Obstacle course racing is the fastest-growing sport in the United States, according to our guest. She explains why these events are so big right now and shares her experiences training and competing for obstacle course races. We also discuss President Obama’s proposal to protect net neutrality and get a check of the latest science headlines with Discover Magazine editor Gemma Tarlach.
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President Obama Calls On FCC To Reclassify Broadband As A Public Utility
As the fight over net neutrality continues, President Obama is now weighing in his proposal for the FCC: reclassify broadband internet access as a public utility. A telecommunication expert discusses the proposal, and how it would work.
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Science News: Mayan Remains Found In Cave In Belize, Co-Discoverer Of Genetic Marker For Increased Cancer Risk, Holiday Book List
Human remains found deep in a remote cave in Belize could point to climate change and how it affected Mayans thousands of years ago. One cancer researcher says a single gene mutation is the key to several of the most aggressive types of cancer. These are just a few of the science headlines we discuss with Discover Magazine editor Gemma Tarlach.
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Off Course: Inside The Mad, Muddy World Of Obstacle Course Racing
Obstacle course racing is the fast-growing sport in the United States, according to our guest. She spent a year training and competing in these events, and she shares her experiences inside the world of obstacle course racing.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Barry Orton Guest
- Gemma Tarlach Guest
- Erin Beresini Guest
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