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The Lagrange ReportThe Purge That Wasn’t: Hegseth’s Merit MandateThis week on The Lagrange Report, we dismantle the narrative storm around Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new Pentagon directives. The media framed it as a cultural crackdown—an “escalation” targeting race and gender—but the actual policy does the opposite: it restores merit-based standards and reorients military education toward readiness, not ideology. In this episode, we walk through what the mainstream coverage omitted, why this reform matters, and how accusations of extremism reveal more about the press than the Pentagon. When fairness is treated like fanaticism, the story is never just about the facts—it’s about the frame.
2025-05-1110 min
The Lagrange ReportZelensky, Trump, and the Fight Over Truth in Ukraine PolicyIn today’s episode, we break down the headline clash between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky — and expose how CNN turned a legitimate policy debate into a fear-mongering spectacle. The media wants you to think Trump is reckless, anti-Ukraine, even pro-Putin. But the facts — and the history — tell a very different story.
We dive deep into what really happened in the Oval Office, why Trump’s demand for accountability matters, and how the media’s selective framing hides both Biden’s failures and the public’s growing skepticism of endless war. This isn’t just about Ukraine — it’s abo...2025-05-1009 min
The Lagrange ReportNot a Purge: Reclaiming the Truth About Trump’s Immigration EnforcementIn this episode of The Lagrange Report, we dig into the New York Times’ April 1st feature painting Trump’s immigration enforcement as reckless and cruel—even among supposed conservative allies. But beneath the emotional anecdotes and selective sourcing lies a different story: legal actions reframed through manipulative narrative devices. From gang tattoos to the Alien Enemies Act, the article transforms legitimate tools into symbols of oppression—and we’re not buying it. We’ll walk you through what was said, what was left out, and how media distortions reshape public perception.
Join us as we unpack the truth, r...2025-05-1009 min
The Lagrange ReportThe Real Battle Over USIP: Governance, Not "Conquest"In this episode of The Lagrange Report, we unpack the breathless WIRED headline claiming that a Trump-era agency “gifted itself” a \$500 million building. Sounds outrageous—until you look at the facts. What actually happened was a standard, lawful interagency transfer overseen by the General Services Administration, with zero private gain and clear statutory precedent. But that didn’t stop legacy media from casting it as a coup. We’re here to clear the fog, expose the manipulations, and show how bureaucratic routine was weaponized into political hysteria.
Takeaways
Learn how executive authority over federal assets was deliberate...2025-05-1009 min
The Lagrange ReportThe House That Taxpayers BuiltA New York Times feature on a Phoenix homebuilder’s $2.65 million project claims that stricter immigration enforcement and tariffs would cripple construction, hiking costs and delaying homes. But this isn’t just about labor shortages—it’s about a system that normalizes lawbreaking, displaces American workers, and shifts massive costs onto taxpayers. We dissect the article’s omissions, expose its manipulative framing, and reveal the hidden fiscal and cultural toll of “cheap” labor. This episode isn’t just about building houses; it’s about who pays the real price for a broken immigration model.
Takeaways:
Facts Clarified: Learn t...2025-05-0912 min
The Lagrange ReportElon Musk’s Washington Mission – Disruption Done RightWhen Politico declared that Trump’s inner circle is ready to push Elon Musk out of his role in the Department of Government Efficiency, the narrative was set: Musk is a reckless liability, sowing chaos in Washington. But the truth is far more revealing. In this episode, we dismantle the distortions, uncover the buried facts about Musk’s trillion-dollar deficit-cutting mission, and expose why the media’s rush to vilify him is less about journalism and more about protecting a bloated bureaucracy. This isn’t just about Musk—it’s about the fight for a government that answers to the people...2025-05-0910 min
The Lagrange ReportThe Democrats’ Leadership Mirage: Why Nostalgia Won’t Save ThemWhen Michelle Obama announced a new podcast, it reignited a familiar liberal fantasy: a charismatic figure swooping in to rescue a floundering Democratic Party. But as we unpack in this episode, this yearning for a savior isn’t a sign of hope—it’s a symptom of a party adrift, disconnected from the voters it claims to represent. Drawing on a recent Vox article and our own rigorous analysis, we expose the hidden manipulations in the mainstream narrative and reveal why the Democrats’ leadership vacuum is a reckoning, not a rebuild. This matters because the stories we’re told shape the...2025-05-0908 min
The Lagrange ReportTrump’s Federal Layoffs: Strategic Reform, Not Institutional CollapseIn this episode of The Lagrange Report, we unpack the real story behind President Trump’s dramatic federal workforce reduction: 121,000 jobs cut in just 100 days. Legacy media sounded the alarm, warning of crumbling services and global fallout—but offered little evidence beyond emotionally charged framing. We break through the panic and restore clarity, showing how this downsizing effort fits a long tradition of bipartisan government realignment. From Reagan to Clinton to Obama, streamlining the bureaucracy has been a recurring and necessary act of governance—not a reckless departure.
What CNN framed as chaos was in fact calculated, legal...2025-05-0909 min
The Lagrange ReportHarvest or Hustle: The Real Story Behind Texas’s Ballot Fraud IndictmentsEpisode
In this episode, we unravel how the New York Times turned a straightforward legal case into a tale of political oppression. Six Texas officials were indicted for allegedly violating a 2021 state law banning paid ballot harvesting—a third-degree felony. But instead of focusing on the law or the grand jury process, coverage zeroed in on an elderly woman who wasn’t charged and bypassed key facts like the seizure of 65 phones and 41 computers. This wasn’t just bias—it was narrative insulation. We bring the clarity the media avoided.
Takeaways
Learn how the NYT omit...2025-05-0808 min
The Lagrange ReportLegal Independence Under Fire: Paul Clement's Principled StandIn a stunning development, conservative legal titan Paul Clement has stepped forward to represent WilmerHale after the firm became the latest target of Trump administration executive orders. Mainstream media instantly framed this as a conservative breaking ranks to oppose authoritarianism, but the real story cuts much deeper—revealing a profession increasingly abandoning its commitment to representation without fear or favor, and the consequences when institutions prioritize politics over principle.
