Rosamund Pike, star of 'The Wheel of Time,' talks about her days busking on the streets of London. The podcast also covers the removal of a Thomas Jefferson statue, Apple's self-driving car, and pronunciation challenges for actors.
The removal of Thomas Jefferson's statue prompts discussions about contextualizing historical figures and confronting uncomfortable aspects of their legacy.
A new UK law recognizing the sentience of sea creatures underscores the need for more ethical treatment and discourages inhumane practices like boiling them alive.
Deep dives
Controversy over Removal of Thomas Jefferson Statue at City Hall
A statue of Thomas Jefferson was recently removed from City Hall in New York City after standing for 187 years. While some argue that Jefferson should still be remembered, there is recognition that his legacy needs to be contextualized. The controversy has sparked discussions about not blindly honoring historical figures who owned slaves and the need to confront uncomfortable aspects of history.
UK Law Protects Sentient Sea Creatures
A new UK law recognizes the sentience of sea creatures, including octopuses, crabs, lobsters, crayfish, prawns, and squids. The law aims to protect the feelings and well-being of these creatures, highlighting the need to avoid inhumane treatment. The law suggests that boiling these creatures alive is considered inhumane and potentially cruel, therefore promoting the use of more ethical practices.
Woman Jailed for Attempting to Hire Hitman Online
A woman from Michigan is going to prison after trying to hire an assassin online from a fake website called rentahitman.com. The website, run by Bob Innes, forwards serious inquiries to law enforcement. This case highlights the dangers of attempting to hire hitmen and the importance of law enforcement taking action to protect potential targets. It also emphasizes the need for individuals to be cautious and avoid engaging in criminal activities.
Meanwhile... New York City's elected leaders decided they no longer wanted to conduct business in the shadow of a man who enslaved people, so a statue of Thomas Jefferson was packed up and moved to a new location this week. Next, the star of "The Wheel of Time" on Amazon Prime, Rosamund Pike, tells Stephen about her days busking on the streets of London, when she played cello to raise money for her theater school tuition.