Best Wus Podcasts (2024)

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Wu's Budget: Woke or Walsh 33:47

6d ago33:47

33:47

I look at Mayor Michelle Wu's proposed FY25 budget and ask the question: Is this in line with her public image or is it just more of the same from the Walsh Administration?

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Episode 40: Emperor Wu's Woo 55:10

30d ago55:10

55:10

We learn about the political events and omens that led to the calendar reform of 104 BC.By Joe Antognini

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Episode 41: Liu Xin's Theory of Everything 47:23

11h ago47:23

47:23

After Wang Mang deposed the Han Dynasty and instituted his new Xin Dynasty, he needed to promulgate a new calendar to mark the occasion. One of his court astronomers, Liu Xin, developed a new calendar that integrated the lunar and solar cycles with the planetary cycles and imbued it with numerological significance. We then talk about how Huan Tan, …

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The Waltham Murders: Interview with Susan Zalkind 1:14:09

13d ago1:14:09

1:14:09

I interview investigative reporter Susan Zalkind on her new book The Waltham Murders: One Woman's Pursuit to Expose the Truth Behind a Murder and a National Tragedy.

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District 3 Councilor John FitzGerald 42:05

18d ago42:05

42:05

I look at the biography and history of newly elected District 3 Boston City Councilor John FitzGerald

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City Council Debates Future of BPDA 56:29

27d ago56:29

56:29

I look at the recent Boston City Council meeting to absorb BPDA properties, positions, and planning department into the City's grasp. In a 8-3-2 vote, I break down the politics and behind-the-scenes dynamics that make the City Council such a fascinating political body.

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The Case for White Stadium 49:43

1M ago49:43

49:43

I go through the history of White Stadium and why I support the proposed partnership with the NWSL.

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Immigration in Massachusetts - Interview with Stephanie Rosario Rodriguez from MIRA 45:21

1M ago45:21

45:21

I interview Stephanie Rosario Rodriguez, Senior Director of Programs for Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition about the state of immigration here in Massachusetts

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Clerk Erin Murphy or Bullsh*t Jobs of Massachusetts 34:14

2M ago34:14

34:14

I look at the surprising announcement by Councilor Murphy that she is running for Clerk of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and first have to figure out what this is and does it even matter?

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Honey Fitz and the Joys of Graft: Boston Liquor License History (Part 2) 48:47

2M ago48:47

48:47

I look at the rise of John Francis "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald, the Progressive Movement that went after the spoils system here in Boston, and why the State House controls our liquor. This is Part 2, go back to the previous episode for this to make sense!

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Episode 39: The Guest Stars 50:33

2M ago50:33

50:33

We turn to the ways that the Chinese Emperor's astronomers predicted and interpreted eclipses, as well as the so-called "guest stars" that they occasionally reported observing in the skies. Then we discuss the role of the planets, particularly Jupiter. Towards the end we hear a few examples of astronomy in Chinese folklore.…

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Booze and Brahmins: History of Boston's Liquor License Woes 44:14

2M ago44:14

44:14

To answer the question of why Boston needs to go begging to the statehouse to increase our liquor licenses you need to know A LOT of history, which I provide for you! Irish immigration, the Know Nothings, Eugentics, Disease, Alcohol, the Kennedys, this one has it all! Definitely a part 1 of who knows how many.…

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Polling, Immigration, and Massachusetts Exceptionalism 50:41

2M ago50:41

50:41

I look through a recent Suffolk poll to get into the mind of the Massachusetts voter.... and it's horrifying.

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Round #2 AVT Shenvalee Showndown 2-17-24 23:35

2M ago23:35

23:35

Round #2 AVT Shenvalee Showndown 2-17-24 final update JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024By JT Norton

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Round #1 AVT Shenvalee Showndown 2-17-24 17:23

2M ago17:23

17:23

Round #1 AVT Shenvalee Showndown 2-17-24 JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024By JT Norton

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260 2-3-2024 Lynchburg, Virginia 1:17:15

2M ago1:17:15

1:17:15

Liberty University #260 2-3-2024 Lynchburg, Virginia JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024By JT Norton

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Parents of the O'Bryant: Interview with Liza Cagua-McAllister, Tammy Hammack, and Stacey Kramer 1:10:56

3M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

I am joined by 3 parents from the John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science to discuss Wu's plans to relocate the school to West Roxbury. How to get involved: Don't Move O'B Coalitiondontmoveobcoalition@gmail.comBlack Community Information Center, Inc. (617) 427-2522 Boston Educational Justice Allianceinfo@bostonedjustice.orgFor Parents at…

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#264 Winget Park, NC (and tournament update) 24:09

2M ago24:09

24:09

#264 Winget Park, NC (and tournament update) placed 5th. TRY & KEEP UP! 2024 JT: Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / Dragbike.com / Whatagraphic / APE Race Parts Front 9 Hole 1- par 3 250ft, OB paved path and beyond and beyond right and long Hole 2- par 3 244ft, OB paved path and beyond right Hole 3- par 3 318ft, OB paved path and beyond H…

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Feb 7th 2024 #262 and #263 33:55

3M ago33:55

33:55

Feb 7th 2024 #262 and #263 both Ohio JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024By JT Norton

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Course 259 Lynchburg Virginia Parks View 58:59

3M ago58:59

58:59

Course 259 Lynchburg Virginia Parks View JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024By JT Norton

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Ed Flynn Goes to Israel or How to Sell a Genocide 49:07

3M ago49:07

49:07

I look back on the events leading up to Ed Flynn's trip to Israel and what "lessons" he took away from it.