Key Takeaways:
Context Restored: WilmerHale isn't a neutral victim but a deeply partisan firm with extensive ties to the Democratic establishment—a crucial fact omitted in mainstream cove...2025-05-0816 min
The Lagrange ReportScience Is Thriving—Just Not Where the Bureaucrats Want ItThe New York Times says scientists are fleeing the United States for “asylum” in Europe, claiming Trump’s policies have chilled free inquiry and gutted research. But beneath the headlines is a very different reality—one where the U.S. is shifting funding away from ideological subfields and toward mission-driven science. Meanwhile, European universities are capitalizing on this moment to boost their own prestige and talent pipelines—not to save science, but to acquire it. In this episode, we cut through the panic, clarify the policies, and reveal what’s really happening in global science.
Because this isn’t about censorsh...2025-05-0707 min
The Lagrange ReportFree Trade Fantasies: When Friedman Meets the Real WorldElon Musk may have lit the spark, but it’s Milton Friedman’s ghost that dominates the debate. In this episode, we dissect a recent Daily Wire article quoting Friedman’s classic anti-tariff argument—one that still underpins much of today’s free-market orthodoxy. But how well does that elegant theory hold up when tested against China’s strategic dumping, America’s hollowed-out industries, and the power plays of modern state-directed economies?
We’re not critiquing The Daily Wire—in fact, the reporting is solid. What we are doing is drilling into the assumptions baked into Friedman’s famous parables an...2025-05-0711 min
The Lagrange ReportWhen Deportation Becomes a Headline, Not a LawThis week on The Lagrange Report, we take a closer look at the controversy surrounding the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a Salvadoran national whose removal was painted by NBC and others as a moral crisis, not a legal process. Senator Chris Van Hollen’s failed attempt to access Garcia in Salvadoran custody became the centerpiece of a one-sided media narrative.
But behind the emotionally charged headlines are overlooked facts: Garcia entered illegally, was always deportable, and faced new allegations that triggered enforcement. We unpack the full legal and diplomatic context—and reveal what happens when immigration law co...2025-05-0709 min
The Lagrange ReportParental Rights Are Not Optional—They Are ConstitutionalThis episode dives deep into Mahmoud v. Taylor, a pivotal Supreme Court case that could redefine the boundary between educational mandates and religious liberty. While SCOTUSblog presents the case as a logistical challenge for schools, we uncover the deeper constitutional tension it represents: can the state compel ideological participation under the banner of inclusivity? Or must it accommodate religious conscience even in a progressive district?
We cut through the framing, omissions, and legal misdirection to ask the real question: who holds moral authority over children—their parents, or the state?
Key Takeaways:
How mainstream me...2025-05-0711 min
The Lagrange ReportChatroom Scandal or Narrative Spin?What if the biggest national security “breach” of the year wasn’t a breach at all—but a bureaucratic typo amplified into a political weapon? In this episode of The Lagrange Report, we break down The New York Times’ dramatic framing of a group chat among Trump officials discussing Yemen strikes, where a journalist was accidentally included.
The result: breathless headlines about espionage, reckless leaks, and Republican hypocrisy. But behind the hype lies a much quieter truth—one of clerical error, encrypted apps, and partisan framing masquerading as journalism. We investigate how the media builds a scandal when the fac...2025-05-0711 min
The Lagrange ReportWhen Campus Activism Meets Immigration Law: The Yunseo Chung CaseIn this episode of The Lagrange Report, we unpack a story that’s been engineered to provoke outrage: a Columbia student sues the federal government after ICE initiates deportation proceedings. The headlines cry “McCarthyism” and “hunted by ICE,” but what’s missing is what matters most—the law.
What the New York Times frames as political persecution is, in fact, a national security review grounded in longstanding immigration statutes. Our investigation reveals how a powerful media institution uses emotional framing, omission, and loaded language to transform a lawful enforcement process into a civil rights crisis. We expose the distortion...2025-05-0711 min
The Lagrange ReportWhen Every Political Disagreement Is Called Fascism, Democracy LosesIn this episode of The Lagrange Report, we examine how reckless comparisons to Nazi Germany are eroding constitutional debate and poisoning democratic dialogue. After Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker appeared on CNN likening Trump’s policies to Hitler’s rise, the media echoed the alarm with no facts, no citations, and no dissenting voices. We break down:
Why Pritzker’s claims lacked legal grounding or factual support
How invoking the Holocaust to silence debate distorts both history and democracy
What birthright citizenship really means under the 14th Amendment
How fear-based rhetoric is replacing rational disagreement in public discourse
This...2025-05-0609 min
The Lagrange ReportCancer Cures and Fairy TalesIn this episode of The Lagrange Report, we tackle the rise of emotionally charged hypotheticals in place of rational immigration policy debate. From Michael Moore’s claim that deportations could cost us the next cancer cure to media myths about Steve Jobs, we cut through the noise and re-center the conversation on law, facts, and democratic governance.
We break down:
Why Moore’s viral claims distort the reality of immigration enforcement
How emotional speculation is replacing legal reasoning in public discourse
What the 2024 election results really said about border policy
Why enforcing immigration law honors—not rejects—America’s immigran...2025-05-0607 min
The Lagrange ReportSovereignty, Not Celebrity, Is What’s at Stake in the ICC ShowdownIn this episode of The Lagrange Report, we cut through the tabloid noise and uncover the deeper legal battle beneath the headlines. While the media fixates on Amal Clooney and Trump’s so-called “ban,” the real issue is far more consequential: the defense of U.S. sovereignty against the overreach of the International Criminal Court.
