Los mejores podcasts de Martha Burk (2024)

If you were born before 1968, it was legal and normal to deny folks housing based on skin color or heritage. Enter two guys – one white, one black – who changed all that.

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A New Lifeline for Students -- Maybe 3:00

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College is now ridiculously expensive and students are in hock up to their eyebrows. President Biden wants to help -- but the Supremes have stopped him once. Rerun or success?Por Martha Burk

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Tax Day: Who Gets the Gold Mine, Who Gets the Shaft? 3:00

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Taxes are necessary for a civilized society, and most ordinary people pay their fair share. But there's one group that pays nothing at all, while rewarding their benefactors handsomely.

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Solar Eclipse - Good Luck or Bad Omen? It depends. 2:31

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Wake up and view the solar eclipse, last one 'til 2044. If you think really has no significance except crazy superstition, think again. Ancient voices from the past tell us it was a battle of the sexes.

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April Fools Day -- Who Takes the Grand Prize? 3:00

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Okaay, April Fools Day is upon us, so let's have a little fun and nominate some of your national leaders for the biggest fool prize, and of course pick a winner. And the nominees are . . .

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From Paper Bags to Circular Saws -- Who Thunk 'Em Up? 3:01

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The old saying "necessity is the mother of invention" may be true, but it leaves out an important component -- the real "mothers" and "aunts" and "sisters" and even "wives" of invention.

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Women’s History Month: Let's Ditch This Bit of Unfair History 3:01

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It’s Women’s History month, and the feds are banning government agencies from using salary history to set the pay of new hires. We need it for the private sector too.

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Rematch: Will the Biggest Loser Win Again? 3:00

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Trump was President from 2016 To 2020, but he’s never won an election. He lost the nationwide popular vote in 2016, but still made it to the White House, due to a ridiculous voting system that ought to be abolished – the electoral college.

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The Oscars and Upon Us: Who Are the Bigtime Losers? 2:31

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Females are without question the stars of Hollywood costume design, raking in Oscars in numbers that far outstrip the men. They get lots of well deserved recognition for what they do. Except in one very important category . . .

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Without This Brave Woman, We May Never Have Heard of MLK Jr. 3:01

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It started with one thin dime, and a bus ride in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955. City busses were segregated back then – whites in the front, Blacks in the back. On that fateful day, an African American woman named Rosa Parks paid her 10c fare, and took a seat in the Black section.

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President's Day -- Guess Who's Never Been Honored 3:01

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In 1971, Congress created President's Day, to fall yearly between the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln on the 3rd Monday in February. Many have aspired to the office, but a significant group has never made it.

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Want to Know the Truth About Valentine's Day? Me Too. 3:00

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I thought it would be simple. Just google Valentine’s Day and learn all about it – when and where it started and modern ways it’s celebrated around the world. Well, it worked – sort of. Seems there’s disagreement, disinformation, fantasy and frolic when it comes to researching the day of sweethearts.…

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February became Black History Month in 1976. It was about time. 3:00

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February is Black History Month, officially recognized by President Gerald Ford in 1976. It was about time. The 1960s had seen crucial economic gains for African Americans, even as the Black Freedom struggle faced assassinations and government suppression.

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She Fought Goodyear in 2009:Today's Women Are Still Winning 3:01

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In 2009 Lilly Ledbetter learned she had been paid 40% less than men in the same Goodyear Tire & Rubber job. It was a long slog, but she won, and working women today still benefit.

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The Most Important Court Decision of the 20th Century Didn't Last 3:01

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January 22 marks the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, when the court ruled abortion was legal under U.S. Constitution's guarantee of a right to privacy. But it didn't last. Where are we now?

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Let Them Eat Undelivered Pizza 3:00

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Minimum wages went up in a number of states on January 1. Pizza Hut is crying foul and punishing delivery drivers for the hike by firing them all. Are these workers getting rich at your expense? Nope, but somebody else is.

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Women Lack Something Starting with a "P". Here's a Remedy 3:01

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Men have an abundance of something women lack. It's starts with a "P" and can be easily remedied with one big change of habit.

