Alan Feirer speaks on some historical knowledge he acquired while on a trip with his family to Halifax, Nova Scotia. As he tells it, on an early morning in December 1917, this small eastern Canadian town suffered what was one of the largest, artificial, non-nuclear explosions of the 20th century.

"Presentation of the Day" on October 3, 2013.

Is a degree in philosophy really so useless? Caleb Keller argues for the love of knowledge, and discusses the importance of utilizing logic in our everyday lives. He makes the case that without the proper values necessary to think for oneself, society becomes an echo-chamber. 

"Presentation of the Day" on October 1, 2013.

Dan Heck is part of the Des Moines Scrabble Club. He outlines the meeting times, rules, and type of people that come. He also explains the differences between competitive scrabble and leisurely scrabble as well as giving some tips on how to win.