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The Ramp Learning Center’s Podcast

The Ramp Learning Center’s Podcast

Written by: Rick Post
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Gain the knowledge you have always wanted. You could Google something but when it is explained by someone it makes it easier to understand.

Knowledge includes any subject like "how to install an app on my phone" or "what's the best way to cook bacon". I will even delve into subjects like math, civics, sports, finances and even entertainment. No subject is taboo.

So sit back and enjoy getting smarter with each podcast!

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Episodes
  • Radical 1880 Thesis: A Forgotten Case for Gender Equality

    Radical 1880 Thesis: A Forgotten Case for Gender Equality
    May 19 2026

    Rick Post explores historical and modern examples illustrating the difference between equality and equity, from Teddy Roosevelt’s 1880 thesis advocating gender equality to stories of pioneers like Katalin Karikó, Ruth Law, and Clarence Gideon. The episode emphasizes that rights are won and highlights how diverse contributions have shaped progress.
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    17 mins
  • When Math Saved a Life: Gordon Cooper, the Stars, and Real-World Numbers

    When Math Saved a Life: Gordon Cooper, the Stars, and Real-World Numbers
    Apr 15 2026

    Rick Post shows how mathematics shapes both dramatic moments—like Gordon Cooper using the stars to guide a dying spacecraft—and everyday decisions, from budgeting and cooking to navigation and technology.

    The episode covers the Monty Hall paradox, practical finance tips (including the 50-30-20 rule), uses of math in building, sports, weather modeling, and a quick word of the day plus an interesting health fact about leftover pasta.
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    19 mins
  • Civics Refresher: The Constitution Explained in Plain Terms

    Civics Refresher: The Constitution Explained in Plain Terms
    Mar 18 2026

    Rick Post walks through the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, explaining Articles, key sections, and the essential rights and responsibilities of citizens.

    The episode emphasizes active citizenship, separation of powers, and the importance of understanding how government works, plus a brief word of the day ("putative") and a surprising moon fact.
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    27 mins
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