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Kahler and Khan
Hosted by Kahler and Khan · EN
Join Kahler and Khan as they take a quick monthly trip into a small corner of our daily lives and search for meaning and humor as only two veteran high school teachers can. You'll learn a bit of the science and history that shaped our world today but don't worry - they keep it fun and light listening! No dissertations! And it's all delivered with Kahler and Khan's signature dry wit and humor. Guaranteed to be a laugh and a pick-me-up when your day or your commute are feeling a little blah.
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Go Trick or Treating
Oct 30, 202200:28:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode Kahler and Khan are exploring the history of HalloweenThings we discussed in this episode About Kahler and KhanWe are Kahler and Khan - your hosts as we explore the historical, scientific, and social roots that underlie the everyday world around us. Even the simplest of things, like the word "Wednesday" have deep roots that lie beneath their seeming mundanity. We believe that exploring and learning about these deeper roots awakens us to the beauty hiding around us and reinforces our common humanity.
Transcribe →Kan't Spel
Jul 16, 202200:27:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode Kahler and Khan are exploring the puzzling and difficult to master English language!Things we discussed in this episodeThe historical events that make spelling in the English language so difficult. The history underlying some of the curious conventions in the English language.why our names of the week are different from the Romance languages' names (or are they??)About Kahler and KhanWe are Kahler and Khan - your hosts as we explore the historical, scientific, and social roots that underlie the everyday world around us. Even the simplest of things, like the word "Wednesday" have deep roots that lie beneath their seeming mundanity. We believe that exploring and learning about these deeper roots awakens us to the beauty hiding around us and reinforces our common humanity.
Transcribe →Kahler and Khan: speak
May 23, 202200:32:39Tap to summarizeHave you ever wondered why Spanish, Italian, and French seem to draw from a very similar pool of words? Where did these languages come from? And what are the benefits of being multi-lingual? These are the questions Kahler and Khan will be diving into during this episode. Things we discussed in this episodeWhy Study a Foreign Language?Language enrollment dataThe Root of All Human Languages - angmohdan.comA language family tree - in pictures | Education | The GuardianAbout Kahler and KhanWe are Kahler and Khan - your hosts as we explore the historical, scientific, and social roots that underlie the everyday world around us. Even the simplest of things, like the word "Wednesday" have deep roots that lie beneath their seeming mundanity. We believe that exploring and learning about these deeper roots awakens us to the beauty hiding around us and reinforces our common humanity.
Transcribe →Kahler and Khan Have Gas(oline)
Apr 16, 202200:32:34Tap to summarizeWelcome to Kahler and Khan High gas prices have you down? Join Kahler and Khan as we explore the causes of the price surge, and strategies you can use to combat those rising prices. Check out the resources linked in the show notes for more information on this episode's subject.
Transcribe →Kahler and Khan Make an Impact: Daylight Saving Part 2
Mar 27, 202200:17:32Tap to summarize00:00 - Kahler and Khan's growing influence01:41 - Senate passes permanent DST bill02:03 - More Hershey's nonsense03:55 - back to the Senate Bill04:48 - what will the House do?05:09 - we tried permanent DST in the 70s06:00 - pros and cons06:16 - disruption of circadian rhythm08:03 - what permanent DST would do to latest sunrise time10:41 - parents with children at dark bus stops in the morning weren't fans of DST in the 70s11:00 -ski industry: not a fan of permanent DST11:50 - sleep deprivation/medical problems associated with changing the clock twice a year12:57 - people want to stop changing clocks, but is DST the right one to pick?14:51 - what did we learn today?
Transcribe →Kahler and Khan Spring Forward
Mar 10, 202200:36:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode Kahler and Khan explore the history of Daylight Saving Time. They take the pulse of public and interview a few people to get their thoughts on DST, and delve into the question of if farmers are to blame for this annual chronological mayhem!
Transcribe →Kahler and Khan Fall in Love - the Valentine's Episode
Feb 11, 202200:21:55Tap to summarizeLocation - CVS in GreenlawnBest Candy (our opinion) - Hershey's and Cadbury'sFlowers - you're going to pay more on Valentine's Day!
Transcribe →Kahler and Khan make New Year's Resolutions
Jan 27, 202200:15:18Tap to summarizeKahler and Khan make New Year's Resolutions and help each other keep them.
Transcribe →Kahler and Khan go Christmas Shopping
Dec 21, 202100:15:41Tap to summarizeJoin Kahler and Khan as they brave the local mall to find the perfect Christmas gift. Along the way they ponder the challenges of starting a podcast, the origins of Christmas traditions, and if they should get on line to visit Santa. Or, if you prefer: you can fast forward past the history stuff and listen to two buffoons thinking out loud as they peruse the mall.
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