It’s the very first episode of The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr and our first guest is Phil Wang! And Phil’s subgenre is…This Place is Evil. We’re talking psychological torture, we’re talking gory death scenes, we’re talking Lorraine Kelly?! The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in between. By the end of every episode, Jimmy Carr, Comedian by night / “Netflix Executive” by day, will decide whether the pitch is greenlit or condemned to development hell! Listen on all podcast platforms and watch on the Netflix Is A Joke YouTube Channel . The Big Pitch is a co-production by Netflix and BBC Studios Audio. Jimmy Carr is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer, touring his brand-new show JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY throughout the USA from May to November this year, as well as across the UK and Europe, before hitting Australia and New Zealand in early 2026. All info and tickets for the tour are available at JIMMYCARR.COM Production Coordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright Editor: Stuart Reid Producer: Pete Strauss Executive Producer: Richard Morris Executive Producers for Netflix: Kathryn Huyghue, Erica Brady, and David Markowitz Set Design: Helen Coyston Studios: Tower Bridge Studios Make Up: Samantha Coughlan Cameras: Daniel Spencer Sound: Charlie Emery Branding: Tim Lane Photography: James Hole…
This is I Swear to Drunk I Am Not God, a podcast where we blend chilling true crime narratives with spine-tingling cocktails. Join your host, Britt Perkins, as she delves into some of the most gripping crime stories while sipping on handcrafted drinks. Expect a mix of macabre tales and killer concoctions every other Thursday! Get ready for a wild ride—it's bound to be a boozy and boundary-pushing experience! Disclaimer: The content presented in this podcast is for entertainment and informati ...
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Every Wednesday, join Rick Barron as he unravels the intricate threads of life's most captivating stories. From heart-pounding political dramas to the awe-inspiring challenges of climate change, he explores the topics that shape our world and define our era. But this isn't just another talk show. Rick delves deep into the human psyche, examining our beliefs, behaviors, and the obstacles we overcome. He celebrates our triumphs and embraces our imperfections, uncovering the profound lessons hi ...
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Hosted by Chloe Dulce Louvouezo, Life, I Swear shares reflections from Black women about trials in their lives that have helped them heal, connect and process. A continuation of her published book, Chloe shares conversations and personal prose centered on personal stories that offer insights told through the lens of Black women.
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Welcome to Im An Adult I Swear podcast, where amazing things happen. 🤘🏼✌🏼 Im An Adult I Swear hosts Sarah and Michelle discuss anything and everything. Recorded and published without editing. Delve into the mind of the 30 something female psyche, and everything that it entails!
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Summary In this engaging conversation, host Rick Barron speaks with Kendall Breitman, a master storyteller and community manager at Riverside. They explore Kendall's journey from her early life in Pennsylvania to her impressive career in journalism, covering politics and presidential elections. Kendall shares insights into her experiences in high s…
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S3 - EP 7 - THE HAPPY FACE KILLER - KEITH HUNTER JESPERSON
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1:39:06Send us a text Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 7! In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the twisted road of the Happy Face Killer: a long-haul trucker who turned America's highways into his hunting grounds. False confessions, a trail of dead women, chilling letters signed with a...Happy Face? Weird much? The poison in this episode is the Black…
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Summary: In this episode, Rick Barron interviews David Simmons, a former tech executive who transitioned to a sailing business in the Caribbean. David shares his journey from a tumultuous childhood in Mississippi to a fulfilling life on the ocean. He discusses his love for the water, the challenges of starting a charter business, and the realities …
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Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, thinks artificial intelligence could spark the greatest positive transformation education has ever seen 1. How AI could save (not destroy) education [TED] 2. The A.I. Chatbots Have Arrived. Time to Talk to Your Kids. [New York Times] 3. Most Americans haven’t used ChatGPT; few think it will impact thei…
