Life's Stories Episodes

You and your pet have shared so much together, but the time will come to say goodbye. For most people this experience is very difficult and emotional. supporting links 1. Preparing to say Goodbye to your pet [Four Paws] 2. Euthanasia and how To Say Goodbye [Blue Cross, U.K] 3. Facts About Euthanasia [Cornell University] 4. How Long Do Cats Live? [petMD] 5. 24 Common Cat Diseases & Health Problems [RAWZ] Contact That's Life, I Swear Tweet us at @RedPhantom Listen to audios: -A...

Seventy-nine years later, the Wiltz Christmas celebration remains a powerful symbol of hope and humanity. The soldiers are gone, but their legacy lives on. The children still vividly recall the joy of that special day. Each year on December 23rd, Wiltz residents gather to remember the GIs whose kindness offered the gift of Christmas, even in trying times. The Wiltz Christmas celebration stands as timeless proof that the human spirit can overcome any hardship, if we care for one another. supp...

The debate over the Trump Tower clock is likely to continue for some time. However, one thing is clear: the clock is a reminder of the power of the wealthy and the importance of enforcing the rules. supporting links Trump Tower [Wikipedia] Trump Tower Clock [Encircle Photos] The Trump Organization [Website] Trump International Hotel in Washington [TIME] Donald Trump Advised to Sell Trump Tower to Cover Spiraling Legal Bills [Newsweek] Contact That's Life, I Swear Tweet us at...

Theodore Hall, graduated from Harvard as a physicist and was hired to work developing the first-ever atomic bomb during the Manhattan Project that helped end World War II. He was but 18 years of age. He soon became a reluctant spy who delivered details about the design of the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union. supporting links 1. In Search Of History - The Boy Who Gave Away The Bomb (History Channel Documentary) 2. Spies Who Spilled Atomic Bomb Secrets [Smithsonian] 3. What Happened To Kl...

Now here’s something you may not know. A lot of us think about suicide. The problem is we’re afraid to speak to each other about it. The lack of knowledge about the prevalence of ‘suicidal ideation’ has hampered suicide prevention. If you liked this episode, please leave a rating/review on my website or iTunes. · I welcome your feedback on my episodes, and I would like to hear what topics you might be interested in future episodes. · Feel free to leave me a voicemail on my website. Look...

A young couple’s journey to Woodstock that became music history. supporting links 1. Wookstock [Wikipedia] 2. Woodstock: Music from the Original Soundtrack and More [Wikipedia] 3. Bobbi Ercoline [RollingStone] 4. Iconic Woodstock Concertgoer on Album Cover [People] 5. Woodstock: 1969 [The Westport Library] 6. 5 Reasons Why Woodstock ’69 Became Legendary [History] 7. What Woodstock taught us about protest in a time of polarization [PBS News Hour] 8. Crosby, Stills, Nash & ...

Change is a constant. The world we live in is consistently evolving. Everywhere, all the time, something is changing. One of those changes happening is the corner gas station. Why would that be? I can say it with two letters…EV. supporting links 1. The 14 Best American-Made EVs to Watch in 2022 [LeafSource] 2. California accelerates to 100% new zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035 [CA.GOV] 3. As More EVs come, California Gas Stations May Soon Disappear [Spectrum News 1] 4. Why the dea...

The game of Monopoly is one of the most well-known board games in the world. It’s a game of strategy, luck, and skill that’s been entertaining people for over a century. supporting links 1. History of Monopoly [Wikipedia] 2. The Landlord’s Game [Wikipedia] 3. Board Game [Wikipedia] 4. The Surprising History Behind The Board Game “Monopoly’ [YouTube 6m, 22s] 5. Who Really Invented Monopoly? [YouTube 4m,42s] 6. Lizzie Magie - Inventor of Monopoly [YouTube 3m, 19s] 7. Lizzie Magi...

Are you tired of hearing that college is the only path to success? Time to challenge that notion and explore why going to college might actually be pointless for some - not to mention the burden of debt that often comes with it. Yes, you have other options. If you liked this episode, please leave a rating/review on my website or iTunes. I welcome your feedback on my episodes, and I would like to hear what topics you might be interested in future episodes. Feel free to leave me a voicem...

The United States credit rating dropped to AA+ from AAA in August of 2023. The U.S. government will run a budget deficit of $1.5 trillion in 2023, along with a national debt currently hitting $30 trillion! supporting links 1. Fitch Downgrades the United States' Long-Term Ratings to 'AA+, Outlook Stable [Fitch Ratings] 2. U.S. Debt Clock in real time [U.S. Debt Clock.org] 3. Fitch Ratings [Wikipedia] 4. Majority Of Americans Say Shutdown Is 'Embarrassing for The Country' [NPR] 5. C...

FTX was once the shining star of cryptocurrency exchanges. However, in December 2022, the SEC filed charges against Sam Bankman-Fried, alleging that he had defrauded investors in FTX. What happened? supporting links 1. Infographic on FTX’s Finances In It’s Final Moments [Visual Capitalist] 2. Cryptocurrency Laws and Regulations by State [Bloomberg] 3. Cryptocurrency Regulations Around The World [Comply Advantage] 4. Does The Federal Reserve Regulate Cryptocurrency? [Forbes] 5. Crypt...

China is poised to become the world’s largest economy between 2035 and 2040, thus surpassing the United States. Well, guess what? There’s another country knocking on the door…India. supporting links 1. Key facts as India surpasses China as the world’s most populous country [Pew Research] 2. Corruption in India [Wikipedia] 3. India: extreme inequality in numbers [OXFAM International] 4. FY 2023 is the determining year for India’s future Infrastructure [The Times of India] 5. Will I...

