It was a very busy turn of the month so we're wandering in pretty late with this episode. I talk a little bit about my recent decision to transition away from running MetaFilter (but we'll, inter alia, keep podcasting); Jessamyn and I talk about MeFi stuff as per usual; we establish that she started watching the wrong show and couldn't figure out why people liked it; and we chatter about at least three words we're not sure how to pronounce and establish, once more, that neither of us can read IPA. Runs our usual "about 90 minutes".

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Random podcast bonus content! Jessamyn and I decided to do a mid-month episode to just chat about a couple media things we liked. Is it a FanFare podcast? I dunno! Will we keep doing it? I dunno! But it was fun and so here it is. We talk about V Rising, a survive-o-craft vampire game I have been very much enjoying, and about Severance, a TV show that we have both enjoyed tremendously. Runs just about an hour.

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Updated at 8:39 p.m. ET Tuesday The Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of actor Naya Rivera to be an accidental drowning. She had disappeared on July 8 while boating with her 4-year-old son, and her body was recovered from a Southern California lake on Monday. Best known for her starring role on the Fox show Glee , Rivera was 33 years old. Sheriff William "Bill" Ayub said Monday Rivera's remains were found in Lake Piru in the Los Padres National Forest, not far from Los Angeles. For six seasons, from 2009 to 2015, Rivera played the role of an unexpectedly popular television antihero. Glee 's Santana Lopez was a cynical, initially closeted high school cheerleader with charisma to burn and an ax to grind. "The only straight I am is straight-up bitch," Santana announced in Season 2. But the character's bullying eventually yielded to team spirit and a tender romance with another cheerleader, the sweet natured but dim Brittany. Glee fans pushed for the storyline,

Copyright 2020 Fresh Air. To see more, visit Fresh Air . TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. At a time when many Americans are still home and life seems to have come to a standstill, our film critic Justin Chang says it could be an especially good time to watch "Palm Springs," a romantic comedy about two people forced to repeat the same day over and over again. It stars Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti. It's streaming on Hulu and playing in some drive-in theaters around the country. JUSTIN CHANG, BYLINE: "Palm Springs" was a hot ticket at this year's Sundance Film Festival, one of the last public events to take place before the movie industry shut down. I didn't see it there, but having caught up with it months later at home, I can't help but feel as though this breezily entertaining movie plays a little differently in the era of COVID-19. It's a comedy about isolation and repetition, which might not sound too appealing at a time when many of us are also leading lives of isolation

Copyright 2020 NPR. To see more, visit SARAH MCCAMMON, HOST: Performing artists are struggling to find ways to reach audiences during the coronavirus lockdown. Musicians are streaming concerts from their homes. Theaters are trying everything from Zoom plays to radio dramas. And one opera company is trying to reach its audience one listener at a time over the telephone. Reporter Jeff Lunden decided to take the call. JEFF LUNDEN, BYLINE: This is a story of love and separation. Two days before my phone rang, I got an email. And it says, my love, I miss you terribly. Each day without you is like... JENNIFER ZETLAN: A day without breathing. I long to see your face, the twinkle of your eyes. LUNDEN: The email is from my beloved. She says she's written some lyrics to songs she wants to sing to me and adds a postscript. ZETLAN: I've taken up learning a new language in quarantine, so all the songs will be in German. Here's the English translation. LUNDEN: I waited. Then the phone rang.

Copyright 2020 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

Copyright 2020 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

It’s a simple fact that many Christians have been living far beyond our means and are now saddled with debilitating debt. Pastor Doug provides a biblical perspective about the dangers of debt and practical steps to get free from financial bondage.

The public funeral for opera star Jessye Norman has been set for Saturday in Georgia and will feature tributes from actor Laurence Fishburne, civil rights activist Vernon Jordan and Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald. The funeral will be at the William B. Bell Auditorium in Augusta. A private interment will follow. There are two public viewings — on Thursday and Friday.

ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: A bipartisan delegation of Congresspeople is just back from Ukraine. It was a trip designed to strengthen the U.S.-Ukraine alliance, and it was planned before news broke of the whistleblower complaint against President Trump involving that same country. Congressman John Garamendi led the delegation as a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee. And the Democrat from California joins us now. Welcome, Congressman. JOHN GARAMENDI: Good to be with you. SHAPIRO: One central question in the impeachment inquiry is whether President Trump demanded help investigating a political rival in exchange for U.S. aid to Ukraine. And I know that aid was a central topic on your trip, so what did you learn about Ukraine's reliance on American assistance? GARAMENDI: Well, first of all, Ukraine is an extraordinary country. These citizens of that country are determined to be independent. They have been fighting a war against Russia for the last five years. They've lost 13- to 14

Updated at 4:12 p.m. ET The Federal Reserve left interest rates near zero Wednesday and once again promised to deliver whatever monetary medicine it can to an economy that's badly ailing from the coronavirus pandemic. "The Federal Reserve is committed to using its full range of tools to support the U.S. economy in this challenging time," the central bank said in a statement . While noting that "financial conditions have improved, in part reflecting policy measures to support the economy," the Fed's rate-setting committee reiterated its intent to leave interest rates at rock-bottom levels, "until it is confident that the economy has weathered recent events and is on track to achieve its maximum employment and price stability goals." Notes released along with the committee's statement suggest no rate increases are expected at least through 2022. "We're not thinking about raising rates," Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said at a news conference. "We're not even thinking about thinking about

