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  • Journalism vs. the World

    Journalism vs. the World
    2025/04/16
    Special guest, journalist Ben Miller, joins us to talk about journalism compared to other forms of "news" and the importance of journalism to a functioning democracy. What do we do to combat the slew of misinformation propogated by real and false "journalists?" Ben has some ideas. Listen in and share your thoughts with us.

    Recommendations
    • A Complete Unknown (https://www.searchlightpictures.com/a-complete-unknown)
    • Doctor Sleep by Stephen King (https://stephenking.com/works/novel/doctor-sleep.html)
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    1 時間 6 分
  • Mini: Stress Balls

    Mini: Stress Balls
    2025/04/14
    Everyone knows these squishly, novelty door prizes. Stress balls are touted as being able to help reduce your stress via the mechanical action of squeezing. Do they work to this end? Maybe! We'll explain in this brief, Monday mini.

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    Links:
    1. Yüksel & Güneş (2024). The Effect of Stress Ball on Anxiety and Pain Levels in Angiography: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cardiovascular Therapeutics. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1155/2024/5049092
    2. https://www.paperstone.co.uk/News/articles/stress_ball#:~:text=In%201988%20Carswell%20patented%20the,the%20palm%20of%20the%20hand.
    3. Srivarsan, R. and Sridevi, G. and Preetha, S. (2021) An Evaluation on Use of Stress Ball Exercise on Stress Management among Student Population – A Cross Section Study. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33 (47B). pp. 506-514. ISSN 2456-9119
    4. https://minds.wisconsin.edu/handle/1793/80293
    5. Kasar, Erzincanli, & Akbas (2020). The effect of a stress ball on stress, vital signs and patient comfort in hemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial. Complimentary Therapies in Clinical Practice.
    6. Nurdina, G., Anggraini, D. ., Herdiman, & Hilda Novyanda. (2022). Effect of Stress Ball on Stress and Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients . Jurnal Keperawatan Komprehensif (Comprehensive Nursing Journal), 8(Special Edition). Retrieved from https://journal.stikep-ppnijabar.ac.id/index.php/jkk/article/view/385
    7. https://www.healthline.com/health/stress/do-stress-balls-work#effectiveness
    8. https://www.calm.com/blog/stress-balls
    9. https://www.brownmed.com/uncategorized/do-stress-balls-really-work/
    Ozen, N., Berse, S., & Tosun, B. (2023). Effects of using a stress ball on anxiety and depression in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A prospective, balanced, single-blind, crossover study. Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis, 27(4), 411–418. https://doi.org/10.1111/hdi.13102

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    15 分
  • The Benefits of Massage

    The Benefits of Massage
    2025/04/09
    A lot is made of the potential benefits of massage. Unfortunately, the camp has established firm roots to a lot of other pseudoscience. There seems to be legitimate benefits to getting massage, even beyond the fact that they make us feel good. Let's do the good science to see how we can leverage massage to help the people who would benefit from it the most. And booooo pseudoscience.RecommendationsAbraham: My Old Ass (https://www.mgm.com/movies/my-old-ass)Shane: Whiplash (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802/) Holidays (04/09/25):Appomattox DayChinese Almond Cookie DayDay of the Finnish LanguageInternational ASRM DayInternational Day of PinkJenkins Ear DayJumbo DayName Yourself DayNational Cherish an Antique DayNational Chicken Little Awareness DayNational Dive Bar DayNational Former Prisoner of War Recognition DayNational Gin and Tonic DayNational Unicorn DayWinston Churchill DayBat Appreciation WeekBe Kind to Spiders WeekExplore Your Career Options WeekInternational Trombone WeekNational Bake WeekNational Dental Hygienist WeekNational Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness WeekNational Robotics WeekLinks and References:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifespan-perspectives/202201/massage-therapy-mental-healthhttps://www.nuhs.edu/4-mental-benefits-of-massage-therapy/https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/massage-for-depression-anxiety-and-stresshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6715325/https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug02/massagehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Qais-Gasibat/publication/318929943_Determining_the_Benefits_of_Massage_Mechanisms_A_Review_of_Literature/links/59862ea5aca27266ad9f7178/Determining-the-Benefits-of-Massage-Mechanisms-A-Review-of-Literature.pdf?_sg%5B0%5D=started_experiment_milestone&origin=journalDetailhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1836955315000582https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2011.0643https://www.painscience.com/articles/massage-therapy-side-effects.phphttps://www.grandeprairiephysiotherapy.com/what-are-the-cons-and-pros-of-massage-therapyhttps://www.benimassage.com/risks-of-massage/https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/deep-tissue-massage-benefitshttps://massageluxe.com/franchise_blog/spa-owner-salary/#:~:text=Recent%20research%20indicates%20massage%20therapy%20is%20an,industry%20projections%20that%20were%20set%20in%202005. https://www.concorde.edu/blog/rich-history-massage-therapy https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-increase-oxytocin#massage Rapaport, M. H., Schettler, P. J., Larson, E. R., Carroll, D., Sharenko, M., Nettles, J., & Kinkead, B. (2018). Massage Therapy for Psychiatric Disorders. Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing), 16(1), 24–31. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.20170043Müller-Oerlinghausen, B., & Eggart, M. (2020). Touch Research-Quo Vadis? A Plea for High-Quality Clinical Trials. Brain sciences, 11(1), 25. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci11010025Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Mini: Author Book-Signings