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Too Much New Year's Eve Bubbly? Here's an Easy Long Term Cure 3:02

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Millions will wake up on New Year's Day hung over and unhappy. Here's a long term cure that doesn't mean giving up alcohol, and it's not "hair of the dog."

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Christmas Traditions Around the World: Is Santa in a pickle? 3:01

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Christmas traditions around the world have different origins and different meanings -- not all Santa and elves, sometimes funny, many surprising.

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Year in Review for Women: Losses, Gains, & a Special Award 3:01

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Many great women snagged honors this year, from athletics to movies, science and more, and we lost a few great ones too. But one gets our personal year end award.

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Guns or Butter: How 'Bout Kids or War Toys? 3:01

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The term Guns or Butter? goes back to World War I and protests over prioritizing the production of munitions over the production of dairy products. Nowadays it's unneeded war toys over needs of kids.

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Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941. Combatants You Never Knew About 3:01

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December 7, 1941 was one of the deadliest days in American History. The massive assault on Pearl Harbor drove the American military to do something it had never done before.

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Holiday Rules for Getting Rich 2:31

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The last of the turkey has gone to hash, and Black Friday's behind us. Consumers are snapping up the latest gee-whiz gadgets, cheesy clothing, and mountains of plastic soon-to-be-junk from toy stores. Call a halt -- and start a new tradition.

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A New Twist for Thanksgiving Could be Deadly 2:31

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Thanksgiving is coming up – and once again turkey will be the star of the show. But there’s always an issue with side dishes. No worries, a business in Florida has definitely got you covered, and not in the way you think.

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Ready, Set, and a Year to Go -- Election 2024 Preview 3:01

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Last week marked the one year countdown to the 2024 Presidential election. It was both a kick in the pants and clown show on the Republican side, and a cause for celebration for the Dems. But -- far from predictive for a year from now.

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Are We Really "Buying American?" Do We Need To? 3:01

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"Buy American" was a phrase coined by the government in 1933, in the midst of the Great Depression. It granted a preference to domestic products in government purchases to shore up US companies when the economy was in the pits. Is it still a good idea today in a global economy?

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Halloween is Here: Beware of Scary Clowns 2:30

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Halloween used to be about Fairies and Superman, but in the 1970s a new spook came on the scene -- the evil clown. Historians say it was because kid's clown entertainer John Wayne Gacy was also a serial killer. Since then more scary clowns have followed, including a terrifying new one this year.

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Ready to Make a Difference? It's easy -- listen up. 2:46

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The carnage in the Middle East rages on, and most folks are worried and frustrated, because there’s nothing ordinary individuals can do to solve the conflict and stop the killing. But there’s lots you can do to make things better right here in the USA, now matter where you live.

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International Day of the Girl Child: We're NOT number one 3:01

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The United Nations designates October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, promoting empowerment and rights of girls to safe, educated, and healthy lives as they mature into women. In researching the day, I planned to take aim at backward countries where girls are mistreated and devalued. To say I was surprised at what I found is the unde…

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Have Women Really "Come a Long Way Baby"? 2:31

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The country lost a Lioness this month with the death of Dianne Feinstein, an early female pioneer in the Senate. Let's check on female gains in government (or not) since she was elected in '92.

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Let's Have a Little Fun - Celebrate Interesting October Days! 2:31

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October is here, and there ain’t much good news happening in the US, with daily mass shootings, a government in disarray, and a hurricane a day. So we’re giving our listeners a bunch of reasons to celebrate this month. Here’s a list, pick your own favorite and break out the champagne and confetti.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: the United Farm Workers & a Surprise! 3:02

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It's Hispanic Heritage Month, so let's recognize their leaders, and raise a glass to the founder of the United Farm Workers. If you’re thinking Cesar Chavez, you’re a little less than half right.

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The GOP, Gun Violence, and a Great Plan 3:01

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If you're getting nervous these days about going to the grocery or taking your kid to the ballpark for fear of getting shot, rest easy. Republicans in Congress are on the case, with a great plan for ending mass shootings.

