Three-minute modules on the science and history of pandemics, appropriate for middle school and up The Loh Down on Science: Special Pandemic Edition explores the science and history of pandemics (appropriate for middle school and up). Each week, fascinating new three-minute modules are reported by science writers from the Loh Down on Science “Hive.” SubjectsContinue reading "Loh Down on Science: Special Pandemic Edition"

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Loh Down on Science: Special Pandemic Edition

“Caitlin Flanagan Life-Hacks Her Toilet Paper Problem” “The lightheartedness that comes from panic.” Caitlin Flanagan Skypes in to update us on how things are going in her household during Week One (or so) in the apocalypse. The good news: Caitlin’s fears no longer include running out of toilet paper. Scary phrases that do remain, whenContinue reading "Episode Four: Life in Times of Coronavirus Part 2– Caitlin Flanagan"

Episode Four: Life in Times of Coronavirus Part 2– Caitlin Flanagan

“The Loh Life: Emergency Coronavirus Podcast” Apocalypse Now. Oh my God. Our formerly-planned festive March podcast (“The Party Edition!”) is postponed until April at least. To try to process this pandemic sh*tstorm in real time (with apologies for news that will change every four hours and some imperfect editing/sound), we give you a special episodeContinue reading "Episode Three: March"

Episode Three: March

“Valentine’s Day/Relationships” In which Valentine’s Day is considered, rejected, and. . . well, rejected in favor of a stiff drink. Topics include tasty snack foods (Peachables? Nubbins?), the healing powers of passive in relationships, the secrets of a 30-year marriage (a dog), and Democrats on sugar cleanses eating hummus so violently it splatters against theContinue reading "Episode Two: February"

Episode Two: February

“New Year’s (Ir)Resolutions” In which New Year’s Resolutions are considered, rejected, and sometimes? In a Los Angeles Zen way? Both. Topics include Felicity Huffman, the Tarot, the curse of automated sinks, our fantasy death row last meals (Potatoes Romanoff?). Classic jingles by our sponsors: Altadena Goddess Wear, Peachables, the Fresno Tourist Board–visit them here https://sleeplessinlosangeles.com/2020/01/19/musical-notes-from-our-sponsors/Continue reading "Episode One: January"

Episode One: January

A monthly humorous “radio magazine” hosted by Sandra Tsing Loh, with special guests Henry Alford, Caitlin Flanagan, Julia Sweeney

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