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The science behind the corporate takeover of our minds

On this edition of Your Call, Dr. Robert Lustig discusses his new book, The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains.

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Photo courtesy of Emilty Abad/modified from original

"A lot of young girls are often taught to sort of stay quiet or to put other people's needs before ourselves... And if we are to speak up or to stand up for ourselves it could be taken as being bossy or the other b word." - Emily Abad, Director of Programs at The Mosaic Project, an experiential education program addressing issues of diversity, empathy, and conflict resolution.

  

On this edition of Your Call, Dr. Robert Lustig discusses his new book, The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains.

 

 

Philosophy Talk: Faith and Humility

5 hours ago

Who is the more intellectually humble: the believer who puts their faith in a higher power, or the nonbeliever who sees no evidence for one?


Almanac - Tuesday 5/8/2018

6 hours ago

Today is Tuesday, the 8th of May of 2018 is the 128th day of the year.

There are 237 days remaining until the end of the year.

44 days until summer begins...

"Plowed", by Wendell, used under CC license/ resized and cropped

Host Ethan Elkind and guests explore the impact of new technologies on our agricultural industry.

Almanac - Monday 5/7/18

May 7, 2018

Today, Monday, the 7th of May of 2018 is the 127th day of the year.

There are 238 days remaining until the end of the year.

45 days until summer begins...

Journalist and media educator Tina Pamintuan has been selected to serve as the next General Manager of KALW, and will begin her work as the station's leader in September.

This special Manager's Report to the Listeners features a conversation between Tina Pamintuan and current GM Matt Martin.

  

On this edition of Your Call’s One Planet Series, we’ll discuss the rich cultural and historical significance of Bears Ears National Monument to Native Tribes.

Rose Aguilar and his guests discuss journalism that stood out this week.

This week's guests:

Peter Waldman, investigative reporter at Bloomberg News

Recommended Reading:

MarketWatch: With no letup in home prices, the California exodus surges

 

99% Invisible: The Trend Forecast

May 4, 2018

Who decides that the color this season is “mint green” or that denim jackets are “back?” Of course, there’s top-down fashion, where couture houses and runway shows set a trend that trickles down through the rest of the industry.  Then there’s bottom-up ...

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KALW's Spring 2018 Program Guide

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Almanac - Tuesday 5/8/2018

Today is Tuesday, the 8th of May of 2018 is the 128th day of the year. There are 237 days remaining until the end of the year. 44 days until summer begins ...

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