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Locked down in the English countryside during the pandemic, writer Chloe Dalton found herself in an unlikely companionship—with a wild hare. supporting links 1. Raising Hare: A Memoir [Amazon] 2. Chloe Dalton [Blog site] 3. Hare [Wikipedia] Contact That's Life, I Swear Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com Twitter at @RedPhantom Bluesky…
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The effects of AI in drug development are expected to dramatically reshape the entire healthcare industry. supporting links 1. Terray [company website] 2. Recursion Pharmaceuticals [company website] 3. Schrödinger [company website] 4. Isomorphic Labs[company website] 5. Revolutionizing Drug Discovery with Generative AI [YouTube] 6. What AI-Designed…
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Interview #13 Suzanne Junered – The Art of Storytelling
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1:03:20Summary: In this engaging conversation, Rick Barron interviews novelist Suzanne Junered, exploring her journey from a career in nutrition to becoming a writer. Suzanne shares her passion for storytelling, the challenges she faced, and the importance of community in the writing process. The discussion delves into her creative awakening, the themes s…
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Interview #12 Shazmeen Bank – Healing Through Connection
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1:06:06Summary: In this episode, host Rick Barron speaks with Shazmeen Bank, a relationship coach and host of the podcast 'Love Better.' They discuss Shazmeen's journey from becoming a young mother to her evolution into a relationship coach, emphasizing the importance of self-worth, healing, and creating safe spaces for personal growth. Shazmeen shares he…
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The discussion of European nuclear autonomy represents a troubling inflection point in the post-Cold War order. It signals the potential unraveling of established security arrangements that, despite their imperfections, have prevented significant power conflict in Europe for decades. Supporting links 1. Can Europe defend itself against a nuclear-ar…
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S3 - EP 6 - THE TERRIBLE CRIMES OF ANDREA YATES
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1:41:06Send us a text Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 6! She's back! After a long break, my sister, Kirrah rejoins the poddy as we take a deep, emotional dive into the tragic and haunting case of Andrea Yates. We unpack the events leading up to that fateful day, and the deeper mental health struggles that were overlooked. It's a heavy episode, but having he…
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There’s a critical two-word issue that impacts millions of Americans. Social Security. The retirement program we all rely on is running out of time, and there’s a fix no one seems to want to talk about. Supporting links 1. Is the Retirement Picture for Millennials Looking Better? [Center for Retirement Research] 2. How to fix Social Security? It’s …
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Learn how a doctor, facing the end of his life, chose to teach the most important subject of all: That the heart of medicine is about people, connection, and honoring every patient's humanity. Supporting links 1. Dr. Bryant Lin [Stanford Medicine] 2. A doctor, his cancer journey and a uniquely teachable moment [Stanford Medicine] 3. Stage 4 lung ca…
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To help prevent elderly Dementia, adopting healthy habits, regardless of age, could yield significant dividends as individuals grow older. supporting links 1. Healthy habits help preserve brain health, despite genetics [University of Mississippi Medical Center] 2. What is Dementia? [World Health Organization] 3. Types of Dementia [Alzheimer's Assoc…
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DNA analysis of human remains found at the site of a church built in 1608 in the colonial settlement of Jamestown, Virginia, suggest the men are kinsmen of the colony’s first governor, Thomas West. supporting links 1. Jamestown, Virgina [Wikipedia] 2. aDNA [Wikipedia] 3. DNA [Wikipedia] 4. Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr [Wikipedia] 5. Jamestown …
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Interview #11 Julieta Duvall – Time Advocacy: No Commitments, Just Experiments