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Course 258 Appomattox Virginia DGC 18 Snow Game 1:04:34

3M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Course 258 Appomattox Virginia DGC 18 Snow Game A very tough course when you have no damn idea where anything is and it is cold as hell. Designed in 2004 this course is one of the first in the area. Wooded and challenging, Elk Creek will test your ability to hit lines, shape your shots, control your speed, and manage the course. Par is currently 63…

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Episode 38: The Organization of Heaven & Earth 43:46

3M ago43:46

43:46

This month we turn to the astronomy of China in the early Imperial Era. We look at the way that the Emperor's astronomers were organized within the imperial bureaucracy and then walk through the three significant cosmological theories of the era.By Joe Antognini

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The Fall of the Anti-Vax Candidates and the Rise of Erin Murphy 36:49

3M ago36:49

36:49

I look through the ward/precinct data in the past election to answer the question, "Did the Anti-Vax candidates have any political relevancy?" and spoiler alert but no, they did not. (still listen to the episode though!) However, I did pick up on an alarming trend about Erin Murphy that I am not too thrilled with...…

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Course 257 Bedford Virginia DGC 18 Snow Game 55:28

3M ago55:28

55:28

Course 257 Bedford Virginia DGC 18 Snow Game A fun course overall that has lots of potential. It is mostly a wooded course with about 1/3 of the holes being in the open. There are lots of tight lines and moderate elevation changes. 18 Holes 17 is in a bad position, the tee is missing and 10 needs repositioning Signage is crap Gravel Tees are in poo…

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Future of BPS under Wu, Interview with Ext. Director Ruby Reyes 1:01:16

3M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

I interview Executive Director Ruby Reyes from the Boston Education Justice Alliance on Mayor Wu's plans for BPS. Is it that different from Mayor Walsh? What does the McKinsey consulting firm have to do with it?

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January 19 2024 Talking stuff 39:01

3M ago39:01

39:01

January 19 2024 Talking stuff JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024By JT Norton

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1-13-24 Meeks Park Georgia 44:58

3M ago44:58

44:58

1-13-24 Meeks Park Georgia this game sucked but at least we are playing. Got two course done Ga and TN this is Georgia I am all over the place will do better next time. 😔 JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventur…

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Wu's State of the City 53:15

3M ago53:15

53:15

I give a brief breakdown of Wu's state of the city address and then have a live recording of me listening and reacting.

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#252 DGC-18 - Jan-7th-2024 Lexington, Virginia 1:00:43

4M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

#252 Sunday 1-7-2024 Washington & Lee University on the White XL Layout Temp 49 Winds 13mph NW Lexington Virginia 18 holes two games my 252nd course on UDisc. Played two games The first sucked because I did not know where anything was. The second game was a whole lot better. will be back! The course weaves through the secluded back-campus woods sta…

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Goodbye, Hello, and Rituals 49:37

4M ago49:37

49:37

I look at the last city council meeting of the previous session, the swearing-in ceremony, and the first meeting on January 1st. We hear the goodbye statements from outgoing councilors, Ruthzee's first speech as President, and I discuss the controversies of the presidential vote and of course "oathgate." I also reflect on the roles of rituals in th…

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Episode 37: The Mandate of Heaven 53:38

4M ago53:38

53:38

We start to explore the relationship between the heavens and the Earth in Ancient China, along with the role of astronomers. One of the most important concepts in Chinese political thought to emerge from this was the Mandate of Heaven. Finally, we look at the oldest record of Chinese astronomy, the story of the astronomers Xi and Ho.…

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2023 Reflections 27:45

4M ago27:45

27:45

I look back at the handful of big stories from 2023 to see if I have any lasting thoughts, unanswered questions, and ultimately try to figure out what direction we are all heading.

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Course #249 Dec-31-2023 DGC 18 Moneta Park, Virginia 41:07

4M ago41:07

41:07

Course 249 December -31-2023 DGC 18 Moneta Park, Virginia Primarily open course with some technical, wooded holes mixed in. Most holes have elevation change from tee to pin. The red basket layout will challenge most amateur players with a good mix of distance and precision needed. The white basket layout is slightly longer and even more challenging…

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8-21-23 Sawmills Veterans Park DGC 18 47:41

4M ago47:41

47:41

Sawmills Veterans Park North Carolina Course is currently undergoing a redesign; tee signs will not be 100% correct until the redesign is complete. Hole 8 tee pad is up the hill after crossing the bridge from hole 7, it is marked with painted posts utilizing the path as the actual tee pad. Very hilly. Heavily wooded. Water in play on 4 holes. On th…

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Electeds of Color Holiday Party or Fox News Freakout 46:27

4M ago46:27

46:27

I go through the Fox News hysteria over the Elected's of Color Holiday Party and what it teaches us about conservative media and messaging.

