Surviving Genocide, Love the Wasp, Dictator Faces

Surviving Genocide, Love the Wasp, Dictator Faces

Top of Mind with Julie Rose - Season 1, Episode 1710

  • Oct 15, 2021 6:00 am
  • 1:43:58 mins
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A woman who survived the Bosnian genocide shares her story. Lots of us love bees, but we should love wasps too! Compared to democratically elected leaders, dictators have a certain “look” that’s easy to pick up on. Also, on today’s show: the strange, darkly colored fish that live at the bottom of the sea; the modern benefits of the ancient practice of fish farming; the awkwardness inherent to conversations.

Episode Segments

A Teenaged Memoir of Surviving Genocide and the Dangers of Hate

Oct 15, 2021
18 m

The cat that helped a Muslim teen survive the Serbian siege of the 1990s.

The cat that helped a Muslim teen survive the Serbian siege of the 1990s.

How dark are these deep-sea fish?

Oct 15, 2021
15 m

Some of the darkest-skinned creatures on the planet live on the bottom of the sea.

Some of the darkest-skinned creatures on the planet live on the bottom of the sea.

Why We Should Love Wasps

Oct 15, 2021
16 m

A group of scientists in the UK are trying really hard to get us to love wasps.

A group of scientists in the UK are trying really hard to get us to love wasps.

How a 2000-year-old Tradition Could Make Hawaii More Self-sustainable

Oct 15, 2021
17 m

Groceries in Hawaii are notoriously expensive. Can modern Hawaiians revive ancient practices to make their food market more sustainable?

Groceries in Hawaii are notoriously expensive. Can modern Hawaiians revive ancient practices to make their food market more sustainable?

Why Conversations Rarely End When We Want Them To

Oct 15, 2021
16 m

Did the length of your last conversation leave an awkward taste in your mouth?

Did the length of your last conversation leave an awkward taste in your mouth?

Can You Tell a Dictator by His Face?

Oct 15, 2021
17 m

When shown the faces of unfamiliar politicians, people usually could identify the dictator.

When shown the faces of unfamiliar politicians, people usually could identify the dictator.
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