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By Radiolab
November 03, 2009
This week, a story about a mom, a boy, and a home-made helicopter. (And no! This has nothing to do with the Balloon Boy incident.) Instead, its about how public radio… literally saved a boy’s life. Well, not quite. But sorta. Kinda. Its a story about why we do what we do: we’re trying to tell stories that move you and make you feel different about the world, even just a little bit.
Please support us in that mission.
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By Radiolab
October 30, 2009
What are the odds?
When Laura Buxton of Staffordshire, England, wrote “Please return to Laura Buxton” on a helium balloon before setting it free in her yard, she never expected it to reach another human being, much less one also named Laura Buxton. In “A Very Lucky Wind,” the first segment of our Stochasticity episode, we marvel at the coincidence the two Lauras represent, and wrestle with the science of chance.
Now, we are happy to announce that ‘A Very Lucky Wind’ (produced by Jad and Soren Wheeler) has won Honorable Mention for Best Documentary at Chicago Public Radio’s 2009 Third Coast International Audio Festival! To check out more of the winners, including Ira Glass, Nancy Updike and more of the This American Life team, and to hear clips, go to http://thirdcoastfestival.org/.
And you can listen to “A Very Lucky Wind” and the whole Stochasticity episode here.
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By Radiolab
October 24, 2009
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Hey everyone, Jad here.
I know times are tough, but I wonder if you could help Radiolab out by staying in! Think of it as the Ramen Challenge: cue up an episode from our brand new batch of Season 6 Shows, fire up the tea kettle, and enjoy a tasty bowl of cheap noodles in our honor. Then, send the money you would have spent on dinner (or a movie, or a few drinks with your friends) along to us. Anything you can afford—$10, $25, maybe you can pitch in $75?—will help us make more Radiolab. Thanks so much to everyone who’s already pledged, and to everyone who plans to. We wouldn’t be here without you.
Chip in now by clicking HERE.
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Comment on The (Multi) Universe(s) by BayonneMan
Let there be light, or at least, be "lightening" up mi amigo...it is just a radio program...it wasn't attempting to change your religion/beliefs/understanding &/or science of the physical world. It is surprising how slowly we get there. (Make progress in this regard) And for everyone who progresses, there are innumerable s who shall rail against such progress. Enjoy the radio program, which I'm sure you do. But it is not anyone's Bible/koran or scrolls of Monctezuma. Admit-ably Mr. Greene could do a better job, but he has done better than most. Even if we don't agree with what he has to share. At least he is sharing. Make Peace and enjoy the Peace in Others!!! For a challenge, carry out the divisions and simple minuses and share the answer if you can. Most of us are too busy with the day to day to even attempt this exercise. Have a Lovely Day !more