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Post Reports
18 Oct 2021 • The Washington Post

Colin Powell’s complicated legacy

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The legacy of Colin Powell, the first Black secretary of state, is complicated — by his role in the Iraq war, by the evolution of the Republican Party and by how he lived his life after public office. Read more: Former secretary of state Colin Powell died Monday of complic...

The Daily
18 Oct 2021 • The New York Times

Why Are All Eyes on the Virginia Governor’s Race?

In 2020, Virginia epitomized the way in which Democrats took the White House and Congress — by turning moderate and swing counties. But President Biden’s poll numbers have been waning, and in the coming race for governor, Republicans see an opportunity. Guest: Lisa Lerer, a ...

The Daily
17 Oct 2021 • The New York Times

The Sunday Read: ‘Laurie Anderson Has a Message for Us Humans’

When the Hirshhorn Museum told Laurie Anderson that it wanted to put on a big, lavish retrospective of her work, she said no. For one thing, she was busy and has been for roughly 50 years. Over the course of her incessant career, Ms. Anderson has done just about everything a...

Post Reports
15 Oct 2021 • The Washington Post

The NBA’s Kyrie problem

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Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has been benched over his decision not to get vaccinated. Today on Post Reports we discuss what responsibilities famous athletes bear and why this story is resonating beyond the basketball world. Read more: Kyrie Irving has been benched inde...

The Daily
15 Oct 2021 • The New York Times

The Great Supply Chain Disruption

Throughout the pandemic, businesses of all sizes have faced delays, product shortages and rising costs linked to disruptions in the global supply chain. Consumers have been confronted with an experience rare in modern times: no stock available, and no idea when it will come ...

That Trippi Show
15 Oct 2021

Simon Rosenberg: 3 Ways to Win in 2022

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Joe welcomes Simon Rosenberg, president of NDN and the New Policy Institute. He's a Democratic campaign veteran who is both realistic and optimistic about the coalition Democrats must build to win in 2022. The discussion touches on how infighting among Democrats is becoming ...

Crossword
15 Oct 2021

Perspectives with Aaron Gustafson

Aaron Gustafson is a Principal Program Manager on the Microsoft Edge team, focused on their work on Progressive Web Apps and developer UX. He’s also a spec editor at the W3C and Editor-in-chief of A List Apart. Aaron joins Luke and Jonathan to talk about the Open Web and share his perspective (and some guidance) with the WordPress community.

Post Reports
14 Oct 2021 • The Washington Post

Should defending Taiwan be a red line for the U.S.?

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In recent days, record numbers of Chinese warplanes have flown into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone, signifying a deteriorating relationship between Taiwan and China — and putting the United States in an awkward position. Read more: Last week, China flew nearly 15...

The Daily
14 Oct 2021 • The New York Times

‘No Crime Is Worth That’

This episode contains strong language and descriptions of violence. A Times investigation has uncovered extraordinary levels of violence and lawlessness inside Rikers, New York City’s main jail complex. In this episode, we hear about one man’s recent experience there and ask...

Post Reports
13 Oct 2021 • The Washington Post

A new model for affordable housing

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In a predominantly Black Chicago neighborhood, how one affordable housing program is addressing inequality by enabling homeownership. Read more: Over the years, rows of two-story stone houses and small buildings have fallen into disrepair in the Chicago neighborhood ...

Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
13 Oct 2021

Jenn Lim: Happiness Evangelist and Author of Beyond Happiness

Jenn Lim is the CEO and Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering Happiness which she co-founded with Tony Hsieh, a company that inspires people to achieve passion, happiness, and purpose. Her motto is "change your world, then change the world." Jenn recently wrote Beyond Happiness: How Authentic Leaders Prioritize Purpose and People for Growth and Impact. Great conversation on Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast with Jenn on culture and happiness and how this can create a more successful company.

The Daily
13 Oct 2021 • The New York Times

‘The Decision of My Life’

This episode contains descriptions of violence and a suicide attempt. When the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August, our producer started making calls. With the help of colleagues, she contacted women in different cities and towns to find out how their lives had changed a...

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
13 Oct 2021 • Andrew Hickey

Episode 134: “In the Midnight Hour” by Wilson Pickett

Episode 134 of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “In the Midnight Hour”, the links between Stax, Atlantic, and Detroit, and the career of Wilson Pickett. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

Patreon backers also have a fifteen-minute bonus episode available, on “Mercy Mercy” by Don Covay.

Tilt Araiza has assisted invaluably by doing a first-pass edit, and will hopefully be doing so from now on. Check out Tilt’s irregular podcasts at http://www.podnose.com/jaffa-cakes-for-proust and http://sitcomclub.com/

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Post Reports
12 Oct 2021 • The Washington Post

The Black voters disappointed in Biden

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The “benefit of the doubt” portion of Joe Biden’s presidency is over. His poll numbers are down, especially among Black voters. Today on the show, we return to some of the voters we talked to in Georgia during the state’s runoff election and hear how they’re feeling now. Re...

The Daily
12 Oct 2021 • The New York Times

Is Child Care a Public Responsibility?

Many Americans pay more for child care than they do for their mortgages, even though the wages for those who provide the care are among the lowest in the United States. Democrats see the issue as a fundamental market failure and are pushing a plan to bridge the gap with fede...

Post Reports
11 Oct 2021 • The Washington Post

Why child-care workers are quitting

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Working in a day care is a demanding job — but the pay is typically around just $12 an hour, and often without benefits. Many child-care workers have quit during the pandemic, leaving parents without options and struggling to return to work themselves. Read more: Hiring an...

The Daily
11 Oct 2021 • The New York Times

Which Towns Are Worth Saving?

An enormous infusion of money and effort will be needed to prepare the United States for the changes wrought by the climate crisis. We visited towns in North Carolina that have been regularly hit by floods to confront a heartbreaking question: How does a community decide whe...

The Daily
10 Oct 2021 • The New York Times

The Sunday Read: ‘He Was the “Perfect Villain” for Voting Conspiracists’

Over the past decade, Eric Coomer has helped make Dominion Voting Systems one of the largest providers of voting machines and software in the United States. He was accustomed to working long days during the postelection certification process, but November 2020 was different....

Post Reports
08 Oct 2021 • The Washington Post

What do we do about Facebook?

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Facebook had a bad week. A whistleblower testified before Congress about the danger the company poses, and an outage took down the site and its products for hours. Now, some are rethinking their relationship with Facebook. But can we live without it? Read more: This week o...

The Daily
08 Oct 2021 • The New York Times

A Troubling C.I.A. Admission

The C.I.A. sent a short but explosive message last week to all of its stations and bases around the world. The cable, which said dozens of sources had been arrested, killed or turned against the United States, highlights the struggle the agency is having as it works to recru...