    Mini: Author Book-Signings
    2025/04/07
    A signed copy of a first edition book might fetch you a high price down the road. But why? How does a signature increase the resale value of a book when it doesn't even increase the MSRP of a book? Is it even worth it for authors to spend dozens or even hundreds of hours signing books? We talk about the effect of authors signatures on books and why it increases the value and desirability.

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    Links and References:
    1. https://www.thebarefootwriter.com/map-your-book-blog/is-a-book-signing-worth-it#:~:text=Book%20signings%20help%20grow%20public,formal%20events%2C%20like%20speaking%20engagements.
    2. https://goldsborobooks.com/blogs/news/what-makes-a-signed-first-edition-valuable


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    16 分
  • Unhoused pt. 2

    Unhoused pt. 2
    2025/04/02
    Our second discussion regarding houselessness we finish our review of some of the myths of houselessness as well as some potential solutions. It is a complicated issue, but this means that it will require nuanced, and idiosyncratic solutions. Let's remember our humanity and compassion when considering the people who have the least, and use our best tool, science, to help us resolve the issue. Recommendations:Abraham: Finspan (https://store.stonemaiergames.com/products/finspan?srsltid=AfmBOordNx6Zp2EQyajI3Av2WWtwa8tw5OlC7kkS1c7YJkgLUibO1XOf)Shane: Saturday Night (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27657135/)Holidays (for Part 2) (4/2/2025)Global Day of the EngineerInternational Fact-Checking DayNational Day of HopeNational Ferret DayNational Love your Produce Manager DayNational Peanut Butter and Jelly DayNational Walking DayParaprofessional Appreciation DayPascua Florida DayReconciliation DayWorld Autism Awareness DayAmerican Crossword Puzzle WeekAPAWS International Pooper Scooper WeekGolden Rule WeekLaugh at Work WeekMedication Safety WeekTesticular Cancer Awareness WeekNational Pickleball MonthLimb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness MonthNational Brunch MonthNational Child Abuse Prevention MonthNational Humor MonthNational Autism Awareness Month (or Acceptance Month)Links and References: https://backpackbed.org/us/facts-about-homelessness/?gad_source=1https://nvhs.org/myths-and-misconceptions-about-homelessness/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAlbW-BhCMARIsADnwaspyqcN1vZDUaPMEUJK_aJ5y-CZOfcxzLGKP8w4abkuy8Ia3Y3uc2v0aAm3jEALw_wcBhttps://community.solutions/research-posts/the-truth-about-homelessness/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAlbW-BhCMARIsADnwaspZN_1FeneY5XoIx2bpTFpH-NEo5Kzkyz5z0v6WZriZtTclugiYoKoaApoHEALw_wcBhttps://blanchethouse.org/homeless-houseless-unhoused-glossary-about-homelessness/https://www.councilforthehomeless.org/myths-facts-about-homelessness/https://www.operationtinyhome.org/https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/addressing-social-determinants-health-among-individuals-experiencing-homelessnesshttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jaba.60https://psycnet.apa.org/buy/2018-47965-001https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/casp.2863https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness/https://brushwiththelaw.org/brush-with-the-law-hoboglyphs-art-and-learning-class-homeless-shelter/https://www.nsa.gov/History/National-Cryptologic-Museum/Exhibits-Artifacts/Exhibit-View/Article/2718897/hobo-communications-a-brief-history-of-hobos-and-their-signs/#:~:text=The%20origins%20of%20the%20term,the%20highest%20of%20the%20handsome.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
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    57 分
  • Mini: Fake News

