That's Life, I Swear
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 hidden in everyday experiences. The episodes are a journey of self-discovery as he shares stories that mirror our collective identity. These tales aren't just entertaining – they're a reflection of who we are, who we were, and who we aspire to be. They carry the weight of our ancestral legacy, the fire of our dreams, and the depths of our pain. With each episode, you'll confront your deepest anxieties about yourself, your place in the world, and the future that awaits us all. In understanding these complexities, you'll find inspiration, connection, and perhaps even transformation. "That's Life, I Swear" isn't just a podcast – it's a weekly rendezvous with the extraordinary nature of ordinary life. Subscribe now, wherever you get your podcasts, and join Rick on this unforgettable exploration of the human experience. After all, that's life, I swear.
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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-armed Russia? [The Harvard Gazette]]
2. France...
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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 political but it can be done [Princeton Univ...
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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.
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1. Dr. Bryant Lin [Stanford Medicine]
2. A doctor, his cancer journey and a uniquely teachable moment [Stanford Medicine]
3. Stage 4 lung cancer [Medical News Today]
4. Stan...
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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 Association]
4. Sleep Apnea [Mayo Cli...
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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]
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Summary: 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 personal values.
She highlights the significance of ...
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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]
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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, Depression, Isolation and Smartphon...
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Summary: 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 students to ask nuanced questions.
The dialogue ...
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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.
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1. Measles Makes a Comeback: What Parents Need to Know [Cedars Sinai]
2. Anti-vaccination in America [S...
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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 (Forever) [Hommati]
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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, Hungarian PM with 14-year grip on power...
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In 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 audience engagement, the concept of 'getting good&...
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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 track and field athletes [W...
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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]
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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 [CBS Sunday Morning News]
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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 [Wikipedia]
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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 Coubertin [Wikipedia]
4. Sop...
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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]
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