We break down:
What the ICC is trying to do—and why it matters that the U.S. and Israel never consented
The bipartisan legal framework protecting American citizens and allies from foreign prosecution
Why Amal Clooney’s advisory role to the ICC isn’t just...2025-05-0608 min
The Lagrange ReportStarbase: A Democratic Triumph in South TexasIn this episode of The Lagrange Report, we explore a quiet revolution in South Texas: the overwhelming 212–6 vote to incorporate Starbase, America’s first city centered around space exploration. This isn’t just a story about paperwork—it’s a bold move toward civic innovation, democratic self-determination, and strategic alignment with America’s space future.
We break down:
Why this vote matters—and what 97% approval really says
How SpaceX has already transformed the region
The economic and national security implications of spaceport cities
What Starbase means for the future of governance, community autonomy, and innovation
Plus: How this mirrors p...2025-05-0608 min
D3football.com Around the Nation PodcastATN Podcast 361: Big wins from new facesWith so many teams taking the week off, there was a big opportunity to step up and grab the spotlight, and boy did schools such as LaGrange and Bates do exactly that. Nothing like getting a double-digit game losing streak off your back.
Plus, a game of the week that absolutely looked like one, as we break down Carnegie Mellon at Washington & Jefferson. In addition, Patrick got eyes on Bethel for the first time this season as the Royals hosted St. John’s and we get his take on how the Johnnies look and how the new-look Be...2024-09-301h 15
Zero KnowledgeVerifiable SQL, Reckle Trees and ZK Coprocessing with Lagrange LabsSummary
In this week’s episode Anna chats with Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh, Founder and CEO at Lagrange Labs and Charalampos (Babis) Papamanthou, Head of Research at Lagrange and Co-Director of the Applied Cryptography Lab at Yale University.
They revisit the concepts of zk-powered coprocessors and dive into the work that Charalampos did previous to joining Lagrange on Verifiable SQL. They then explore how this is incorporated into the Lagrange coprocessor system, the work they are doing on Reckle Trees, future work and what all this enables for dApp developers. They discuss their new prover marketplace, the general state of in...2024-07-241h 04
Set PhasersStar Trek: Discovery | Season 5 Episode 9 "LaGrange Point"A race to find the progenitor's tech between Discover and the newly minted Moll's Dreadnaught. DiSCO gets there about a moment before Moll, only to spend a few minutes indulging in wonder get scooped by the Breen.
While Michael, Book, Adira, and Rhys go undercover to get the progenitor's "structure", folks back at Fed HQ are concern because Primarch Tahal (a different Breen overlord) is steaming for the same location to absorb Ruhn's former soldiers into her squad as the Breen prepare for a possible civil war.
The Federation and the Breen; DISCO and Moll et al -- and w...2024-06-0927 min
Roddenberry PodcastsMission Log Live: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast 237 - Discovering "LaGrange Point"Join John, Holly, and Mission Log Live's callers as they discuss the finer points of this week's #StarTrekDiscovery episode, "LaGrange Point". Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern2024-05-281h 04
Live Long and PodcastStar Trek: Discovery S5 E9 - "Lagrange Point" ReviewDave Mader has watched Star Trek: Discovery, Season 5, Episode 9 "Lagrange Point", as part of a Star Trek: Discovery Episode Review podcast series. Joined by a panel of Star Trek enthusiasts, they react to the episode and break it all down. Full spoiler warning.
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LaGrange Media ProductionsEpisode #3 - The 2nd Arrow Bowling PodcastOn the third episode of The 2nd Arrow Bowling Podcast, host Toby LaGrange talks about the PBA Illinois Classic and dives into three topics that created some talk this weekend...
- Event Format
- Bowl TV
- No Two-Handed Finalists2024-02-1305 minLaGrange Media ProductionsEpisode #2 - The 2nd Arrow Bowling PodcastThe second episode of The 2nd Arrow Bowling Podcast will see host Toby LaGrange talk about last weeks U.S. Open...introduce you to the newest PWBA Hall of Famers and debut the Toby's Take and Power Rankings segments.
The 2nd Arrow Bowling Podcast is hosted by Toby LaGrange.
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Galaxy - Worldwide PsyTrance Podcast by Dj.AcidNew #760 podcast Galaxy - Chill Out @ 01.02.24. Playlist inside.1. Unusual Cosmic Process - Lagrange Point
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3. Airform - Disregarding
4. Dhamika - Solitude
5. Chronos - Planetarium (Aquarius Edit)
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7. Rukirek - Open, Sesame
8. Unusual Cosmic Process - Sahara Trip
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10. Rukirek - One Is Infinity
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12. StereOMantra - True Experiences
13. DamianL - Deep Water Universe
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16. Maluns - Distorted Reality
17. Airform - Cyber Age
18. Sygnals - 283 Days After2024-02-011h 59
LaGrange Media ProductionsEpisode #1 - The 2nd Arrow Bowling PodcastThe 2nd Arrow Bowling Podcast from LaGrange Media Productions debuts with a look at the USBC Hall of Fame Class of 2024, a brief recap of the 2024 PBA Players Championship, a look at the controversy during the event and an update on the FMCC Bowling Team.
The 2nd Arrow Bowling Podcast is hosted by Toby LaGrange.
Please be sure to give us FIVE STARS!2024-01-2511 minLaGrange Media ProductionsLaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #43 - What's In Store For '24The LaGrange Media Podcast is back with episode #43...What's In Store For '24. In this episode host Toby LaGrange takes a look at what is in store for LaGrange Media Productions in 2024.
The LaGrange Media Podcast is hosted by veteran Capital District of New York Announcer and Motorsports Writer/Columnist Toby LaGrange. The podcast focuses on interviews with drivers, officials and much more. The podcast debuted on January 7th, 2021.
Be sure to follow & share this podcast and of course, give us a FIVE STAR rating!
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LaGrange Media ProductionsThe Dirt Track Flashback Podcast - Episode #2 - This Week on DIRT (7/1/1998)The Dirt Track Flashback Podcast is back with Episode #2 and it takes us back to 1998 and a very entertaining episode of This Week on DIRT. Host Toby LaGrange goes over the highlights, news and happenings from the show.
