The History of Refrigeration

Each week on Reel Discovery, host Kristin Dreyer Kramer takes a quick look at the latest in movies -- from the hottest new blockbusters to little-known indies and even Blu-ray releases. Whether you prefer explosive action movies or quiet dramas, you're sure to discover something worth watching. On the latest show, Kristin tries to track down a killer with a trio of old friends in David O. Russell’s caper Amsterdam.

This month on Climate Connections:

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Mon., 10/3 - Climate change is making rainfall during hurricanes more extreme: And storm surge is getting worse as a result of higher sea levels.

Tue., 10/4 - Front-line health care workers need protection from heat, researcher says: So they can stay safe while helping others.

Wed., 10/5 - How caregivers can help people with dementia prepare for evacuations: Get an emergency kit and care instructions ready ahead of time.

Thu., 10/6 - Teens help plant trees for new ‘cool corridors’ in Phoenix: The city is adding shade trees along busy pedestrian routes.

Fri., 10/7 - Detroit nonprofit inspires youth to pursue environmental careers: Through the Green Door Initiative, students from underserved neighborhoods learn about environmental issues.

Mon., 10/10 - Engineers use the sun to roast New Mexico’s famous green chiles: Traditionally, the peppers are roasted by burning propane, but that releases carbon pollution.

Tue., 10/11 - Man lives on roof to raise money for rooftop solar: Frank Hruska spent a week atop the Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads in Virginia, earning $224,000 in donations.

Wed., 10/12 - Delaware program repairs homes so they can be weatherized: Houses in need of fixes may not be eligible for federal weatherization assistance, so this program makes those repairs happen.

Thu., 10/13 - Extreme heat waves are stunting kids’ growth in West Africa: Heat waves can cause crop failures, worsen poverty, and increase disease prevalence.

Fri., 10/14 - Unauthorized immigrants face challenges during wildfire evacuations: Some don’t have the money to leave. And others don’t receive warnings if they’re provided only in English.

Mon., 10/17 - Fresno youth train as community environmental advocates: Participants in the Transform Youth Leadership Development Program learn about public speaking and community engagement.

Tue., 10/18 - Titanium dioxide coating could keep roads and bike paths cooler: Like mineral sunscreen, it works by reflecting UVA and UVB rays from the sun.

Wed., 10/19 - Cryptocurrencies use more electricity in a year than Norway: But the industry could cause less harm by adopting processes that use less computing power and by switching to renewable energy sources.

Thu., 10/20 - Fire lookout and TikTok star gets her audience thinking about wildfires: She makes funny videos about her job in the New Mexico wilderness.

Fri., 10/21 - Indianapolis adds more than 80 electric and electric-hybrid buses: The transition away from diesel will reduce the fleet’s air pollution.

Mon., 10/24 - New book helps parents have ‘the climate talk’ with kids: It stars a squirrel named Coco.

Tue., 10/25 - California ranch works to replenish groundwater supplies: Rainwater percolates from farm fields into an underground aquifer.

Wed., 10/26 - Economic benefits of wind, solar in rural Appalachia could top $65 billion: Renewable energy projects would generate local tax revenue, land lease payments, and wages.

Thu., 10/27 - Latina leader wants to build a more inclusive climate movement: Latino communities are among the most harmed by climate change, but language barriers and busy work schedules can make it difficult for people to get involved.

Fri., 10/28 - U.S. coal use is falling, but some communities still bear pollution burden: A recent study of 11 states finds that natural gas plants are disproportionately located in communities of color and low-income areas.

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Each week on Shelf Discovery, host Kristin Dreyer Kamer offers listeners a brief look inside the pages of a new book. From mysteries to memoirs, classics to chick lit, busy readers are sure to find plenty of picks to add to their shelves. On this week's show, Kristin goes on a magical mission with a pair of young siblings in The Ink of Elspet, the first Inkwell Chronicles adventure by author J. D. Peabody.

To read the full review, visit NightsAndWeekends.com.

The days are longer, the beaches are open again, and summer approaches.  This week on Beer Notes, we are highlighting the summer beers produced here on the Shore.

Craft beers full of flavor and lighter in color are popular as warm weather approaches.  Sours and fruited beers including the milkshake IPAs come into their own.  Porters and stouts are taking a back seat to pilsners, wit biers, and IPAs of all varieties.

Here on the Shore where local politicians say the sun kisses Ocean City first each morning, the ocean dominates our environment and our psyche, and so does summer. 

EVO craft brewing in Salisbury Maryland has the Delmarva Pure Pils, A supremely sessionable Eastern Shore take on a Czech-style pilsner.

Fin City, started in a crab house in West Ocean City, still serves crabs in working boats permanently docked at their pier all summer.  They take their location and fishing seriously.  With names like Angler Ale, White Marlin Pale Ale, Blackfin Black IPA, Catch of the Day IPA, and Backfin Blue Crab Stout to Marga Wheat A and  Marina Colada.  They even made a beer to support the creation and maintenance of artificial reefs off the coast of Ocean City for fishing habitat, OC Reef Red. 

3rd Wave-, a woman owned brewery in Delmar, a small village that sits astride the state border between Delaware and Maryland produces the SandStorm Belgian Tripel, BeachBreak Apricot Wheat, and ShoreBreak Pale Ale.

Crooked Hammock, nestled in among the beach resort towns of Coastal Delaware- produces BEACH ESCAPE and Hammock Easy.  Their neighbor in Lewes, Big Oyster Brewing has the Hammerhead IPA, a traditional west coast style that competes with the best  IPAs on the market.

As summer crests the horizon, make sure that your vision includes locally made craft beer with names and flavors that bring to mind all the places and activities you love about the season.

Why won't your teenager listen to you? Their brain. For real. Insert teenage eye roll here.

Film critic Dan Persons reviews FIGHTVILLE, an intense and intimate documentary focusing on the brutal sport of mixed martial arts.

THE INDIE ON DEMAND MOVIE REVIEW is a short, weekly, module-style review show dedicated to highlighting independent films available via on-demand platforms. Produced and hosted by film journalist and critic Dan Persons (The Huffington Post, IFC, Air America), each 2-minute episode will feature a review of an independent film that has recently debuted on-demand, incorporating cleared audio clips and Dan's detailed analysis to provide listeners with an entertaining and insightful glimpse into the exciting and innovative world of independent film, with all titles available immediately for viewing at home.

A postcard from the back of a semi, while hitchhiking across the US.