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1:05:29Summary: In this episode, Rick Barron interviews Julieta Duvall, a time advocate who shares her journey of redefining time as a resource rather than a commodity. Julieta discusses her transition from traditional homeschooling to unschooling, emphasizing the importance of letting go of societal expectations and commitments that do not align with per…
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Kyla Scanlon is demystifying the most complicated things about economics, one TikTok video at a time. 1. Kyla Scanlon on Gen Z's Money Worries and Approach to Investing [YouTube] 2. Kyla Scanlon — State of the Economy Really that Bad? With Scott Galloway [YoutTube] 3. Are We Still In A 'Vibecession'? with Kyla Scanlon [YouTube] 4. Mary C. Daly, Pre…
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Generations by Dr. Jean Twenge explores how the six generations living in the United States today, connect, conflict, and compete. supporting links 1. Gen Z Refuses to Grow Up | With Dr. Jean Twenge [YouTube] 2. Jean Twenge, "Generations" [YouTube] 3. iGen: The Smartphone Generation | Jean Twenge [YouTube] 4. Jean Twenge on Rising Anxiety, Depressi…
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Interview #10 Michael Ashford – The Art of Communication
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1:04:41Summary: In this engaging conversation, Rick Barron and Michael Ashford explore the intricacies of communication, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and deeper questioning in fostering meaningful connections. They discuss the shortcomings of traditional education in teaching effective communication skills and propose a redesign that encourages…
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S3 - EP 5 - THE SPECIAL COUNSEL ROBERT MUELLER'S 2016 ELECTION INVESTIGATION REPORT
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1:48:35Send us a text Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 5! In this episode, Sal and I dive into the chaos surrounding the 448-page and 187-page Mueller reports — the one that breaks down Russia’s attempts to interfere in the 2016 election and the investigation that shook up American politics. The poison in this episode is the Whiskey Sour. If you want to drin…
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Vaccine debates are as much about ideology as they are about science. The challenge moving forward is finding ways to balance public health imperatives with respect for personal freedom. This negotiation has shaped—and will continue to shape—American public health policy. Supporting links 1. Measles Makes a Comeback: What Parents Need to Know [Ceda…
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Very soon a housing revolution will begin as baby boomers unlock the doors to their homes, passing the keys to a new era. supporting links 1. Characteristics of generations X, Y and Z [Iberdrola] 2. Gen Z’s Homeownership Rate Stagnated in 2023, But Millennials and Gen Xers Saw Gains [Redfin|News] 3. How Generation Z Will Change The Housing Market (…
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When was the last time you Googled something? Now, ask yourself this: if you're under 30, did you Google it at all? Supporting links 1. Google Faces Real Competition: How AI is Challenging the Search Giant [WEPProNews] 2. The Search Engine Wars Are Back On [New York/Intelligencer] 3. OpenAI launches its search engine to compete with Google [QUARTZ]…
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Timothy D. Synder, professor of history at Yale and author of On Tyranny, among many other books, summarizes the oligarchs’ coup and America’s democracy under siege. 1. American democracy may not survive another Trump campaign [Business Insider] 2. Timothy Snyder on How Corporate America Is Bending to Trump [Democracy NOW!] 3. Who is Viktor Orban, …
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Interview #9 Lee Jackson - The Journey of 'Getting Good' in Life
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1:04:32In this engaging conversation, host Rick D Barron speaks with motivational speaker and presentation coach Lee Jackson about the realities of motivation, the importance of connection in personal development, and the impact of community during challenging times like COVID. Lee shares insights from his experiences, including the significance of audien…
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Julia Hawkins, the centenarian sprinter known as “Hurricane” and “The Flower Lady,” died in Baton Rouge, La., this week at the age of 108 in October of 2024. Supporting links 1. It’s Been Wondrous [Amazon] 2. Julia Hawkins [Wikipedia] 3. Julia 'Hurricane' Hawkins dies at 108; record-breaking Senior Olympian [YouTube] 4. List of centenarian master’s…
