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WhatsApp vs iMessage: Why Americans Are Switching
April 22, 2026

WhatsApp vs iMessage: Why Americans Are Switching

Send us Fan Mail Learn why Everyone's Using WhatsApp Now: Group Chat Features iPhone Users Love Supporting links 1. WhatsApp New Features 2025-The Ultimate Guide to Practical Functions [Omnichat] 2. WhatsApp Communities vs Groups: Understanding the Key Differences [Periskope] 3. New WhatsApp Featur…

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Book Review from Rick’s Library: Apple:The First 50 Years by David Pogue
April 21, 2026

Book Review from Rick’s Library: Apple:The First 50 Years by David Po…

Send us Fan Mail The central lesson of Apple: The First 50 Years by David Pogue’s book, reminds us that the future isn’t something that happens to us, it’s something that gets built, one idea at a time. supporting links 1. Apple: The First 50 Years [Amazon] 2. Macintosh [Apple website] 3. Mac [Wiki…

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The Meaning Behind the Ghost Light
April 16, 2026

The Meaning Behind the Ghost Light

Send us Fan Mail The ghost light that’s turned on in stage theaters isn’t just for safety… and it’s not just for ghosts. It’s for us—a quiet reminder that even when everything goes dark, we’re not ready to let the story end. Supporting links 1. Why Do Broadway Theatres Keep a 'Ghost Light' Burning …

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Book Review from Rick’s Library: My Name is Selma by Selma van de Perre
April 15, 2026

Book Review from Rick’s Library: My Name is Selma by Selma van de Per…

Send us Fan Mail Learn about how Selma van de Perre joined the resistance during World War II. How she survived the unsurvivable, and what her life teaches us about courage, memory, and the fight against hatred that continues in our own time. supporting links 1. My Name Is Selma [Amazon] 2. Ravensb…

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The Wikipedia Model: Internet's Most Trusted Site
April 8, 2026

The Wikipedia Model: Internet's Most Trusted Site

Send us Fan Mail Learn how Wikipedia spent 24 years building trust through consistent application of principles: verifiability, transparency, and neutrality. Supporting links 1. Jimmy Wales - Wikipedia’s Real Genesis Story, The Questioning Mind, and More [YouYube] 2. Wikipedians [Wikipedia] 3. The …

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Is the Nobel Prize Broken?
April 7, 2026

Is the Nobel Prize Broken?

Learn how great institutions, like the Nobel Prize, can become outdated—and when they do, they start misrepresenting the very excellence they’re supposed to honor. Supporting links 1. Nobel Peace Prize [Wikipedia] 2. List of ...

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Joe Rogan: From Hype Man to Harsh Critic
April 2, 2026

Joe Rogan: From Hype Man to Harsh Critic

The takeaway is that when leaders like Trump break core promises or values that hold their coalition together, even their friendliest influencers, like Joe Rogan, can become powerful amplifiers of disillusionment. Supporting ...

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When the Mountain Fell: The Blatten Landslide Story
April 1, 2026

When the Mountain Fell: The Blatten Landslide Story

Learn how the Blatten disaster in Switzerland, is a sobering reminder that our relationship with nature is not one of control but coexistence. Supporting links 1. This is ground zero for Blatten [The Guardian] 2. More melting...

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Interview #30 Skip Lineberg: Unlocking Wisdom in a World of Too Much Information
March 31, 2026

Interview #30 Skip Lineberg: Unlocking Wisdom in a World of Too Much …

Summary Explore the profound differences between knowledge and wisdom with Skip Leinberg, host of The Main Thing podcast. Discover how wisdom guides us through life's challenges, the importance of civil discourse, and practical tools like wisdom cards to enhance personal growth. Supporting Links 1.…

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Interview #29 Jenny Chan: Pacific Atrocities Education - Uncovering the Pacific War's Hidden Stories
March 26, 2026

Interview #29 Jenny Chan: Pacific Atrocities Education - Uncovering t…

In this episode, Rick Barron speaks with Jenny Chan, the co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, a nonprofit dedicated to uncovering and preserving the often-overlooked narratives of the Pacific War during World War II. J...

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Loyalists vs. Algorithms: Whole Foods’ Future with Amazon
March 25, 2026

Loyalists vs. Algorithms: Whole Foods’ Future with Amazon

Learn how innovation and expansion come with real trade-offs, especially when a beloved brand tries to grow beyond its core identity. Supporting links 1. Whole Foods will transition to Amazon labor framework [Supermarket News...

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Book Review from Rick’s Library: The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown
March 18, 2026

Book Review from Rick’s Library: The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown

The Secret of Secrets reinforces why Dan Brown remains a master of the modern thriller. His mix of historical intrigue, philosophical inquiry, and page-turning suspense keeps readers riveted from start to finish. supporting l...

