Episodes

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 ...

Modern farms and agricultural operations work far differently than those a few decades ago, primarily because of advancements in technology, including sensors, devices, machines, and information technology. Today’s agriculture routinely uses sophisticated technologies such as robots, temperature and moisture sensors, aerial images, and GPS technology. These advanced devices and precision agriculture and robotic systems allow businesses to be more profitable, efficient, safer, and more environmen...

Sailing solo across the world's largest ocean once should be enough of an achievement. But 83-year-old Japanese ocean adventurer Kenichi Horie felt compelled to do it again. On Saturday, June 4, 2022, he set a record by becoming the world's oldest solo yachtsman to sail non-stop across the Pacific Ocean. Kenichi’s motto: "Don't let your dreams just stay as dreams. Have a goal and work towards achieving this and a beautiful life awaits." supporting links 1. Kenichi Horie [Wikipedia] ...

The United States Electoral College process is a loaded gun pointed at our system of government. Yet, we continue to play Russian roulette with our democracy every four years. The question is, why? supporting links 1. Avoiding another Jan. 6th [NPR] 2. Reform that Congress must do on a bipartisan basis [The Washington Post] 3. The Constitution of the United States [National Archives] 4. Article II, Section 1, Clauses 2 and 3 [Constitution Center] research/surveys information 1. The majority of...

The Jan. 6th committee has provided a timeline of events leading up to and after the Jan 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol. Arguments have gone back and forth on whether there’s enough evidence to prosecute Mr. Trump. Even if there is, should we indict Mr. Trump? supporting links 1. Complete Timeline Of January 6th [Jan-6.com website] 2. United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack [Wikipedia] 3. The Long Path To Insurrection [SPLC] 4. White House staffer’s Jan. 6 testi...

On Feb. 24th of this year, Russia started its special operations war with Ukraine. As the war unfolded, Putin soon learned he had miscalculated the strong resistance of the Ukraine people. Another miscalculation was what the war was amplifying even more, and that was taking the current global food crisis has gone from worse to a pending nightmare for many. Supporting links 1. 5 Key Takeaways From Report Warning of ‘Hurricane of Hunger’ [Global Citizen] 2. Ukraine War Pushing Millions to St...

On January 3, 2022, biotechnology founder Elizabeth Holmes, was convicted of defrauding some of her blood-testing company’s biggest investors. At its peak, her startup, Theranos, was valued at more than $9 billion and, by 2018, had raised over $1 billion. So, what happened? supporting links 1. Where is Elizabeth Holmes now? [Good To Know] 2. Elizabeth Holmes found guilty [CNN Business] 3. Theranos founder awaiting sentencing [Town & Country] 4. Researchers share lessons for science [Nature] 5....

The science is precise: COVID vaccines are a safe and effective way to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death from the coronavirus, and vaccine mandates effectively promote widespread vaccinations. Still, we battled in the United States to inoculate the nation against the coronavirus. Yet, conspiracies and defiant attitudes made a recovery daunting. Why? supporting links 1. Who isn’t getting vaccinated, and why [Vox] 2. The political fight over vaccine mandates [NPR] 3. Benefits...

It's happened again. In a synagogue in Pittsburgh of 2018. At a Walmart in El Paso. Now, it's happened yet again at the Tops Friendly Market store in Buffalo. All three of these shooting incidents that took place were the result of someone not seeing human beings. Rather, they saw immigrant invaders, an invasion of non-whites. The dots are starting to connect. What is so unnerving is that this is only the beginning of the lunacy called the great replacement theory. Supporting links 1. What is t...

So, let’s see. Inflation is on the rise. The Ukraine war could get to a nuclear state if Putin has his way. Wall Street is struggling. The Florida governor has attacked Micky Mouse. Apple’s iPod is going the way of the Walkman. Elon Musk wants to reinstate Trump’s Twitter account! It’s like our world is going topsy turvy. What else can go wrong. Oh, this just in. A leaked document from the Supreme Court revealed that the court is leaning towards overturning Roe v. Wade. Show Notes supporting l...

As the Ukraine war continues, people worldwide have come to their aid. Countries have provided military aid, as requested by President Zelensky. Another group came to provide aid, but they brought a spatula instead of a gun. supporting links 1. #ChefsForUkraine: Stories from the Ground [World Central Kitchen] 2. Jose Andres and Humanitarian Efforts [Jose Andres website] 3. Jose Andres [Wikipedia] 4. El Bulli history [Wikipedia] 5. To Change the World Through the Power of Food [Think Food Group ...

In this episode, we talk about some common reasons men choose not to see their doctor for annual checkups. The list of reasons varies, but most common is embarrassment or discomfort with discussing specific issues and fearful of being told they have a troubling diagnosis. Your host was one of those individuals and now shares his story. supporting links 1. Why are men less likely to see a doctor? [WebMD] 2. Top 5 reasons men should see a doctor [Shelter Island Reporter] 3. Men, it's time t...

Every other Wednesday, Rick Barron, invites you into a discussion about life’s happenings in this world that conjures up such words as complicated, intriguing, frightening, life-changing, inspiring, and more. Thoughts and perspectives will cover politics, climate change, human behavior, people’s beliefs, and overcoming obstacles. He’ll touch on life’s imperfections as well as its celebrations, along with what life’s happenings can teach us and learn. After all, that’s life, I swear. Be sure ...