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Imagine traveling 32,000 miles just to deliver 50 postcards! Meet Jonny Beardmore, a modern-day adventurer inspired by a 200-year-old tradition. 1. The Galápagos Islands: Post Office [Whalesite Org] 2. Galápagos Postman Challenge [Wikipedia] 3. INTERVIEW: The Galapagos Postman Jonny Beardmore [Bailey & Johnny Podcast] Contact That's Life, I Swear V…
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S3 - EP 4 - THE BATTLE OF LOS ANGELES
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1:17:11Send us a text Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 4! Join me as I dive into the mysterious events of the Battle of Los Angeles—a strange, high-intensity event that took place on the night of February 24, 1942. Was it really a Japanese attack, or something else entirely? I will explore the theories, the cover-ups, and the lasting questions surrounding th…
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U2 singer, Bono says his book, “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story” is more than a memoir; it’s a multifaceted exploration of a life lived at the intersection of art and activism. supporting links 1. ONE Campaign [Wikipedia] 2. Product Red [Wikipedia] 3. U2 360° Tour [Wikipedia] 4. U2 [Home website] 5. Extended interview: U2’s Bono and wife Ali Hewson …
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Today, we are designing life-saving proteins on demand, reshaping medicine as we know it—thanks to artificial intelligence. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry in October of 2024 celebrates just that! 1. DeepMind [Wikipedia] 2. All Nobel Prizes in Chemistry [Noble Prize Organization] 3. Protein Folding Problem [Scientific American] 4. Protein Folding [Wik…
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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 Coube…
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S3 - EP 3 - THE 1977 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. FBI INVESTIGATION REPORT
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1:23:56Send us a text Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 3! Back with a Black History Month Episode! In this episode, I'll be talking about the 1977 Martin Luther King Jr Investigation Report report detailing the FBI investigation efforts and the Office of Professional Responsibility Task Force's attempts to correct the original report. Better late than never!…
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Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien didn’t mince words when asked about the idea of Canada joining the United States. His response? A resounding no! Supporting links 1. Former Canada PM HITS Trump Where IT HURTS THE MOST [YouTube] 2. U.S. will ‘suffer much more’: Chrétien on possible trade war [CTV Question Period] 3. Jean Chrétien [Wikipedia] Cont…
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It was a secret message hidden for over a century. By chance, engineers inspecting a Scottish lighthouse stumbled upon a 132-year-old message in a bottle. Support Links 1. Northern Lighthouse Board [website] 2. Fresnel lens [Wikipedia] 3. The Fresnel Lens: the Invention That Saved 1000 Ships [YouTube] 4. History of lighthouses [Wikipedia] 5. Messag…
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What if you do live forever? That means you'd outlive everybody you'd ever known on the planet. You'd watch your children and grandchildren and all your friends die before you. What would that be like? 1. "Here's My Honest Take on Bryan Johnson” - Dr Andrew Huberman [YouTube] 2. Bryan Johnson YouTube site [YouTube] 3. Immortality [Internet Encyclop…
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S3 - EP 2 - THE SPECIAL COUNSEL JACK SMITH'S 2020 ELECTION INVESTIGATION REPORT
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1:30:47Send us a text Welcome to Season 3 - Episode 2! Back from the Brink: I Swear to Drunk I Am Not God Returns! Back from taking a mental health break after the 2024 election, I Swear to Drunk I Am Not God is back! In this episode, Me and Sal will dive into the chaos surrounding the newly released Jack Smith 174-page report detailing the investigation …
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Good execution is about delivering well designed and non-buggy features or at least features with enough utility that people are willing to tolerate the bugs. The Humane AI Pin, wasn’t that product. 1. "Humane's Ai Pin Fail: Inside the Epic Flop of a Bold A.I. Device" [YouTube] 2. Humane [website] 3. Humane AI Pin review: not even close [The Verge]…
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Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk Are Ready to Push Trumps Plans to Slash the Government. 1. What to know about Trump's Department of Government Efficiency [CBS NEWS] 2. Trump taps Musk/Ramaswamy to lead DOGE [NPR] 3. Elon Musk is looking to cut government waste [Business Insider] 4. Fareed Zakaria shares why he's excited for Trump's DOGE [CNN] 5. GAOv…
