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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Langcliffe Quarry inspires artists for Skipton exhibition 'Slow Burn'
Craven Arts House in Skipton has announced a new exhibition, 'Slow Burn,' which will run from May 22 until June 15 and showcase the work of four local artists. Drawing inspiration from Craven Lime Works in Langcliffe, Tim Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Luke Thompson, and Rose Wheeler have created visual, and written, responses to the historic site that will be featured in the exhibition, with media ranging from drawing and poetry through to painting and photography. Ms Smith said: "Langcliffe Quarry carries the weight of time. "Art allows us to reclaim forgotten landscapes, turning remnants of industry into moments of reflection and beauty." In the words of a spokesperson for Craven Arts House, the artists' works concern the "transformation of the land" - which includes three preserved kilns that were part of the region's lime industry in the 19th and 20th centuries - "where human legacy fades into the embrace of time, and nature slowly reclaims its space." Entry to 'Slow Burn' is free, with the exhibition to be open from Thursday through to Sunday, from 11am to 4pm, during the period. An open viewing will take place on Friday, May 23, from 5pm to 8pm, to mark the exhibition's launch. The artists will be present at the open viewing, and drinks and nibbles will be served. A spokesperson for Craven Arts House added: "Craven Arts House warmly invites all art lovers, historians, and community members to experience 'Slow Burn' and reflect on the profound connections between industry, landscape, and artistic expression." More information is available at
Irish Examiner
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Podcast Corner: New show offers insight into Jerry Springer
Jerry Springer died over two years ago and so far in 2025 we've had the two-part Netflix documentary Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action, and now Final Thoughts: Jerry Springer, a nine-part documentary exclusive to Audible and likely for a wider release later this year. It's hosted by Leon Neyfakh, who's headed Slow Burn and Fiasco over the years. Those shows - and Neyfakh himself - are meticulous. During the second episode of Final Thoughts, he details a decades-old itinerary for a given day when Springer was running for Cincinnati city council: 'On one Saturday alone, he attended a local civics meeting, a neighbourhood festival, two parades, and a college football game. He then went to a wedding and a high school fair, and closed out the day with a telethon, a church dinner banquet, a cocktail party, and a visit to a local Democratic club.' This is where the podcast outranks the Netflix show - the first four episodes focus on his pre-chat show life rather than the de rigueur outrages for which his show became known. Springer was born in London during the Second World War to Jewish refugee parents, who emigrated to the US a few years later. They always discussed politics around the dinner table; it's where he started pontificating, says his sister. Springer was a city councilman, mayor of Cincinnati, a rising star in the Democrat Party (soundbites compare him favourably to Bill Clinton and he's dubbed 'Kennedy-esque'), and spent a decade as a news anchor. He undertook stunts for causes he believed in, such as sleeping overnight at a prison to explain the circumstances facing inmates. As his news anchor personality grew (was he news or opinion? The line grew every more blurred), stunts included dressing as a homeless man. The podcast naturally hits the same beats as the Netflix documentary from there, as The Jerry Springer Show - 'the worst TV show of all time' - battles for ratings and top spot with Oprah, runs ever crazier plots, is morally questionable with the guests it books, and producers detail the impact it took on their own lives ("Can we get this over with so I can leave? I don't want to do this, I don't know why I'm doing it, I'm tired of talking about the show, it's been a whole lifetime ago," says Richard Dominick, who viewers of the Netflix show will remember and was key to Springer's ascension). The show ran for 27 years and over 4,000 episodes, ending in 2018. Neyfakh ponders the impact it has left and offers a reason for the podcast's raison d'etre: 'It doesn't seem crazy to suggest that this globally iconic show had a real impact on how people treat each other and talk to each other and what sorts of things we're willing to share in public about our private lives. "It also doesn't seem crazy to suggest that Springer softened the ground for well, y'know...'' - cutting to a soundbite about Trump, a soundbite declaring him 'the Jerry Springer Show of politics'. Read More Young Offenders creator Peter Foott to make new film set in Kerry
The Guardian
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Jerry Springer's scandalous backstory laid bare: best podcasts of the week
Long before he was a chatshow titan, Jerry Springer was a plucky young politician who held the post of mayor of Cincinnati before setting his sights on the state of Ohio at large. Slow Burn's Leon Neyfakh goes all the way back to those beginnings for this nine-part series, marrying excellent journalism with some unbelievable source material – not least when it comes to Springer's 70s sex scandal. Hannah J DaviesAudible, all episodes out now Listener discretion is advised as Yinka Bokinni examines legal cases where the perpetrators – often well-liked and respected in their fields – offended in plain sight. The first is about paedophile football coach Barry Bennell, with insight from Ian Ackley, whom he abused, and experts who explain how his crimes went undetected. HJD Audible, all episodes out now The snappy satirical mystery series returns with a new case in the fictional Beavertown – where residents are unfailingly nice, in that famously Canadian way, despite the bonkers crime rate. In the first episode, Frenchie, an ice-hockey rink cleaner, is arrested for murder. Hollie Richardson Widely available, episodes weekly Actor Paul McGann hosts this podcast about the world's most infamous shipwreck, featuring contributions from his brother Stephen. Both are nephews of a Liverpudlian named Jimmy McGann, who survived the disaster. They build a vivid picture of nautical near-misses and class separation that contradicts Hollywood's more romanticised version of events. HJD Widely available, episodes weekly Sign up to What's On Get the best TV reviews, news and features in your inbox every Monday after newsletter promotion 'I try really hard to maintain my control,' says Kellie from Utah of her rocky relationship with money. This series is perfect for nosy parkers, with producer Courtney Harrell dissecting one American's spending each week. It's sensitive, too, particularly when it comes to topics such as mounting credit card and student debt. HJD Widely available, episodes weekly