The Dirt Track Flashback Podcast is hosted by veteran Capital District of New York Announcer and Motorsports Writer/Columnist Toby LaGrange. This podcast focuses on the history of local racing and will include old race calls, reviews of books, older podcast episodes, a look back at old programs and the main stories they feature plus much more. The podcast...2023-12-0710 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsRidge Talk - Episode #2On Episode #2 or Ridge Talk, host Toby LaGrange talks about the 2023 GRMP Power Rankings and looks ahead to the Northeast Racing Products Auction & Trade Show in a couple of weeks.
The Ridge Talk Show is a video production of LaGrange Media and is hosted by veteran Capital District of New York Announcer and Motorsports Writer/Columnist Toby LaGrange. The show focuses on events at the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park and offers updates during the off season and a behind the scenes look at The Ridge and those that make the track work. The show...2023-11-1004 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe Dirt Track Flashback Podcast - Episode #1 - 2011 AARN Jack Johnson InterviewEpisode #1 of the Dirt Track Flashback Podcast is here and we kick things off with a replay of Episode #2 of the LaGrange Media Podcast (then called the Cow Palace Podcast)...a reading of host Toby LaGrange's 2011 Area Auto Racing News interview with the late, great Jack Johnson.
The Dirt Track Flashback Podcast is hosted by veteran Capital District of New York Announcer and Motorsports Writer/Columnist Toby LaGrange. This podcast focuses on the history of local racing and will include old race calls, reviews of books, older podcast episodes, a look back at old programs and the...2023-11-0217 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe Toby's Take Podcast - Episode #2 - An Eastern States of MindOn Episode #2 of Toby's Take, host Toby LaGrange takes a look at the car count at the recently held Eastern States 200 Weekend and a few of the reasons why.
The Toby’s Take Podcast is hosted by veteran Capital District of New York Announcer and Motorsports Writer/Columnist Toby LaGrange. It’s an opinion podcast that focuses on the issues of the day. The podcast debuted on October 18th, 2023.
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LaGrange Media ProductionsThe Toby's Take Podcast - Episode #1 - SDW vs Social MediaEpisode #1: SDW vs Social Media...Host Toby LaGrange discusses Super DIRT Week 51 at the Oswego Speedway and some of the reactions on various Social Media platforms.
The Toby’s Take Podcast is hosted by veteran Capital District of New York Announcer and Motorsports Writer/Columnist Toby LaGrange. It’s an opinion podcast that focuses on the issues of the day. The podcast debuted on October 18th, 2023.
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Be sure to follow & share this podcast and of...2023-10-1802 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #42 - Malta's Massive, The Outlaw 200 Preview & MoreOn Episode #42 of the LaGrange Media Podcast, host Toby LaGrange reviews the Malta Massive Weekend at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway, looks ahead to the 37th Annual Milton CAT Outlaw 200 Weekend at the Fulton Speedway, talks about the 2024 INDYcar Schedule, those who we recently lost, the retirement of Kenny Tremont and more...including the newest LaGrange Media Productions Podcast - Dirt Track Flashback!
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LaGrange...2023-09-2818 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #41 - 2023 GRMP Track Champions - Part 2This episode is all about the remaining track champions at the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park. Host Toby LaGrange talks to each of these championship winning drivers right after their titles were officially theirs.
Congratulations to...
* Connor Hearn (Limited Sportsman)
* Jason Samrov (Street Stock)
* Damian Ward & Jay Ingersoll (Leatherstocking Credit Union DIRTcar Mini Stock - Dual Cam)
* Bruce Liddle (Leatherstocking Credit Union DIRTcar Mini Stock - Single Cam)
* A.J. Albreada (Northeast Paving & Sealcoat All-Star Slingshot)
* Bodie Marks (Northeast Paving...2023-09-2112 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #40 - 2023 DIRTcar Track Champions @ The Ridge (Track Champions Part 1)This week host Toby LaGrange talks with the three drivers who were crowned track champion at the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Sunday nights...Jordan McCreadie (DIRTcar 358 Modified), Andrew Buff (Classic Muscle Parts DIRTcar Sportsman) and Luke Horning (Yurkewecz Auto Crushers DIRTcar Pro Stock).
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LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #39 - Luke Horning-RUSH Late ModelEpisode #29 of the LaGrange Media Podcast features Yurkewecz Auto Crushers DIRTcar Pro Stock driver Luke Horning talking about his upcoming RUSH Late Model ride. Horning and host Toby LaGrange talk about how he got the ride, his future plans and his thoughts on the RUSH Late Models becoming a weekly division at The Ridge in 2024 and the future of the Pro Stock division.
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LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #38 - C.J. CastellettiC.J. Castelletti joins host Toby LaGrange on Episode #38 of the LaGrange Media Podcast. The DIRTcar 358 Modified driver talks about his racing career and much more.
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LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #37 - Justin HouseThis week host Toby LaGrange sits down with a veteran racer who recently made his return to local racing - Justin House.
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LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #36 - A.J. AlbreadaHost Toby LaGrange is back with Episode #36 of the LaGrange Media Podcast. In this episode LaGrange sits down with a rising star in the All-Star Slingshot ranks...A.J. Albreada. If that name sounds familiar, it should as the Albreada family has been around local racing for a long time.
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LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #35 - Bobby RhinehardtKarting standout turned Limited Sportsman division racer Bobby Rhinehardt joins host Toby LaGrange on Episode #35 of the LaGrange Media Podcast. Racin' Rhino talks about his karting days and his current time in a Limited Sportsman...and everything in between.
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LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #34 - Bodie MarksOn Episode #34 of the LaGrange Media Podcast host Toby LaGrange sits down with a rising star in the Capital Region...Bodie Marks. Marks talks about his Slingshot career to date and about the work it takes in order to make it to the track each week.
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LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #33 - Kirsten SwartzThis week host Toby LaGrange sits down with one of the rising stars in the Capital District of New York...Kirsten Swartz. The second-generation driver talks about her career spanning from Karts to Slingshots and now into the Limited Sportsman division.