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8-24-2023 Pine Valley at Scott Park 18 51:05

4M ago51:05

51:05

8-24-2023 Pine Valley at Scott Park 18 JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024By JT Norton

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Interview with Tori Bedford - Mass and Cass Update 53:26

4M ago53:26

53:26

I am once again joined by GBH reporter Tori Bedford to discuss the recent housing sweep on Mass and Cass. How did it differ from Wu's previous sweep? What is the role of the police? And will we be back again 2 years later to do it all again?

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8-27-23 Louisa Betty Queen Center / forearm game 29:39

5M ago29:39

29:39

8-27-23 Louisa Betty Queen Center/forearm game JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024By JT Norton

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Police Union Contract or No Need For Asterisks 49:34

5M ago49:34

49:34

How did Michelle Wu go from calling for a 10% decrease to the Police Budget in 2020 to agreeing to a 21% increase in 2023? What did the George Floyd protests mean for Boston? We finally have our answers.

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9-02-2023 Forest Valley Virginia DG C 18 1:06:13

5M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

09-02-2023 Forest Valley Virginia DG C 18 Blue tees are currently playable on both baskets. Gold and white tees are under construction. Elevation is significant: this is a tough walk and a difficult course. This course is pretty fricking outstanding and very tough some of the lines will make you question your life choices. JT Norton.com, Platinum G…

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President Louijeune 42:12

5M ago42:12

42:12

How did it take Ruthzee Louijeune only 45 hours to wrap up being the next Boston City Council President? Redistricting, a liberal media, and a more conservative city council.

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Episode 36: Aryabhata & the Siddhantas 48:59

5M ago48:59

48:59

In our final episode on ancient Indian astronomy, we tour the five astronomical Siddhantas, and then meet some of the astronomers whose names and works survive to us, most importantly, the great Aryabhata.By Joe Antognini

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8-2-23 Pleasant Grove 18H Virginia 52:38

5M ago52:38

52:38

Pleasant Grove 8-2-2023 Virginia First tee is just past the playground on the left, just before the baseball field. Parking and info kiosk, including course map, located near first hole. Open field to the left of first tee can be used as practice area/driving range (playground is approximately 350' from disc golf parking area, so be mindful with yo…

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Mayor Michelle Wu - Year 2 Review 57:02

5M ago57:02

57:02

I look through the highs and many many lows of Wu's second year. After receiving the grade of a C in her first year, her sophomore year was even more disastrous. Also, there is a major show announcement at the end! Support Independent Media: https://www.patreon.com/BostopiaNews Follow: Twitter/Tiktok/Instagram: Bostopia News…

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8-3-2023 Luray Recreational Park Virginia 43:11

5M ago43:11

43:11

8-3-2023 Luray Recreational Park Virginia New signage is being ordered and new tee box markers will be installed soon. Red tape on baskets points in the direction of the next tee. It's a great public park course, a fun beginner course with some challenges on the new back 9, mostly wide open, with some elevation and woods added. Great 360-degree vie…

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7-22-23 Walnut Creek Park Course - North Garden, VA 39:02

5M ago39:02

39:02

About the course - Walnut Creek Park Woods, water, open... and 1 killer elevation shot (17)... What's not to like? Two tees and two baskets on every hole. 18 Holes Turf Tees ChainStar Targets Mixed use, Public park Established 2001 Dogs allowed Cart friendly Restroom available JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic…

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General Election Recap 46:47

6M ago46:47

46:47

I give an overview of the 2023 general election and how it ultimately didn't change anything. We are still in the WUniverse and now things will just be a little quieter.

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6-9-2023 Wingfoot Lake DGC 18h Ohio 1:01:57

6M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Wingfoot Lake DGC 18h 6-9-2023 The hanger at Wingfoot Lake State Park. 18 Holes Concrete Tees DISCatcher Pro (28 chains), DISCatcher Sport, Mach V, DISCatcher Super Sport, DISCatcher Pro 24 Target Mixed use, Public park Established 2010 Dogs allowed Cart friendly No drinking water is available Restroom available JT Norton.com, Platinum General Serv…

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Episode 35: The Vedanga Jyotisha & Beyond 31:44

6M ago31:44

31:44

We delve into the contents of the Vedanga Jyotisha, the earliest Indian text to deal explicitly with astronomy. Then we turn to early Hindu cosmology and their explanations for various celestial phenomena, from the phases of the Moon to solar eclipses. Lastly, we briefly cover the unique cosmology of the Jains.…

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