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Yellowstone National Park underwear?

The OutlineSep 05, 2018

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The keto diet is a recipe for disaster

The keto diet is a recipe for disaster

The latest low-carb diet trend is merely a rehash of fad diets past. Read Yvette's story: https://theoutline.com/post/6133/the-keto-diet-is-a-recipe-for-disaster?zd=1&zi=lp6jlihl Follow Yvette on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thescibabe We're hosted and produced by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino. Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch. Thank you for listening. -JTG
Sep 06, 201819:07
Yellowstone National Park underwear?

Yellowstone National Park underwear?

Basically, clothing companies are funding our national parks because the government won't. Read Jen's story: https://theoutline.com/post/6051/the-national-parks-are-in-a-financial-crisis-please-buy-this-sweatshirt?zd=1&zi=sevmhymx Follow Jen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/byJenAMiller We're hosted and produced by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino. If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com. Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch.
Sep 05, 201806:20
How to make a British woman sell you a Honda

How to make a British woman sell you a Honda

Rosa Lyster went into a "body language experts" k-hole and discovered some good news? Read Rosa's story: https://theoutline.com/post/6017/do-body-language-experts-actually-tell-us-anything?zd=1&zi=dypumcg3 Follow Rosa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosalyster We're hosted and produced by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino. If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com. Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch.
Sep 04, 201806:35
Can we get some crazy broke Asians, too?
Aug 30, 201801:04:39
"Ready for love" is a lie
Aug 29, 201819:41
A day on an e-scooter
Aug 28, 201808:59
The appeal of viral mugshots

The appeal of viral mugshots

Why do people like to look at photos of strangers at their worst? Today's story 'The bizarre appeal of viral mugshots' by Melinda Fakuade → https://theoutline.com/post/5978/viral-mugshots-essay?zd=1&zi=fbzyynrj Credits Today you heard from Melinda Fakuade. We're hosted and produced by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino. If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com. Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch. Find Melinda on Twitter, @melindafakuade
Aug 27, 201811:22
The soundtrack of destruction

The soundtrack of destruction

Musicians are trying to capture the soundscapes of the environment as it dies.

Today's story

'What does the end of the world sound like? Listen to this' by Lewis Gordon →
theoutline.com/post/5960/climate-change-music?utm_source=topic_recent

Credits

Today you heard from Lewis Gordon. We're hosted and produced by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino.

If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com.

Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch.

Find Lewis on Twitter, @lewis_gordon.
Aug 22, 201809:45
Smoke(y) signals

Smoke(y) signals

Thank Smokey Robinson and Smokey the Bear for this adjustment of the English language?

Today's story

'Smokey is the new smoky' by Ann-Derrick Gaillot →
theoutline.com/post/5961/smokey-smoky-whats-the-difference?utm_source=topic_culture

Credits

Today you heard from Ann-Derrick Gaillot. We're hosted and produced by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino.

If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com.

Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch.
Aug 21, 201806:36
How to lose friends and scare away people

How to lose friends and scare away people

The signals you're putting off makes you less attractive.

Today's story

'Showing off how rich you are won't help you make friends' by Oscar Schwartz →
theoutline.com/post/5907/flexing-your-wealth-wont-make-you-any-friends?utm_source=

Credits

Today you heard from Oscar Schwartz. We're hosted and produced by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino.

If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com.

Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch.
Aug 20, 201808:42
Reject the algorithm!

Reject the algorithm!

Four music nerds and professionals tell us how to find new (and good) music in the age of the algorithm.

Today's story

'Finding new music in the algorithm age' by Ann-Derrick Gaillot →
theoutline.com/post/5759/how-do-i-find-new-music?utm_source=topic_culture

Credits

Today you heard from Ann Derrick-Gaillot. We're hosted and produced by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino.

If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com.

Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch.
Aug 16, 201813:22
The racist language of space exploration

The racist language of space exploration

The language of colonialism is infecting outer space, thanks to dominance by rich white businessmen and politicians.

Today's story

'The racist language of space exploration' by Caroline Haskins →
theoutline.com/post/5809/the-racist-language-of-space-exploration?utm_source=

Credits

Today you heard from Caroline Haskins. We're hosted and produced by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino.

If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com.

Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch.

