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Learn about New York City's decades-long pinball ban – and resulting black market – on this episode of Now I Know. Fiorello LaGuardia was elected mayor of New York City in 1933, and, on January 1st of the following year, took office. One of his first acts as mayor was to crack down on mafia activity, especially mob-owned slot machines, seeing them as a direct line into the coffers of organized crime.

How does one keep a billion-dollar airport from cracking? Learn about San Francisco's groundbreaking solution to the seismic problem on this episode of Now I Know. The San Francisco Bay area is home to an extraordinary number of earthquakes. According to Earthquake Track, for a one-year period ending on March 24, 2016, the San Francisco Bay area experienced more than 650 earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or greater – more than a dozen earthquakes a week.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Drop the Ball written and read by Tiffany Dufu. An inspirational and insightful guide for women who want to get it all by doing less For women, a glass ceiling at work is not the only barrier to success - it's also the...

Bat, Ball and Field is a wonderful foray into the history and culture of cricket. ‘Hotten is not just good, he is one of the best’ Cricketer Chronicling the evolution of the sport since its earliest years, highlighting transcendent moments as well as tragedies, Jon Hotten lifts the seemingly...

Host Morgan Riley digs into the triumphs, chaos, and growing pains of Governors Ball, New York City's homegrown mega-festival that's clawed its way into the conversation with Coachella and Lollapalooza. From weather disasters to genre-blending lineups to the madness of throwing a festival in the most crowded city on Earth. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BEST SPORTS WRITING OF THE YEAR AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD A GUARDIAN SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR A WATERSTONES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A marvellous football book, although it is much more than that' The Times 'More Than A Shirt shows why...

The bankruptcy of the investment bank Lehman Brothers was the pivotal event of the 2008 financial crisis and the Great Recession that followed. Ever since the bankruptcy, there has been heated debate about why the Federal Reserve did not rescue Lehman in the same way it rescued other financial institutions, such as Bear Stearns and AIG. The Fed's leaders from that time, especially former Chairman Ben Bernanke, have strongly asserted that they lacked the legal authority to save Lehman because it did not have adequate collateral for the loan it needed to survive. 

This audio edition is captivatingly read by the author, Philip Ball. ‘Combining neurology, philosophy, computer science and artificial intelligence. . . a fascinating and illuminating account’ - The Guardian Understanding the human mind and how it relates to the world of experience has...

Before Mary Earps, Jess Fishlock and Lucy Bronze, a generation of trailblazing women's footballers defied the odds. In 1921, the FA banned women from playing football in England, but these rebels refused to quit. Leaving behind jobs, families and their homeland, they travelled across Europe in search of professional opportunities. This groundbreaking book uncovers their untold stories: the original Lioness who started a new life in the Netherlands as a teenager, the first woman of colour to play for England, the girl who turned down international recognition to play in Italy.

Globe-trotting sports fanatic Oly Bennett dives into elephant soccer, from Thailand's giant kickabouts to Nepal's festival matches. Explore the bonkers history of pachyderm athletics where the beautiful game gets supersized, chaotic, and unforgettable. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Join Oly Bennet as she explores kickball's evolution from playground game to adult obsession. From its 1917 origins to global leagues, discover how simple rules sparked competitive chaos, nostalgia, and worldwide fistfights fueled by recess memories and unhinged glory. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Welcome to Ade Oladipo Talks Football, the go-to podcast for football news, Premier League analysis, match previews, reactions, transfers and big opinions. Hosted by broadcaster and lifelong fan Ade Oladipo, this is where football, culture and conversation come together. From title races to relegation battles, from transfer news to tactical breakdowns, you will get honest takes, sharp insight and real debate, no fluff. This is a continuous football podcast feed featuring a mix of solo episodes, collaborations and conversations with some of the biggest voices in football, including Rory ...

Atheist? Believer? Uncertain? No matter: The Portable Atheist will engage you every step of the way. From the number one New York Times best-selling author of God Is Not Great, comes this provocative and entertaining guided tour of atheist and agnostic thought through the ages with original pieces by Salman Rushdie, Ian McEwan, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

In the enchanting novella “The Ball at Sceaux,” part of Balzac’s monumental series “The Human Comedy,” we are introduced to Émilie de Fontaine, the spirited youngest daughter of a noble yet struggling family in post-revolutionary France. With her father desperately seeking a suitable match, Émilie, headstrong and somewhat spoiled, has stubbornly dismissed all suitors who do not meet her lofty standards. Among her demands? A husband must be “the son of a peer of France.” As she clings to her ideals, the unfolding events reveal the ironies of love and social status. Balzac’s ...

Hosted by Corey with the Story, California Golden Bears Football Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping the Golden Bears—from game analysis and player performances to matchups, recruiting, and season storylines. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local sports coverage to every team and keeping fans connected. California Golden Bears Football Today is your daily snapshot of Golden Bears football. ...

Raus aus der sportlichen Nische, rein in die Kultur – das ist „Base on Balls“, der Podcast von Innings. Baseball ist in Deutschland mehr als ein unterschätzter Sport. Es ist ein globales Kulturphänomen – sichtbar auf den Straßen, in Musikvideos, auf Runways und in Communities. Doch während Caps und Jerseys längst Teil des Alltags sind, bleiben die Geschichten dahinter oft unsichtbar. Baseball wirkt wie ein Code, den viele tragen, aber nur wenige wirklich lesen können. „Base on Balls“ macht diesen Code zugänglich. Fußballprofi & Baseball-Experte Julian Pollersbeck und Niko ...

With his trademark wit and distinctive voice, legendary Ball Four author Jim Bouton recounts his battle against local elites' efforts to replace Wahconah Park, one of the oldest parks in the United States, against the wishes and votes of local citizens. But Foul Ball is more than just a lively romp about saving an old ballpark near Bouton's home in Massachusetts.

In G. K. Chestertons captivating third novel, The Ball and the Cross, we are introduced to a unique blend of fantasy, farce, and theology. The story revolves around Evan MacIan, a tall, dark-haired, blue-eyed Scottish Highlander and devout Roman Catholic, and James Turnbull, a short, red-haired, gray-eyed Scottish Lowlander who is a naive atheist. Their paths collide dramatically when MacIan, outraged by a blasphemous poster in Turnbulls atheist journal office, smashes the window and challenges Turnbull to a duel. This unexpected confrontation sparks a series of comic misadventures as the two ...

Balls Deep is the no-filter podcast where real life gets unpacked properly.Hosted by Brad & Jen (aka The Hannistons), this is a couple who’ve been together, fallen apart, built businesses, raised kids, argued over nothing, laughed at everything — and decided to talk about it all.From relationships, parenting chaos and social media madness to money, ambition, internet drama and the stuff everyone thinks but rarely says out loud — nothing is off the table. Expect unfiltered conversations, brutally honest opinions, guest stories, and moments where it gets a little too real… in the best ...