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Sidedoor

Smithsonian Institution

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More than 154 million treasures fill the Smithsonian’s vaults. But where the public’s view ends, Sidedoor begins. With the help of biologists, artists, historians, archaeologists, zookeepers and astrophysicists, host Lizzie Peabody sneaks listeners through the Smithsonian’s side door, telling stories that can’t be heard anywhere else. Check out si.edu/sidedoor and follow @SidedoorPod for more info.
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Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.
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AirSpace

National Air and Space Museum

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We see the connections to aviation and space in literally everything. From our favorite movies and the songs in our playlists to the latest news of space exploration and your commercial flight home for the holidays – aerospace is literally everywhere you look. Twice a month our hosts riff on some of the coolest stories of aviation and space history, news, and culture. We promise, whether you’re an AVGeek, wannabe Space Camper, or none of the above, you’ll find not only a connection to your l ...
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The Modern Art Notes Podcast is a weekly, hour-long interview program featuring artists, historians, authors, curators and conservators. Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Sebastian Smee called The MAN Podcast “one of the great archives of the art of our time.” When the US chapter of the International Association of Art Critics gave host Tyler Green one of its inaugural awards for criticism in 2014, it included a special citation for The MAN Podcast.
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Fraunces Tavern Museum

Fraunces Tavern Museum

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Fraunces Tavern Museum’s mission is to preserve and interpret the history of the American Revolutionary era through public education. This mission is fulfilled through the interpretation and preservation of the Museum's collections, landmarked buildings and varied public programs that serve the community. You can stand in the room where General Washington said farewell to his officers and explore seven additional galleries that focus on America's War for Independence and the preservation of ...
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The National Museum of Australia's audio series explores Australia's social history: Indigenous people, their cultures and histories, the nation's history since 1788, and the interaction of Australians with the land and environment. The series includes talks by curators, conservators, historians, environmental scientists and other specialists.
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A half-hour dose of cosmic conversation with scientists, educators and students about the cosmos, scientific frontiers, scifi, comics, and more. Hosted by Dr. Charles Liu, PhD, an astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History. Support us on Patreon.
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The More You Look

UA Museum of the North

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Welcome to The More You Look, a production of the UA Museum of the North and your behind-the-scenes journey into museum collections, research, exhibits, and public programming from Fairbanks Alaska. Join us as we talk about special exhibitions in development, and changes to look for in the permanent galleries. Not just the what, but the how and why. Learn about new programs and new ways to get involved. Curators will discuss the latest field season and collections managers what new finds hav ...
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Hemlocks to Hellbenders

Christian Alexandersen

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Hemlocks to Hellbenders is a podcast hosted by Christian Alexandersen highlighting Pennsylvania’s parks, forests and great outdoors. We speak with park managers, forest rangers, scientists, educators, outdoor recreationists, volunteers, officials and more to learn about the Commonwealth's incredible public land.
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Galveston Unscripted is your podcast and audio tour for Galveston Island! Galveston Unscripted is transforming Galveston into the worlds largest free museum! Galveston, Texas is home some of Texas' most significant people, places, and historical events, and hundreds of Texas historical markers and locations!Join Galveston Unscripted and VisitGalveston.com in exploring Galveston Island's history and culture to discover what makes Galveston Island one of a kind!
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Children are full of curiosity and questions about the world. Each Friday, join Molly Oldfield, write of the weekly kids quiz in the Guardian each Saturday, the original QI elf and author and host of Everything Under The Sun (both the book and podcast) as she answers questions sent in by children around the world with the help of experts including Neil Gaiman, Heston Blumenthal, Grayson Perry, Lauren Child, Richard Branson and Sophie Dahl to the fish curators at the Natural History Museum. I ...
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We Are Nature

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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Stories about natural histories and livable futures presented by Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Season One centers climate action, and how humans are working together towards a just and joyous future for all life. Hear interviews from the frontlines of climate change mitigation, adaptation, and justice with people who grow our food, protect our greenspaces, and fight polluting industries. Researchers at Carnegie Museum of Natural History and host Michael Pisano connect these community c ...
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Our Broken Planet