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LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #32 - Jack & ClemOn Episode #32 host Toby LaGrange remembers a pair of Hall of Famers on the 2nd Anniversary of their death...Jumpin' Jack Johnson and Clem DaBiere.
***Please note the volume on this episode is a little low (except for the commercials), please be sure to turn up the volume. Sorry about that!
Thank You to our sponsors...Classic Muscle Parts, The Glen Ridge Motorsports Park and The Swagger Factory.2023-04-0516 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #31 - Lance WillixThis week host Toby LaGrange sits down with a two-time Modified feature winner at The Glen Ridge Motorsports Park...Lance Willix. The Theresa, New York driver will not only be one of the regulars in the Red Chair DIRTcar 358 Modified division but will be one of the contenders for the 2023 Track Championship as well. 2023-03-2916 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #30 - Bert PolandOn this week's episode host Toby LaGrange sits down with someone who has been in our sport for a long time and that you may not be familiar with. This week's guest is Bert Poland, who also happens to be the father of last week's guest...rising star Garrett Poland. 2023-03-2223 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #29 - Garrett PolandOn this week's episode, host Toby LaGrange sits down with a rising star in the local racing world...Garrett Poland. The 18-year-old Capital District driver will be entering his rookie year in the ultra-competitive DIRTcar 358 Modified division...and calling the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park home.2023-03-1422 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #28 - Glen Ridge Hall of Fame Announcement, Albany-Saratoga & Weedsport Schedules, Dean Hoag & Brian MulliganThis week, host Toby LaGrange announces the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Hall of Fame Class of 2023 and then goes over the recently released 2023 schedules for the Albany-Saratoga and Weedsport Speedway. We also say goodbye to a couple of legends of our sport. 2023-03-0818 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #27 - Glen Ridge & Lebanon Valley Schedules, Caroga Creek & Power RankingsOn Episode #27 host Toby LaGrange takes a look at the 2023 schedule of events for the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park and the Lebanon Valley Speedway and talks about the changes at the Caroga Creek Raceway. He also goes over some of what is in store for the podcast in 2023.2023-03-0120 minLaGrange Media ProductionsEpisode #27 - Schedules, Schedules and Some ThoughtsOn Episode #27 of the LaGrange Media Podcast host Toby LaGrange takes a look at the recently released Glen Ridge Motorsports Park and Lebanon Valley Speedway schedules, takes a hard look at the Caroga Creek Raceway and goes over some plans for 2023.2023-03-0120 min
Local Leaders: The Podcast!French Settlement Roasting Company | Local Leaders the PodcastFrench Settlement Roasting Company owner William Lagrange sits down with Jim Chapman of Local Leaders the Podcast to discuss his keys to the amazing taste of his locally owned coffee company as well with the challenges associated with jumping into this highly competitive market!#frenchsettlementroastingcompany #coffeebusiness #smallbusiness #localleadersthepodcast #familyowned French Settlement Roasting Company Website:https://fsroastingco.square.siteLocal Leaders the Podcast is produced by Jim Chapman and Envision Podcast Productions: https://www.facebook.com/ENVISIONPODCASTSTUDIO2023-02-2452 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #26 - Adam Tranka + DeVore Promoter of the Year, Gosek Headed For 'Cuse HoF, Duell Returns To Albany-Saratoga & More...In Episode #26 host Toby LaGrange sits down with defending Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Street Stock Track Champion Adam Tranka (interview takes place at the end of the 2022 season). You will also find news on the RPM Promoter of the Year Award, Joe Gosek's Syracuse Hall of Fame bid, news from veteran DIRTcar Sportsman racer Scott Duell and much more.2023-02-2216 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #25 - Jay Ingersoll - 360 Sprint Cars, Super Modifieds, Fulton & Brewerton SchedulesIn Episode #25 host Toby LaGrange talks to defending Glen Ridge Motorsports Park DIRTcar Mini-Stock Single Cam Track Champion and DIRTcar Hoosier Tire Weekly Champion Jay Ingersoll. He also takes a look at the 360 Sprint Car division in the Northeast, talks about some Super Modified news and takes a look at the 2023 Brewerton and Fulton Speedway schedules.
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When talking about the five race ISMA/MSS/Oswego Speedway Super Modified Challenge Series an error was made. The total amount awarded for the series is over $250,000...however the point fund is $25,000. It was incorrectly corrected during...2023-02-1519 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #24 - Butchie Irwin + NYSSCA HoF, GRMP News & We Remember Harry PeekThe 2023 season kicks off with Episode #24 and guest Butche Irwin. The 2022 GRMP Limited Sportsman Track Champion sat down with host Toby LaGrange last September and offered some thoughts on his career and racing in general. LaGrange then goes over the 2023 NYSSCA Hall of Fame inductees, some news from The Ridge and remember the late, great Harry Peek.
The LaGrange Media Podcast is sponsored by Classic Muscle Parts, the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park and Swagger Factory Apparel. 2023-02-0816 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #23 - News, News and more News...In Episode #23 of the LaGrange Media Podcast, host Toby LaGrange talks about some news from the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, Land of Legends Raceway, Afton Motorsports Park, Pennsboro and much more.2022-11-0508 min
the WARRIOR PODCASTEpisode 16 - John LaGrange | This Is The GospelIn this episode of The Warrior Podcast, I speak with John LaGrange, director of This Is The Gospel, a ministry with the focus of sharing and equipping people to share the Gospel, and providing resources for making disciples all over the world. During our conversation, John walks us through his childhood and young adult years and shares the story of how God finally got his attention. We also talk about discipling men in today’s culture, how churches are alienating men, and so much more. Let’s go!
