Read Me a Poem - “Curtains” by Ruth Stone
Amanda Holmes reads Ruth Stone’s “Curtains.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.
This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.
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The Stack Overflow Podcast - Data is the new oil, and your database is the only way to extract it
Ryan sits down with Shireesh Thota, CVP of Azure Databases at Microsoft, to discuss the evolution of databases at Microsoft; Azure’s comprehensive portfolio that includes SQL Server, CosmosDB, and Postgres; and the challenges that come with database architecture, from the importance of cost governance and multi-cloud strategies to the future of databases when it comes to AI.
Episode notes:
You can read all about the latest Azure database announcements from Microsoft Ignite—including updates for SQL Server, Postgres, DocumentDB, and Fabric—on their Azure blog.
Connect with Shireesh on LinkedIn.
Today’s shoutout goes to user Guffa for winning a Populist badge on their answer to Virtual method tables.
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The World in Brief from The Economist - Iran meets nuclear watchdog before talks with America; Rubio endorses Viktor Orban, and more
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Getting Hammered® - #Todayin1776: Washington’s War Council Makes a Fateful Decision
At a meeting of his war councilF eb, 16, 1776,, George Washingon suggests a complex, amphibious assault on Boston on frozen waterways, but the council says "nope." What they decide instead will change the course of the war and the fight for America's freedom.
https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-03-02-0229
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PBS News Hour - World - Rubio bolsters Hungary’s far-right leader days after push to mend U.S. ties in Europe
PBS News Hour - Art Beat - Remembering Robert Duvall and his storied career
State of the World from NPR - Street markets light up for Ramadan in Cairo and the Lunar New Year in Beijing
In Old Cairo, shoppers prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer. In Beijing, the Lunar New Year brings the Year of the Fire Horse, which represents action and risk-taking, but many people say they just want stability in this sluggish economy.
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The Source - Sizing up key races in the Texas primaries
CBS News Roundup - 02/16/2026 | Evening Update
Law enforcement sources tell CBS News they are hoping Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker may help them find the missing 84-year old woman. Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has died at age 95. A shooting at a Rhode Island skating rink has left one victim and the shooter dead.
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