The Natural History Museum, London

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Nature is in crisis. Hear from activists, scientists and those most affected as we unpack the challenges we face as well as the solutions that lie within our grasp. In this podcast from the Natural History Museum in London, discover the interconnected issues facing our planet and explore what we can do about them together.
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Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens.
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Minding The Museum : The Museum and Conservation Podcast features the professionals behind the scenes; the directors, curators, conservators, and educators who collect, preserve, and educate the museums and historic sites dedicated to art, history, science. and our cultural heritage.
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Tim Merriman talks story with heritage interpretation professionals from all over the world. In his 50+ year career as a heritage interpreter, Tim has been a park ranger, nature center director, and national recreation area research manager. From 1995 to 2012, he was Executive Director of National Association for Interpretation, the professional organization for guides and interpreters in the United States. He has been a motivational speaker, trainer, and planner in 26 countries and all 50 s ...
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Have you ever wondered what secrets lurk in the basement of a natural history museum? Museums around the world are the keepers of vast natural history collections with millions of specimens, ranging from fish in jars to dinosaur fossils. Most of the specimen are not on display, but are an invaluable resource for researchers. But what exactly can we learn from natural history collections? What stories do the specimens tell us? In this podcast, I talk to the people working in collections, and ...
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Grating the Nutmeg

Connecticut Explored Magazine

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Connecticut is a small state with big stories. GTN episodes include top-flight historians, compelling first-person stories and new voices in Connecticut history. Executive Producers Mary Donohue, Walt Woodward, and Natalie Belanger look at the people and places that have made a difference in CT history. New episodes every two weeks. A joint production of Connecticut Explored magazine and the CT State Historian Emeritus.
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The M Files Podcast

John Woodward, Valerie Innella Maiers, Patti Wood-Finkle

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From big cities to small towns, museums are everywhere. From natural history to art and everything in between, museums speak to different interests and backgrounds. Now peek behind the curtain and learn more about the museum world. Welcome to The M Files! Listen in as three museum professionals share and discuss professional topics and news impacting the museum world, along with interviews from museum colleagues from across the United States.
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Sauropodcast

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History

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The Sauropodcast is where you can find provocative, engaging, enlightening conversations about science. Produced by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and hosted by award-winning science journalist John Mangels, this half-hour interview show features scientists and science newsmakers discussing cutting-edge topics from the frontiers of research and the intersection of science, policy, popular culture and everyday life. It’s science out loud.
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Broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough and producer Anthony Geffen discuss the new app, Natural History Museum Alive. The app features some of the museum’s most striking extinct specimens, exclusive footage and imagery, and guidance from David Attenborough himself. Hosted at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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This is Constructing Scientific Communities: Citizen Science in the C19th and C21st. The project is based at the Universities of Oxford and Leicester, in partnership with three of our most significant scientific institutions: the Natural History Museum; the Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons, and the Royal Society. The project is supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council under grant number LH/L007010/1. The project is hosted by the Faculty of English Language & Lit ...
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Eduzxtty

Edu Zxtty

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Welcome to the Eduzxtty here you can listen everyday 2 new verified Facts Related World , History , Society , Nature , Science & Technology Podcast , listen everyday and Increase your knowledge Thanks.
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Invention

iHeartPodcasts

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From agriculture to the X-ray machine, Stuff to Blow Your Mind hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore the inventions we created, and how they created us.
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A is for Anthropocene: Living in the Age of Humanity is a bi-weekly podcast that digs into the multitude of questions about human impact on our planet. Host Sloan MacRae and Steve Tonsor interview experts in science and the arts to tackle tough issues like climate change and species decline without giving up hope that we can still leave the Earth in excellent condition for generations to come.
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Smoky Signal

National Park Service

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Smoky Signal is a show about the science behind Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In season one, we explore three stories on the theme of Collections. We learn about renewing traditional plant gathering practices in the park, a natural history museum with thousands of specimens, and even the collection of something pretty stinky (in the name of science, of course). What can we learn about the Smokies—and ourselves—through these acts of collection?
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Re/Collecting Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill Public Library

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Join Chapel Hill Public Library staff and community members as we uncover the untold histories of Chapel Hill. We seek to reckon with our past to figure out where we came from and why it matters for our shared future. Season one of Re/Collecting Chapel Hill was supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the federal Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of ...
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Working Historians

Robert Denning and James Fennessy

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Working Historians is a podcast series that showcases the work and careers of historians in a wide variety of career fields. We hope to introduce history students and the general public to the career paths available to people who study history, introduce and promote historians to students and the public, and showcase the work that historians do on a regular basis. Hosts Rob Denning and Jimmy Fennessy can be reached at workinghistorians@gmail.com.
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The Conversationalist

A podcast on the history of science from the University of Oxford.