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Text warri...2022-11-011h 14LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #22 - Brady HouserIn Episode #22 of the LaGrange Media Podcast host Toby LaGrange sits down with his Assistant Announcer at the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park on Sunday nights, Brady Houser. The 17-year-old Johnstown High School Senior is eager to become a trackside reporter for NASCAR...and there is a good chance he will get there.2022-10-2815 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #21 - Who Will Be The Next Father-Son SDW Winner?...Brockville, Glen Ridge, Late Models & More!On Episode #21 host Toby LaGrange discusses the drivers who may join their father as SDW champions...joining the Tobias family. LaGrange also goes over the Brockville DIRTcar Weekend, Glen Ridge, the new National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame members and much more...2022-10-1918 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #20 - SDW Wrap Up, Lebanon Valley, Glen Ridge & More...On this episode, host Toby LaGrange reviews the action from Super DIRT Week 50 at the Oswego Speedway, talks about the track update at the Lebanon Valley Speedway and addresses a rumor regarding the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park...and much more.2022-10-1513 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #19 - Super DIRT Week PreviewEpisode #19 of the LaGrange Media Podcast sees host Toby LaGrange offer his picks on the 50th Super DIRT Week, talk about the transition from the Moody Mile to the Steel (now Clay) Palace and explains what will be the FINAL podcast name change. 2022-10-0507 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #18 - Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Hall of Fame InductionsIn this episode, host Toby LaGrange shares the audio recording of the 2022 Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Hall of Fame Ceremonies from August. The GRMP Hall of Fame Class of 2022 consists of Frank Blanchard, John & Georgie Constantino, the Demitraszek Family, Danny Ballard and Bob Lansing. 2022-09-2313 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #17 - Slater BakerIn this episode host Toby LaGrange sits down with a second-generation driver in the DIRTcar Pro Stock ranks who happens to be an alum of the Gloversville High School, just like LaGrange. Slate Baker, the grandson of a Hall of Famer is this week's guest. The Johnstown driver is cutting his own path through the DIRTcar Pro Stock ranks and is a name to keep an eye on in the future.2022-08-2507 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #16 - Bob LansingIn Episode #16 of the Upstate DIRT Podcast, host Toby LaGrange sits down with one of the nicest guys in all of racing...photographer and now Hall of Famer...Bob Lansing.2022-08-1015 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #15 - Mike ArnoldIn the latest episode of the Cow Palace, host Toby LaGrange chats with current Albany-Saratoga Speedway Limited Sportsman division regular Michael Arnold. This episode was recorded a few months back and put together a while back as well. Arnold currently sits on top of the tracks point standings.2022-07-0806 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #14 - Bob VedderIn this episode, host Toby LaGrange sits down with now retired Capital Region racer Bob Vedder. 2022-05-1706 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #13 - Cousin Luke...Luke HorningOn Episode #13 of The Cow Palace Motorsports Podcast, host Toby LaGrange sits down with multi-time DIRTcar Pro Stock feature winner and track champion, full fender veteran "Cousin Luke", Luke Horning. Luke talks about his 2022 plans, how he got started and answers the question that many are wondering...how did he get that nickname? 2022-04-0608 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #12 - Doug MathewsonOn Episode #12 of The Cow Palace Motorsports Podcast, host Toby LaGrange sits down with veteran racer Doug Mathewson. Doug takes us through his career, his current Vintage racing and everything in between.2022-03-2911 min
LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #11 - New Opportunities & NewsIn Episode #11 of the Cow Palace Motorsports Podcast, host Toby LaGrange talks about his new announcing gig, his new sidekick and goes over some area racing news.2022-03-1210 min
ALLwissen - Große Fragen, kurze AntwortenALLwissen #46: Was sind Lagrange-Punkte?In der letzten Folge ALLwissen ging es um das James Webb Spaceteleskop, welches vor kurzem seine Reise ins All angetreten ist. Das Ziel: Lagrange-Punkt 2. Dabei handelt es sich um einen Ort in unserem Sonnensystem, der besonders gut für die Positionierung eines solchen Teleskops geeignet ist. Doch was ist ein Lagrange-Punkt eigentlich? Wo befindet er sich und welche Eigenschaften machen ihn oder Lagrange-Punkte an sich so besonders und attraktiv für solche Missionen? All das erfahrt ihr in der heutigen Folge ALLwissen. 2022-01-2119 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #10 - Fonda, Afton & My Thoughts Of 2021In Episode #10 of The Cow Palace Motorsports Podcast host Toby LaGrange reviews his 2021 season, takes a look at the 2022 Fonda Speedway schedule of events and discusses some news from the Afton Motorsports Park. He also calls out some greedy individuals on EBay.2022-01-1515 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #9 - Northeast Racing Products Auction & Trade ShowIn this episode host Toby LaGrange takes a look at the Northeast Racing Products Auction & Trade Show and then remembers some members of the racing community that we have recently lost.2021-11-3006 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #8 - The 1st Lady of the Fonda SpeedwayIn this episode host Toby LaGrange sits down with the 1st Lady of the Fonda Speedway...Terri Mohrman and also takes a look at the 2022 schedules for the World of Outlaw Sprint Car and Late Models Series. We also say goodbye to a legend and thank you to those who make everything possible.
2021-11-1318 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #7 - The Pen Behind The Track of ChampionsIn Episode #7 host Toby LaGrange sits down with "The Pen Behind The TOC"...long time Fonda Speedway PR person Ron Szczerba.2021-11-0617 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #6 - Tech, Freedom & Eastern StatesIn this episode host Toby LaGrange discusses the Sportsman Tech issue at this past weekends Eastern States Weekend, then dives into the recent debate about drivers in "higher" divisions "dropping down" to "lower" divisions and more. 2021-10-3013 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #5 - The RelaunchHost Toby LaGrange explains the new direction for the podcast and why it went dark for so long.2021-10-2105 min
Everblack PodcastMichael “Sullo” Sullivan from Planet of the 8s talks "Lagrange Point Vol I"Melbourne desert stoner rock masters Planet of the 8s have recently released their new collaborative project EP "Lagrange Point Vol I".Bringing together some of Australia's finest vocalists from the stoner scene, including King Carrot (Death By Carrot), Diesel Doleman (Duneeater), Jimi Coelli (A Gazillion Angry Mexicans, Sheriff) and Georgie Cosson (Kitchen Witch). Planet of the 8s "Lagrange Point Vol I" is a doomy, stoner rock voyage entwined with an eclectic range of stunning vocal performances, with the ambience and impact creating the perfect soundtrack to set the mind free while venturing the desert. If riffs and melody...2021-09-0331 min
Del patio al podcastDel patio al podcast #38: Que manera de pasarlo bien en el colegioComo ustedes bien saben, este grupo se formó en el colegio José Luis Lagrange de La Cisterna y como todo grupo de amigos de la básica se mandaba puras cagas en el colegio y se las venimos a contar en este episodio.
