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Some More NewsSome More News: In THIS Economy?!Hi. Uh oh! In this episode – which we wrote and shot before the current tariff/market troubles – we look at how the U.S. and other nations measure economic success, and how that often doesn't square with our individual experiences of The Economy. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.Hosted by Cody JohnstonExecutive Producer - Katy StollDirected by Will GordhWritten by Helen FloershAdditional Mate...2025-04-0957 minSome More NewsSome More News: The Dark Motivation Behind The New Wave of Mask BansHi. Cities and counties nationwide are banning masks, ostensibly to prevent crime, but in reality are stifling the free speech of protesters and making life even harder for the immunocompromised. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 50% off unlimited access – their biggest discount – through our link.
Hosted by Cody Johnston
Executive Producer - Katy Stoll
Directed by Katy Stoll
Written by Helen Floersh
Edited by Michael Swaim
Produced by Jonathan Harris
2024-12-1843 minSome More NewsSome More News: Teaching Jordan Peterson That Climate Change Is Real, Part OneHi. Climate change is real. We all know that. But, Jordan Peterson does not. Today, let's go through the science and see if we can convince him.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fWUAGfduUlg
Hosted by Cody Johnston
Executive Producer - Katy Stoll
Directed by Will Gordh
Written by Helen Floersh
Edited by Gregg Meller
Produced by Jonathan Harris
Associate Producer - Quincy Tucker
Post-Production Supervisor - John Conway
Researcher - Marco Siler-Gonzales
Graphics by Clint DeNisco
Head Writer - David Christopher Bell
How Climate Change Affects Extreme Weather Around The World: https://www.carbonbrief.org/mapped-how-climate-change-affects-extreme-weather-around-the-world/
SOURCES: https://docs...2024-08-061h 07Some More NewsEven More News: Joe Biden Drops Out, Kamala Harris is in, and JD Vance Did Not Make Love To A Couch (Maybe?)Hi. Some More News writer Helen Floersh joins Katy and Cody to talk about Joe Biden deciding not to seek re-election, the Democratic Party coalescing around Kamala Harris, the effectiveness of attacking Republicans for being "weird," and Elon Musk's needlessly cruel interview with Jordan Peterson. Go to https://ground.news/SMN to stay fully informed. Subscribe through our link for up to 40% off unlimited access this month only.
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The BreakroomA24's CIVIL WAR: Does It Work?CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH: https://newrockstars.link/breakroommerchCheck out Wisecrack! https://www.youtube.com/wisecrackCivil War from Alex Garland and A24 is one of the most divisive movies of this year – a movie about an American Civil War, during an Election year? But is the movie actually... good? Join Evan and Wisecrack Hosts Michael Burns and Helen Floersh as they discuss the film, its themes, and some of the live chat questions. The Breakroom is a new channel from the same team that brought yo...2024-04-201h 05
The Top LineTurning down the toxicity of nature’s most powerful antifungalThe antifungal agent Amphotericin B is highly effective against a wide range of deadly fungi and resistance is rare, even after decades of use. But it comes with a virtual guarantee of kidney damage, earning it the nickname “Ampho-terrible.” Now, a better alternative might be on the way. Fierce Biotech Research’s Helen Floersh spoke with Martin Burke, M.D., Ph.D., a chemistry professor and researcher at the University of Illinois and the founder of antifungal startup Sfunga Therapeutics, to get the story behind the new drug’s design, its path to the clinic and how it could i...2023-12-0827 min
ContinuumA Million Miles Away: An Interview with the Producer, Mark CiardiWelcome to Continuum podcast where we’ll discuss all the space things, everywhere, all at once. We’re the space news podcast that flat-earthers will call fake news and we wear that badge proudly.Continuum podcast depends on the support of our community. Consider becoming a paid subscriber to support our team and the creation of more space content.This week on Continuum, Britt and guest co-host Helen Floersh, sit down with Mark Ciardi, Producer of the new film ‘A Million Miles Away’ to discuss how they turned José Hernández's story of an impossi...2023-09-1438 min
