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The deepest takeaway, perhaps, is simply this: a life shaped by history's worst chapter can still choose to be defined by its best instincts. Supporting links 1. Economic Rescue Committee [Website] 2. David Miliband [Wikipedia] The refugee crisis is a test of our character [YouTube] Contact That's Life, I Swear Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com Twitter at @RedPhantom Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social ...

Margaret “Gipsy” Moth’s story resists any simple moral—but that’s exactly where its power lies. It forces us to sit with uncomfortable truths about courage, purpose, and the cost of bearing witness. Supporting links 1. Bosnia War [Wikipedia] 2. Margaret Moth [Wikipedia] 3. Margaret Moth [Biography Central] 4. War Videographer Margaret Moth Gets the Shot in ‘Never Look Away’ [KQED] Never Look Away | Directed by Lucy Lawless | Official Trailer [YouTube] Contact That's Life, I Sw...

Learn how Betty Reid Soskin understood that simply being seen—as an elderly Black woman in a ranger’s uniform—challenged assumptions about who belongs in American institutions. Representation isn’t symbolic; it’s transformative. Supporting links 1. Betty Reid Soskin [Wikipedia] 2. National Park Service [Wikipedia] 3. What life feels like at 101 [YouTube] 4. Sign My Name to Freedom: A Memoir of a Pioneering Life [Amazon] Contact That's Life, I Swear Visit my website: https://www....

Learn how Ringo Starr was often underestimated within The Beatles, yet the band’s sound would not have been the same without his feel, timing, and restraint. Supporting links 1. Ringo Starr [Website] 2. The Photography of Ringo Starr [Shutterbug] 3. Ringo Starr [Facebook] Ringo Starr [Wikipedia] Contact That's Life, I Swear Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com Twitter at @RedPhantom Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social Email us at https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/conta...

Learn about Rachel Maddow’s journey from academia to MSNBC, her books, podcasts, and her influence as a leading progressive voice in journalism. Supporting links 1. Rachael Maddow [Official Personal Website] 2. Rachael Maddow [Wikipedia] 3. Rachael Maddow Show [MSNBC] 4. Rachel Maddow: American political commentator [Britannica] Contact That's Life, I Swear Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com Twitter at @RedPhantom Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social Email us at htt...

Cass Elliot's life was a testament to the power of talent, perseverance, and authenticity. From her early days in the folk scene to her meteoric rise with The Mamas & The Papas and her solo career, she left an indelible mark on the music industry. 1. Cass Elliot [Wikipedia] 2. The Mamas & The Papas [Official site] 3. The Mamas and the Papas - Top Hits [YouTube] 4. The Truth About 'Mama' Cass Elliot's Death [Al...

Jony Ive left Apple for a new journey beyond consumer electronics. That journey was to revitalize the historic Jackson Square district in San Francisco. 1. Apple's Jony Ive on the Lessons He Learned From Steve Jobs [Vanity Fair] 2. Jony Ive & Anna Wintour in Conversation - RE:WIRED 2021 [YouTube] 3. Why Jony Ive Is Apple's Design Genius [Smithsonian] 4. From Chingford to Cupertino, the quiet ascent of Jony Ive [Financial Times] 5. Jony Ive's 10 most revolutionary designs for Ap...

Six years ago, Jony Ive stepped away from Apple, leaving behind the iconic products that reshaped our world. But did he leave his design dreams behind? Not even close. 1. Apple's Jony Ive on the Lessons He Learned From Steve Jobs [Vanity Fair] 2. Jony Ive & Anna Wintour in Conversation - RE:WIRED 2021 [YouTube] 3. Why Jony Ive Is Apple’s Design Genius [Smithsonian] 4. From Chingford to Cupertino, the quiet ascent of Jony Ive [Financial Times] 5. Jony Ive's 10 most revolutionary de...

Arctic ice is melting even more rapidly than scientists previously believed. supporting links 1. Felicity Aston: Explorer-Author-Speaker [website] 2. What It's Like to Cross Antarctica Alone [Conde Nast Traveler] 3. Pole Of Cold: Felicity Aston - Extreme Challenge [YouTube] 4. Chasing Winter, A Journey to the Pole of Cold [Book] 5. B.I.G. North Pole [website] Arctic sea ice decline [Wikipedia] ...

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Alice Milliat (5 May 1884 – 19 May 1957) was a pioneer of women's sport. Her lobbying on behalf of female athletes led to the accelerated inclusion of more women's events in the Olympic Games. Supporting links 1. Alice Milliat Bio [Wikipedia] 2. Remembering Alice Milliat and the Women's World Games 100 years on [Inside the Games] 3. Pierre de Coubertin [Wikipedia] 4. Sophie Danger [Instagram] 5. Participation of women in the Olympics [Wikipedia...

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki dies, aged 56. Wojcicki, one of the most prominent women in tech, had been living with cancer for two years. supporting links 1. Susan Diane Wojcicki [Wikipedia] 2. Marshmallow Experiment [James Clear] 3. YouTube [Wikipedia] Contact That's Life, I Swear Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com Tweet us at @RedPhantom Listen to audios: -Apple https://apple.co/3MAFxhb -Spotify https://spoti.fi/3xCzww4 -My...

