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

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May 1, 2024

Interview #3: Amy Eliza Wong - The Elation of Living on Purpose

In the midst of diverse life paths, individuals, regardless of their myriad achievements and encounters, frequently grapple with a sense of discontent and profound introspection. Such emotions might prompt contemplation regar...

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April 30, 2024

One Child, Two Aging Parents: The New Challenge

The complexities of modern family dynamics are changing. We're exploring a seismic shift in our society—a surge in only-child families. Supporting links 1. 4 Tips for Only-Child Caregivers [Brain & Life] 2. Guide To Caring Fo...

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April 24, 2024

Targeting Aid - The World Central Kitchen Tragedy

On April 2, 2024, several cars were driving to render aid with food for those in Gaza dealing with starvation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who described the attack on the convoy as unintentional, called the loss of inn...

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April 17, 2024

Trump's Dangerous Attempt to Create a Federal Police Force

There’s a land embedded in the United States Code, one that Donald Trump, if re-elected president, could use to destroy our republic. But it’s not too late for Congress to defuse the mine now and protect America. supporting l...

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April 16, 2024

Tipping the Scales: The Atlantic’s Precarious Future

Show notes It's confirmed. A major Atlantic Ocean current is verging on collapse. The various reports for this concern call for fast and effective measures to cut planet-heating pollution to zero, to reduce global temperature...

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April 10, 2024

iSnatch: Unmasking iPhone Data Thieves

Ever wondered how thieves can silently snatch the secrets right off your iPhone? Brace yourself for an eye-opening journey into the underworld of digital theft. We'll unveil the cunning tactics and unseen dangers that could c...

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April 3, 2024

Book Review From Rick’s Library: Wannsee - The Nazis’ Blueprint for M…

The extraordinary event that took place on the outskirts Berlin, during World War II, where 15 participants grafted plans that was the Nazis’ blueprint for the mass murder of Jewish people. supporting links 1. Wannsee Confere...

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April 2, 2024

It’s The Little Things: Resurrecting Beatlemania - McCartney's Stolen…

For three individuals, a Höfner expert and two journalists, finding Paul McCartney's lost guitar of 50 years became a mission. They were determined to find the guitar. supporting links 1. The Cavern Club [Wikipedia] 2. Please...

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March 27, 2024

DNA Chronicles: Henry Lewis Gates Jr. Path to Self-Discovery

In the ever-evolving landscape of academia and media, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. stands as a beacon of knowledge, creativity, and enlightenment—a true Renaissance man for the modern age. supporting links 1. Finding Your Roots [we...

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March 20, 2024

EV Chargers Breaking Down. You Might Want to Hang onto That Gas Card

The challenges faced by EV owners in the United States regarding charging infrastructure are complex and multifaceted. supporting links Electric vehicle charging network [Wikipedia] Cost to Charge an EV on a Road Trip [Invest...

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March 19, 2024

It’s The Little Things: How to Become 1.5°C, A Degree of Concern

We have seen approximately a 1.0°C increase in global average temperatures since pre-industrial times. This is damaging the planet’s ecosystems in ways that are harmful to biodiversity; and dangerous to people. supporting lin...

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March 13, 2024

It’s The Little Things: How to Become Less Afraid of Death

Today we explore the depths of human experience, and confront a subject that touches us all but often remains elusive in our daily discourse: death. supporting links 1. Palliative care [Wikipedia] 2. How to Become Less Afraid...

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March 6, 2024

China Submarines Struggle to Detect USA Ultra Quiet Submarines...Unti…

The U.S. never worried much about China’s submarines for decades. They were noisy and easy to track. Meanwhile, the Chinese military struggled to detect America’s ultra quiet submarines. Until now. supporting links 1. Can Chi...

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March 5, 2024

Trump's Legacy: Ukraine's Struggle, NATO's Alarm

Knowing Trump may get re-elected, gives European nations reason to confront the unsettling prospect of a potential Russian invasion within the next decade, and without the aid of the United States. supporting links 1. NATO [w...

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Feb. 28, 2024

An NCAA head coach at the age of 22? Yes, Why Not?

Erin Matson's remarkable pursuit to going from a star field hockey player, to wanting to achieve being considered to being the youngest head coach in any Division I sport at the age of 22, is a story of immense audacity, down...

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Feb. 21, 2024

'The Holdovers’ Movie: Christmas break at a New England prep school

A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go. supporting links 1. The Holdovers [IMDb] 2. Wethersfield Cove [Website] 3. Natio...

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Feb. 20, 2024

It’s The Little Things: Indie Power - Shaping the Presidential 2024 R…

Buckle up, folks, because the 2024 election is shaping up to be a wild ride. Forget "choose your fighter," this year it's "choose your poison" with Biden and Trump leading the way, but nobody actually wants seconds of either....

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Feb. 14, 2024

Geddy Lee Auctions ‘Part’ Of His Baseball Memorabilia

There are baseball collectors and then there is Geddy Lee. He was the singer and bassist for the band, Rush. He’s pulling together about 300 items from his baseball memorabilia collection to set up for auction. His collectio...

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Feb. 7, 2024

Donald Trump’s [Revenge Tour Band] Mandate with USA

Imagine if you will, its noon January 20, 2025, Donald Trump places his hand on a Bible, takes the oath of office and delivers an inaugural address with a simple theme: retribution. supporting links 1. Project 2025 [Wikipedia...

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Feb. 6, 2024

It’s The Little Things: The D-Day Weather Report

An Irish postal clerk, played a very key role in helping save General Eisenhower’s, D-Day invasion from potential disaster. supporting links 1. Maureen Flavin Sweeney [Wikipedia] 2. Operation Overlord [Wikipedia] 3. Dwight D....

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Jan. 31, 2024

Rolling Stones: New Tunes To 'Start Me Up!'

The Rolling Stones deliver their most dynamic list of musical work in 40 years with ‘Hackney Diamonds’. At their age, this might be ‘The Last Time’ album. supporting links 1. The Rolling Stones through the years [Planet Radio...

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Jan. 24, 2024

Book Review From Rick’s Library: The 1619 Project

The 1619 Project book offers a new perspective that reveals a vision of the American past and present. supporting links 1. Nikole Hannah-Jones [Wikipedia] 2. The 1619 Project [Wikipedia] 3. I Helped Fact-Check the 1619 Projec...

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Jan. 23, 2024

It’s The Little Things: Working to 103 and Loving It!

How does one work, and love it, into your 80s and beyond? Meet Gladys McGarey, who at103, maintains a full schedule. supporting links 1. The Well-Lived Life [Gladys McGary, MD; book] 2. Foundation For Living Medicine [website...

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Jan. 17, 2024

The Genius Who Sold America on Ugly Sandals

Margot Fraser played a pivotal role in making Birkenstock sandals popular. What's even more incredible, is that she knew absolutely nothing about shoes. supporting links 1. Birkenstock goes toe-to-toe against counterfeiters [...

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