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mia Lobel Joins Slate as Executive Producer of Podcasts
We're thrilled to announce that Mia Lobel is joining Slate as the executive producer of podcasts. A veteran audio producer, Mia brings over two decades of experience in podcast production, storytelling, and creative collaboration. As the former VP of content and production at Pushkin Industries, Mia helped shape the editorial and production vision for a slate of acclaimed shows, including Revisionist History, Broken Record, Against the Rules With Michael Lewis, A Slight Change of Plans, and many more. Throughout her career, she's led award-winning teams, developed distinctive voices, and consistently championed the power of audio to tell meaningful, impactful stories. Before her time at Pushkin, Mia worked for a variety of clients across a wide range of subjects from science to social justice. She's also taught audio storytelling at institutions like the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and Wesleyan University and continues to be a leader in the independent audio community through her work with the Association of Independents in Radio (AIR). 'I'm so excited that Mia is joining us at Slate as we continue to grow our audio work and deepen our connection with listeners,' said Slate editor-in-chief Hillary Frey. 'She brings not just a wealth of experience, but also a real commitment to mentorship, transparency, and leadership. Mia has a strong history of supporting meaningful editorial work, helping teams grow, and navigating the shifting audio landscape—she'll be a key part of our efforts to expand our slate of podcasts in exciting and creative ways.' Mia Lobel said, 'I've long admired Slate's smart, rigorous approach to journalism and storytelling, and I'm honored to join a team that shares my values around creativity, collaboration, and care. I'm excited to support the amazing work already happening here—and to explore new ways to grow, and serve listeners in a meaningful way.' In addition to overseeing Slate's podcasts, which include Slow Burn, Decoder Ring, What Next, Amicus, Political Gabfest, and so many more, Mia will work closely with the editorial team on the written side to enhance cross-platform collaboration and deepen the connection between Slate's audio and text journalism. Mia starts at Slate on June 2nd.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Warmer planet makes social mobility harder
Warmer planet makes social mobility harder By the end of this century, sea levels will be a foot higher than in 2000. The average person is 31 years old today, and given that global life expectancy is 73.5 years, they may be dead by 2068. So, why should we worry? Didn't Keynes say, 'The long run is a misleading guide to current affairs'? But climate change is affecting us now. It has a bearing on your mood, your income, and your children's grades. University of Pennsylvania economist R Jisung Park drives home these points in his book Slow Burn. Take income first. It's an acknowledged fact that income inequality is rising. The rich, who live, travel and work in air-conditioned spaces, are getting richer, but the poor have stagnated in a hot and sweaty place. A study by University of Chicago economists found that worker productivity in India declined 2-4% for every degree Celsius rise in temperature above the comfortable level. If the 'mean temperature' at the workplace crossed 25°C, which could mean day temperature of 30°C and night temperature of 20°C, output fell 32%, or almost a third. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Now, people who make bricks, weave cloth, etc, get paid per piece of product made, so while they suffer in the heat, their daily earnings drop. That's not fair, but they can't stop working because they aren't qualified for white-collar work. Their children could break out with good education, but as Park shows with data, heat is making this harder. When researchers correlated 4.5mn exam results of students in New York City schools with the temperature on exam day, they found that student performance fell by 3-4 points on days when the temperature exceeded 32.2°C. This is a small penalty for someone who usually scores 95%, but a setback for a child who passes with low marks. Park says 'average' students are 10% less likely to pass on a hot day than on a cool day. Now, poorer students – children of those poor labourers – typically are at a disadvantage because their homes are crowded, noisy, lack ventilation, and get hot and stuffy. So, passing exams with good marks and getting into good colleges with scholarships, indirectly, stalls upward mobility. Generally speaking, leaving out exceptions like Singapore and UAE have 8% lower per capita income for every 1°C rise in average temperature, within US, hotter municipalities tend to be poorer. That's because places like Mumbai will have 100 extra days of mean temperature over 32.2°C by 2060, relative to the pre-industrial age. Beyond income and education, heat makes us more error-prone. Data from 150,000 tennis matches shows players were 7% more likely to double-fault on hotter days. Analysis of 500 helicopter crashes showed a strong correlation between temperature and human error. And a British navy experiment in the 1950s revealed that errors in reading Morse code jumped from 11-12 per hour in the 29.4-32.2°C temperature range to 95 per hour at 40.5°C. Oh, and people start honking sooner at traffic lights on hotter days, and rates of rape and murder inch up with heat too. A warming planet clearly isn't a good place for your average Joe and Jane.
