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April 21, 2025
The idea of holding someone hostage had to start somewhere. Actually, it started much more peacefully than what it evolved into. This episode is an exploration of the history of a word by reviewing Norse mythology. It is a blast, if we do say so ourselves. You're welcome.<br /><br />Join our membership group: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast<br /><br /><b>Links: </b><ol><li><a href="https://norse-mythology.org/tales/the-aesir-vanir-war/#:~:text=The%20Aesir%20fought%20by%20the,cheated%20in%20the%20hostage%20exchange" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://norse-mythology.org/tales/the-aesir-vanir-war/#:~:text=The%20Aesir%20fought%20by%20the,cheated%20in%20the%20hostage%20exchange</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.etymonline.com/word/hostage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.etymonline.com/word/hostage</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/hostage#:~:text=Definitions%20of%20hostage,captive%2C%20prisoner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/hostage#:~:text=Definitions%20of%20hostage,captive%2C%20prisoner</a></li><li><a href="https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/3244331/how-word-hostage-used-mean-something-quite-different-its-modern-definition-israel-gaza-war-rumbles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/3244331/how-word-hostage-used-mean-something-quite-different-its-modern-definition-israel-gaza-war-rumbles</a></li></ol><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support</a>.
April 16, 2025
Special guest, journalist Ben Miller, joins us to talk about journalism compared to other forms of "news" and the importance of journalism to a functioning democracy. What do we do to combat the slew of misinformation propogated by real and false "journalists?" Ben has some ideas. Listen in and share your thoughts with us. <br /><br /><b>Recommendations</b><br /><ul><li>A Complete Unknown (<a href="https://www.searchlightpictures.com/a-complete-unknown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.searchlightpictures.com/a-complete-unknown</a>)</li><li>Doctor Sleep by Stephen King (<a href="https://stephenking.com/works/novel/doctor-sleep.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://stephenking.com/works/novel/doctor-sleep.html</a>) </li></ul>Join our membership program: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support</a>.
April 14, 2025
Everyone knows these squishly, novelty door prizes. Stress balls are touted as being able to help reduce your stress via the mechanical action of squeezing. Do they work to this end? Maybe! We'll explain in this brief, Monday mini. <br /><br /><b>Join our membership: </b>www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast<br /><br /><b>Links: </b><ol><li>Yüksel & Güneş (2024). The Effect of Stress Ball on Anxiety and Pain Levels in Angiography: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cardiovascular Therapeutics. <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1155/2024/5049092" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1155/2024/5049092</a></li><li><a href="https://www.paperstone.co.uk/News/articles/stress_ball#:~:text=In%201988%20Carswell%20patented%20the,the%20palm%20of%20the%20hand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.paperstone.co.uk/News/articles/stress_ball#:~:text=In%201988%20Carswell%20patented%20the,the%20palm%20of%20the%20hand</a>.</li><li>Srivarsan, R. and Sridevi, G. and Preetha, S. (2021) An Evaluation on Use of Stress Ball Exercise on Stress Management among Student Population – A Cross Section Study. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33 (47B). pp. 506-514. ISSN 2456-9119</li><li><a href="https://minds.wisconsin.edu/handle/1793/80293" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://minds.wisconsin.edu/handle/1793/80293</a></li><li>Kasar, Erzincanli, & Akbas (2020). The effect of a stress ball on stress, vital signs and patient comfort in hemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial. Complimentary Therapies in Clinical Practice.</li><li>Nurdina, G., Anggraini, D. ., Herdiman, & Hilda Novyanda. (2022). Effect of Stress Ball on Stress and Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients . Jurnal Keperawatan Komprehensif (Comprehensive Nursing Journal), 8(Special Edition). Retrieved from <a href="https://journal.stikep-ppnijabar.ac.id/index.php/jkk/article/view/385" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://journal.stikep-ppnijabar.ac.id/index.php/jkk/article/view/385</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/stress/do-stress-balls-work#effectiveness" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.healthline.com/health/stress/do-stress-balls-work#effectiveness</a></li><li><a href="https://www.calm.com/blog/stress-balls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.calm.com/blog/stress-balls</a></li><li><a href="https://www.brownmed.com/uncategorized/do-stress-balls-really-work/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.brownmed.com/uncategorized/do-stress-balls-really-work/</a> </li></ol><b>Ozen, N., Berse, S., & Tosun, B. (2023). Effects of using a stress ball on anxiety and depression in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A prospective, balanced, single-blind, crossover study. Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis, 27(4), 411–418. https://doi.org/10.1111/hdi.13102</b><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support</a>.
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