapolsky, professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his case against free will, which he says is the logical cho...
The unintended consequences of color-blind casting
KERA's Think - April 24, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsPutting actors of color into historically white roles might not be as progressive as we’d like to think it is. Writer and filmmaker Kabir Chibber joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why colorblind casting still has roots in Euro-centric thinking, and how it often distracts us from actually ...
EZ News 04/24/24
EZ News - April 24, 2024 02:38 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGood afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 171-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 19,770 on turnover of 4.4-billion N-T. The market staged a technical rebound on Tuesday following a recent slump as buying was sparked by a rally on ...
She tried to abort her baby — it didn’t work
KERA's Think - April 23, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsOne woman’s failed abortion attempts turned into a positive for another woman, illustrating some of the real-life effects of new reproductive laws. Amber Ferguson of The Washington Post joins host Krys Boyd to discuss two women, one who didn’t want to give birth and another who couldn’t...
Effective Communication for Professional Success
Be Seen Be Loved with Christie Love - April 23, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode "Effective Communication for Professional Success," Christie shares insights into mastering the art of communication in the professional space. This unpacks strategies to enhance clarity, influence, and interpersonal relationships, which are essential for advancing careers and fo...
EZ News 04/23/24
EZ News - April 23, 2024 02:34 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGood afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 153-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 19,564 on turnover of 5.5-billion N-T. The market lost ground again on Monday - after failing to sustain (維持) early gains as investors reacted to a p...
You might have to move because of climate change
KERA's Think - April 22, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsWildfire and hurricane seasons are growing more severe, forcing some Americans to rethink where they live. Abrahm Lustgarten is an investigative reporter writing about climate change at ProPublica and for The New York Times. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss where people might eventual...
EZ News 04/22/24
EZ News - April 22, 2024 02:42 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGood afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 60-points this morning from Friday's close, at 19,466 on turnover of 6-billion N-T. The market fell to a record single-day drop on Friday amid rising tensions in the Middle East. This is despite Ta...
RSBANDBUpdate! 982 – An Actual Plan
RSBANDBUpdate! - Weekly RuneScape News and Straight Talk - April 19, 2024 21:51 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsHosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius Has it actually happened? Have players been given an actual roadmap for RuneScape? We discuss upcoming content including Requiem for a Dragon, a new Rex Matriarch, and Daemonheim Archaeology. Also, our theories on what exactly led us to this point. For detai...