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The book ‘Polar Exposures’ describes the overcoming of personal struggles as well as group adversity, the team's collective experiences provide rare insight of Western and Arabian cultures, providing greater understanding and a deeper appreciation of our common humanity. supporting links 1. Felicity Aston - Expedition Leader for The Women's Euro-Ar…
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There's a bold geopolitical move happening. It’s Vladimir Putin's plan to reshape the world order with the BRICS Summit. 1. BRICS [Wikipedia] 2. What Is the BRICS Group and Why Is It Expanding? [Council on Foreign Relations] 3. BRICS: What is the group and which countries have joined? [BBC] 4. Q&A: The BRICS expansion and the global balance of powe…
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"The Demon of Unrest" book teaches that vigilance, humility, and a willingness to confront hard truths are essential for navigating turbulent times. supporting links 1. Erik Larson [Wikipedia] 2. Battle of Ft. Sumter [Wikipedia] 3. Major Robert Anderson [Wikipedia] 4. Edmund Ruffin [Wikipedia] 5. Mary Boykin Chesnut [Wikipedia] 6. Abraham Lincoln […
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The threat of a nuclear arms race is building. What would it feel like to live through a nuclear attack? supporting links 1. Role of nuclear weapons grows [SIPRI] 2. Is the world in a new nuclear arms race? [The Week] 3. Election 2024: Is the United States Looking at a New Nuclear Arms Race? [Council on Foreign Relations] 4. Atomic Bomb Survivors […
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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. Floating Farm [Beyond Borders] 2. Floating Ecosystems [Biomatrix Water] 3. Floating farms of the future [YouTube] 4. How floating farms are helping Bangladesh [The Japan Times] …
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Can Perplexity's AI-powered search engine challenge, or for that matter, replace Google? supporting links 1. Perplexity AI Tutorial - How to use AI for Research [YouTube] 2. Why I use Perplexity AI MORE than Google and ChatGPT for Content Research [YouTube] 3. Perplexity AI Review: Features, Benefits, and Alternatives [ClickUp] 4. Perplexity AI: Ex…
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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 Twitter at @…
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"We Are the World." The iconic relationships and unforgettable moments that defined an era brought pop superstars together for one incredible night! For that one night we were the world. supporting links 1. Lionel Richie on the Making of “We Are the World” [CBS Sunday Morning] 2. 10 Facts About the Making of “We Are the World” [Mental Floss] 3. How…
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"Love Actually" is a romantic comedy that has become a beloved holiday classic for many, while simultaneously drawing criticism from others since its release in 2003. supporting links 1. Love Actually [Wikipedia] 2. Love Actually Trailer [YouTube] 3. All of the Love Actually Trivia Worth Knowing [Vogue] 4. Real reason Rowan Atkinson appears twice i…
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Whether the Great Barrier Reef will endure as a living, breathing testament to the wonders of our planet, or succumb to the relentless march of climate change, remains to be seen. supporting links 1. What is coral bleaching? [National Ocean Service] 2. The end of coral reefs as we know them [VOX] 3. Great Barrier Reef [UNESCO] 4. Location of the Gr…
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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 leader…
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With Donald Trump coming back, the United States stands at the edge, a moment of reckoning that would determine the very course of its future, even its existence. supporting links 1. How Trump pulled off an incredible comeback [BBC] 2. Donald Trump wins election in historic comeback after 2020 loss [CBS News] 3. U.S. House seats mainly won by the i…
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The economic challenges facing pharmacies impact everyone. As more locations close, those that remain are overwhelmed with an increasing patient load, often with the same or fewer staff and resources. 1. Pharmacy Deserts [CNN] 2. Pharmacy benefit management [Wikipedia] 3. Rite Aid Bankruptcy Explained [Newsweek] 4. Pharmaceutical industry [Wikipedi…
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