Find Caroline on Twitter, @carolineha_
Aug 15, 201808:58
Queer fabulism is everywhere

Queer fabulism is everywhere

Recent books by Carmen Maria Machado, Daisy Johnson, Melissa Broder, and many more are part of a burgeoning trend in writing that uses the fantastic to explore marginalized experiences. Today's story "How a queer fabulism came to dominate contemporary women’s writing" by Kit Haggard → https://theoutline.com/post/5751/fabulism-fiction-carmen-maria-machado-daisy-johnson-melissa-broder?utm_source=topic_culture&zd=1&zi=vy6uobcr Credits Today you heard from Kit Haggard. We're hosted and produced by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino. If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com. Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch. Find Kit on Twitter, @KitHaggard.
Aug 14, 201814:22
A mosh pit (of data)

A mosh pit (of data)

Seeing your favorite band live will probably cost you more in privacy information than in dollars. Today's story "Ticketing app AXS scrapes all the data it can get from your phone" by Paris Martineau → https://theoutline.com/post/5628/how-a-concert-ticket-steals-your-personal-data?zd=1&zi=uiteojma Credits Today you heard from Paris Martineau. We're hosted and produced by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino. If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com. Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch.
Aug 09, 201810:00
The U.S. is thirsty

The U.S. is thirsty

Climate change threatens water everywhere, but tension between different levels of U.S. government has stalled our response. Today's story "Water, water, everywhere but not a drop to drink" by Caroline Haskins → https://theoutline.com/post/5687/climate-change-water-supply-threat-management-government?zd=1&zi=rkjlbuq7 Credits Today you heard from Caroline Haskins. We're hosted and produced by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino. If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com. Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch.
Aug 08, 201806:41
The 'down-ass chick'

The 'down-ass chick'

When a rapper wants a woman who will do anything except be her own person, what are we asking down chicks to be down for? Today's story "What are we asking down chicks to be down for?" by Melinda Fakuade → https://theoutline.com/post/5606/down-chick-rap-drake-beyonce?utm_source=topic_recent&zd=1&zi=hcdvcyby Credits Today you heard from Melinda Fakuade. We're hosted and produced by James T. Green. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino. If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com. Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch.
Aug 07, 201814:52
'Playboy' shaped the America of today

'Playboy' shaped the America of today

How coming into possession of a stack of vintage ‘Playboy’ issues caused one writer to consider the magazine’s impact on the modern world.
Aug 06, 201820:11
Dr. Seuss' forgotten anti-war book

Dr. Seuss' forgotten anti-war book

This book spoke powerfully against the hacks behind the military-industrial complex — and for that, was pilloried.
Aug 02, 201809:43
What I want is a single buffalo wing

What I want is a single buffalo wing

We can choose anything in the modern food delivery economy — except this.
Aug 01, 201808:58
So you bought a ghost town

So you bought a ghost town

Who is paying $12 million for an abandoned town? We found out.
Jul 31, 201813:08
'Parent Trap' but messier

'Parent Trap' but messier

A set of triplets were separated at birth, and by chance met back up at 19 years old.
Jul 30, 201815:21
Bring back irony

Bring back irony

Irony is the only antidote to our all-too-earnest age.
Jul 26, 201827:37
How to DJ a sex party

How to DJ a sex party

Read the room, have a sense of humor, and if you’re standing on a human body, keep your balance.
Jul 25, 201809:35
How prisons are poisoning their inmates

How prisons are poisoning their inmates

Hundreds of U.S. prisons and ICE detention centers are built on toxic sites, and people inside are getting sick.
Jul 23, 201812:35
Rewind: Clear eyes, sore ass, can't lose?

Rewind: Clear eyes, sore ass, can't lose?

"First, let me assure you that this is not a victor’s tale. This story contains no triumphs."
Jul 19, 201813:48
Rewind: Meet the Floridians

Rewind: Meet the Floridians

"Gators taught me about death."
Jul 18, 201809:49
Rewind: "Hi" is chaotic evil

Rewind: "Hi" is chaotic evil

Our boss is notorious for typing this in the work chat, so we decided to stage an intervention.
Jul 17, 201808:37
Rewind: Do it for the Vine

Rewind: Do it for the Vine

FRE SHAVACA DO. And a potato flew around my room.
Jul 16, 201811:12
A Queer Sex, Liminal Fantasy

A Queer Sex, Liminal Fantasy

…and then a fanged, balloon-like creature reaches a forest of tree-like bodies, and zips off to a dollar store on a flying watermelon.
Jul 12, 201812:23
Silicon Valley's funding the future of warfare

Silicon Valley's funding the future of warfare

Move fast and break things indeed.
Jul 11, 201811:22
Supreme shush

Supreme shush

How liberal justices in the Supreme Court can fix the silence on criminal justice issues.
Jul 10, 201809:52
Welcome to the age of the online pseudo-pharmacy startup

