Topic: Rice University

5 chapters across the catalog

Gender Justice
Episode 1398 1:17:33 - 1:21:29

1398: Gender Justice

Wearable Tech for Cows, Graphene RFID on Food

Cargill has partnered with ZELP to distribute wearable technology for cows designed to "catch burps" and reduce methane emissions. Simultaneously, researchers at Rice University have developed a method to use lasers to print graphene-based RFID tags and sensors directly onto food items like potatoes. These embedded electronics could track a product's origin or detect pathogens like E. coli without the need for external labels.

White, Male & Yale
Episode 828 2:51:26 - 2:54:49

828: White, Male & Yale

Susan Rice Commencement Speech on Diversity

National Security Advisor Susan Rice is criticized for a commencement speech at Florida International University where she lamented that the national security workforce is "white, male, and Yale." The hosts argue that politicizing a graduation ceremony with diversity quotas is inappropriate and fails to provide the traditional "inspirational" message expected at such events.

Walking Bear
Episode 642 1:22:41 - 1:28:17

642: Walking Bear

The Korbel Connection: Albright and Rice's Shared Mentor

A revealing look at the shared history of Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice, who both studied under the same mentor, Joseph Korbel (Albright's father), at the University of Denver. The segment highlights the "creepy" nature of these elite connections, where a single family and the Rockefeller Foundation shaped the careers of two future Secretaries of State from opposing political parties.

Cleopatra Returns
Episode 276 1:26:06 - 1:28:13

276: Cleopatra Returns

No Agenda Barony, Academic Karma Success

The hosts discuss creating "Barony certificates" to divide the world into No Agenda territories, which will eventually enter the public domain. A listener, Dr. John Calvin Jones, reports a successful "karma call" that resulted in a high-paying teaching position at Mississippi Valley State University. The hosts celebrate the perceived effectiveness of the "karma" phenomenon among the audience.

Crackpot & The Buzz-Kill
Episode 68 1:10:24 - 1:11:56

68: Crackpot & The Buzz-Kill

C-SPAN Observations, Larry McMurtry and Political Speeches

A critique of C-SPAN footage focuses on the long-winded introductions given by university presidents and politicians. An example is cited from Rice University where novelist Larry McMurtry's speech was preceded by a 20-minute introduction. The hosts express frustration with officials who prioritize their own "moment to shine" over the featured speakers.