[Swprograms] Podding Along - Issue 82

[John Figliozzi <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Most radio listening takes place in the car or while doing other things that allow freedom for the ear, but not the eyes and hands.  Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion.   
I do it while âpower walkingâ (most) every other day (when itâs not cold and wet or I havenât succumbed to laziness).  The âartâ of putting one foot in front of the other can be pretty monotonous and by âpodding alongâ while plodding along the mind also gets something useful to do. 
Some of the best radio comes from the public networks of the UK, Australia, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and the U.S.  Apart from the originating programâs web site, most programs are made available through any number of other amalgamation sources such as iTunes and TuneIn. 
Admittedly, these are thoroughly subjective recommendations, but my interests are pretty wide-ranging. Hereâs another in a continuing series of small samplings:

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âGod Wants You to Be Rich"
IDEAS - CBC Radio One
Why do millions of Christians in the United States believe that their faith, financial status and health are all intertwined? That's the question that Paul Kennedy explores with Kate Bowler, author of Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel. They turn to the early 20th century beginnings of this uniquely made-in-America brand of theology, where it was first preached in pentecostal tent revivals. Now it's being preached from mega-churches across the country. For many, it is a key to a richer and fuller life. For its critics, it's hucksterism at its worst.  (55â)
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/god-wants-you-to-be-rich-1.3795920

âAge Shall Not Weary Themâ
OCKHAMâS RAZOR - ABC Radio National
Neuroscience professor John Bradshaw examines his own ageing brain and body as he recounts the philosophical and physical rituals heâs constantly updating to keep everything in working order.  (15â)
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/ockhamsrazor/keeping-your-body-in-working-order/7932202

âThe Pros and Cons of a Universal Basic Incomeâ
FUTURE TENSE - ABC Radio National
Should everyone receive an income from the government regardless of wealth?  The concept of a universal basic income is currently being explored by several European governments, gaining supporters on both the Left and the Right.  Funded from the public purse, the no-strings attached minimum payment is designed to guarantee against poverty.  Every citizen would be entitled to receive it, but would it actually work as a way of reforming social welfare? Or, would it simply lead to greater long-term inequality? (30â)
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/futuretense/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-universal-basic-income/7700684

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Good listening!

John Figliozzi
Editor, "The Worldwide Listening Guide"
7th edition available from Universal Radio, Amazon, W5YI.com and Ham Radio Outlet


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