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The Outline World Dispatch

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Tired of the daily news doom and gloom? Looking to explore curious stories from weird corners of the internet? Every Monday through Thursday, we bring you stories about Power, Culture, and the Future. We guarantee you’ll feel smarter and more hydrated. Hosted by the inimitable Aaron Edwards.

Tired of the daily news doom and gloom? Looking to explore curious stories from weird corners of the internet? Every Monday through Thursday, we bring you stories about Power, Culture, and the Future. We guarantee you’ll feel smarter and more hydrated. Hosted by the inimitable Aaron Edwards.
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Tired of the daily news doom and gloom? Looking to explore curious stories from weird corners of the internet? Every Monday through Thursday, we bring you stories about Power, Culture, and the Future. We guarantee you’ll feel smarter and more hydrated. Hosted by the inimitable Aaron Edwards.

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Episodes

"Having fun isn't hard, when you've got a library card" (with a bunch of fees)

6/7/2018
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There's an incredibly wholesome show on the air right now, there's new fear in the world of hurricanes, and one city is saying goodbye to library card fines. Ann Derrick-Galliot, Caroline Haskins, and Michael Waters joined us today. James T. Green hosts and produces the show.

Duration:00:12:20

The abyss of notifications

6/6/2018
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Tech companies like Apple and Google are becoming more interested in “scaling back” our device usage, but what does it mean when the companies behind the addiction are trying to change our behavior? Casey Johnston and Paris Martineau joined us today. James T. Green hosts and produces the show.

Duration:00:08:16

International Whores' Day

6/5/2018
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It was 2 in the afternoon on a blazing Saturday, when a tiny park filled with red umbrellas... Credits Today’s Dispatch was reported and produced by Zoë Beery. Editing by James T. Green and Emilie Friedlander. Sound design and mixing by James T. Green. If you’re interested in pitching a story of your own to the Dispatch, email james.green@theoutline.com.

Duration:00:12:00

The politics of pro-gun coffee

6/4/2018
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Black Rifle Coffee is making waves of being "the only coffee company that supports the second amendment". We put it to a taste test. Drew Millard joined us today. James T. Green hosts and produces the show.

Duration:00:11:12

Your move, Drake

5/31/2018
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Noticing a rise of Drake memes on your timeline? We explain why. Plus, the hot new trend for business bros, and the latest dystopian crossover with MoviePass.

Duration:00:18:40

Common is the most boring rapper

5/30/2018
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Starbucks called on this snoozer to end racism, plus a robot that knows skin better than dermatologists, and meet our brand new intern! Ann Derrick-Gaillot, Paris Martineau, and Michael Waters joined us today. James T. Green hosts and produces the show.

Duration:00:08:38

Common is the most boring rapper

5/30/2018
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Starbucks called on this snoozer to end racism, plus a robot that knows skin better than dermatologists, and meet our brand new intern! --- Ann Derrick-Gaillot, Paris Martineau, and Michael Waters joined us today. James T. Green hosts and produces the show. The stories you heard were: Common is the most boring rapper alive to help Starbucks end racism Dermatologists hate him! Meet the skin-cancer detecting robot Find the show on Twitter, and rate us in your podcast player of choice.

Duration:00:08:20

The platonic ideal of Memorial Day

5/28/2018
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In the United States, today is a holiday, so The Outline staff has a special message for you. --- Natalie Rivera, Erik Hinton, Dave Lucia, Wynton Wong, Jeremy Gordon, Emily Friedlander, Melinda Fakuade, Gaby Del Valle, Paris Martineau, and Casey Johnston joined us today. James T. Green hosts and produces the show. Find the show on Twitter, and rate us in your podcast player of choice.

Duration:00:02:49

Zuck the world & spring jams

5/24/2018
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Facebook is in hot water, again. And speaking of hot, our Culture section chose this spring's best songs. ---- Paris Martineau, Rob Dozier, and Melinda Fakuade joined us today. James T. Green hosts and produces the show. The stories you heard were: Zuckerberg: join Facebook to delete your data from Facebook The best bops this spring (Dispatch exclusive) Find the show on Twitter, and rate us in your podcast player of choice.

