“NBA Jam” was beloved by players and served as an introduction to basketball for many of them. The game didn’t mirror the sport, though, allowing users to do crazy moves and trick shots. But what really helped capture audiences was the game’s sound design. Commentator Tim Kitzrow became iconic with catch phrases like “He’s on Fire!” and “Boom Shakalaka.”This episode of “Hidden Levels,” a podcast from 99 Percent Invisible and Endless Thread, explores the importance of game sound design and how Kitzrow helped define the sports game subgenre.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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The Cars' decade of hits
Starting in 1978, the Boston-based band The Cars had a series of hit songs and videos before breaking up 10 years later. Now, musician and author Bill Janovitz tells their story in the new book "The Cars: Let the Stories be Told."Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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'An unnecessary act of force': ICE agents tear-gas Chicago neighborhood
Chicago resident and environmental activist Gina Ramirez explains what's happening in the city’s Southeast Side as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents try to take more people into custody.And, analysis by ProPublica found that immigration agents have detained at least 170 U.S. citizens in recent months, though that’s predicted to be an undercount. ProPublica's Nicole Foy shares more details about the cases.Then, 16-year-old American Mohammed Ibrahim has been detained in Israel for eight months. His family says he’s developed scabies, and they’re pleading for his release. Ibrahim’s uncle, Zeyad Kadur, details what the family has heard about Ibrahim’s condition in prison.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Federal worker worries about making November rent if shutdown drags on
Furloughed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention worker Peter Farruggia talks about how he will pay his bills if the government shutdown continues much longer. His last paycheck was last Friday. Then, the Supreme Court is hearing a case that could further erode the Voting Rights Act. George Washington University professor Spencer Overton tells us more. And, R&B singer D'Angelo died on Tuesday. He had pancreatic cancer and was just 51. Writer, producer and filmmaker Nelson George talks about D'Angelo's music and legacy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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What's next for Israel-Hamas ceasefire?
While a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza resulted in celebrations on both sides, the hard work required to maintain it is now getting underway. Hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin was involved in backchannel discussions over the deal. He explains more.And, 20 Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were released as part of the ceasefire deal. Palestinian American journalist Rami Khouri joins us to unpack what’s next for the region.Then, silica dust is causing coal miners in their 30s and 40s to come down with black lung disease. Black lung clinic leader Lisa Emery joins us to discuss how coal miners are protesting a federal delay in enforcing silica dust rules.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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