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The Constructing Scientific Communities Project explores citizen science in the 19th and 21st centuries. It brings together historical and literary research in the nineteenth century with contemporary scientific practice, looking at the ways in which patterns of popular communication and engagement in nineteenth-century science can offer models for current practice. The project is based at the Universities of Oxford and Leicester, in partnership with three significant scientific institutions ...
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Since 2020 a News Organization About City Life. We’re nonpartisan dedicated and committed to serving the public and our community. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citylifeorg/support
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The Bone Lab was created as an outlet to share the stories that we love, with everybody else. We believe that bones have qualities that capture the imagination. Whether fossilized, x-rayed, displayed in a museum, or just helping us move around, bones have stories to tell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hurricane Season

Houston Public Media

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"Hurricane Season" is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies. As we approach the one year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, the nation's worst rainstorm, Houston Public Media takes a look back at some of the biggest storms that have impacted the Gulf Coast and its development, policies, and people. "Hurricane Season" host Andrew Schneider starts with the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900.
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SUBSCRIBE TO - The Nature of Idaho PODCAST (click on the link below to view NoID subscription pages)Search for "The Nature of Idaho" in iTunes or SpotifyThe half-hour program features Peter Pruett, Zoo Idaho Superintendent, and Dr. Leif Tapanila, Director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, highlighting how the Gem State’s wild places have shaped Idaho’s past, present and future. The show features segments on nature news and a fun fact.“Idaho has so much to offer in terms of varied lands ...
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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Susanne Whatley in the morning and Nick Roman in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
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Challenging Colonialism