Síguenos en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delpatioalpodcast/2021-05-101h 25LaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #4 - Laurie Fallis/Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modified SeriesEpisode #4 of The Cow Palace Podcast has host Toby LaGrange sitting down with Laurie Fallis of the Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modified Series. 2021-05-0740 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #3 - Scott Belknap InterviewIn Episode #3 of the Cow Palace Podcast, host Toby LaGrange sits down with Scott Belknap, the man in charge of the very popular Fonda Speedway Memories pages on Facebook. Belknap lets us know about his background in the sport and offers some thoughts on the history of the Track of Champions and the future of the Facebook pages. 2021-04-0923 min
Lagrange PointEpisode 419 - Testing life on Mars here on EarthPerseverance has landed and begun it's long mission, but how can scientists on Earth help research on Mars? Can we study life on Mars here on Earth? Robotic missions aren't the only way Martian rock has made it's way to Earth. Rare meteorites from Mars can be used to test how life would grow in Martian soil. Just how old is the Jezero crater? Can you date a crater without doing detailed tests? How does measuring lunar craters help us put a date on the age of Martian craters like Jezero?T. Milojevic, M. Albu, D. Kölbl, G. K...2021-02-2220 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #2 - An Afternoon With Duanesburg's Most Famous ResidentIn Episode #2 host Toby LaGrange revisits a sit down interview he did in 2011 with Jumpin' Jack Johnson and then gives his reasons for bringing it back to life a decade later. In part one of the podcast LaGrange discusses some news that broke over the past couple of weeks in the Mohawk Valley area.2021-01-2224 minLaGrange Media ProductionsThe LaGrange Media Podcast - Episode #1 - Street Stocks & The 2021 Fonda Speedway ScheduleIn Episode #1 Toby LaGrange takes a look at the 2021 Fonda Speedway schedule and offers his thoughts on the Street Stock division at the famous half mile speed plant.2021-01-0818 min
Pathways PodcastThe Pathways PodcastHello Panthers!
Congratulations on your decision to come to LaGrange College this Fall. You’ve taken your first steps in the transition to college, now let’s get you prepared for August!
You’ll be enrolled in our Panther Pathways Orientation course and these podcasts will serve as a supplement to the course materials. The Campus Life Staff, along with our fantastic orientation team will be sharing great tools for success along with next step processes on your Pathway to LaGrange College
You can find all things related to orientation on the Panther Pathwa...2020-05-2000 min
Lagrange PointEpisode 340 - Insects revolutionizing agricultureInsects are often thought of as the enemy of farmers, but they can help improve farming. From helpful worm pheromones, to farming crickets and hungry termites. Worms can help boost the resilience of crops like wheat, corn and maize to common threats. Worm pheromones help plants fight back against bacteria, viral and fungal invaders. If insects are the super food of the future, how do you successfully farm them on a large scale? What nutrient rich feed do insect farms need to give their herds? If you are growing crickets and locusts do they need different food? What food is...2019-08-1916 min
Lagrange PointEpisode 339 - Australian Science - life on gold, in the oceans and in deadly gasTo celebrate National Science Week in Australia we are turning our attention to Australian research on the global scale. This week it means tales from microbiology. Stories of how life can survive or sometimes thrive in strange situations. Whether it be Fungi that eat gold, or bacteria chewing deadly gas, microbiology is always full of surprises. How do the tiniest parts of the food-web of our oceans hunt for food in the swirling of stagnant currents of the ocean? How do bacteria turn deadly gas into a food source? Is the secret to tuberculosis's resistance its ability to survive off...2019-08-1220 min
Lagrange PointLagrange Point Episode 337 - Stopping deforestation, saving species and conservationAs the climate changes different species are at risk. Some will thrive and others will struggle, so how do we target conservation efforts to better protect at risk species? Deforestation is a big issue in developing countries, but is there a win-win for the population and the planet? When sea levels rise, we think about flooding and erosion, but not what will happen to the forests and birds who live in them. Trees in the city live fast and die young, which means we need a whole new set of forest management techniques.References:Paul J. Taillie, Christopher E...2019-07-2919 minLagrange PointEpisode 336 - Life frozen in time inside extreme iceIce can be refreshing and cooling, but it can also be used to preserve life. Sometimes for strangely long periods of time. So just how do you make extreme forms of ice? From 'warm ice that doesn't ruin your frozen food, to controlled ice that helps planes fly. Sometimes you can even use a diamond to make some super controlled ice. Ice can harbour life even in some extreme conditions like the frozen and UV radiated Andes. Buried in Alaska is a bacterial community frozen in time. For 50,000 years bacteria have been thriving beneath layers of frozen tundra. Re...2019-07-2217 min
Lagrange PointEpisode 335 - Oceans, ocean size algae, deserts and fresh water in strange placesWater, water everywhere but not a drop to drink or nutrient for that matter. The Ocean can sometimes be a inhospitable place with barely any nutrients to survive off. Other times it can be home to large ocean spanning algae blooms. The oceans from the Pacific to the Atlantic can hold lots of secrets (even fresh water) beneath the surface. This week we look at 3 different papers which outline strange parts of the ocean, from large algae blooms to hidden aquifers.References:Greta Reintjes, Halina E. Tegetmeyer, Miriam Bürgisser, Sandi Orlić, Ivo Tews, Mikhail Zubkov, Daniela Voß, Oliver Zie...2019-07-1420 min
