August 1, 2015
Intelligence Squared U.S. - Is Smart Technology Making us Dumb?
Smart technology grants us unprecedented, immediate access to knowledge and to each other -- a ubiquitous and seamless presence in everyday life. But is there a downside to all of this connectivity? It’s been said that smart technology creates dependency on devices, narrows our world to echo chambers, and impairs cognitive skills through shortcuts and distraction. Are these concerns an overstatement of the negative effects of high-tech consumption? The debaters are Nicholas Carr, Genevieve Bell, Andrew Keen, and David Weinberger.
August 8, 2015
America Abroad - Poaching and Terrorism: The Race to Protect Wildlife and National Security
The illicit wildlife trade is now worth up to 20 billion dollars a year. That's double what it was just a few years ago. This has attracted the attention of Al Shabaab, Boko Haram, the Lord's Resistance Army, and other terrorist groups -- all looking to capitalize on this high-value, low-risk venture. And it poses a challenge to US officials and law enforcement. In this hour-long program, we look at poaching -- once a conservation issue, but now considered a genuine threat to national security.
August 15, 2015
Reveal - Public radio's regular program showcasing investigative stories, brought to you by The Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX.
In this episode of Reveal: Follow-ups on some of the biggest stories of the last few months, including an investigation into the culture of secrecy within the Jehovah’s Witnesses that lead us to the story of one woman who was ostracized after she accused an elder of abuse.
August 22, 2015
National Magazine-Climate One Radio – Paulson & McCarthy
Climate change is impacting much more than the environment. It’s also slowly changing the political landscape – in Washington and beyond. What’s the best way to move our economy towards a renewable future? More environmental regulation or less? More financial oversight or freer markets? And with mega economies like China and India creating ever-increasing carbon pollution, how do we bring our international friends – and foes – along with us?
August 29, 2015
Red Beans, Red Wine & Rebuilds: a Katrina Anniversary Special
Ten years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, how does the city’s food reveal how the place has changed? The stories of a wine bar, and a soul food joint help answer that question, as does post-storm longings for hot sausage and the arrival of taco trucks to the city. In this hour-long special episode of Gravy, we’ll look at the ten years since Katrina through food: from what was eaten in the aftermath of the storm to the stories of two restaurants that tap into the post-Katrina gentrification and marketing of New Orleans.