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Pearl Moore made basketball a labor of love. For Moore, basketball was about two things: winning and a sense of community supporting links 1. Pearl Moore [Wikipedia] 2. Sylvia Hatchell, Moore's coach at Francis Marion [Wikipedia] 3. Caitlin Clark passes Pete Maravich for scoring record [ESPN] 4. Women's college basketball all-time DI scoring leaders [NCAA] 5. Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame [website] 6. NCAA Division I women's basketball ca...

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Russell Hamler, last of World War II’s Merrill’s Marauders, dies at 99. The foot soldiers marched and fought through harsh mountainous jungle on a mission to seize a Japanese-held airfield. supporting links 1. Merrill's Marauders [Wikipedia] 2. Psychoneurosis [Psychology Dictionary] 3. Amoebic Dysentery [National Library of Medicine] 4. Frank Merrill [Wikipedia] Contact That's Life, I Swear Tweet us at @RedPhantom Listen to audios: -Apple htt...

In the ever-evolving landscape of academia and media, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. stands as a beacon of knowledge, creativity, and enlightenment—a true Renaissance man for the modern age. supporting links 1. Finding Your Roots [website] 2. CeCe Moore [Wikipedia] 3. Henry Louis Gates Jr. [Wikipedia] 4. Rick Kittles [Wikipedia] 5. Roots [IMDb] 6. DNA [Wikipedia] 7. Genetics [Wikipedia] Contact That's Life, I Swear Tweet us at @RedPhantom Listen to audios: -Apple https://apple....

Erin Matson's remarkable pursuit to going from a star field hockey player, to wanting to achieve being considered to being the youngest head coach in any Division I sport at the age of 22, is a story of immense audacity, downright determination, and the pursuit of a dream. supporting links 1. Karen Shelton [University of North Carolina Athletics] 2. Erin Matson [University of North Carolina Athletics] 3. NCAA Women’s Field Hockey [D1 College Field Hockey – Home] 4. NCAA Women’s Field...

Margot Fraser played a pivotal role in making Birkenstock sandals popular. What's even more incredible, is that she knew absolutely nothing about shoes. supporting links 1. Birkenstock goes toe-to-toe against counterfeiters [CBS Sunday Morning News] 2. The Man Behind the Luxury Sandals [Spiegel] 3. Birkenstock [Facebook] 4. Konrad Birkenstock [Inventor] 5. Steve Jobs' worn-out Birkenstocks sell for $218,000 at auction [NPR] 6. Steve Jobs and his Birkenstock sandals [Julien's Au...

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...

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. ...

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...

Some defy the odds, no matter what. That said this episode is about the life of Hilaree Nelson. She was one of the world’s most accomplished ski mountaineers. With over 40 expeditions, she built an impressive record of first descents as a woman. “We can throw down just as hard as the men,” she said. supporting links 1. Hilaree O'Neill: Failure Frees Us from Perfection [World Economic Forum] 2. Hilaree Nelson became the first woman to climb Everest [BBC] 3. Infographic: The allure of cli...

Explore the rich history of folk rock through the work of David Crosby and his band Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. From hit songs to solo performances, delve into the music and legacy of one of the greatest musicians of our time. supporting links 1. David Crosby Timeline [Wikipedia] 2. The Byrds [Wikipedia] 3. David Crosby’s Top 20 Biggest Billboard Hits [Billboard] 4. Floyd Crosby [Wikipedia] 5. Crosby, Stills & Nash - Album Cover Location [Popspots] 6. Complete List Of Crosb...

William B. Gould III, was up in the attic with his son, clearing old items, dusting and making room. When lifting a box, something fell to the floor. It was his grandfather’s diary. Inside the diary was a story of his grandfather that the world would soon know about. supporting links 1. William Gould [Wikipedia] 2. Whipped Peter [History] 3. N.C. Highway Historical Marker Recognizes William Gould [NCDRC.Gov] 4. William Benjamin Gould’s diary traces road to freedom [The Bay State Banner...

Elizabeth’s begins her story by remember her dad asking if she would do him a favor. Her dad’s favor was if she would be able to take care of his prize possession, his 34-foot Hunter boat, for a couple of weeks. It was a boat where Elizabeth would over the years, learn the lessons of life and sailing. supporting links 1. Grieving the loss of a loved one [Help guide] 2. Elizabeth Anne Bernstein [Wall Street Journal] definitions 1. What is Aphasia? [Cleveland Clinic] 2. Orthopedic surg...

This is the story of Jenny Nguyen, who decided one day that it was time for women to have a bar. This wasn’t just any bar which we’ll soon find out. What makes this story even more interesting was that part of her marketing plan for naming her bar, required only the switching of two letters in one word. supporting links 1. Sports Bra [website] 2. Sports Bra story [CBS Sunday Morning News] 3. Title IX [Wikipedia] 4. Rep. Edith Green (D-ORE.) & Patsy Takemoto Mink Rep. (D-HI) [Washington ...