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Interview #28 Nikki Corbett: Courage and Community - Speaking the Unspoken
March 17, 2026

Interview #28 Nikki Corbett: Courage and Community - Speaking the Uns…

Summary In this episode of 'That's Life, I Swear,' host Rick Barron speaks with Nikki Corbett, the host of 'The Scarlet Edit,' a podcast that delves into the complexities of infidelity, divorce, and the gray areas of modern relationships. Nikki shares her journey into podcasting, the importance of …

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Interview #27 Dr. Theresa Lyons: Redefining Autism - A New Perspective
March 12, 2026

Interview #27 Dr. Theresa Lyons: Redefining Autism - A New Perspective

Summary In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Theresa Lyons shares her journey from being a scientist to an advocate for children with autism. She challenges the traditional views of autism as a lifelong condition, emphasizing the potential for improvement through functional medicine and understan…

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Kyla Scanlon Explains America’s Casino Economy: When Risk Reigns
March 11, 2026

Kyla Scanlon Explains America’s Casino Economy: When Risk Reigns

Kyla Scanlon explains how America’s economy is no longer built on production, innovation, or shared prosperity — it’s built on speculation. Supporting links 1. Kyla Scanlon Explains Trumponomics [That’s Life, I Swear] 2. Kyla...

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Who Protects Us When We Silence Science?
March 4, 2026

Who Protects Us When We Silence Science?

Public health isn’t just a government line item. It’s the invisible shield that protects all of us. When that shield weakens, so does our collective safety. Diseases don’t wait for bureaucracy to catch up. They spread in the silence left behind when experts are told their work no longer matters. Su…

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Interview #26 Chris Watson: Embracing Adventure as The Journey Calls
March 3, 2026

Interview #26 Chris Watson: Embracing Adventure as The Journey Calls

Summary In this episode, Rick Barron interviews Chris Watson, the creator and host of The Adventurers Diaries podcast. They discuss Chris's journey into podcasting, the philosophy behind his show, and the importance of adventure in personal growth. Chris shares insights on finding guests, creating …

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A Farewell Bathroom Flush: Saying Goodbye to REI SoHo
Feb. 25, 2026

A Farewell Bathroom Flush: Saying Goodbye to REI SoHo

Learn how REI’s Soho location wasn’t just a place to buy hiking boots or camping gear; it was a quiet refuge in a city that never seems to pause. Supporting links 1. REI [website] 2. REI [Wikipedia] 3. REI Co-op Store Closing...

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Vanishing Lifelines: The Hidden Cost of America’s War on Rural Health Care
Feb. 18, 2026

Vanishing Lifelines: The Hidden Cost of America’s War on Rural Health…

Learn how Health care access shouldn’t depend on your ZIP code, your income, or the politics of your state. This story is a reminder that when ideology drives health policy, it’s everyday people — not politicians — who pay th...

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The Next Flood May Not Be Kind: New York’s Climate Reckoning
Feb. 17, 2026

The Next Flood May Not Be Kind: New York’s Climate Reckoning

Learn how flooding used to be framed as a coastal problem or a once-in-a-generation disaster. This story shows that’s outdated thinking. Supporting links 1. New York City’s Next Superstorm [YouTube] 2. Superstorm Sandy/New Yo...

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Shadow Tactics: Inside Putin's Campaign to Destabilize Europe
Feb. 12, 2026

Shadow Tactics: Inside Putin's Campaign to Destabilize Europe

Learn how security in the modern age is as much about resilience, literacy, and adaptability as it is about spies and soldiers. The battlefield is no longer somewhere else—it is embedded in the systems we rely on every day. S...

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Trapped in Student Debt: How Gen X Lost the Promise of College
Feb. 11, 2026

Trapped in Student Debt: How Gen X Lost the Promise of College

Learn the sobering lesson about the long-term consequences of student debt, especially for Generation X—a generation that bought into the promise of higher education as the surest path to success, only to find that promise tr...

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The Great Escape:  Why Three Nuns Fought to Return Home
Feb. 4, 2026

The Great Escape: Why Three Nuns Fought to Return Home

The story of the Austrian nuns reminds us that aging with dignity isn’t about rules or institutions, it’s about home, belonging, and the power of community to stand by us when it matters most. Supporting links 1. nonnen_golde...

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When the Elephants Fly: Decoding Trump's Radical Foreign Policy Shift
Feb. 3, 2026

When the Elephants Fly: Decoding Trump's Radical Foreign Policy Shift

Learn how the loss of faith in institutions and leaders fuels instability, with some leaders exploiting divisions rather than uniting the country. Supporting links 1. Thomas Friedman [Wikipedia] 2. National Security Strategy ...

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