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Big Ag, Hungry People, Meanies in Congress and $6.41 2:58

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Congress is wrangling over the Farm Bill, which includes over $3 billion for giant agriculture corporations and multimillionaire "farmers" who don't actually live on farms. Here's a suggestion for Republicans who want to shut down the government over $6.41.Por Martha Burk, Ph.D. KSFR Public Television

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Labor Day-Some "Good Guy" Companies are Bad Guys for Workers 3:01

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Labor Day has been a national holiday since 1894, when President Grover Cleveland signed the law making the first Monday in September a day off for workers. Labor unions had campaigned for years to gain recognition of both the contributions and the mistreatment of workers at the time. Since then, unions have enabled workers to negotiate for higher …

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Want a Better Country? Here's a Wish List 2:31

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August is the month when we commemorate the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote, passed in 1920. But we're still behind lots of other countries when it comes to equality. Let's look around the world to see how we can, and should, do better.

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It’s the Dog Days of Summer – and some of ‘em are going to debate. 3:00

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Summer in August is known as “dog days” – hot and muggy, panting canines with tongues hanging out, alongside their disgruntled people. In a few days some of those very disgruntled people – Republican people – will be taking the debate stage to see who can out-do the others on why they want to be the next President. We thought it would be fun to pai…

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U.S. Women's Soccer Team: A victory greater than the world cup 2:31

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The U.S. Women's Soccer Team won't be in the World Cup finals this year, but even if they were and took the trophy, it wouldn't have been their greatest victory. That happened in 2022 off the playing field. And it will last much longer than any given game.

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Is Barbie REALLY a New Woman? Don't Count on It! 3:01

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I said I wasn’t gonna do it, but in the end I gave in. Went to see the Barbie movie. She’s still tall, thin, white, sporting signature long blond hair. But Barbiedom is diverse now. A few non white girls (one is a Black future President). One fat Barbie, one wheelchair Barbie briefly in the opening scene. And don’t forget a Ken who’s supposed to be…

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August 1964 Civil Rights Act -- A Joke on Women? 3:01

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The Civil Rights Act prohibiting pay discrimination against women and minorities was passed August 1964. Some thought it was a joke As Black Women's Equal Pay Day is marked in August of 2023, it's looking like they were right.

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The Robber Baron's are Back -- And One of Them is From Disney 3:00

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Rockefeller, Astor, Carnegie, Stanford. Rich guys from the late 1900s for sure, but what else? Robber barons. Big boys at the top of U.S. business, who used unethical methods to exploit workers to line their own pockets big time. They’re back, and you know their companies very well

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Giant Steps: They Are Achangin' 3:02

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When Neil Armstrong touched down on the moon in 1969, NASA had a "No Girls Allowed" sign firmly on its figurative door. Come 2024 that giant step will be for humankind.

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A New Mom’s Group – Would You Want Your Mom to Join? 3:01

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A new group is mobilizing Moms across the country, hoping to change the way schools teach and operate, and they've got some high profile support. Would you want your Mom to join?

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Independence Day -- Half the Population Missed Out 2:31

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July 4, 1776 marked the Declaration of Independence from Britain. But the founding fathers made one mistake that endures to this day.

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Pride Month -- Celebrate But Watch for Bumps Ahead 3:01

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June is Pride Month, and June 28th is Pride Day, marking the unofficial beginning of "Gay Liberation" in 1969 with the Stonewall riots in New York. Since then the LGBTQ+ movement grown steadily and gained acceptance. But is rough sledding ahead?

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Juneteenth - A holiday 156 Years in the Making 3:01

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Juneteenth, marking June 19th, 1865 is a federal holiday celebrated each year to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Most people think that was the day President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves. Wrong.

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Father's Day -- What Dads Really Need 2:31

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The annual June Father’s day shopping binge is upon us. Stores are touting the latest gizmos, and everybody loves Dad. All except corporate America, that is. Only 23% of U.S. private-sector workers have access to paid family leave in order to care for a new child. The majority of recipients are new mothers – precious few employers give fathers the …

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June 6, 1944 Had One D-Day Surprise 2:31

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June 6 marks the anniversary of D-Day, the day in 1944 when Allied forces in World War II invaded France from offshore. It was the largest seaborne invasion in history. Thousands never made it out of the water, making the landing on Normandy one of the deadliest days of the war. In an all-out push, 150,000 men – and one woman -- hit the beaches.…

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