On October 21, 1879, Thomas Edison achieved a breakthrough that would literally and figuratively illuminate the world when he successfully tested the first commercially viable incandescent light bulb in his Menlo Park laboratory. After thousands of experiments and nearly 1,400 failed attempts, Edison created a carbonized bamboo filament that could burn for an astounding 40 hours continuously. This wasn't just another scientific experiment; it was a moment that would fundamentally transform human

Congressional Action Needed for Voting Rights Act Reform Richard EpsteinRichard Epstein discusses the Supreme Court arguments concerning the Voting Rights Act of 1965 being used for racial gerrymandering. Epstein argues the issue requires comprehensive legislative reform, not piecemeal court action. He suggests Congress should repeal the 1965 Act and start over with a system that reflects contemporary thinking, although he notes there is no congressional appetite for compromise. 1884 SCOTUS

Corporatism, Rent-Seeking, and the Suffering Consumer Julia Cartwright Julia Cartwright discusses how younger consumers view capitalism negatively due to suffering from corporate practices, distinguishing between capitalism (fine) and corporatism (not fine). Corporatism is the entanglement of government and business, often through rent-seeking (investing in politics for favors, like lobbying). Examples include healthcare lobbying, increased airline flights for officials, and regulatory capture

It came at the end of a three-month lecture tour across Canada and the US.Nearly everyone Churchill had met on the tour was invested in the stock market.“The housemaid who makes your bed is a stockholder on margin.Workmen of every class, brain or hand, the chauffeur, the tram conductor, the railway man, the waiter,…all have their open accounts, and so very often have their wives,” he’d later write.Churchill’s tour had been organized by financier Bernard Baruch, who introduced him to the titans of

Ephrata Precision Parts as an Economic Bellwether Jim McTague Jim McTague discusses Ephrata Precision Parts, a specialty milling company whose owner, Chuck Daimler, serves 300 customers ranging from aerospace giants to local businesses. Daimler reports that all customers are thriving and placing orders, suggesting the economy is doing very well and is not headed for a recession. 1908 BRADDOCK PA

Challenges in Pig Organ Xenotransplanting Trials Mary Roach Mary Roach discusses xenotransplanting, the use of nonhuman organs, such as those from a pig, to replace failing human organs. This field is very new, with fewer than 10 xenotransplants performed. While one patient survived nine months with a pig kidney, most patients in the eGenesis pig kidney trial have only survived a couple of months.

Wall Street's Favorable View of Rocket Lab Stock Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman reports that Rocket Lab stock received a very favorable review from Wall Street analysts like Morgan Stanley. The company is not yet profitable due to development costs for the Neutron rocket, but analysts view it as a good buy because it has signed numerous new launch contracts, securing its bright future launching low Earth orbit satellites. The Necessity of Coal for AI Data Centers Salena Zito Salena Zito discusses

On this episode of The Unsung Heroes Of History, we discover two amazing young heroes who fought in the Revolutionary War. Although these men aren't as well-known for their contributions, they still had a significant impact during this war. One of these young, unknown heroes was a general rank soldier, and one was a private rank soldier.

Before he ruled Olympus, Zeus was just a child hidden in a cave—destined to overthrow a tyrant. In this episode, discover how the youngest son of Cronus escaped being devoured, rose against the Titans, and claimed his place as the king of the gods. A tale of prophecy, rebellion, and divine destiny begins here.

Se qualcuno dichiarasse una guerra, ma nessuno si presentasse a combatterla, non ci sarebbe nessuna guerra. Soldati e soldate, e più in generale tutti coloro che combattono, sono i protagonisti di qualsiasi conflitto della storia e da loro parte questo nuovo podcast. Chi erano in passato, chi sono oggi e perché combattono?Qui puoi leggere un articolo di Davide Maria De Luca che presenta questo podcast.Guerra è un podcast di Internazionale scritto da Davide Maria De Luca. Editing di Giulia

The Stupid History of Paul Bernardo & Karla HomolkaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.

Fala, meu povo! 🙌Quinta-feira, o dia mais tranquilo da semana, e eu chego por aqui pra te lembrar que viver com leveza também é fé. 🌤️Hoje, sem pressa, só gratidão — pela vida, pela saúde, pelos caminhos que Deus coloca na nossa frente.Entre a natação de manhã 🏊‍♂️, o treino da tarde 💪 e o show ao vivo mais tarde 🎤, fica o recado:nunca abandone seus valores.Se o Bom Jesus sabe quem é você, isso já basta. 🙏Obrigado a todos que acompanham, mandam mensagens, sugestões, críticas e carinho — tudo

In October 1775, a British supply ship ran aground near Hampton. When locals seized and burned it, Lord Dunmore launched the first British assault on a Virginia town. Hampton’s militia and townspeople fought back, repelling two days of attacks and forcing a retreat. Discover how this coastal skirmish became Virginia’s first Revolutionary battle

Coal Is Not Dead: The Reliability of Modern Coal Powering AI and Data Centers. Salena Zito discusses her visit to a Pennsylvania coal mine, where coal, once deemed obsolete, is now crucial due to the energy demands of artificial intelligence and data centers. Coal 2.0 acknowledges coal's role as a reliable base energy source alongside natural gas and nuclear power, serving defense and steel manufacturing as well.

Mini podcast about people's history on this date.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/on-this-day-in-working-class-history--6070772/support.Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories

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Who believes this? They prepared the food, but they’d catch hell from their enslavers if they tasted it. So, the enslaved cooks were forced to whistle? Let’s unpack this story a little bit more.— 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a