FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 86 - The Untold Story

How to talk to conservatives about climate change

INTRO Climate change isn't as partisan as it seems Quotes from Lee McIntyre: It's not actually true that most science denial is polarized along political lines. Anything CAN be, of course, but so far the greatest example of politicized science…

Mic · Aug 31, 2021

12 albums that saved our summer in purgatory

The return of music festivals — one of the final markers of a true exit from the pandemic, in all its sweaty claustrophobia — might be doubling back on itself, but music itself made a big clamor this summer. Some big releases are still stewing:…

Mic · Aug 31, 2021

Can you recycle pizza boxes? How to handle the most confusing "recyclables"

Reduce, reuse, recycle. So many of us heard those three words repeatedly when growing up. And yet, despite the simple phrase, recycling in the U.S. is anything but. In fact, the complexities of U.S. recycling have many of us constantly asking…

Mic · Aug 30, 2021

Hospitals are running out of oxygen. Again

Surging Delta rates are taxing all our systems, but none so much as our healthcare system. COVID-19 hospitalizations are surging, especially in the South, where many ICUs are over capacity mostly with unvaccinated patients. Unfortunately, the influx…

Mic · Aug 30, 2021

Yung Baby Tate's star skyrocketed as she sheltered in place — but fame outside feels different

Before the pandemic, Yung Baby Tate was a consummate performer. Before she was putting immersive summer camp-inspired concerts with Red Bull or doing splits at Rolling Loud Miami 2019, the singer-rapper-songwriter-producer had been honing her live…

Mic · Aug 30, 2021

Someone tell Mississippi's governor that heaven isn't a consolation prize for COVID

It's become almost a glib cliche to describe members of the conservative power structure in this country as belonging to a "death cult" each time a Republican lawmaker or influencer steps gleefully aside to allow the ongoing pandemic to kill people…

Mic · Aug 30, 2021

38 popular car upgrades people are making that are under $25

From custom rims to wrapped steering wheels and impressive stereo setups, there are tons of options for boosting your car’s appeal and comfort — without spending over $25.

Mic · Aug 29, 2021

55 smart products on Amazon that reviewers swear save you at least $50

Spend a little now, save a whole lot later — that's the genius idea behind these 55 smart products on Amazon that reviewers swear save you at least $50 (and, in many cases, a whole lot more than that). At first glance, an innovative product on this…

Mic · Aug 29, 2021

Aaliyah fan sites helped maintain her legacy when red tape kept her music off streaming services

The sudden death of 22-year-old singer and actress Aaliyah Houghton on August 25, 2001 garnered loads of memoriams for the tragic loss of one of entertainment’s most promising stars. Fans gathered for a candlelight vigil, created makeshift memorial…

Mic · Aug 27, 2021

What was Kanye thinking by bringing out DaBaby and Marilyn Manson?

In what appears to be a misguided critique of cancel culture, Kanye West featured two controversial figures at last night's DONDA listening party in Chicago at Soldier Field. He brought accused rapist Marilyn Manson and unapologetic homophobe DaBaby…

Mic · Aug 27, 2021