A Podcast Playlist for 25 July 2011

US History before 1870, US History Since 1877
For apparent reasons of bandwidth, the history courses from Gretchen Reilly (Temple College) are not available throughout the year. These courses are, however, very popular among podcast listeners and so here is a heads-up that the courses US History before 1870 and since 1877 are back up.
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The History of Rome
The Road to Constantinople
Once he was established as a force to be reckoned with in the west, Julian revolted against Constantius II in 360 after the Emperor ordered half the Gallic army redeployed to the eastern frontier.
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Ideas
Burqas and Bans: Freedom or Oppression?
The outspoken and controversial women's rights activist Farzana Hassan explores whether the niqab, the face-covering veil traditionally worn by Islamic women, is a symbol of religious expression or a tool of oppression. IDEAS recorded her delivering the 2011 UBC/Laurier Institution Multiculturalism Lecture in Vancouver.
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Wanhoffs Wunderbare Welt der Wissenschaft
Reise ins Innere des Körpers
Kernporenkomplex nachgebaut; Fett in Zucker umwandeln; Trauma Weltkrieg; Eucono Neuronen spielen Rolle bei Selbstmord
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Het Marathoninterview
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
In Amerika zal de brief aan haar ongeboren kind waarschijnlijk in oktober 2011 bezorgd kunnen worden. Ayaan Hirsi Ali heeft verteld dat ze moeder wordt in het werelddeel, waar ze hals over kop naar vertrok in 2006 toen de Nederlandse politiek haar de strot uitkwam. Djoeke Veeninga sprak tweede kerstdag 2003 met Ayaan toen ze nog in de Tweede Kamer zat voor de VVD.
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A Podcast Playlist for 24 July 2011

The Philosophy Podcast
Thomas Aquinas
In this introductory lecture Professor Kreeft provides a brief biography of a theological titan.
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The Tolkien Professor
WC Faerie Course, Session 17
Andrew Lang Session 2, in which we discuss "Rumpelstiltzkin," "Hansel and Grettel," and "Beauty and the Beast." Recorded 3/2/11.
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Big Ideas
The Age of Unequals: An Evening with Richard Wilkinson
Armine Yalnizyan, Jordan Peterson, and Matthew Mendelsohn join epidemiologist Richard Wilkinson to discuss why equality is better for everyone, the theme of Wilkinson's book, The Spirit Level
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Tapestry
Preachers Who Don't Believe In God
A recent study from Tufts University tells the story of several pastors who no longer believe in God. Most are still working in churches, still preaching sermons, and still counseling the faithful. They are isolated and, in some cases, unable to confide even in their own families, for fear of what their newfound disbelief may do to their relationships. We speak with two pastors who took part in the study, as well as hear from Daniel Dennett, professor of philosophy and co-director of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University.
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Argos
Ondergang van het Islamitisch College Amsterdam
Het is vakantie, de scholen gaan dicht. Maar één school in Amsterdam gaat ook na de vakantie niet meer open: dat is het Islamitisch College Amsterdam. De tweede islamitische middelbare school van Nederland, de enige andere staat in Rotterdam, moet sluiten. Daarmee komt na tien jaar een einde aan het roerige bestaan van deze school in Slotervaart, in Amsterdam West. Reden voor ons om opkomst en ondergang van de school te reconstrueren. Dat leidde tot twee uitzendingen in februari van dit jaar met als nieuws dat maar liefst 95 kinderen van het ICA overwogen om thuisonderwijs te gaan volgen. Dat hield de gemoederen toen flink bezig. Van die 95 zijn er inmiddels nog maar 5 over. Maar naar het islamitisch College kunnen de kinderen niet meer. Vandaag het eerste deel van de geschiedenis van het islamitisch College, een reportage van Anja Vink en Irene Houthuijs.
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A Podcast Playlist for 23 July 2011

