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3 DAYS AGO

Combating corrosion: The war on rust

Rust is all around us. It’s in our cars, our homes, our infrastructure. It’s also the subject of Jonathan Waldman’s book Rust: The Longest War, which introduces us to the people who fight it. This hour, Waldman joins us. Plus: a visual artist who has found a way to incorporate rust into her work. GUESTS: Esther Solondz: A Rhode Island-based visual artist Jonathan Waldman: Author of Rust The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe, Greg Hill, Jonathan McNicol, and Chion Wolf contributed to this show, which originally aired March 25, 2015. Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 days ago

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1 DAY AGO

All calls: The Grackle kept Colin up all night, then broke the phones

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. Except the phones didn't work. Topics included dogs, Neanderthals, candy, and more. Music featured (in order): That Moon Song – Gregory Alan Isakov In the Sea – Alyssa Allgood Doctrine of Love – Jalen Ngonda Mutual – PJ Morton Happier Times Ahead. – RAYE Flying Things – Tyler Ramsey, Carl Broemel (ft. the Secret Sisters) When the Flowers Started – Caity Gyorgy Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1 DAY AGO

Sycophancy: From Shakespeare to AI

A new study shows that AI chatbots often engage in sycophantic behavior. Just like some humans. This hour, we take a look at sycophants in literature and in politics. And we talk about sycophancy and artificial intelligence. GUESTS: Mark Parker: Professor Emeritus of English at James Madison University and co-author of Sucking Up: A Brief Consideration of Sycophancy Virginia Heffernan: Writes a regular column for The New Republic and the Substack “Magic + Loss.” She is co-host of the podcast “Omnishambles” Malihe Alikhani: Assistant Professor at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences, and a resident Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution with a focus on AI policy Music featured (in order): Overture to Rigoletto – Giuseppi Verdi, Herbert von Karajan, Berlin Philharmoniker I Believe in You – Peggy Lee Don’t Cry – Seal You Fascinate Me So – Mabel Mercer What You Want To Hear – Sub-Radio Flattery – Rosemary Clooney, Jose Ferrer Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27 MAR

The Nose looks at ‘Project Hail Mary’ and ‘Saturday Night Live UK’

Project Hail Mary is the fifth movie directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. It’s written by Drew Goddard and based on the Andy Weir novel. It’s the second movie adapted from a Weir novel, and the second adapted by Goddard, after The Martian. It stars Ryan Gosling as a high school science teacher who’s tasked with … going to space basically alone and saving the world. Project Hail Mary is the No. 1 movie in the world. Its opening last weekend was the biggest of the year so far, and its domestic opening was the second-biggest of Gosling’s career (after Barbie) and the second-biggest ever for a non-franchise movie (after Oppenheimer). And: Saturday Night Live UK is an official international adaptation of regular, old SNL stateside. It, too, premiered last weekend with an episode hosted by (noted non-Brit) Tina Fey. New episodes will appear Sunday nights on Peacock in the U.S. Eight episodes have been ordered, so far. GUESTS: Shawn Murray: A stand-up comedian, writer, and the host of the Fantasy Filmball podcast Irene Papoulis: Taught writing for a long time at Trinity College Bill Yousman: Professor of media studies at Sacred Heart University Music featured (in order): Sign of the Times – Harry Styles Stargazer – Neil Diamond Catch These Fists (Live on SNL UK) – Wet Leg See You On The Radio – Grayson Hugh Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Mar

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25 MAR

What do rising measles cases say about public health and trust?

This hour, we look at the spread of measles in the United States. And we talk to health and science communicators who are working to tell the story of that disease in new ways. GUESTS: Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo: Director of the Pandemic Center at the Brown School of Public Health, and a Professor of Epidemiology Brinda Adhikari: Award-winning executive producer, showrunner and journalist, who is Co-Host of the "Why Should I Trust You?" podcast Teri Mills: Retired nurse educator, grandmother, and Board member and Vice President of Media for Grandparents for Vaccines Music featured (in order): Sickness – runo plum Contagious – Ani DiFranco Cat’s Got the Measles – The New Lost City Ramblers Catch My Disease – Ben Lee Soul Vaccination – Tower of Power Grandma’s Hands – Bill Withers Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Mar

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23 MAR

All calls: The ninjas next door took my parents’ stuffed owl

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation winds around to the Iran war, what to do with the old stuff of deceased parents, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Gov. Lowell Weicker, our Mary show, whether or not you can tell time by a cat’s eye … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. Music featured (in order): Can I Believe You – Fleet Foxes Joy Spring – Karrin Allyson I’m In Trouble – Alessia Cara, Norah Jones A Brother (Just Like You) – Nnenna Freelon Both Can Be True – Trousdale Anyone in Love – Jalen Ngonda June It’s Gonna Happen – Rumer The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe, Eugene Amatruda, Robyn Doyon-Aitken, and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show. Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Mar

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49 min
20 MAR

How WWE got a chokehold on U.S. politics

Josephine Riesman, author of Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America, argues that understanding WWE can help us understand President Donald Trump and his politics. This hour, we learn about WWE and its impact on Trump, and discuss the experience and appeal of watching wrestling. GUESTS: Josephine Riesman: Author of Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America Tim Kail: Creator of “The Work of Wrestling” website and podcast. He is also the host and producer of “The Sarah Lawrence College Podcast” The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe, Meg Dalton, and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show, which originally aired on March 7, 2025. Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Mar

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50 min
30 MAR

All calls: "Let's Go Culverts!" (Is not an actual radio show)

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. This hour, the conversation winds around to old radio shows, "No Kings" protests, the phrase "Let's go", The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest, culverts, Garrison Keillor … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. Music featured (in order): I Don’t Understand – MT Jones Train of Thought – Olive Klug Light by the Window – Elmiene, Raphael Saddiq Ancient Light – I’m With Her Shaky Eyes – Hiss Golden Messenger Tell Me A Tale – Michael Kiwanuka (also live) I Hate the Way I Look Today. – RAYE Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Mar

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49 min
17 MAR

All calls: Crows make better noise than Oasis

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. So we did another one. This hour, the conversation winds around to America 250, Oasis, bird songs, the SAVE Act, Trump, natural lawns … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. Music Featured (in order): bite my tongue – wiltwon’t make it out alive – Nicole Zuraitis, Larry Goldings Just Say You Want Me – Lo Steele Teach Me Tonight – Ledisi I Do, I Do – Dua Saleh Penny In The Lake – Ratboys We Made It – Sammy Rae and the Friends ft. CELISSE Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mar

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49 min
08/04/2021

All About Tea: History, Blending + Cooking With Tea

Second only to water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. But for something we drink so much, we know surprisingly little about it. This week on Seasoned, we learn about tea from local experts. We talk to two tea importers in the state about what tea is, the characteristics of different types of teas, and how to savor the experience of drinking great tea. Plus, we talk to two herbal tea farmers about the benefits of herbal tea, as well as chefs who incorporate tea into their cooking. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email at seasoned@ctpublic.org. Zshekinah Collier and Joseph Vazquez contributed to this show. Robyn Doyon-Aitken and Catie Talarski produced this show. Guests:Philip Parda – Co-owner of Savvy Tea Gourmet in Madison, Conn. (You can sign up for online tea tastings here). Jim Harron Jr. – Co-owner of Simpson & Vail in Brookfield, Conn.Stacey Wood and David Soule – Co-owners of Whole Harmony Farm in Higganum, Conn.Tom Kaldy – Executive chef, The Charles in Old WethersfieldCheryl Stair – Chef/owner of Art of Eating in Bridgehampton, NY. Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08/04/2021

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49 min

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