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Episode How to build community in an age of isolation
Casper ter Kuile, author and co-founder of Nearness, discusses the meaning and value of building community, coming together, and practical tips for forging meaningful connections.
Episode Octet Stream Batwa indigenous people of Uganda
Surviving in the mountainous rainforests of Uganda.
Episode Chelsea Peretti, Billy Dee Williams, and Jonathan Glazer on The Treat
Chelsea Peretti takes the director’s chair, Billy Dee Williams drops the memoir, and Oscar nominated director Jonathan Glazer gives us a “searing” Treat.
Episode Black Appalachian cooks, Maydan, shochu
Crystal Wilkinson recounts stories and recipes from five generations of Black Appalachian cooks. Poised to open a restaurant complex in Los Angeles, Rose Previte traveled spice trade routes to see how cooking traditions informed each other.
Episode Is Trump qualified to run? May be up to voters now
Was there a message behind the unanimous SCOTUS ruling on Trump’s eligibility to appear on the ballot? What’s driving a global trend toward authoritarian leaders?
Episode Writer Tony McNamara on ‘Poor Things’; Disney heirs back Iger in proxy fight
Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine the latest developments in the Disney proxy fight. They also take a look at a peculiar lawsuit filed against CBS Studios and Paramount.
Episode Weekend film reviews: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4,’ ‘Love Lies Bleeding’
The latest film releases include Kung Fu Panda 4, Love Lies Bleeding, and American Dreamer.
Episode "LatinoLand": Complex, resilient and powerful
Author Marie Arana, former book editor and columnist for the Washington Post and the inaugural literary director of the Library of Congress, joins today’s episode of Scheer Intelligence with host Robert Scheer to discuss her new book, 'LatinoLand.'
Episode Surfing: ‘Kook’ behavior led to your injury. Can you sue?
In Montecito, Patrick Saville cut off Mark Olson when surfing, then accidentally kicked his board toward him, hurting Olson’s back. Olson sued but lost the case.
Episode Kevin De León remains popular among voters, despite controversial history
Incumbent Kevin De León is expected to compete in a run-off election in November in LA’s 14th district — after leaked audio showed him making contentious remarks about race.
Episode CA won’t have a woman senator for first time in 30 years
Adam Schiff or Steve Garvey will become the state’s next senator. Abortion access and pay equity will fall more heavily under the purview of men in the Senate.
Episode Hear from sick neighbors of the infamous Castaic landfill
Residents want a nearby landfill — where a chemical reaction is happening underneath — to shut down to preserve their health. Months later, it’s still operating.
Episode November run-off elections take center stage in OC
Early results point to several run-off elections in Orange County, setting up competitive races for supervisors and congressional seats.
Episode Midweek Reset: The wisdom of moss
This week, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Indigenous ecologist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass speaks about the virtues of moss and how one of the smallest and humblest plants on the planet can teach us to live more sustainably and harmoniously with the world around us.
Episode Senate, House, LA district attorney races: What to expect in November?
Rep. Adam Schiff wanted to run against Republican Steve Garvey for Senate — and got his wish on Tuesday night. George Gascón leads the pack for DA, but will face a battle in November.
Episode Troff document (with manpage macros) How Do I Get Over My Ex? with Brandon Kyle Goodman
How do I navigate casual dating? How do I get over my ex? And is dating possible when I’m asexual?
Episode LA district attorney, City Council: Primary race results so far
Though votes are still being tallied, LA Magazine Reporter Jon Regardie weighs in on which LA races will go to a run-off in November and which saw early wins.
Episode ECMAScript program How to cultivate a climate-friendly yard
Should I prioritize planting drought-tolerant or native plants?
Episode text/texmacs Senate, state congressional races: Early primary results
With thousands of votes yet to be counted, political observer Raphael Sonenshein zooms in on the Senate race and key congressional races in Southern California.
Episode ‘The New Look’: Fashion and ethics during WWII France
“The New Look” (Apple TV+) explores the lives of respected fashion icons Christian Dior and Coco Chanel during the Nazi occupation of Paris.
Episode Eyes on Big Bear — eaglets could hatch any minute
Tens of thousands of bird enthusiasts are watching Jackie and Shadow, a bald eagle pair, on a live camera. With three eggs laid, hatch time is imminent.
Episode Metal thieves turn to cemeteries, historical markers
Thieves stole hundreds of bronze headstones and plaques from LA County cemeteries. The metal used is worth big money in the scrap metal market.
Episode ‘Re-sparkling’: The science behind embracing variety and rejecting habituation
MIT cognitive scientist and author Tali Sharot delves into the science behind habituation and how breaking up habits and routines can help reset our brains.
Episode Octet Stream Prevention in Uganda
On a national level, Uganda has made progress in health outcomes, but certain populations have been left behind.
Episode object code Amy Schumer, Sam Wasson, and Colman Domingo on The Treat
Amy Schumer talks wearing all the hats for her Hulu comedy “Life & Beth,” author Sam Wasson takes us into Francis Ford Coppola’s life, and Colman Domingo has The Treat.
Episode Gene editing, condiments, chai as compassion, corn as fuel
Dr. Lauren Crossland-Marr explains how the gene editing technology CRISPR is impacting our food chain. Scholar and editor Darra Goldstein detonates the flavor bombs of preserved condiments.
Episode Troff document Senate Minority Leader McConnell — from power to resignation
What lasting impact will Mitch McConnell leave on Senate leadership? Plus, will Biden or Trump change their tune on compromise at the border?
Episode Octet Stream Weekend film reviews: ‘Dune: Part 2,’ ‘Spaceman,’ ‘Shayda’
The latest film releases are Dune: Part 2, Spaceman, Shayda, and Problemista. Weighing in are Alison Willmore, film critic for NY Magazine and Vulture, and Tim Grierson, Senior U.S.
Episode Troff document (with manpage macros) Composer Laura Karpman, new Disney and Netflix execs, and ‘peak Boomer cinema’
Kim Masters and Matt Belloni break down the latest executive hires at Netflix and Disney. They also take a look at Kevin Costner’s ambitious plans to theatrically release a four-part film saga set in the Old West.
Episode backup file The immiseration of the American worker is a bipartisan political scam
On this episode of Scheer Intelligence, host Robert Scheer and Les Leopold discuss Leopold’s new book, “Wall Street's War on Workers: How Mass Layoffs and Greed Are Destroying the Working Class and What to Do About It” that describes how both political parties created the economic suffering that Trump feeds on. The critical question the book asks is: Did the nightmare of the world economy have to go this way? Or is it really a failure of capitalism? Or is it a failure of people manipulating capitalism?