Many people with underlying medical conditions are worried about what's going to happen at the end of the month. It's not currently safe for many of them to go back to work. The COVID-19 death rate is 12 times higher for people with underlying conditions. But an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits, which has been enabling them to pay their rent and other bills, will stop coming at the end of July. "We don't have a whole lot of options that don't involve risking our lives," Lauren Van Netta says. "We need help. We really do." Van Netta lost her job at a perfume store in New Orleans during the outbreak. She says she's had serious bacterial infections that have damaged her lungs and compromised her immune system. And she has asthma. So even if she could find another job in retail, she says her doctors have told her it would be risky. She says even wearing a mask and trying to keep social distancing in a workplace, "it's like the fear of, you know, I could make a mistake.

Today we go inside San Quentin’s mock elections. Then, we hear about comic books and mental health — for veterans. And, the passionate mix of music and movement of Flamenco.

Their positions are popular. So why are they going extinct?

Miguel Uribe habla sobre la problematica ambiental en la Macarena

Laura Gallego habla sobre los estereotipos de género

El Ministro de trabajo habla sobre las cifras de desempleo en Colombia

Panelistas consideran que son necesarias más acciones para que se dé la reactivación; creen que factor clave es pedagogía y cultura ciudadana.

Panelista creen que no se pueden “cortar cabezas” antes de tiempo; señalan que mantenerse beneficia a la institución. Otros creen que por honor se debe apartar.

Panelistas creen que cambio de Gobierno es una oportunidad para Colombia en temas como la consolidación de la paz y el medioambiente.

Panelistas analizaron los retos que tendrá Joe Biden como presidente; creen que construcción de consensos es su mayor desafío.

Tres escritoras colombianas y un escritor hablaron de cómo la literatura está abordando asuntos de género; también se refirieron al futuro del libro en Colombia.

Panelistas analizaron el papel de China y Rusia en la política internacional de Joe Biden. También hicieron un balance de los diez años de la Primavera Árabe.

Panelistas creen que pensar en cierres totales es imposible; sostienen que avance en vacunación y énfasis en prevención son la clave.

Panelistas consideran que texto de la reforma va a sufrir una serie de cambios en el legislativo; también reconocen los esfuerzos del gobierno para equilibrar la balanza.

Seis expertos en negociación apuntaron que es necesario reconocer las necesidades del otro, así como identificar los liderazgos para avanzar en la negociación.

Tres escritores reflexionaron sobre las protestas, el estallido social y el papel de la violencia. También hablaron de la necesidad del diálogo y de la radicalización.

Panelistas creen que estos diálogos pueden solucionar algunos problemas, pero consideran que es necesario tener al gobierno nacional involucrado.

Panelistas consideran que es necesario fortalecer el seguimiento y apoyo a exmilitares en el país

Expertos consideran que difícilmente llegará la calma al país y plantean que el principal reto será la gobernabilidad de Castillo ante el Congreso.

Cuatro figuras de la coalición plantearon que el centro es una propuesta de economía de mercado; respeto del Estado de derecho y recuperación de la seguridad.

Panelistas consideran que ambas propuestas son un globo al aire; creen que jurídicamente tienen pocas posibilidades, pero con mayor impacto político

Panelistas plantearon que Gaviria podría unir al centro; creen que el Nuevo Liberalismo tiene oportunidades en el Congreso y que en la derecha el panorama sigue siendo poco claro.

Panelistas creen que el proceso se debe blindar de la polarización política; confían en la defensa del gobierno y ven imposible un diálogo con Nicaragua.

Panelistas consideran que son lejanas las oportunidades de un diálogo Maduro-Duque, pero celebraron apertura nivel comercial y humanitario.

Panelistas creen que es necesario mayor diálogo entre Bogotá y Caracas para trabajar en restablecer servicios consulares y flujo comercial

Panelistas comentaron que es necesario llevar mayor crédito a las mipymes; otros creen que es necesario una reducción en altas tasas de interés.

Cuatro importantes escritores hablan de lo que leyeron en el 2021; de las tendencias en literatura, de la primera persona y de las obras que acaban de escribir.

En el marco del proyecto Hora 2022, se llevó a cabo la segunda jornada de debate con los candidatos de la Coalición Centro Esperanza.

En el marco del proyecto Hora 2022, se llevó a cabo la segunda jornada de debate con los candidatos de la Coalición Centro Esperanza.

Panelistas plantearon que el sector turismo se ha convertido en uno de los motores de la reactivación, pero creen necesario mayor apoyo por parte del Estado.

Entrevista ministra de Comercio, Industria y Turismo

Panelistas plantearon salidas a las irregularidades y errores cometidos durante el preconteo y escrutinio de los votos de las elecciones del pasado 13 de marzo.

Panelistas analizaron que debe haber responsabilidad política y civil ante los errores que se cometieron en la operación. Consideran que hubo grave violación al DIH.

Escritores y expertos del sector hablaron de la importancia del regreso de la FilBo, de las novedades literarias y del estado de la industria editorial.

Seis expertos en negociación apuntaron que es necesario reconocer las necesidades del otro, así como identificar los liderazgos para avanzar en la negociación.