EP #176 - NOW PLAYING Mar. 26, 2025: Book 📚 Review From Rick’s Library: GENERATIONS by Jean M. Twenge, PhD

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Dec. 4, 2024

The Magic Behind 'We Are the World'

Text us your thoughts on the podcast "We Are the World." The iconic relationships and unforgettable moments that defined an era brought pop superstars together for one incredible night! For that one night we were the world. s...

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Nov. 27, 2024

Love Actually Is Still All Around…21 Years Later!

Text us your thoughts on the podcast "Love Actually" is a romantic comedy that has become a beloved holiday classic for many, while simultaneously drawing criticism from others since its release in 2003. supporting links 1. L...

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Nov. 26, 2024

Coral Sea Heat Hits Record Highs: Great Barrier Reef at Risk

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Whether the Great Barrier Reef will endure as a living, breathing testament to the wonders of our planet, or succumb to the relentless march of climate change, remains to be seen. supporti...

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Nov. 20, 2024

Pearl Moore, The Original Women’s Scoring College Legend

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Pearl Moore made basketball a labor of love. For Moore, basketball was about two things: winning and a sense of community supporting links 1. Pearl Moore [Wikipedia] 2. Sylvia Hatchell , M...

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Nov. 13, 2024

The Gathering Trump Storm: A Crossroads for the American Experiment

Text us your thoughts on the podcast With Donald Trump coming back, the United States stands at the edge, a moment of reckoning that would determine the very course of its future, even its existence. supporting links 1. How T...

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Nov. 12, 2024

Pharmacy Meltdown: Fewer Stores, Bigger Hassles

Text us your thoughts on the podcast The economic challenges facing pharmacies impact everyone. As more locations close, those that remain are overwhelmed with an increasing patient load, often with the same or fewer staff an...

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Nov. 6, 2024

Book Review From Rick’s Library: The Afterlife of Data

Text us your thoughts on the podcast What happens to your digital life after you die? How does society unravel the ethical dilemmas with the afterlife of data? supporting links 1. What happens to your social media presenc...

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Oct. 30, 2024

It's The Little Things: Sipping Plastics - Micro Threats in Every Drop

Text us your thoughts on the podcast A new scientific study shows when you’re drinking bottled water, you’re swallowing microscopic pieces of plastic or what’s called nanoplastics. supporting links 1. Visualizing the Relative...

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Oct. 29, 2024

Interview #8 Julie Jacobs - The Joy of Elevated Comfort Food!

Text us your thoughts on the podcast In this episode, host Rick Barron interviews culinary innovator Julie Jacobs, who shares her inspiring journey from a rural upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the food ind...

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Oct. 23, 2024

Electric Revolution: Static on AM Radio Fallout

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Show notes AM radio fights to keep its spot-on US car dashboards supporting links 1. The Real Reason AM Radio is Being Removed from New Cars [Motorist Org] 2. Automakers Are Starting to Dr...

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Oct. 16, 2024

Hungry Children: GOP Rejects Federal Funds Out of Spite

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Fifteen governors have decided to thumb their nose at President Biden out of spite, and at the same time allowing over 8 million children to starve. supporting links 1. Why are GOP governo...

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Oct. 15, 2024

Interview #7 Pamela Kerman - The Power of Self-Advocacy in Autism

Text us your thoughts on the podcast In this episode, Rick Baron speaks with Pamela Kerman about her journey as a mother raising a son with autism. Pamela shares her experiences navigating the complexities of autism diagnosis...

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Oct. 9, 2024

Trees Are Stressed Out, We Need To Talk With Them

Text us your thoughts on the podcast TreeTag sensors, developed by startup ePlant, can give homeowners, farmers and forestry managers early warning when trees are water stressed or in danger. supporting links 1. ePlant: How i...

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Oct. 2, 2024

Navigating Drought: Panama Canal’s Reservoir Proposal

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Welcome to a discussion about a journey where water meets ambition and innovation bridges continents. We dive into the heart of one of the world's engineering marvels—the Panama Canal. sup...

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Sept. 26, 2024

Exempting Tips from Taxes: The Risks and Realities

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Today we’re tackling a topic that hits close to home for millions of workers — tipping. Has tipping reached its limit, or are we just getting started? supporting links 1. How Americans Fee...

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Sept. 25, 2024

Click, Watch, Unsubscribe: Streaming TV New Normal

Text us your thoughts on the podcast As more people cancel subscriptions, streaming video companies must work harder to sign up new users to expand their overall customer base. supporting links 1. Antenna [website] 2. The Fut...

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Sept. 18, 2024

Meet Larry the Cat, Britain's Unofficial Political Mascot

Text us your thoughts on the podcast New prime minister or not, meet Larry, the cat. The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office who lives at 10 Downing Street. 1. Larry (cat) [Wikipedia] 2. Feline pushed out? [BBC] 3. Larry the C...

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Sept. 17, 2024

Digital Ad Business Faces $600B Challenge from Google’s Cookie Change

Text us your thoughts on the podcast While privacy advocates had celebrated Google’s cookie-crushing plan, advertisers railed against it, saying it would only give the search giant even more of an ad-vantage. supporting links...

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Sept. 11, 2024

MIT's 2028 Class Diversity: Post-Affirmative Action Enrollment Shifts

Text us your thoughts on the podcast We’re diving into a seismic shift at one of the world’s top universities. MIT’s class of 2028 has shattered expectations — and not in a way many hoped. Supporting links 1. Supreme Court st...

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Sept. 4, 2024

Mpox Outbreak in Sweden Raises Concerns of Wider Spread in Europe

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Just when Europe thought it was clear from its nightmare with COVID, a single case of Mpox in Sweden reignited fears of a potential outbreak across the continent. supporting links 1. Virul...

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Sept. 3, 2024

Interview #6 Allan Reyes & Kris Steinwender - Navigating the Digital …

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Shownotes The conversation explores the topics of scams and spam in the digital world, providing guidance on how to navigate and protect oneself. The guests discuss the difference between ...

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Aug. 28, 2024

Resetting Limits: Transformative USA Border Immigration Strategies

Text us your thoughts on the podcast When we bring up the narrative of immigration at the Mexican border, it hits a raw nerve with the public. How and when do we fix this mess? Let’s explore some alternative recommendations. ...

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Aug. 21, 2024

Biden's 2024 Exit: Why He Chose Country Over a Second Term

Text us your thoughts on the podcast President Joe Biden made a decision that shocked the political world; despite believing he could win a second term. There are those things in life that are greater than ourselves. For Pres...

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Aug. 20, 2024

Kamala Harris: The Truth Behind 'DEI’ Candidate

Text us your thoughts on the podcast We all bear the responsibility to counter the growing anti-DEI sentiment in our workplaces. After all, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives aim to create fair and equitable environ...

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