Darlene Love on Family and Possibly Quitting Music

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Why is Darlene Love one of the most influential singers today? How does Love balance motherhood and music? Darlene Love, an American singer and actress, has captivated audiences with her powerful vocals and remarkable career spanning several decades. On an episode of Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Love opens up about the struggles she faced as a female musician and mother. Discover more about Darlene Love’s family life and whether she’d quit music for her children’s sake.

How Did Ted Bundy Get Caught? The Serial Killer’s Arrest

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How did Ted Bundy get caught? What were the leads that pointed to Bundy’s guilt? Eventually, Ted Bundy’s daring and heinous acts began to leave a trail that led to his capture. Through eyewitness accounts and police investigations, the hosts of Morbid discuss the eventual downfall of Bundy.  Read more to learn how Bundy was exposed for who he truly was.

Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee’s Halloween Rituals (Bad Friends)

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What are common Halloween rituals? How is Halloween celebrated differently in certain cultures? In an episode of Bad Friends, Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee dive into the different Halloween traditions they had growing up. Their discussion includes a look at other cultures that don’t necessarily celebrate Halloween with great importance.  Let’s look at Santino and Lee’s interpretation of Halloween during their respective childhoods.

Testosterone for Men’s Health: The Massive Role It Plays

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What’s the importance of testosterone for men’s health? When are testosterone levels at their highest? On an episode of the Huberman Lab, Dr. Michael Eisenberg and Dr. Andrew Huberman break down testosterone’s role in male fertility. The hormone is crucial for sexual development and reproductivity, but testosterone levels will drop over time. Continue reading to learn more about where testosterone fits in assessing a man’s health.

Is AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) Possible?

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What is artificial general intelligence? Is AGI possible? Does it pose a threat to humans? Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a machine intelligence that understands the world as well as humans do. Hopes and fears about artificial intelligence reaching superhuman levels of skill or giving us a society run by robots are all predicated on the idea that we can build a type of AI that’s still hypothetical. Here’s a look at what AGI is, and if it could be dangerous.

The Axeman: Jazz and Its Role in Protecting New Orleans

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What was the connection between the Axeman, jazz, and the city of New Orleans? How did jazz save lives? According to a public letter from the serial killer the Axeman, jazz music could keep residents of New Orleans safe when he went on his killing sprees. The Axeman may have loved jazz music, but he may have also been simply demonstrating power and control. Here is what we know about the Axeman and jazz, with content from an episode of Morbid: A True Crime Podcast.

The Science of Productivity: Can You Trust Your Instincts?

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What’s the science of productivity? Why is Ali Abdaal’s feel-good productivity effective? When work feels good, it energizes you instead of draining you, meaning you can get a lot more done. Therefore, the best type of productivity not only boosts your emotional well-being, it also benefits the people who rely on you. Take a closer look at how productivity, particularly Abdaal’s model, keeps you energized throughout the day.

Highlights of Darlene Love’s Interview With Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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How does Darlene Love cope with gender biases in the entertainment industry? What family issues has she dealt with during her career? In an episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia Louis-Dreyfus conducts a Darlene Love interview so her audience can learn more about the music industry from a woman’s perspective. Additionally, she touches on how difficult it was dealing with divorce and facing backlash from her religious community. Below we dive into Darlene Love’s inspiring resilience and facing biases in life.

The Impossible Victory: A People’s History of the Vietnam War

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How did the US involvement in Vietnam turn into a full-scale war? What tactics did the US employ? In what ways did the anti-Vietnam War movement gain momentum in the US? In the chapter “The Impossible Victory: Vietnam” of his book A People’s History of the United States, Howard Zinn details the complexities of the Vietnam War. He sheds light on the significant role of the draft in shaping public sentiment and resistance movements. Continue reading to get a people’s history of the Vietnam War.