http://odeo.com/channels/2110152-podcasts-via-Micah-Y-in-Google-Reader no 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:17:09 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:17:09 -0800 http://odeo.com/episodes/25448914-One-Woman-Show-Explores-Human-Side-Of-Health-Care Actress Anna Deavere Smith traveled across the country interviewing people about their thoughts on health care. From an injured bull rider to a medical school dean, she recounts what she heard through monologues in her latest documentary-style theater production, Let Me Down Easy. Actress Anna Deavere Smith traveled across the country interviewing people about their thoughts on health care. From an injured bull rider to a medical school dean, she recounts what she heard through monologues in her latest documentary-style theater production, Let Me Down Easy. Actress Anna Deavere Smith traveled across the country interviewing people about their thoughts on health care. From an injured bull rider to a medical school dean, she recounts what she heard through monologues in her latest documentary-style theater production, Let Me Down Easy. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448914 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:17:09 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25448915-Two-Graphic-Novels-Explain-Science-Colorfully Moving beyond traditional superheroes, two new graphic novels recount the epic tales of scientists and the research that made them famous. Ira Flatow talks with authors Michael Keller and Apostolos Doxiadis about their graphic novels on natural selection and logic. Moving beyond traditional superheroes, two new graphic novels recount the epic tales of scientists and the research that made them famous. Ira Flatow talks with authors Michael Keller and Apostolos Doxiadis about their graphic novels on natural selection and logic. Moving beyond traditional superheroes, two new graphic novels recount the epic tales of scientists and the research that made them famous. Ira Flatow talks with authors Michael Keller and Apostolos Doxiadis about their graphic novels on natural selection and logic. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448915 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:17:01 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25448916-Clone-That-Smile-Digitally Researchers have figured out how to track the facial expressions of one person and map those movements onto a digital image of another person's face in real time. The result is something like a digital video puppet, which psychologists say may reveal something about human nature. Researchers have figured out how to track the facial expressions of one person and map those movements onto a digital image of another person's face in real time. The result is something like a digital video puppet, which psychologists say may reveal something about human nature. Researchers have figured out how to track the facial expressions of one person and map those movements onto a digital image of another person's face in real time. The result is something like a digital video puppet, which psychologists say may reveal something about human nature. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448916 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:16:53 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25448917-Therapists-Split-On-Multiple-Personalities Can people develop different personalities in response to abuse? Some therapists say up to one percent of the population suffer from dissociative identity disorder. Others say the disease doesn't exist, or is very rare. Two therapists discuss the controversial diagnosis. Can people develop different personalities in response to abuse? Some therapists say up to one percent of the population suffer from dissociative identity disorder. Others say the disease doesn't exist, or is very rare. Two therapists discuss the controversial diagnosis. Can people develop different personalities in response to abuse? Some therapists say up to one percent of the population suffer from dissociative identity disorder. Others say the disease doesn't exist, or is very rare. Two therapists discuss the controversial diagnosis. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448917 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:16:39 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25448918-Sailing-Through-Space-On-A-Starboard-Tack In the vacuum of space, photons — not wind — may someday fill the sails of lightweight spacecraft, propelling them without need for engines or fuel. Louis Friedman, executive director of The Planetary Society, discusses the society's plans for a sailing spaceship prototype. In the vacuum of space, photons — not wind — may someday fill the sails of lightweight spacecraft, propelling them without need for engines or fuel. Louis Friedman, executive director of The Planetary Society, discusses the society's plans for a sailing spaceship prototype. In the vacuum of space, photons — not wind — may someday fill the sails of lightweight spacecraft, propelling them without need for engines or fuel. Louis Friedman, executive director of The Planetary Society, discusses the society's plans for a sailing spaceship prototype. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448918 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:16:37 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25448919-Do-Moon-Craters-Harbor-Caches-Of-Water-Ice A NASA rocket slammed into a lunar crater in October. A second spacecraft followed minutes later, taking inventory of kicked-up debris and sending data to Earth. Scientists have now analyzed those data, which may reveal whether the moon harbors significant quantities of water ice. A NASA rocket slammed into a lunar crater in October. A second spacecraft followed minutes later, taking inventory of kicked-up debris and sending data to Earth. Scientists have now analyzed those data, which may reveal whether the moon harbors significant quantities of water ice. A NASA rocket slammed into a lunar crater in October. A second spacecraft followed minutes later, taking inventory of kicked-up debris and sending data to Earth. Scientists have now analyzed those data, which may reveal whether the moon harbors significant quantities of water ice. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448919 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:16:25 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25447484-What-s-Behind-Lou-Dobbs-Leaving-CNN The CNN anchor quit Wednesday after months of tensions with executives, saying he would seek new ways to advocate his opinions. Dobbs evolved as a hard-liner on illegal immigration after the Sept. 11 attacks. His often inflammatory views conflicted with corporate strategy. The CNN anchor quit Wednesday after months of tensions with executives, saying he would seek new ways to advocate his opinions. Dobbs evolved as a hard-liner on illegal immigration after the Sept. 11 attacks. His often inflammatory views conflicted with corporate strategy. The CNN anchor quit Wednesday after months of tensions with executives, saying he would seek new ways to advocate his opinions. Dobbs evolved as a hard-liner on illegal immigration after the Sept. 11 attacks. His often inflammatory views conflicted with corporate strategy. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25447484 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:05:17 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25444133-NPR-11-12-2009-Education Stories: 1) Digital School Library Leaves Book Stacks Behind 2) University Seeks Grateful Dead Archivist 3) Do Colleges Favor Male Applicants? 4) In South Korea, Nation Stops For Mega Exam Stories: 1) Digital School Library Leaves Book Stacks Behind 2) University Seeks Grateful Dead Archivist 3) Do Colleges Favor Male Applicants? 4) In South Korea, Nation Stops For Mega Exam Stories: 1) Digital School Library Leaves Book Stacks Behind 2) University Seeks Grateful Dead Archivist 3) Do Colleges Favor Male Applicants? 4) In South Korea, Nation Stops For Mega Exam tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25444133 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:35:47 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25440478-Portrait-Emerges-Of-Hasan-As-Troubled-Man Neighbors of Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Hasan say they are shocked about his alleged role as the Fort Hood gunman. But psychologists and experts say Hasan shared several traits with other mass killers, such as social isolation and trouble finding a mate. Neighbors of Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Hasan say they are shocked about his alleged role as the Fort Hood gunman. But psychologists and experts say Hasan shared several traits with other mass killers, such as social isolation and trouble finding a mate. Neighbors of Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Hasan say they are shocked about his alleged role as the Fort Hood gunman. But psychologists and experts say Hasan shared several traits with other mass killers, such as social isolation and trouble finding a mate. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25440478 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:08:11 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25435247-40-Years-Of-Lessons-On-Sesame-Street As the classic children's television program celebrates its 40th anniversary, the producers of Sesame Street talk about how the show has changed. As the classic children's television program celebrates its 40th anniversary, the producers of Sesame Street talk about how the show has changed. As the classic children's television program celebrates its 40th anniversary, the producers of Sesame Street talk about how the show has changed. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25435247 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:02:08 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25429698-High-Court-Weighs-Life-Terms-For-Minors Is it unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment to send a juvenile away to prison for life, without the possibility of parole, for a non-homicide crime? The Supreme Court on Monday will examine two cases, including that of Joe Sullivan, who was convicted of rape when he was 13 years old. Is it unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment to send a juvenile away to prison for life, without the possibility of parole, for a non-homicide crime? The Supreme Court on Monday will examine two cases, including that of Joe Sullivan, who was convicted of rape when he was 13 years old. Is it unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment to send a juvenile away to prison for life, without the possibility of parole, for a non-homicide crime? The Supreme Court on Monday will examine two cases, including that of Joe Sullivan, who was convicted of rape when he was 13 years old. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25429698 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:07:27 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25424344-House-Health-Care-Vote-Makes-History The House of Representatives passed a bill to overhaul the nation's health care system Saturday night. The vote was close, 220-215, and it only included a single Republican. To pass the bill, Democrats also had to allow a controversial amendment banning abortion funding in both public and private plans in the new marketplaces the bill would create. But as NPR's Julie Rovner reports, passage represents a major hurdle cleared for President Obama's top domestic priority. The House of Representatives passed a bill to overhaul the nation's health care system Saturday night. The vote was close, 220-215, and it only included a single Republican. To pass the bill, Democrats also had to allow a controversial amendment banning abortion funding in both public and private plans in the new marketplaces the bill would create. But as NPR's Julie Rovner reports, passage represents a major hurdle cleared for President Obama's top domestic priority. The House of Representatives passed a bill to overhaul the nation's health care system Saturday night. The vote was close, 220-215, and it only included a single Republican. To pass the bill, Democrats also had to allow a controversial amendment banning abortion funding in both public and private plans in the new marketplaces the bill would create. But as NPR's Julie Rovner reports, passage represents a major hurdle cleared for President Obama's top domestic priority. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25424344 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:07:20 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25423366-394-Bait-and-Switch Stories about people who take the bait, and those who place it. Including the story of man who tries to investigate a neighborhood crime and ends up in jail himself. And the story of the pitfalls of luring customers to a make-believe pizza delivery place. Stories about people who take the bait, and those who place it. Including the story of man who tries to investigate a neighborhood crime and ends up in jail himself. And the story of the pitfalls of luring customers to a make-believe pizza delivery place. Stories about people who take the bait, and those who place it. Including the story of man who tries to investigate a neighborhood crime and ends up in jail himself. And the story of the pitfalls of luring customers to a make-believe pizza delivery place. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25423366 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25420133-Rough-Road-For-Military-Families-With-Special-Needs Deployments are usually hard on families. Spouses must become single parents for months on end, managing households with little outside help. These challenges become even more daunting for families with special needs children. Deployments are usually hard on families. Spouses must become single parents for months on end, managing households with little outside help. These challenges become even more daunting for families with special needs children. Deployments are usually hard on families. Spouses must become single parents for months on end, managing households with little outside help. These challenges become even more daunting for families with special needs children. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25420133 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:09:43 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25416227-Considering-Values-In-The-Health-Care-Debate As health care legislation moves through Congress, bioethicist Thomas H. Murray asks if enough attention is being paid to concepts such as justice, fairness and liberty. Murray and health care economist Len Nichols discuss the role of values in the health care debate. As health care legislation moves through Congress, bioethicist Thomas H. Murray asks if enough attention is being paid to concepts such as justice, fairness and liberty. Murray and health care economist Len Nichols discuss the role of values in the health care debate. As health care legislation moves through Congress, bioethicist Thomas H. Murray asks if enough attention is being paid to concepts such as justice, fairness and liberty. Murray and health care economist Len Nichols discuss the role of values in the health care debate. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416227 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:32:33 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25416228-Giving-Athletes-A-Heads-Up-On-Concussions Football players take a lot of hits, but when does hard-headed play go too far? New research suggests that head trauma can do lasting damage. Two brain researchers talk about what happens in the brain when a player gets hit, and how athletes can better protect themselves. Football players take a lot of hits, but when does hard-headed play go too far? New research suggests that head trauma can do lasting damage. Two brain researchers talk about what happens in the brain when a player gets hit, and how athletes can better protect themselves. Football players take a lot of hits, but when does hard-headed play go too far? New research suggests that head trauma can do lasting damage. Two brain researchers talk about what happens in the brain when a player gets hit, and how athletes can better protect themselves. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416228 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:32:30 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25416229-Students-Build-Living-Microbial-Machines At the 2009 International Genetically Engineered Machine competition, undergraduates from all over the world unveiled the living machines they'd created with snippets of DNA, from bacteria that change color when they detect pollutants to ones that secrete non-toxic superglue. At the 2009 International Genetically Engineered Machine competition, undergraduates from all over the world unveiled the living machines they'd created with snippets of DNA, from bacteria that change color when they detect pollutants to ones that secrete non-toxic superglue. At the 2009 International Genetically Engineered Machine competition, undergraduates from all over the world unveiled the living machines they'd created with snippets of DNA, from bacteria that change color when they detect pollutants to ones that secrete non-toxic superglue. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416229 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:32:26 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25416230-Can-Oceans-Survive-The-Human-Appetite-For-Seafood Faced with declining fish stocks, many nations are looking for sustainable ways to have their fish — and eat it too. But how much fishing is too much? Oceanographer Sylvia Earle discusses this and other topics in her book The World is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean's Are One. Faced with declining fish stocks, many nations are looking for sustainable ways to have their fish — and eat it too. But how much fishing is too much? Oceanographer Sylvia Earle discusses this and other topics in her book The World is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean's Are One. Faced with declining fish stocks, many nations are looking for sustainable ways to have their fish — and eat it too. But how much fishing is too much? Oceanographer Sylvia Earle discusses this and other topics in her book The World is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean's Are One. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416230 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:32:22 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25416231-Building-A-Better-Lightbulb The U.S. Department of Energy is offering $10 million to the first individual or company to develop an energy-efficient LED replacement for the standard 60-watt incandescent bulb. DOE lighting program manager James Brodrick discusses the L Prize, and what makes a better bulb. The U.S. Department of Energy is offering $10 million to the first individual or company to develop an energy-efficient LED replacement for the standard 60-watt incandescent bulb. DOE lighting program manager James Brodrick discusses the L Prize, and what makes a better bulb. The U.S. Department of Energy is offering $10 million to the first individual or company to develop an energy-efficient LED replacement for the standard 60-watt incandescent bulb. DOE lighting program manager James Brodrick discusses the L Prize, and what makes a better bulb. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416231 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:32:17 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25417318-Gore-Urges-Obama-To-Take-Lead-On-Climate-Change In his new book, Al Gore argues that consumers have "all the tools we need" to solve climate change. But unless the United States takes a leadership role, "it would be impossible to resolve this crisis," he tells NPR. In his new book, Al Gore argues that consumers have "all the tools we need" to solve climate change. But unless the United States takes a leadership role, "it would be impossible to resolve this crisis," he tells NPR. In his new book, Al Gore argues that consumers have "all the tools we need" to solve climate change. But unless the United States takes a leadership role, "it would be impossible to resolve this crisis," he tells NPR. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25417318 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:13:12 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25418328-Hammond-Eggs-69 Hammond Eggs #69 "The bluesier side of Jazz" John Buzon Trio - Smoke Rings Kenny Burrell - Boo-Lu Le Cig Modernes - Petite Fantasy Django Reinhardt - Sweet Chorus Jimmy Smith - Autumn Leaves Cal Tjader - Pete Kelley's Blues Les Baxter - Simba The Shadows - Spring Is Nearly Here Shelley Mann - Fireside Eyes Jimmy McGriff - Close My Eyes The Three Sounds - Let's Dance Paolo Apollo Negri w/ Teresa Reeves - Closer Ahmad Jamal - Superstition Roy Ayers - Party Sex Booker T & The MGs - Soul-Limbo The Milton Banana Trio - A Reposta Shirley Scott - Come Back To Me Arnett Cobb w/ Wild Bill Davis = The Eely One (fade out) Hammond Eggs #69 "The bluesier side of Jazz" John Buzon Trio - Smoke Rings Kenny Burrell - Boo-Lu Le Cig Modernes - Petite Fantasy Django Reinhardt - Sweet Chorus Jimmy Smith - Autumn Leaves Cal Tjader - Pete Kelley's Blues Les Baxter - Simba The Shadows - Spring Is Nearly Here Shelley Mann - Fireside Eyes Jimmy McGriff - Close My Eyes The Three Sounds - Let's Dance Paolo Apollo Negri w/ Teresa Reeves - Closer Ahmad Jamal - Superstition Roy Ayers - Party Sex Booker T & The MGs - Soul-Limbo The Milton Banana Trio - A Reposta Shirley Scott - Come Back To Me Arnett Cobb w/ Wild Bill Davis = The Eely One (fade out) Hammond Eggs #69 "The bluesier side of Jazz" John Buzon Trio - Smoke Rings Kenny Burrell - Boo-Lu Le Cig Modernes - Petite Fantasy Django Reinhardt - Sweet Chorus Jimmy Smith - Autumn Leaves Cal Tjader - Pete Kelley's Blues Les Baxter - Simba The Shadows - Spring Is Nearly Here Shelley Mann - Fireside Eyes Jimmy McGriff - Close My Eyes The Three Sounds - Let's Dance Paolo Apollo Negri w/ Teresa Reeves - Closer Ahmad Jamal - Superstition Roy Ayers - Party Sex Booker T & The MGs - Soul-Limbo The Milton Banana Trio - A Reposta Shirley Scott - Come Back To Me Arnett Cobb w/ Wild Bill Davis = The Eely One (fade out) tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25418328 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25410683-Differing-Views-On-What-U-S-Should-Do-Next Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, is calling for a counterinsurgency strategy based on more U.S. troops and more training of afghan troops. Max Boot, of the Council on Foreign Relations, backs this strategy. But Vice President Joe Biden instead wants the focus to be counterterrorism. Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) is seeking a limited troop increase, and a credible Afghan partner. But retired Marine Col. Thomas Hammes wants U.S. troops withdrawn. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, is calling for a counterinsurgency strategy based on more U.S. troops and more training of afghan troops. Max Boot, of the Council on Foreign Relations, backs this strategy. But Vice President Joe Biden instead wants the focus to be counterterrorism. Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) is seeking a limited troop increase, and a credible Afghan partner. But retired Marine Col. Thomas Hammes wants U.S. troops withdrawn. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, is calling for a counterinsurgency strategy based on more U.S. troops and more training of afghan troops. Max Boot, of the Council on Foreign Relations, backs this strategy. But Vice President Joe Biden instead wants the focus to be counterterrorism. Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) is seeking a limited troop increase, and a credible Afghan partner. But retired Marine Col. Thomas Hammes wants U.S. troops withdrawn. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25410683 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:06:59 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25410684-NPR-11-05-2009-Education Stories: 1) Racial Achievement Gap Still Plagues Schools 2) Facing Identity Conflicts, Black Students Fall Behind 3) U Of Akron Advertises For College Quarterback 4) Hawaii School Furloughs Stir Anger Stories: 1) Racial Achievement Gap Still Plagues Schools 2) Facing Identity Conflicts, Black Students Fall Behind 3) U Of Akron Advertises For College Quarterback 4) Hawaii School Furloughs Stir Anger Stories: 1) Racial Achievement Gap Still Plagues Schools 2) Facing Identity Conflicts, Black Students Fall Behind 3) U Of Akron Advertises For College Quarterback 4) Hawaii School Furloughs Stir Anger tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25410684 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:34:13 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25404441-Gay-Marriage-Advocates-Weigh-Next-Move Same-sex marriage supporters are vowing to continue their fight after a loss at the polls in Maine on Tuesday. Voters there passed a measure blocking gay marriage, dealing a major blow to the cause of same-sex marriage around the nation. Same-sex marriage supporters are vowing to continue their fight after a loss at the polls in Maine on Tuesday. Voters there passed a measure blocking gay marriage, dealing a major blow to the cause of same-sex marriage around the nation. Same-sex marriage supporters are vowing to continue their fight after a loss at the polls in Maine on Tuesday. Voters there passed a measure blocking gay marriage, dealing a major blow to the cause of same-sex marriage around the nation. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25404441 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:02:35 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390559-Good-Riddance-To-Mainstream-Media As newspapers go under, the network newscasts lose viewers and the mainstream media in general see more and more of their audience shift online, are we as a society better or worse off? A panel of experts debates. As newspapers go under, the network newscasts lose viewers and the mainstream media in general see more and more of their audience shift online, are we as a society better or worse off? A panel of experts debates. As newspapers go under, the network newscasts lose viewers and the mainstream media in general see more and more of their audience shift online, are we as a society better or worse off? A panel of experts debates. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25390559 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:28:02 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390561-Magic-And-Bird-A-Rivalry-Gives-Way-To-Friendship In the 1980s, the "golden era" of the NBA, basketball superstars Larry Bird and Earvin "Magic" Johnson had an intense rivalry that elevated the entire league. But after years of hating each other, they developed a close friendship, chronicled in a new book, When The Game Was Ours. In the 1980s, the "golden era" of the NBA, basketball superstars Larry Bird and Earvin "Magic" Johnson had an intense rivalry that elevated the entire league. But after years of hating each other, they developed a close friendship, chronicled in a new book, When The Game Was Ours. In the 1980s, the "golden era" of the NBA, basketball superstars Larry Bird and Earvin "Magic" Johnson had an intense rivalry that elevated the entire league. But after years of hating each other, they developed a close friendship, chronicled in a new book, When The Game Was Ours. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25390561 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:05:27 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390562-Marco-Rubio-Conservatives-New-Man-in-Florida A former Florida state House speaker, Rubio is challenging former Gov. Charlie Crist for the Republican nomination in next year's Senate race. Rubio is confident and gifted on the stump, but some local GOP officials worry his message is too extreme to attract moderate voters. A former Florida state House speaker, Rubio is challenging former Gov. Charlie Crist for the Republican nomination in next year's Senate race. Rubio is confident and gifted on the stump, but some local GOP officials worry his message is too extreme to attract moderate voters. A former Florida state House speaker, Rubio is challenging former Gov. Charlie Crist for the Republican nomination in next year's Senate race. Rubio is confident and gifted on the stump, but some local GOP officials worry his message is too extreme to attract moderate voters. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25390562 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:13:12 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390566-The-Casbah-10-31-09 The Casbah 10/31/09 podcast The Esquires - Judgement Day The Essex - Cemetary Stomp The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil Cal Tjader - Spooky Jed Davenport - Mr. Devil Blues Albert King - Born Under A Bad Sign Bob Ridgely - The Way Out Mummy The Thrushes - Halloween The Jesus And Mary Chain - Mushroom (live) The Chameleons (live) - Less Than Human (live) The Sandworms - Bump In The Night (live) The Sandworms - Escape From Dimension 13 (live) The Sandworms - Curse Of The Banshee Queen (live) The Sandworms - The Things That Never Were (live) The Sandworms - Betty Leal (live) The Sandworms - Crab Nebula (live) Learn more about the Sandworms at http://www.myspace.com/thesandworms The Casbah 10/31/09 podcast The Esquires - Judgement Day The Essex - Cemetary Stomp The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil Cal Tjader - Spooky Jed Davenport - Mr. Devil Blues Albert King - Born Under A Bad Sign Bob Ridgely - The Way Out Mummy The Thrushes - Halloween The Jesus And Mary Chain - Mushroom (live) The Chameleons (live) - Less Than Human (live) The Sandworms - Bump In The Night (live) The Sandworms - Escape From Dimension 13 (live) The Sandworms - Curse Of The Banshee Queen (live) The Sandworms - The Things That Never Were (live) The Sandworms - Betty Leal (live) The Sandworms - Crab Nebula (live) Learn more about the Sandworms at http://www.myspace.com/thesandworms The Casbah 10/31/09 podcast The Esquires - Judgement Day The Essex - Cemetary Stomp The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil Cal Tjader - Spooky Jed Davenport - Mr. Devil Blues Albert King - Born Under A Bad Sign Bob Ridgely - The Way Out Mummy The Thrushes - Halloween The Jesus And Mary Chain - Mushroom (live) The Chameleons (live) - Less Than Human (live) The Sandworms - Bump In The Night (live) The Sandworms - Escape From Dimension 13 (live) The Sandworms - Curse Of The Banshee Queen (live) The Sandworms - The Things That Never Were (live) The Sandworms - Betty Leal (live) The Sandworms - Crab Nebula (live) Learn more about the Sandworms at http://www.myspace.com/thesandworms tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25390566 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390567-Facing-Identity-Conflicts-Black-Students-Fall-Behind Why do middle-class black and Latino teens often have lower test scores and college attendance rates than their white peers? Some researchers suggest media stereotypes might be to blame; others point to a peer culture of underachievement. Why do middle-class black and Latino teens often have lower test scores and college attendance rates than their white peers? Some researchers suggest media stereotypes might be to blame; others point to a peer culture of underachievement. Why do middle-class black and Latino teens often have lower test scores and college attendance rates than their white peers? Some researchers suggest media stereotypes might be to blame; others point to a peer culture of underachievement. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25390567 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:07:31 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390570-393-Infidelity Stories of cheating, cheaters and the cheated. Writer James Braly with a story about temptation, Dani Shapiro on being the mistress, and more. Stories of cheating, cheaters and the cheated. Writer James Braly with a story about temptation, Dani Shapiro on being the mistress, and more. Stories of cheating, cheaters and the cheated. Writer James Braly with a story about temptation, Dani Shapiro on being the mistress, and more. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25390570 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0800 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390572-New-Cubs-Owner-Feels-Fans-Pain-Promises-Relief There's an old joke: How do you become a millionaire? Have $1 billion — then buy the Chicago Cubs. Well, Tom Ricketts did buy the storied franchise and its famous ballpark, Wrigley Field, spending almost $900 million. And it's a team that hasn't won a World Series for more than a century. There's an old joke: How do you become a millionaire? Have $1 billion — then buy the Chicago Cubs. Well, Tom Ricketts did buy the storied franchise and its famous ballpark, Wrigley Field, spending almost $900 million. And it's a team that hasn't won a World Series for more than a century. There's an old joke: How do you become a millionaire? Have $1 billion — then buy the Chicago Cubs. Well, Tom Ricketts did buy the storied franchise and its famous ballpark, Wrigley Field, spending almost $900 million. And it's a team that hasn't won a World Series for more than a century. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-31,25390572 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:03:27 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390574-Cases-Show-Disparity-Of-California-s-3-Strikes-Law Not everyone who has been put away for 25 years to life under California's three strikes law has committed a violent crime, including two people convicted of stealing. Both challenged the law — and while one was released, the other wasn't as lucky. Not everyone who has been put away for 25 years to life under California's three strikes law has committed a violent crime, including two people convicted of stealing. Both challenged the law — and while one was released, the other wasn't as lucky. Not everyone who has been put away for 25 years to life under California's three strikes law has committed a violent crime, including two people convicted of stealing. Both challenged the law — and while one was released, the other wasn't as lucky. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25390574 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:03:17 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390575-A-Head-Shrinker-Studies-The-Zombie-Brain Psychiatrist Steven Schlozman recently expanded his practice from humans to the inhuman. Poring over his library of classic zombie films, he came up with neurobiological explanations for the behavior of the undead, such as lack of a frontal lobe and an overactive amygdala. Psychiatrist Steven Schlozman recently expanded his practice from humans to the inhuman. Poring over his library of classic zombie films, he came up with neurobiological explanations for the behavior of the undead, such as lack of a frontal lobe and an overactive amygdala. Psychiatrist Steven Schlozman recently expanded his practice from humans to the inhuman. Poring over his library of classic zombie films, he came up with neurobiological explanations for the behavior of the undead, such as lack of a frontal lobe and an overactive amygdala. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25390575 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:51 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390576-Halloween-A-Holiday-For-Gadgets For gadget lovers, Halloween is more geeky than spooky. Mark Frauenfelder, editor-in-chief of Make Magazine, talks about the geekiest do-it-yourself Halloween costumes and decorations, from spray foam guts and singing pumpkins to a fortune-teller costume built on a Segway. For gadget lovers, Halloween is more geeky than spooky. Mark Frauenfelder, editor-in-chief of Make Magazine, talks about the geekiest do-it-yourself Halloween costumes and decorations, from spray foam guts and singing pumpkins to a fortune-teller costume built on a Segway. For gadget lovers, Halloween is more geeky than spooky. Mark Frauenfelder, editor-in-chief of Make Magazine, talks about the geekiest do-it-yourself Halloween costumes and decorations, from spray foam guts and singing pumpkins to a fortune-teller costume built on a Segway. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25390576 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:46 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390577-People-People-Who-Eat-People In her book Dinner With a Cannibal, writer Carole Travis-Henikoff documents the long — and often hidden — history of cannibalism in humans. Travis-Henikoff notes that cannibalism wasn't always taboo, whether it be eating loved ones out of respect or eating enemies out of disdain. In her book Dinner With a Cannibal, writer Carole Travis-Henikoff documents the long — and often hidden — history of cannibalism in humans. Travis-Henikoff notes that cannibalism wasn't always taboo, whether it be eating loved ones out of respect or eating enemies out of disdain. In her book Dinner With a Cannibal, writer Carole Travis-Henikoff documents the long — and often hidden — history of cannibalism in humans. Travis-Henikoff notes that cannibalism wasn't always taboo, whether it be eating loved ones out of respect or eating enemies out of disdain. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25390577 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:42 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390578-Why-Runners-Like-To-Feel-The-Burn What compels hundreds of thousands of runners to compete in marathons every year? Ira Flatow and guests discuss running research — from how humans are adapted specifically for long-distance running to why working up a sweat might be good for the brain, as well as the body. What compels hundreds of thousands of runners to compete in marathons every year? Ira Flatow and guests discuss running research — from how humans are adapted specifically for long-distance running to why working up a sweat might be good for the brain, as well as the body. What compels hundreds of thousands of runners to compete in marathons every year? Ira Flatow and guests discuss running research — from how humans are adapted specifically for long-distance running to why working up a sweat might be good for the brain, as well as the body. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25390578 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:39 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390579-Happy-Birthday-Internet On Oct. 29, 1969, around 10:30 P.M., a message from one computer was sent over a modified phone line to another computer hundreds of miles away. Some say the Internet was born that day. UCLA computer scientist Leonard Kleinrock, who was there, gives his account. On Oct. 29, 1969, around 10:30 P.M., a message from one computer was sent over a modified phone line to another computer hundreds of miles away. Some say the Internet was born that day. UCLA computer scientist Leonard Kleinrock, who was there, gives his account. On Oct. 29, 1969, around 10:30 P.M., a message from one computer was sent over a modified phone line to another computer hundreds of miles away. Some say the Internet was born that day. UCLA computer scientist Leonard Kleinrock, who was there, gives his account. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25390579 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:33 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390580-Examining-Gene-Therapy-As-Treatment-For-Blindness Reporting in The Lancet, doctors found success in treating Leber's congenital amaurosis, a rare type of blindness, with gene therapy. Study author Katherine High explains how injecting a gene-carrying virus into the eye has improved vision in a handful of patients. Reporting in The Lancet, doctors found success in treating Leber's congenital amaurosis, a rare type of blindness, with gene therapy. Study author Katherine High explains how injecting a gene-carrying virus into the eye has improved vision in a handful of patients. Reporting in The Lancet, doctors found success in treating Leber's congenital amaurosis, a rare type of blindness, with gene therapy. Study author Katherine High explains how injecting a gene-carrying virus into the eye has improved vision in a handful of patients. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25390580 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:27 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390582-Democrats-Unveil-Health-Care-Bill House Democrats bowed toward their more conservative members with their new health care overhaul bill, which was unveiled Thursday. Throughout the negotiations, Republicans remained firmly on the sidelines, leaving Democrats to cobble together a bill that can satisfy enough of their own members to make a majority House Democrats bowed toward their more conservative members with their new health care overhaul bill, which was unveiled Thursday. Throughout the negotiations, Republicans remained firmly on the sidelines, leaving Democrats to cobble together a bill that can satisfy enough of their own members to make a majority House Democrats bowed toward their more conservative members with their new health care overhaul bill, which was unveiled Thursday. Throughout the negotiations, Republicans remained firmly on the sidelines, leaving Democrats to cobble together a bill that can satisfy enough of their own members to make a majority tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25390582 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:03:48 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390586-NPR-10-30-2009-Education Stories: 1) Education Secretary Turns His Focus To Latinos 2) Swine Flu Shuts High School In Suburban Chicago 3) Former NBA Coach Switches Gears At Charter School 4) A Push For Colleges To Prioritize Mental Health Stories: 1) Education Secretary Turns His Focus To Latinos 2) Swine Flu Shuts High School In Suburban Chicago 3) Former NBA Coach Switches Gears At Charter School 4) A Push For Colleges To Prioritize Mental Health Stories: 1) Education Secretary Turns His Focus To Latinos 2) Swine Flu Shuts High School In Suburban Chicago 3) Former NBA Coach Switches Gears At Charter School 4) A Push For Colleges To Prioritize Mental Health tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25390586 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:38:06 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25390587-Two-Torn-Families-Show-Flip-Side-Of-3-Strikes-Law California voters passed the nation's strictest three strikes law in 1994. The "third strike" carries a mandatory 25 years to life. Mike Reynolds, whose daughter was murdered in 1992, brought the ballot initiative and has fought to uphold it since. But Sue Reams, whose son is in prison because of it, is working for change. California voters passed the nation's strictest three strikes law in 1994. The "third strike" carries a mandatory 25 years to life. Mike Reynolds, whose daughter was murdered in 1992, brought the ballot initiative and has fought to uphold it since. But Sue Reams, whose son is in prison because of it, is working for change. California voters passed the nation's strictest three strikes law in 1994. The "third strike" carries a mandatory 25 years to life. Mike Reynolds, whose daughter was murdered in 1992, brought the ballot initiative and has fought to uphold it since. But Sue Reams, whose son is in prison because of it, is working for change. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25390587 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:03:46 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25382015-Planners-Contemplate-Phoenix-s-Post-Boom-Future The vast majority of the Phoenix metropolitan area — 90 percent — was built after 1950. It's been a pell-mell push for growth. But like many places, that growth came to a screeching halt during the recession. Planners now wonder whether the area can build a more sustainable economy. The vast majority of the Phoenix metropolitan area — 90 percent — was built after 1950. It's been a pell-mell push for growth. But like many places, that growth came to a screeching halt during the recession. Planners now wonder whether the area can build a more sustainable economy. The vast majority of the Phoenix metropolitan area — 90 percent — was built after 1950. It's been a pell-mell push for growth. But like many places, that growth came to a screeching halt during the recession. Planners now wonder whether the area can build a more sustainable economy. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25382015 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:06:59 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25375538-Recession-Squeezes-Mexican-Workers-In-U-S The vast majority of undocumented Mexican workers in the U.S. are staying put. They are working less and hoping that an economic recovery restores jobs. Besides, they say, the recession back home in Mexico is even worse. Immigrant economic ties are strong between New York City and the Mexican city of Puebla. The vast majority of undocumented Mexican workers in the U.S. are staying put. They are working less and hoping that an economic recovery restores jobs. Besides, they say, the recession back home in Mexico is even worse. Immigrant economic ties are strong between New York City and the Mexican city of Puebla. The vast majority of undocumented Mexican workers in the U.S. are staying put. They are working less and hoping that an economic recovery restores jobs. Besides, they say, the recession back home in Mexico is even worse. Immigrant economic ties are strong between New York City and the Mexican city of Puebla. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25375538 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:03:11 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25367284-Hammond-Eggs-68 Hammond Eggs #68 "The bluesier side of Jazz" Bill Jennings & Jack McDuff - Volare George Benson & The Jack McDuff Quartet - Easy Living Willis Jackson Quintet w/ Jack McDuff - Please Mr. Jackson Richard Groove Holmes - The Walrus Milt Jackson & Coleman Hawkins - Close Your Eyes Walter Wanderly - Wave The Godfathers Of Soul - My Father's Song Ray Charles - Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying Thelonious Monk - Five Spot Blues Lou Donaldson - Spaceman Twist Ella Fitzgerald - Black Coffee Hammond Eggs #68 "The bluesier side of Jazz" Bill Jennings & Jack McDuff - Volare George Benson & The Jack McDuff Quartet - Easy Living Willis Jackson Quintet w/ Jack McDuff - Please Mr. Jackson Richard Groove Holmes - The Walrus Milt Jackson & Coleman Hawkins - Close Your Eyes Walter Wanderly - Wave The Godfathers Of Soul - My Father's Song Ray Charles - Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying Thelonious Monk - Five Spot Blues Lou Donaldson - Spaceman Twist Ella Fitzgerald - Black Coffee Hammond Eggs #68 "The bluesier side of Jazz" Bill Jennings & Jack McDuff - Volare George Benson & The Jack McDuff Quartet - Easy Living Willis Jackson Quintet w/ Jack McDuff - Please Mr. Jackson Richard Groove Holmes - The Walrus Milt Jackson & Coleman Hawkins - Close Your Eyes Walter Wanderly - Wave The Godfathers Of Soul - My Father's Song Ray Charles - Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying Thelonious Monk - Five Spot Blues Lou Donaldson - Spaceman Twist Ella Fitzgerald - Black Coffee tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25367284 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25367283-At-Great-Lakes-Tom-Hanks-Gets-Back-To-His-Roots The star of The Da Vinci Code and Toy Story visits the Cleveland theater where he got his professional start to speak with host Scott Simon about his early years in theater — and the ups and downs of working in the movies. The star of The Da Vinci Code and Toy Story visits the Cleveland theater where he got his professional start to speak with host Scott Simon about his early years in theater — and the ups and downs of working in the movies. The star of The Da Vinci Code and Toy Story visits the Cleveland theater where he got his professional start to speak with host Scott Simon about his early years in theater — and the ups and downs of working in the movies. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-24,25367283 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:03:20 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25362841-A-Brain-Battered-By-Football The years of hard hits have left former NFL player George Visger with severe memory loss. His doctors warn his brain problems could get worse quickly. While he struggles with his short-term memory, his days as a star high school lineman are vivid and special. The years of hard hits have left former NFL player George Visger with severe memory loss. His doctors warn his brain problems could get worse quickly. While he struggles with his short-term memory, his days as a star high school lineman are vivid and special. The years of hard hits have left former NFL player George Visger with severe memory loss. His doctors warn his brain problems could get worse quickly. While he struggles with his short-term memory, his days as a star high school lineman are vivid and special. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25362841 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:01:47 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25359661-Did-Algae-Contribute-To-Mass-Extinctions Forget asteroids — a new theory says algae were the key to the dinosaurs' extinction millions of years ago. Ecotoxicologist John Rodgers details the evidence for the theory and explains why some algae can be harmful in large quantities, even to present day animal populations. Forget asteroids — a new theory says algae were the key to the dinosaurs' extinction millions of years ago. Ecotoxicologist John Rodgers details the evidence for the theory and explains why some algae can be harmful in large quantities, even to present day animal populations. Forget asteroids — a new theory says algae were the key to the dinosaurs' extinction millions of years ago. Ecotoxicologist John Rodgers details the evidence for the theory and explains why some algae can be harmful in large quantities, even to present day animal populations. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359661 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:32 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25359662-Seeing-The-Softer-Side-Of-Nature In his new book, The Age of Empathy, Frans de Waal says nature has been wrongly depicted to justify a "survival of the fittest" attitude in humans. Drawing on examples from his primate observations, de Waal says it's time for humans to rethink how we treat each other. In his new book, The Age of Empathy, Frans de Waal says nature has been wrongly depicted to justify a "survival of the fittest" attitude in humans. Drawing on examples from his primate observations, de Waal says it's time for humans to rethink how we treat each other. In his new book, The Age of Empathy, Frans de Waal says nature has been wrongly depicted to justify a "survival of the fittest" attitude in humans. Drawing on examples from his primate observations, de Waal says it's time for humans to rethink how we treat each other. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359662 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:27 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25359663-Natural-Selection-Works-On-Humans-Too Mining data from the Framingham Heart Study, scientists say they've been able to tease out the effects of natural selection on humans. Evolutionary biologist Stephen Stearns explains how evolutionary forces may produce shorter, rounder, more fertile women in the future. Mining data from the Framingham Heart Study, scientists say they've been able to tease out the effects of natural selection on humans. Evolutionary biologist Stephen Stearns explains how evolutionary forces may produce shorter, rounder, more fertile women in the future. Mining data from the Framingham Heart Study, scientists say they've been able to tease out the effects of natural selection on humans. Evolutionary biologist Stephen Stearns explains how evolutionary forces may produce shorter, rounder, more fertile women in the future. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359663 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:23 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader http://odeo.com/episodes/25359664-Seeing-Through-The-Eyes-Of-An-Armadillo Sam Easterson has refined the art of the critter cam. He is the curator of the Museum of Animal Perspectives — an online repository of "remotely sensed wildlife imagery." All the footage comes from cameras implanted in the landscape or strapped to the backs of animals. Sam Easterson has refined the art of the critter cam. He is the curator of the Museum of Animal Perspectives — an online repository of "remotely sensed wildlife imagery." All the footage comes from cameras implanted in the landscape or strapped to the backs of animals. Sam Easterson has refined the art of the critter cam. He is the curator of the Museum of Animal Perspectives — an online repository of "remotely sensed wildlife imagery." All the footage comes from cameras implanted in the landscape or strapped to the backs of animals. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359664 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:20 -0700 no "podcasts" via Micah Y in Google Reader