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Clothing is an essential need, but in America, clothes are so abundant they are given away. From seamstresses in textile mills using organic materials, to offshore fast fashion with man-made fabrics, the way we get our looks has changed drastically. Gabe meets with celebrity designer Jeff Garner to find out the true cost of our fast-evolving fashion. Gem Sweater sensation Leslie Hall guest stars.
Much of American history has been well-preserved for generations thanks to fire safety, which has not only saved cities, but influenced the way they're built. But what is it that inspires someone to risk their life against an inferno? Retired chief Paul Hashagan shares emotional stories about bravery and service in FDNY as we see how firefighters transformed from rabble rousers to public servants.
Clothing is an essential need, but in America, clothes are so abundant they are given away. From seamstresses in textile mills using organic materials, to offshore fast fashion with man-made fabrics, the way we get our looks has changed drastically. Gabe meets with celebrity designer Jeff Garner to find out the true cost of our fast-evolving fashion. Gem Sweater sensation Leslie Hall guest stars.
Whether it's opinion or fact, or facts in your opinion?the freedom of the press is so essential, it was listed in the very first amendment to the US Constitution. How the free press forged the American identity and equips the nation with a diversity of information and perspectives. Publisher Rob Orchard gives Gabe the scoop on "slow journalism" as an alternative to the frenzied 24-hour news cycle.
Whether it's opinion or fact, or facts in your opinion?the freedom of the press is so essential, it was listed in the very first amendment to the US Constitution. How the free press forged the American identity and equips the nation with a diversity of information and perspectives. Publisher Rob Orchard gives Gabe the scoop on "slow journalism" as an alternative to the frenzied 24-hour news cycle.
Gabe rolls the dice with actress/gamer Felicia Day (creator/star "The Guild," founder "Geek & Sundry") to discuss the "roles" of gaming and what makes it a valuable use of time, looking not just at how we play, but why we must. From cards to joystick controllers and back again, we see how games and society interact with each other and what spurred the current renaissance of tabletop board games.
Gabe McCauley finds out how America has managed to advance at such a significant rate.
Whether it's opinion or fact, or facts in your opinion?the freedom of the press is so essential, it was listed in the very first amendment to the US Constitution. How the free press forged the American identity and equips the nation with a diversity of information and perspectives. Publisher Rob Orchard gives Gabe the scoop on "slow journalism" as an alternative to the frenzied 24-hour news cycle.
Gabe rolls the dice with actress/gamer Felicia Day (creator/star "The Guild," founder "Geek & Sundry") to discuss the "roles" of gaming and what makes it a valuable use of time, looking not just at how we play, but why we must. From cards to joystick controllers and back again, we see how games and society interact with each other and what spurred the current renaissance of tabletop board games.