Duration:00:16:25

Space Force, muting, and subway games

5/23/2018
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Trump wants to make hypersonic missile-detecting satellites a reality, Instagram is letting you be even more petty, and a game lets you ride the worst tunnels in the world. ---- Caroline Haskins, Melinda Fakuade, and Gaby Del Valle joined us today. James T. Green hosts and produces the show. The stories you heard were: Is this Trump's "Space Force?" Finally, you'll be able to mute people on Instagram This game perfectly captures the agony of riding the NYC subway Find the show on...

Duration:00:09:38

Killing the American Dream

5/22/2018
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The "tiny house" craze is sweeping America, and city officials think it is an affordable housing solution. -- Miles Howard joined us today. James T. Green hosts and produces the show. Rob Dozier provided production assistance. Find the show on Twitter, and rate us in your podcast player of choice.

Duration:00:16:50

Jordan Peterson is still terrible

5/21/2018
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The psychologist and public speaker is back in the news, so we share what's changed since our original reporting on his depression YouTube videos. -- Paris Martineau joined us today. James T. Green hosts and produces the show. Rob Dozier provided production assistance. We reference these two New York Times articles on Jordan Peterson. Find the show on Twitter, and rate us in your podcast player of choice.

Duration:00:14:41

Notes on dyke camp

5/17/2018
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There is a burgeoning aesthetic movement influenced by traditional camp but directed by gay women. It features a lot of hands. -- Reported by Mikaella Clements. Produced and hosted by James T. Green with production assistance by Rob Dozier.

Duration:00:12:32

Don't buy the new MacBook Pro

5/16/2018
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Apple got slapped with a big lawsuit. Here's what happened. Credits: Reported by Casey Johnston, editor of the Future section at The Outline. The Outline World Dispatch is produced and hosted by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino.

Duration:00:12:45

The ethics of snail mucin

5/15/2018
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Snail slime skincare is having a moment. But where does the mucin come from, and what happens to the snails? Credits: Reported by Gaby Del Valle, staff writer at The Outline. The Outline World Dispatch is produced and hosted by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino.

Duration:00:06:15

The secret taxi party line

5/14/2018
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We got a tip about a secret taxi party line, so we rode in a bunch of New York cabs to find out. Credits: Reported by Paris Martineau, staff writer at The Outline. The Outline World Dispatch is produced and hosted by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino.

Duration:00:23:21

A no-bullsh*t guide to Google I/O 2018

5/10/2018
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The most important takeaways from Google's annual developer keynote. The good, the bad, and the ugly, brought to you from our entire Future section at The Outline. Show notes: You heard from Casey Johnston (Future editor), Paris Martineau (staff writer), and Caroline Haskins (Future intern). Digital Trends’ “Google I/O 2018 Keynote Highlights” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rts7xBaFZUI Credits: The Outline World Dispatch is produced, hosted, and scored by James T. Green. Our...

Duration:00:26:52

This racist gum doesn't even taste good

5/9/2018
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Candy marketing and why Asian-American stereotypes have more staying power than an everlasting gobstopper. Show notes: To share today's episode and read a full transcript: https://theoutline.com/post/4283/racist-fortune-bubble-gum-world-dispatch To read Allee's original reporting: https://theoutline.com/post/4283/fortune-bubble-asian-stereotype-packaging?zd=2&zi=mnbuz72c To visit Allee's website: http://www.alleemanning.com To follow Allee on Twitter:...

Duration:00:10:19

The story behind #MuteRKelly

5/8/2018
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We talk to the co-founder behind #MuteRKelly, Kenyette Barnes, and discuss the continuing narrative of problematic artists. Show Notes The story behind #MuteRKelly by Ann Derrick-Gaillot R. Kelly Walks Off HuffPost Live Set: 'This Interview is Over' Credits Produced and hosted by James T. Green Production assistance by Rob Dozier Find The Outline World Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch

Duration:00:13:31

Rewind: Breaking Monopoly

5/7/2018
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Jeremy Gordon played Monopoly with real money and crime, and we recorded it on tape. (Originally broadcast: March 8th, 2018). Today's story: Breaking Monopoly by Jeremy Gordon Credits: Hosted by Aaron Edwards. Produced by James T. Green. Send us your feedback @OutlineDispatch. And if you love us, rate us five stars in Apple Podcasts, and tell a special life person about us.

Duration:00:15:36