Tag Archives: Reviews

Political Analysis: Fiasco In Afghanistan, Work On Holidays, Dante’s Wisdom

A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week: the fiasco in Afghanistan is a grave blow to America’s reputation, Bartleby asks whether you should work (a little) on your holiday (10:00) and, 700 years on, how Dante can still help people find hope amid adversity (15:40)

Tech Views: China’s New Modular Space Station

China says its spacecraft has more advanced technology. While the future of the nearly 23-year-old International Space Station remains uncertain after 2024, China says its newly equipped Tiangong station will be up and running by next year. WSJ unpacks the design and technology of both space stations. Photo: CCTV; NASA

Infographic: 40 Years Of Camera Sales Growth Ended By Smartphones

Cover Preview: Scientific American – September 2021

Harvard Study: Vitamin D Lowers The Risk Of Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer

Political Analysis: Taliban In Afghanistan, Climate Change, Vaccinations

Washington Post columnists Jonathan Capehart and Michael Gerson join William Brangham to discuss the politics of the week including the Taliban’s march across Afghanistan, the latest startling report on climate change and how to convince all Americans to get vaccinated.

Front Covers: Science Magazine – August 13