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The Tiny Lab Finding Poison In Your Pills
The US Food and Drug Administration is supposed to make sure the medications we take are effective–and safe. But when a small independent lab in Conn…
3 years, 3 months ago
Choose One: Heat Your Home or Feed Your Family?
Here's a thought experiment. It's the middle of winter and you can't afford to pay for both heat and electricity. Which do you stop using first? The …
3 years, 3 months ago
US, EU Seized Russian Billionaires' Yachts. Then Came the Bill
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the US and other Western nations have imposed economic sanctions on scores of Russian billionaires close to…
3 years, 3 months ago
The Copper You Need Is Stuck In A 30-Mile Traffic Jam
Here’s a random yet important fact: Copper is one of the very best conductors of electricity of all metals. And that matters, because as we move towa…
3 years, 3 months ago
The Covid Vaccine Is Fueling A Race For All Kinds Of Cures
Messenger RNA technology made it possible for scientists and drugmakers to quickly develop a Covid-19 vaccine.
Now, pharmaceutical companies are raci…
3 years, 3 months ago
Climate Change Is Already Wreaking Havoc On The COP27 Host
On November 6, leaders around the world will gather for the annual UN Climate Change conference, known this year as COP27. The aim: finding ways to s…
3 years, 3 months ago
The US Midterms Will Decide If the 2024 Election Can Be Stolen
The US is just a week away from the midterm elections, which will decide governors’ races in 36 states--and whether Democrats will keep their majorit…
3 years, 4 months ago
What Happens if the Supreme Court Kicks Affirmative Action Off Campus?
For decades, colleges and universities across the US have promoted the value of having a diverse student body on campus.
The Supreme Court could soo…
3 years, 4 months ago
Clash of the Streaming Titans
Remember when everyone loved to complain how there were 150 channels on TV and nothing good to watch? It’s pretty hard to say that now. There are so …
3 years, 4 months ago
The US Middle Class Is Doing Fine. Why Are They So Worried?
Hello and welcome to The Big Take Podcast!
Today: The good news, and not so good news, about the US middle class. With inflation rising, the stock ma…
3 years, 4 months ago