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#26 Craigslist, Horsley's List by Reply All

Craigslist is the internet’s classifieds section, but it’s also one of its more shadowy corners, where the ads are anonymous and ephemeral. So we found ourselves wondering - what would we find if we replied to a couple? This week, we track down the people behind two intriguing ads. And in the second half of the show - Neal Horsley was an anti-abortion activist who created a website called "The Nuremberg Files," a website that listed the names and addresses of abortion providers around the country. He died last month, but the legacy of his website lives on. We talked to Jennifer Boulanger, a woman who works at a number of abortion clinics, and whose name ended up on Horsley's website in the 90's. Reporter Bianca Giaever is a filmmaker and radio producer in New York. http://ift.tt/1oXwLr4 Sponsors Highfive (http://ift.tt/1SDc0ml) Outlook for mobile devices (download for free for iOS or Android) Mailchimp (http://ift.tt/1EyFw1J) via IFTTT

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StarTalk SoundBite: Music On Mars with Josh Groban by StarTalk Radio

Should we be sending artists into space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Josh Groban discuss what insight or skills artists may have to offer on future space missions, and what drove Josh to be so interested in leaving our planet Earth. If you enjoyed this SoundBite and want to hear more from Josh Groban, be sure to check out the full episode here: http://ift.tt/1FxUMzT via IFTTT

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What is space travel? by What's Tech?

I want to visit space before I die. I have no practical reason to do so, and surely I'm not alone. I just want to. There's something about the concept of exploration that I pine to achieve. Which is a little silly, considering I haven't seen most of the planet I live on. And yet, I look up at night, and there waits space. I invited The Verge's Science Editor and space expert Elizabeth Lopatto to provide odds on my tentative trip to space. Liz has as an astonishing grasp on the history and science of space travel. Her recounting of humanity's efforts to see what is beyond this planet is inspiring. This was one of my favorite episodes to record, and I hope it's one of your favorites to hear. via IFTTT

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Episode 7: Baratunde Thurston vs. Infowars by Tomorrow

Baratunde Thurston is a comedian, writer, entrepreneur, and orator. His background famously includes earning a degree in philosophy from Harvard, working for The Onion and writing the New York Times bestseller How to be Black. Less publicized is that time he was a driver for Nickelback and his on-again off-again relationship with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. It also turns out that he has a hell of a talent coming up with business ideas. Needless to say, Josh and Baratunde have A LOT OF FUN on this episode of Tomorrow. via IFTTT

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The Science of Music with Josh Groban by StarTalk Radio

There’s more to a song than meets the ear, as Neil deGrasse Tyson finds out when he interviews singer/songwriter/producer Josh Groban. In studio, concert pianist and MIT Lecturer in Music Elaine Kwon and co-host Chuck Nice add their voices to the chorus to help us hear the science woven into the songs. via IFTTT

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How Starlee Kine would tell the President that Aliens were attacking by Reply All

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Vergecast 154: Lumber guitar licks by The Verge

The music industry is (and has been) undergoing significant changes. Join Nilay Patel, Micah Singleton, Emily Yoshida, and Sam Sheffer as they discuss Spotify’s expansion, Sony Music’s no-to-secret contract with Spotify, Apple’s upcoming music service, iTunes, and more. via IFTTT

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#25 Favor Atender by Reply All

In the United States, the idea of having a conversation with the President is pretty outlandish. But in Latin America, it's a regular occurrence. The most accessible president on Latin American social media is Ecuador's Rafael Correa. But what happens what's it like to get the attention of a head of state when you may not exactly want it? This story was adapted from a Spanish Language version that originally appeared on the radio show Radio Ambulante. Listen to that here: http://ift.tt/1FxPupl SPONSORS: Framebridge: http://framebridge.com (offer code "reply") Stamps.com: http://stamps.com (offer code "reply") Animoto: http://animoto.com (offer code "replyall") via IFTTT

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StarTalk SoundBite: Inside A Black Hole by StarTalk Radio

Join Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice as they explore the origin and nature of black holes, and speculate about what truly goes on inside them. If you enjoyed this SoundBite, be sure to check out the full episode here: http://ift.tt/1ERhfVa via IFTTT

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Faith vs. Fact: An Interview with Jerry Coyne by Waking Up with Sam Harris

In this episode, Sam Harris interviews biologist Jerry Coyne about his new book, "Faith vs. Fact: Why Science and Religion are Incompatible." via IFTTT

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What is Twitter? by What's Tech?

While traveling from New York City to my new home in Austin, I downloaded Twitter onto my phone. I have a sordid history with the social media platform, particularly when its stream of opinions is accessible all day, every day. But I wanted something to distract me on the long road trips, and help pass the time in an unfurnished house. Twitter is nothing if not a competent distraction. At first, the app did its job, keeping me updated on current events and interesting stories. Eventually, though, it once again tapped into an inner depression. For me, this happens every time I let the app become an addiction. I deleted Twitter again. It wasn't the first time, certainly won't be the last. How Twitter came to be is almost as interesting to me as the platform itself. To learn more about my frienemy, I invited The Verge's Silicon Valley Editor Casey Newton to explain the platform's origin and speculate on its future. Newton understands social media better than anyone I know — his Snapchat game is strong — and his analysis of Twitter is illuminating as it is accessible. via IFTTT

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Episode 6: Joshuah Bearman explains Cloontang by Tomorrow

Two Joshes sink deep into a discussion about libertarianism, the art of longform, the dark web, and making movies. One Josh is the host of Tomorrow, Joshua Topolsky. The other Josh is Joshuah Bearman, famed writer (he penned the story that became the film Argo) and sensitive human being. We have recorded the experience and now share it with you. via IFTTT

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Cosmic Queries Potpourri by StarTalk Radio

It’s time for another episode of Cosmic Queries. This week, Neil deGrasse Tyson answers an eclectic mix of fan questions selected by Chuck Nice, from gravity waves and the Great Attractor, to dark matter and nuclear fusion. via IFTTT

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The Vergecast 153: Air Bud 6 by The Verge

Nilay Patel is fired up about media aquisions, Dieter Bohn is delirious, Sam Sheffer is hyped beyond belief, Russell Brandom is on the Facebook beat, and Josh Dzieza is on hand to report on the rat takeover. What a time to be alive. Join us, won't you? via IFTTT

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Final Thoughts On Chomsky by Waking Up with Sam Harris

Sam Harris reflects on his failure to have a productive conversation with Noam Chomsky. via IFTTT