    Mini: Fake News
    2025/03/31
    Fake news is a triple threat for manipulating an audience. Boiled down, it is essentially a propaganda technique. We quickly expoore fake news, how it works, and the dangers it poses.

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    Links and References:
    1. https://guides.lib.umich.edu/fakenews
    2. https://www.webwise.ie/teachers/what-is-fake-news/


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    15 分
  • Unhoused pt. 1

    Unhoused pt. 1
    2025/03/26
    There are a lot of ideas, hypothesis, opinions, and judgements about the issue of houselessness (formerly known as homelessness, sorry RV dwellers). However, there is logic, understanding, and science in this space. We'll explore the turbulent world of the unhoused, what people get wrong, and in the next episode, what we can do about it. Check out the first part of this two-part series. RecommendationsAbraham: Heat: Pedal to the Metal (https://www.daysofwonder.com/game/heat/)Shane: The Boys (Comic Series) by Garth EnnisHolidays (3/26/2025):American Red Cross Giving DayGood Hair DayLegal Assistants DayLittle Red Wagon DayLive Long and Prosper DayMake Up Your Own Holiday DayManatee Appreciation DayNational Nougat DayPurple DaySolitude DaySpinach DayWear a Hat DayAutism Acceptance WeekInternational Phace Syndrome AwarenessNational Cleaning WeekNational Green WeekNational Physicians WeekNational Second-Hand Shopping WeekNational Tsunami Awareness WeekTick Bite Prevention WeekWeek of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling Against Racism and Racial DiscriminationLinks and References: https://backpackbed.org/us/facts-about-homelessness/?gad_source=1https://nvhs.org/myths-and-misconceptions-about-homelessness/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAlbW-BhCMARIsADnwaspyqcN1vZDUaPMEUJK_aJ5y-CZOfcxzLGKP8w4abkuy8Ia3Y3uc2v0aAm3jEALw_wcBhttps://community.solutions/research-posts/the-truth-about-homelessness/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAlbW-BhCMARIsADnwaspZN_1FeneY5XoIx2bpTFpH-NEo5Kzkyz5z0v6WZriZtTclugiYoKoaApoHEALw_wcBhttps://blanchethouse.org/homeless-houseless-unhoused-glossary-about-homelessness/https://www.councilforthehomeless.org/myths-facts-about-homelessness/https://www.operationtinyhome.org/https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/addressing-social-determinants-health-among-individuals-experiencing-homelessnesshttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jaba.60https://psycnet.apa.org/buy/2018-47965-001https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/casp.2863https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness/https://brushwiththelaw.org/brush-with-the-law-hoboglyphs-art-and-learning-class-homeless-shelter/https://www.nsa.gov/History/National-Cryptologic-Museum/Exhibits-Artifacts/Exhibit-View/Article/2718897/hobo-communications-a-brief-history-of-hobos-and-their-signs/#:~:text=The%20origins%20of%20the%20term,the%20highest%20of%20the%20handsome.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
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    1 時間 6 分
  • Mini: Predictor of Future Behavior

    Mini: Predictor of Future Behavior
    2025/03/24
    Conventional wisdom is often wrong One maxim in particular asserts that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior. Given that every opportunity to do anything is a learning opportunity, the implication of this saying is that no one ever learns anything. We'll tackle this saying, why people believe it, and what is really going on.

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    Links:
    1. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/witness/201301/the-best-predictor-future-behavior-is-past-behavior


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    17 分