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Should I stay or should I go? Find out why a large-scale effort to improve crosswalk safety in the U.S. and Canada crashed and burned, on this episode of Now I Know. About five years ago, municipalities across the United States, Canada, and likely points elsewhere began installing new technology for crosswalk safety. Gone were many of the simple “WALK” or “DON’T WALK” signals.

A top cybersecurity journalist tells the story behind the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how its existence has ushered in a new age of warfare—one in which a digital attack can have the same destructive capability as a megaton bomb. “Immensely enjoyable...

In Countdown, science journalist Sarah Scoles uncovers a different atomic reality: the nuclear age's present. Drawing from years of on-the-ground reporting at the nation's nuclear weapons labs, Scoles interrogates the idea that having nuclear weapons keeps us safe, deterring attacks and preventing radioactive warfare. She deftly assesses the existing nuclear apparatus in the United States, taking listeners beyond the news headlines and policy-speak to reveal the state of nuclear-weapons technology.

Countdown is a thrilling sci-fi novel about the first mission to Mars. But before the spaceship launches, two madmen attempt to sabotage the mission, nearly preventing humanity’s first interstellar journey. Written by a Catholic priest, this story blends faith, adventure, and futuristic technology.

Two University of South Carolina students breakdown all things gamecock athletics among other things.

Every four days there are a million more people on the planet. More people and fewer resources. In this timely work, Alan Weisman examines how we can shrink our collective human footprint so that we don't stomp any more species - including our own - out of existence. The answer: reducing gradually and non-violently the number of humans on the planet whose activities, industries and lifestyles are damaging the Earth. Defining an optimum human population for the Earth is an explosive concept.

3... 2... 1... Launch! 🚀Welcome to Countdown To Launch, your weekly 15-minute deep dive into the heartbeat of Unity High School. Whether you’re walking the halls or tuning in from home, we bring you the ultimate "Field Report" on everything making a buzz in the hallways of UHS this week.From last night’s game to classroom projects, we celebrate the great things happening in our high school community.

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"With Brazil in Turmoil, Rio Counts down to Olympics" is from the April 27, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Rebecca R. Ruiz and narrated by Kristi Burns.

In December 1936, Britain faced a constitutional crisis that was the gravest threat to the institution of the monarchy since the execution of Charles I. The ruling monarch, Edward VIII, wished to marry the American divorcée Wallis Simpson and crown her as his Queen. His actions scandalised the...

When a Serbian-backed assassin gunned down Archduke Franz Ferdinand in late June 1914, the world seemed unmoved. Even Ferdinand’s own uncle, Franz Josef I, was notably ambivalent about the death of the Hapsburg heir, saying simply, "It is God’s will." Certainly, there was nothing to suggest that the episode would lead to conflictmuch less a world war of such massive and horrific proportions that it would fundamentally reshape the course of human events.

Vier Mal jährlich stimmt das Schweizer Volk über die Zukunft des Landes, der Kantone und Gemeinden ab. Oft betreffen diese Abstimmungen das Bauen und Wohnen, die Mobilität und die Landschaft. Als Verein für eine klimagerechte Bauwende beobachten wir eine Diskrepanz zwischen der allgemeinen öffentlichen Debatte und dem Fachdiskurs der planenden und bauenden Disziplinen. Zwischen diesen Welten schlägt der Podcast eine Brücke.Zu jeweils aktuellen Abstimmungen und Themen laden wir Vertreter:innen aus Wissenschaft, Politik, Verbänden und Behörden zum Gespräch. Darin suchen wir nicht die ...

The so-called "crime of the century"—the assassination of President John F. Kennedy—was almost preordained to happen. Like all presidents from decades before him, JFK played it loose with security—open cars, Secret Service agents at a distance, and a desire to be seen. Yet conspiracy buffs are certain the security setup on November 22, 1963 was unusual and suspicious. It wasn't.

The Democratic Party has changed beyond recognition. Once the party of anti-communism and tax-cutting under President Kennedy, it is now dominated by a surging socialist movement and led by a presidential candidate who vows to “transform” America. In Countdown to Socialism, Congressman Devin Nunes exposes the nexus between the Democratic Party, the mainstream media, and the social media corporations. These three entities cooperate to blast out the Democrats’ message and downplay their extremism while suppressing and censoring conservative points of view.

“Where nostalgia competes for the top spot.” 🏆 From the VHS aisles to the Saturday-morning toy shelves, The Sleepover Retro Countdown Show rewinds the analog past one list at a time. Hosts Rob and Guido—the retro archivists behind Sleepover Trading Co.—dig through decades of movies, music, toys, comics, commercials, and more to build definitive Top 10 countdowns celebrating the weird, wonderful, and occasionally warped corners of pop culture. Each week, they each bring five picks, debate their merits, and rank the results into one final “Sleepover Top Ten," and every episode is a ...

Hosted by actor Eric Petersen (Kevin Can F Himself) and TV producer Danny Jordan (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Christmas Countdown is the #1 ranked Christmas podcast in the world. In every episode Eric and Danny tap into the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season by sharing personal stories, playing jolly games and chatting about the latest Christmas news. Then, the festive fellas count down holiday-themed lists, ranging from top 10 Christmas movies and top 10 tips and tricks to top 10 holiday traditions and top 10 Christmas songs. Follow us @christmascountdownshow

If someone knew when and where the next major terrorist attack was to be to take place against America, wouldn't the US intelligence community want to know about it? In Countdown to Terror, US Congressman Curt Weldon, proves that "Ali," an informant with access to the minutes of the most secret Iranian councils does have details about many plots against the US. In fact, he has outright predicted - days, weeks, or months in advance - numerous terrorist plots that were actually carried out our thwarted at the last minute.

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Sixty years after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, former White House correspondent Paul Brandus takes an in-depth look at the seemingly unconnected events that led to that afternoon in Dallas, Texas. He explores the troubled and broken life of Kennedy’s killer, Lee Harvey Oswald, and challenges six decades worth of conspiracy theories––none of which have been proven. Available October 31st in your favorite podcast app.

Welcome to WCCO's Kickoff Countdown, your source for all things Viking and Gopher football! Each week, Mike Max previews the college and pro football matchups that matter in the upcoming weekend. Plus, we check in on the Packers and Badgers and go behind the headlines with stories you won't get anywhere else. What's at stake on game day? This is your ticket to action and insights all season long.