The Economist
Saving the euro
Markets may have rallied, but the latest deal still doesn't get Europe out of the woods, say our correspondents
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BBC History magazine
BBC History Magazine - 22nd July 2011
George Bernard describes the reign of Henry VIII and Justin Champion talks Thomas Hobbes. To find out more, visit www.historyextra.com
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Social Innovation Conversations
Dr. David Shern & Fr. Larry Snyder - The Role of the Voluntary Sector in the Era of Health Reform
Despite falling to number 49 on the list of countries ranked by life expectancy, the United States still spends roughly twice as much on health care per capita as other top-ranked nations. In this panel discussion, Dr. David Shern and Father Larry Snyder discuss the role of the voluntary sector in this period of necessary reform, and what their organizations specifically are doing to improve the quality of American lives.
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Book Review
Janet Reitman's "Inside Scientology" and Adam Ross on His New Story collection, "Ladies and Gentlemen"
This week, Janet Reitman discusses her new book, "Inside Scientology"; Adam Ross describes the inspiration for his story collection, "Ladies and Gentlemen"; Julie Bosman has notes from the field; and Jennifer Schuessler has best-seller news. Sam Tanenhaus is the host.
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Ciencia y Genios
La herencia y el sabio hortelano. Gregor Mendel.
El 8 de febrero de 1865, el monje agustino Gregor Mendel presentaba la primera parte de sus investigaciones ante sus colegas de la Sociedad de Historia Natural de Brünn (ahora Brno, en la República Checa). Su trabajo titulado Experimentos en la hibridación de las plantas sembró las bases del conocimiento actual sobre la herencia genética.
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New Books in Russia and Eurasian Studies
Lewis Siegelbaum, “Cars for Comrades: The Life of the Soviet Automobile”
A recent editorial in the Moscow Times declared that in Moscow “the car is king.” Indeed, one word Muscovites constantly mutter is probka (traffic jam). The boom in car ownership is transforming Russian life itself, and for some not necessarily for the better. “The joy of personal mobility — that is, automobile ownership — has completely eclipsed the value of community life. But the joy of car ownership has long ceased being a joy and has instead become a burden, with traffic jams causing frequent delays, smog and even clogged sidewalks. We have created an environment that is environmentally, socially and economically harmful.”
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A Podcast Playlist for 22 July 2011

The Economist
Abhijit Banerjee on poverty
The professor of economics at MIT shares his radical ideas for fighting global poverty
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KQED's Forum
Egypt Update
It's been six months since protesters took to the streets in Egypt's Arab Spring. Although the country is considered a model for other nations in the region, a new wave of protests has erupted -- and the success of the revolution is in question.
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WNYC's Leonard Lopate Show
Who or Whom?
Today Patricia T. O'Conner was on the Lopate Show to talk about language and grammar and to answer listener questions on the topic, and Natalie from Westchester called to shared a trick she uses to figure out when to use "who" and when to use "whom" in a sentence. She explained: If you would answer the question with "he" or "she," you should ask the question with "who." And if you would answer with "him" or "her," you should ask the question with "whom." Which means "Whom does this shirt belong to?" is correct because the answer would be "It belongs to him (or her)." You would ask "Who is going uptown on the A train?" because the answer is "She (or he) is going uptown on the A train." Knowing the difference between who and whom confuses many people, and this is the simplest trick for figuring it out that I've ever come across. Thanks, Natalie from Westchester!
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ITV Tour de France Podcast
ITV TDF Stage 18 2011
One of the great stages in the Tour's history saw Andy Schleck ride away from the peloton and up the Col du Galibier to win Stage 18 and close to within 15 seconds of the yellow jersey
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A Podcast Playlist for 21 July 2011

The China History Podcast
Daoism - Part 1
In this week's episode Laszlo tackles Daoism, a philosophy, a religion and way of life that everyone has heard about but not everyone learned the backstory. This time we look at the history and the times that spawned this most fertile of philosophies. In later episodes we’ll dig a little deeper and look more at the religion and the philosophy.
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Scientific American Podcast
Nobel Laureate Peter Agre: From Aquaporins to Lutefisk
Peter Agre, 2003 Chemistry Nobel laureate for his work on aquaporins, the proteins that allow water into and out of cells, talks about his research, his upbringing and why he almost ran for the Senate, in a conversation recorded at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany
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Thinking Allowed
Privacy & Parenting by Mobile Phone
Why do we feel it so keenly when our privacy gets invaded? Christena Nippert-Eng talks about her new study of secrets and their betrayal. Also, Mirca Madianou on migrant Fillipina workers parenting their children by mobile phone.
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A Short History of Japan
You Bloody Ingrates; The Onin War and Revolting Peasants
The Ashikaga Shogunate stumbled and staggered through the 1400s. The Onin War (1466-1477)exemplifies so many of the changes, both positive and negative, that Japan went through. The provinces saw a rise in local military independence, the peasants’ life improved dramatically and the seemingly apathetic Shogun Yoshimasa wrote poetry as the capital burnt to the ground in an orgy of drunken violence.
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A Podcast Playlist for 20 July 2011

Omega Tau Podcast
Oracle Racing’s USA 17
This episode is a conversation with Mike Drummond, the Executive Designer for OracleRacing. We talk about the USA 17 yacht which won the 33rd America’s Cup. We talk about the characteristics of the boat, the design process and how the boat is driven during a race.
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History According to Bob
History of Tea drinking part 2
This show is part 2 of 3 on the history of tea drinking.
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Elucidations
Robert Stalnaker discusses conversational context
In this episode, Robert Stalnaker draws a distinction between two different meanings of the word 'context,' then explores some of its philosophical ramifications.
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ITV Tour de France Podcast
TDF Stage 16 2011
There was more Thor to marvel at on the road to Gap, and talking of gaps.....let the boys reveal all.
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