Celestial CitizenBehind the Scenes with Britt: The Making of "Take Up Space"In this special episode of Celestial Citizen, we delve into the story behind the award-winning short documentary film "Take Up Space." The film highlights the stories of eight anonymous women and non-binary individuals who work in the space industry and have faced gender discrimination and sexual harassment.We are joined by guest host and Celestial Citizen social media producer and community lead, Helen Floersh, to speak with the film's director and Celestial Citizen founder, Britt Duffy Adkins, about what inspired her to make this documentary and what she hopes it will achieve.In this week’s e...2023-03-3051 min
Curiosity WeeklyRemote Mines, Mouse Embryos, Down Syndrome TreatmentLet’s talk about a potential new high-tech mine in Minnesota, how scientists have created a synthetic mouse embryo using stem cells, and a major breakthrough in the cause of and treatment for Down Syndrome. Remote Mines“This Remote Mine Could Foretell the Future of America’s Electric Car Industry” by Ana Swansonhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/30/business/economy/electric-cars-us-nickel-mine.html“Fight over Minnesota nickel mine plan by Talon Metals is local — and global, too” by Mark Reillyhttps://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2022/08/31/talon-metals-nickel-mine-minnesota.htmlMouse Embryos “Scientists Use Stem Cells To Create Synthetic Mouse Embryos” by Associa...2022-11-1613 minCelestial CitizenSeason 3 Wrap-UpOn this week's episode, we'll celebrate the wrap of Season 3 and take a look at some of the highlights from the past sixteen weeks of Celestial Citizen Podcast! We hope you enjoy a recap of some of the conversations that are helping guide what a future space community will look like. Let’s live up to our celestial potential together!As we close out this season, I want to extend a massive thank you to our guests that have boldly shared their knowledge, insights, and perspectives on what it will take to make the future of space expl...2022-07-2820 min
Show Me The Meaning! – A Wisecrack Movie PodcastContagion (Directed by Steven Soderbergh) – A Germaphobe's NightmareGet 2 months of Skillshare for FREE go to https://skillshare.com/wisecrackThanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this episode!Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-8807Leave us an email: movies@wisecrack.coFollow us on Twitter!@wisecrack (Jared)@austin_hayden (Austin)@floersh (Helen)Other Wisecrack Podcasts!Culture Binge: https://wscrk.com/culturebingeRespect Our Authoritah!: https://wscrk.com/respectThe Squanch: https://wscrk.com/squanch2020-03-2046 min
Show Me The Meaning! – A Wisecrack Movie PodcastThe Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley (Directed by Alex Gibney) – The $9 Billion Dollar ScamJoin Jared, Jacob, Austin, and Helen as they discuss 'The Inventor: Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-8807 Leave us an email: movies@wisecrack.co Follow Us! @wisecrack (Jared + Jacob) @austin_hayden (Austin) @floersh (Helen) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2019-03-221h 25
Show Me The Meaning! – A Wisecrack Movie PodcastInside Out (Directed by Pete Docter and Ronnie del Carmen) – Feeling All the Feels Join Jared, Austin, Ryan and special guest Helen Floersh to discuss Pete Docter and Ronnie del Carmen's Inside Out! Subscribe to WisecrackPLUS http://wscrk.com/SMtMpls Email us at movies@wisecrack.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2018-06-0149 min
Show Me The Meaning! – A Wisecrack Movie PodcastInception (Directed by Christopher Nolan) – The Science of DreamsThanks to James Fodor from The Science of Everything podcast for joining us! Special Guests: Helen Floersh and James Fodor Join Jared, Ryan, James, and Helen to discuss Christopher Nolan's Inception! Next Episode – Coming Soon: Zodiac (2007), Directed by David Fincher Help us with a Short Survey! http://wscrk.com/2t5FQwz Subscribe to WisecrackPLUS http://wscrk.com/SMtMpls Email us at movies@wisecrack.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2018-03-231h 04