Lagrange PointLagrange Point Episode 334 - Hidden in empty spaceLagrange Point Episode 334 - Hidden in empty space 7/7/2019 0 Comments Space seems so incredibly vast and empty, but there is a lot hidden inside that seemingly empty void. From fungal spores to charged bucky balls. Radiation in space seeps everywhere and makes long term space travel dangerous for humans, but fungal spores cope just fine. Radiation can also cause beautiful light shows like the aurora but can make light tough for astronauts. How can we use social media to tr...2019-07-0722 min
Lagrange PointEpisode 333 - Saving which bees and whereSaving the bees has gotten widespread understanding, but it is more nuanced than a simple sound bite. Which bees are in danger and where? How many bee species are out there and are under threat? Can domesticated bees spread disease to wild populations? How do wild flowers help feed bees but also spread disease? Can different types of crop cycles help both wild and domesticated bees thrive? We know of colony collapse disorder and pesticides, but what other threats are out there to bee populations? Does the urban sprawl play a role in destabilising the gender balance of the bee...2019-06-3019 min
Lagrange PointEpisode 331 - Making modern technology less energy intensiveOur modern world relies on energy, and some of it produce a lot of carbon dioxide. How can we make everything from air travel to wearable tech be less carbon intensive? Is there a way to make jet fuel or power ships that is carbon neutral? Just how much energy do crypto currency burn up? What is the impact of all this Bitcoin speculation on the health of the planet? From Fitbits to smart watches and Pokemon Go, wearable tech is a big trend, but how can we make these devices power themselves. There is a lot of excess energy...2019-06-1720 min
Lagrange PointEpisode 329 - Mysteries from the formation of our solar systemsThere are many things we don't understand from the formation of our solar system. Why did Jupiter end up with weird asymmetrical groupings of asteroids around it? Is there a region of dust free space around the sun? If there is why can't we find it? What caused the beautiful rings of dust millions of kms wide around Venus and Mercury? Where did that dust come from? All these questions and more as we unpack the hidden parts of our solar system.References:Petr Pokorný, Marc Kuchner. Co-orbital Asteroids as the Source of Venus's Zodiacal Dust Ring. The Astrophysical J...2019-06-0315 min
Lagrange PointEpisode 327 - Hippos and Algae, Lions and Porcupines, plus Narwhals.What connects Hippos, Algae and keeping the rivers of Africa healthy? What causes Lions to square-off against Porcupines? What is keeping the Narwhal population healthy despite it's genetic diversity? We look at the strange interconnection between species and how small changes in one ecosystem can destabilise a whole species.Hippos help keep the rivers and lakes of Africa healthy...through their poo.Hippos are essential in pumping silicon from the savannah into the rivers and lakes of Africa.Lions hunt lots of creatures, but what needs to happen for them to try attacking a Porcupine?Porcupines vs Lion sounds like...2019-05-2019 min
The Lance Jaynes PodcastSpiritYouality with Lance Jaynes: Officer Marshall McCoy of LaGrange, GA joins meMarshall is a true Servant at heart! He is a Police Officer and part-time Fireman in LaGrange, GA. We had been friends in 2nd grade and not spoken in 30+ years. He discusses his path to get into public service, struggles along the way, and some of the problems facing our society from mental illness to addiction. Thank You Marshall for coming on and for truly setting an example of how to serve others in life. I look forward to continuing this talk soon.2019-05-1432 min
Lagrange PointEpisode 326 - Capturing, reusing, recycling and cleaning water.Water is essential for life, but we need to take care of the complete water cycle. Treating waste water can help remove harmful pollutants from cosmetics and medication. Industrial processes and landfill can also make super salty water, that we need to clean before releasing. Without good water management then we can end up without water in times of drought, and in times of flood more water than we can handle. This week we find out about ways to better manage the most precious of resources, water.References:Qian Yang, Bridget R Scanlon. How much water can be captured...2019-05-1320 min
Lagrange PointEpisode 324 - Hunting for missing matter, gravitational waves and stellar deathsHunting for missing dark matter or gravitational waves involves incredibly precise measurements. Scientists are constantly developing new measurement techniques to try and find new sources of data and test theories. Whether it be staring at the space between Andromeda and the Milky Way to find primordial black holes, to looking in the remnants of a white dwarf using spectroscopy. Plus ways to make the newer generation of gravitational wave detectors more accurate by listening to quantum noise.References:Hiroko Niikura, Masahiro Takada, Naoki Yasuda, Robert H. Lupton, Takahiro Sumi, Surhud More, Toshiki Kurita, Sunao Sugiyama, Anupreeta More, Masamune Oguri...2019-04-2917 min
Lagrange PointLagrange Point Episode 323 - Keeping your immune system in fighting shapeHow can we keep our immune systems in fighting shape? What happens when our immune systems are responding well or are missing key genes? is there targeted gene therapies that can be used to help save lives of those most at risk from infection? How does our body hunt down and stop Listeria in it's tracks? Plus undercooked wild game or pork can lead to parasitic infections, but how does the body fight back?References:E Mamcarz et al. Lentiviral gene therapy with low dose busulfan for infants with X-SCID. The New England Journal of Medicine, April 17, 2019; DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa18154082019-04-2216 min
Lagrange PointEpisode 320 - Extinction events and their causesLife has been around on earth for a long time, but there have been many extinction events that have wiped out large numbers of species. This week we find out how scientists peel back the layers of rock to uncover what caused these extinction events. Plus we find out about current extinction events and what we can learn from the past to protect species today.References:DePalma, Robert A.; Smit, Jan; Burnham, David; Kuiper, Klaudia; Manning, Phillip; Oleinik, Anton; Larson, Peter; Maurrasse, Florentin; Vellekoop, Johan; Richards, Mark A.; Gurche, Loren; Alvarez, Walter. Prelude to Extinction: a seismically induced o...2019-04-0119 min