Learn about the life and capture of Matteo Messina Denaro, the most wanted criminal in Italy, and the powerful leader of the Cosa Nostra mafia. Learn about his rise to power and the manhunt leading to his capture. supporting links 1. Sicilian Mafia [Wikipedia] 2. List of Sicilian Mafia members [Wikipedia] 3. Mafia Org Chart [FBI] 4. Cosa Nostra: A History of the Sicilian Mafia [Amazon] 5. Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro arrested in Sicily [BBC] 6. American Mafia [Wikipedia] ...

There’s a movement happening to make workplaces ‘Menopause Friendly.’ A best practice for women in the work environment. That’s right, you heard me. Various companies in the U.S. are now, or should I say, finally; adopting such practices due to getting guidance from across the pond, as they say. Yes, the British are coming. supporting links 1. Introduction to Menopause [John Hopkins Medicine] 2. Leaders: We have an issue impacting nearly half of the global workforce [Fast Company] 3. Me...

Recent studies have discovered the staggering cost of Menopause for women in the work force. Some are taking sick days. Others are cutting back their hours. Still others end up quitting altogether. Why must women deal with these hurdles? It’s flat out not right! supporting links 1. Introduction to Menopause [John Hopkins Medicine] 2. How Long Do Symptoms of Menopause Last? [Healthline] 3. Menopause Age Calculator: Can You Predict It? [Peanut] 4. The Menopause Friendly Accreditation [...

The decline of traditional newspapers in the United States has been rapidly escalating for the past few decades. It’s also a threat to our democracy. supporting links 1. Vanishing Newspapers [UNC] 2. Newspapers Fact Sheet [Pew Research Center] 3. Local Newspapers Fact Sheet [Pew Research Center] 4. 5 facts about Fox News [Pew Research Center] 5. Demise of print newspapers may have far-reaching consequences for communities and the nation [The Hill] 6. Decline of Newspapers [Wiki...

For anyone living with mental health problems, talking about it with anyone, let alone a mental health professional, may seem scary if not damn difficult. Even intimidating. Men have been told all their lives to “man up” and “be strong” that accessing mental health resources can seem to go against cultural expectations. supporting links 1. 30 B.S. Excuses for Why Guys Don’t Do Therapy [Men’s Health] 2. Why Men May Struggle to Communicate Their Feelings [Psychology Today] 3. The Fear Fac...

Is cryptocurrency drifting from being a niche to a fad? As of late, the S.E.C. has filed charges against Binance and Coinbase for money laundering and not registering as a broker. Will these two companies be heading for the crypto junk pile to join FTX? supporting links 1. Majority of Americans aren’t confident in cryptocurrency [Pew Research Center] 2. The 2023 Crypto Crime Report [Chainalysis] 3. Cryptocurrencies in Household Finance [Michael Weber Survey] 4. Crypto Glossary [CoinD...

Radio Free Europe was created in 1949. It represents a commitment to promoting democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression. Its mission is fact-based journalism by local reporters in local languages. That’s only a part of its story. You see it was once part of the C.I.A. supporting links 1. RFE/RL [Website] 2. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty [Wikipedia] 3. The History Of RFE/RL [Website/Presson] 4. Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty: The CIA Years and Beyond [Amazon] 5. CI...

Oppenheimer was responsible for the research and design of the atomic bomb used to end the war with Japan during WWII. If you liked this episode, please leave a rating/review on my website or iTunes. I welcome your feedback on my episodes, and I would like to hear what topics you might be interested in future episodes. Feel free to leave me a voicemail on my website. Look for the black button microphone icon on the bottom right-hand side of the page. Just click and record. Simple. ...

Buckle up because El Niño is almost here, and it’s going to get hot! If you liked this episode, please leave a rating/review on my website or iTunes. I welcome your feedback on my episodes, and I would like to hear what topics you might be interested in future episodes. Feel free to leave me a voicemail on my website. Look for the black button microphone icon on the bottom right-hand side of the page. Just click and record. Simple. supporting links 1. Buckle up because El Niño is...

On January 15, 1919, Boston was hit with a massive flood. The flood rushed through the streets at an estimated 35 miles per hour, killing 21 people and injuring over 150. By the way, the flood wasn’t water, it was molasses. supporting links 1. Great Molasses Flood [Wikipedia] 2. The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919 [YouTube-12m, 23s] 3. Boston Molasses Flood.mov [YouTube-7m, 19s] 4. The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 [YouTube-4m, 18s] 5. The Great Boston Molasses Flood [YouTube-4m, ...

His name was Hale Zukas. Those who knew him well saw him as a pioneer in national disability rights who helped redefine accessibility for people with disabilities. On November 30, 2022, Hale passed away due to heart failure in his favorite city of Berkley, California. He was 79 years old. supporting links 1. Hale Zukas [Wikipedia] 2. ADA Pioneer, Hale Zukas [YouTube/1m,15s] 3. Ralph Hotchkiss [Wikipedia] 4. Ralph Hotchkiss Talks About Roughrider Wheelchair [Youtube/2m,21s] 5. Whirlw...

Shortly after former President Donald Trump wrapped his CNN town hall, President Biden tweeted out a message: "It's simple, folks, do you want four more years of that?" supporting links 1. What to Expect in the E. Jean Carroll-Donald Trump Rape Trial [DAILY BEAST] 2. Trump just (essentially) won the 2024 GOP primary. Here’s why [MSNBC] 3. Frustration at CNN boils over with Trump town hall [The Hill] 4. CNN’s Anderson Cooper defends network’s decision to hold Trump townhall [WION] ...