Martin Rizzo-Martinez & Daniel Stonebloom

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Challenging Colonialism amplifies Indigenous perspectives on issues of concern to native Californian communities. It is our intention to create an educational resource where everyone can hear the perspectives of Indigenous peoples in their own words. It is not our intention to further colonize the narrative, or to misrepresent stories that are not our own. The podcast is produced by Martin Rizzo-Martinez, Historian, & Daniel Stonebloom, a Public School Administrator.
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Join Gina Yager, founder and director of Las Vegas-based, award-winning PR and marketing agency GYC Vegas, as she sits down with local professionals to explore the stories behind their businesses. At GYC Vegas, we believe every company has a unique tale to tell, and we’re passionate about helping businesses get the recognition they deserve. On Get Your Chat on with GYC Vegas, we’ll dive into the insights and perspectives of a variety of Las Vegas-based organizations - from their origin and m ...
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Fire officials says the Airport Fire in Orange and Riverside counties should be fully contained this week. A major security upgrade is coming to California's EBT card system. Learn about the history of Los Angeles playgrounds. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https…
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We have updates on the three major fires burning in southern California. Fall is officially here, so where can you find fall foliage in California? Restaurants and bars are facing tough times, we get some advice on how to support local business. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…
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The California Air Resources Board says the state's carbon-dioxide emissions are at the lowest levels since 2020. Chantry Flat will open in early October after being devastated by the Bobcat Fire. A record shop in Pasadena moonlights as a music venue. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…
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Orange County fire officials say four of the injured firefighters remain in critical condition after a rollover crash in Irvine. A look at how delivery apps are hurting L.A. restaurants. Tips on how patrons can help out. Heat is driving ants inside homes. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lais…
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Six Orange County firefighters are in critical condition this morning, two others injured, after a rollover crash on a freeway in Irvine. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani became the first player to do something incredible. We'll tell you about the Central Avenue Jazz festival happening tomorrow in South L.A. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating…
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The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, established in 1891, evolved from a rich history of medical education and healthcare in the region, including the earlier Galveston Medical College and St. Mary’s Infirmary. Despite facing challenges such as segregation and funding issues, the institution became a leading center for medical train…
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Today Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman talk story with Omar Eaton-Martinez, who began his career as a teacher in eastern cities and later worked with the National Park Service on youth programs, serving as staff to the National Latino American Museum Commission. Born to Puerto Rican parents, Omar bridges gaps between White Americans, Americans of Col…
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L.A. County's inspector general reacts to the sheriff department's policy against deputy gangs. A new study of hundreds of local Chinese immigrants sheds light on heart disease deaths. Hotter temperatures are expected to return this weekend. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support…
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Episode No. 672 features curators Kimberly A. Jones and Mary Morton; and curators Sant Khalsa and Juniper Harrower. Along with Sylvie Patry and Anne Robbins, Jones and Morton are the curators of "1874: The Impressionist Moment" at the National Gallery of Art. The exhibition examines the condition of Parisian art in 1874, both official standards exh…
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The LA County Sheriff Department is out with a long-awaited policy banning deputy gangs. L.A. city council gets a new president tomorrow. Two more local cases of dengue have been confirmed in Baldwin Park. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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A long-awaited policy was released banning deputy gangs -an issue that has challenged the L.A. Sheriffs Department for decades. A professor and four students were among those charged during a UCI campus protest. We could see rain and even flooding. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. …
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Norwalk city council defies state officials with a controversial vote to extend bans on homeless shelters. Wildlife is on the run after three major wildfires in the Southland burn through their habitats. Whitney Houston fans are in for a little treat next month. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:…
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Smaller than you can imagine. Potato-shaped. Mysterious. Romantic. And tough enough to survive the vacuum of space or decades of desiccation. Join professor and confirmed Tardigradologist Dr. Paul Bartels to saunter into a microscopic wonderland of bizarrely long naps, foreign genomes, moon landings, glow-in-the-dark moss piglets, cryptobiosis, kit…
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During the mid-1800s, one third of all paper money in America was thought to be fake. It was the golden age of counterfeiting, and one exceptionally talented con artist stood out from all the rest. His fakes were nearly perfect…but for a trademark tell. Known to law enforcement only as “Jim the Penman,” this celebrity criminal led many Americans to…
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Norwalk says it won't build new homeless shelters — the state says that's illegal. A nonprofit reports that about 30% of Orange County cities made progress on climate action plans. A partial lunar eclipse will be visible and it peaks at tonight. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…
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California wildlife officials are sharing new details about the mountain lion that attacked a five year old boy earlier this month. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles debuts a new exhibit today on wild wolves and humans. Tonight the September Harvest moon will experience a partial lunar eclipse. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donatin…
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LAist obtains a city commissioned report on formulas to determine rent control hikes. We talk to David Wagner about it. How food pantries are taking on a new role during climate emergencies. A new exhibit at the Hammer looks at paths to climate justice. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.…
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An LAist investigation looks closer at rent control in the city of Los Angeles. Cooler temps helped firefighters tackle some big blazes in the Southland. Shogun showed them all last night at the Emmy's. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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In this episode, you'll hear about the remarkable life and legacy of the man that Lin-Manuel Miranda called "America's favorite fighting Frenchman," the Marquis de Lafayette. This month marks the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's visit to Connecticut, part of his so-called "Farewell Tour" of America in 1824. Natalie Belanger of the Connecticut Museu…
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A man suspected of starting the Line Fire will face arraignment in San Bernardino County court tomorrow. Researchers think the Upper Newport Bay could be key to understanding how rising sea levels will affect the world's salt marshes, which capture carbon dioxide. And a look at the Peterson Automotive Museum's lowrider parade today. Plus, more. Sup…
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Mild weather and a strong marine layer are good news for firefighters this weekend, but the three major fires in Southern California are still far from full containment. Shohei Ohtani is on track to making baseball history: So far this season, the Dodgers star has notched 47 home runs and 48 stolen bases. And a guide for starting to compost with no…
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Jill Replogle looks at a Vietnam War memorial in Fountain Valley built by a nonprofit sued for allegedly misusing public funds. Former Trump throws support behind landslide response. A look at Long Beach's climate-friendly Heritage Restaurant. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Suppo…
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Gina Yager gets her chat on with Scott Muelrath, President & CEO of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. Scott discusses the Chamber's services and how it supports its members, his journey to leading the organization, and how he discovered his calling in chamber leadership. He shares insights on the driving mission behind his work, what motivates him…
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Mountain High Ski resort escaped major damage from the Bridge fire but staff says its not out of danger. More homes in the Rancho Palos Verdes peninsula will have their gas shut off starting Monday. And festivities kick off this weekend for Central American and Mexican Independence day. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/jo…
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Galveston faces the annual threat of hurricanes, especially during the peak season of August and September. Weather forecasting has evolved from early land-based observations, pioneered by figures like Father Benito Viñez, to modern technologies like radar, drones, and satellites. These advancements, combined with historical data, enable more accur…
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Cooler temperatures bring some relief for fire crews working to control three SoCal wildfires. An earthquake struck Malibu this morning. Why some residents were warned with an earthquake alert. And we visit an indoor farm in Compton. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the sho…
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Episode No. 671 features curator, professor, and former museum director Dean Sobel, and artist Jackie Winsor. Winsor, a leading Canadian-American post-minimalist and feminist sculptor, died last week at 82. She was the first female sculptor to receive a retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, New York (1979), which holds five of her works in its…
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Welcome to Episode #145 of Everything Under the Sun! This week, we're answering some intriguing questions! First, we'll explore why some countries have wars, with insights from our special guest, Lord Alf Dubs—a politician and former refugee with a powerful perspective on conflict and peace. We'll also learn what makes baby animals so irresistibly …
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