{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5a481aca95dfbf9d13d4dc6f/5dd371c0dd1e2f452c81372e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"248: Countdown, a book I recommend by Alan Weisman","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5a481aca95dfbf9d13d4dc6f/1574138272766-81be983d6266bf7221e62cd0757dba0f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>I just finished an eye-opening book, <em>Countdown</em>, by Alan Weisman. It covers population.</p><p>Weisman traveled to and reported on about a dozen places' views and practices on population and family planning.</p><p>In this episode, I read a few passages that I found shocking. I barely scratch the book's surface, but I believe you'll find the sections equally noteworthy. I recommend reading the rest to understand this integral part of our world.</p>","author_name":"Joshua Spodek: Author, Speaker, Professor"}