Podcast

Cold Case (MM #4032)

I’m not the biggest fan of cold case murder mysteries, but now and then, I get drawn in. This week police announced that they had solved some long-forgotten murder cases from the 1980s. Once again, DNA evidence helped bring peace to some families…

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Obsolete (MM #4031)

Many technology companies try to control profits and the marketplace by determining when to deem products obsolete. Many, including myself, try to hold on to hardware and software as long as possible. Our goal is to keep expenses down and products out of landfills. But sadly, this practice is out of the consumer’s control…

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Little Bit Of Light (MM #4030)

Sleep is often a challenge for many people. My wife needs complete darkness to sleep well. And new research agrees with her. Scientists have found that even a little bit of light when sleeping can cause health issues for everyone…

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Twinkle Coat (MM #4029)

Yesterday, I was talking about ice cream cones. We’re still trying to get to Dairy Queen to try their new Fruity Blast flavored dipped cone. But I also mentioned a couple of soft-serve options, including what some call twinkle coat. I’ve seen it for years but still don’t know what it is…

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Fruity Blast (MM #4028)

My wife is a big fan of the dipped ice cream cone. Her go-to flavor is chocolate. But this year, Dairy Queen has introduced a new flavor of the dip called Fruity Blast. They claim it tastes like fruit cereal but don’t say which one. We were both curious, so we went in search of…

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April Fuels Day (MM #4027)

For most people, today is April Fools’ Day. But in some lucky cities, with creative radio stations, it’s something different. It’s actually April Fuels Day. Now that’s the kind of fun I can get behind. In those towns, there are no pranks, just full gas tanks…

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New Species (MM #4026)

Scientists have been studying the DNA molecule for decades. Discovered in the 1860s, it took nearly a hundred years for researchers to be able to unlock its power. DNA has impacted not only science but the judicial system, too. And now, it has helped scientists discover hundreds of new species that we never knew existed….

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Conditioned (MM #4025)

Growing up, were you conditioned to clean your plate? I was. I’ve long been a member of the clean plate club. But for many, that causes weight issues in adulthood. That fact is something I understand. And I know who to blame, me…

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Too Much Change (MM #4024)

Everyone is stressed out. And it doesn’t seem to be getting better. Sure, COVID-19 had a lot to do with it. But, I think there’s something more we need to consider. There’s been too much change throughout the world over the last few years. And many people can’t handle it…

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Bird Flu (MM #4023)

The price of chicken is going up, but not for the same reason as other foods. U.S. chicken producers are seeing a drastic rise in bird flu cases. And it looks like things are going to get worse before they get better. Boy, we’ve heard that a lot lately…

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