Welcome to the age of the online pseudo-pharmacy startup

Where everything is pastel colored, VC-funded, and capital-C Cool.
Jul 09, 201818:08
Inside Autism Day at Six Flags

Inside Autism Day at Six Flags

For one summer day, children with autism and their families have Six Flags Great Adventure all to themselves.
Jul 05, 201825:38
Inside Autism Day at Six Flags

Inside Autism Day at Six Flags

For one summer day, children with autism and their families have Six Flags Great Adventure all to themselves.
Jul 04, 201822:50
Bodega hive 🎨 & newborn planets

Bodega hive 🎨 & newborn planets

Comedians Desus and Mero take their next big step, and a lil baby star hits the universe!

Show notes

Read Ann's story:
theoutline.com/post/5173/desus-and-mero-showtime

Read Caroline's story: theoutline.com/post/5171/this-first-image-newborn-planet-space-astronomy-exoplanet?utm_source=topic_future

Listen to DJ DNA's music: soundcloud.com/djdna516

Reddit has a full list of Desus and Mero's AKAs: www.reddit.com/r/bodegaboys/comments/5rhr3x/a_somewhat_definitive_list_of_the_bodega_boys/

Credits

The Outline World Dispatch is produced and hosted by me, James T. Green. Today’s music was courtesy of APM, and our theme is by the fantastic John Lagomarsino.

If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com.

Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch.
Jul 03, 201812:35
Grandpa teaches bitcoin

Grandpa teaches bitcoin

The Wikipedia page’s most prolific editor doesn't even own cryptocurrency. Show notes Read Stephen's story: https://theoutline.com/post/4974/everything-you-know-about-bitcoin-is-thanks-to-this-czech-grandpa?zd=1&zi=5sm4zrye Credits Today’s Dispatch was reported by Stephen Harrison. It was produced, mixed, and sound designed by James T. Green. The music you heard was courtesy of APM. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino. If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com. Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch.
Jul 02, 201807:56
A new canon of asexual history

A new canon of asexual history

Academics have long ignored the history of asexuality, so online communities are stepping in.

Show notes

Read Michael's story:
theoutline.com/post/5065/tumblr-asexual-history-bloggers-ace-historical?utm_source=topic_power

Credits

Today’s Dispatch was reported by Michael Waters. It was produced, mixed, and sound designed by James T. Green. The music you heard was courtesy of APM. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino.

If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com.

Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch.
Jun 28, 201810:20
Notes on dyke camp [Re-broadcast]
Jun 27, 201812:10
A hell of a brine

A hell of a brine

This cursed drink hit the internet, and we took the bait.

Show notes

Read Caroline's story:
theoutline.com/post/5058/sonic-pickle-juice-slush-review

Credits

Today’s Dispatch was reported by Caroline Haskins. It was produced by James T. Green. It was edited by Jeremy Gordon. It was sound designed and mixed by James T. Green. The music you heard was courtesy of APM. Our theme is by John Lagomarsino. Special thanks to Izzie Ramirez.

If you’re interested in pitching a story to the Dispatch? Email james.green@theoutline.com.

Find the Dispatch on Twitter, @OutlineDispatch.
Jun 26, 201811:24
The future of afrofuturism
Jun 21, 201809:59
Eight unsolved murders in Pike County, Ohio
Jun 20, 201806:44
GAME OVER. Continue?
Jun 19, 201811:06
 A Renaissance painting? Nah!
Jun 18, 201811:28
Return of the plastic surgeons [Re-broadcast]
Jun 14, 201812:04
California primaries & shady Facebook

California primaries & shady Facebook

Last week, a faceless conservative group seemed poised to convert Democratic nightmares into hellish reality, and Facebook wants you to believe it is not a monopoly.

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Michael Waters and Paris Martineau joined us today. James T. Green hosts and produces the show.
Jun 13, 201807:26
Wildfires & DNA

Wildfires & DNA

The west coast of the United States is still burning from wildfires, and there's a new scientific DNA finding.

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Ann Derrick-Gaillot and Casey Johnston joined us today. James T. Green hosts and produces the show.
Jun 12, 201806:01
10,000 likes and we’ll show you how we build this patient’s butt
Jun 11, 201809:11
"Having fun isn't hard, when you've got a library card" (with a bunch of fees)

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

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.
Jun 07, 201812:02
The abyss of notifications

The abyss of notifications

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.
Jun 06, 201807:59
International Whores' Day
Jun 05, 201811:43