Episode 64 of News Man Weekly opens with Carl, Zac and Hayden recapping the chaos of the newsroom while half the staff was away, then diving into NFL Week 1 overreactions. We also cover major local headlines, including convicted wife killer John Boyle’s parole denial, the FBI’s quiet visit to Mansfield and a bomb threat that temporarily disrupted the city’s beloved Greek Festival.

The conversation then shifts to a fascinating interview with Dr. Tim Berra, Professor Emeritus of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology at The Ohio State University. Berra shares insights from his new book The Peopling of Polynesia, reflects on advances in genetics and molecular biology and recalls his once-in-a-lifetime role in preserving a rare megamouth shark. He also talks about “science as a way of knowing” and his deep appreciation for bourbon, which led to a book of its own. It’s a mix of news, science, history and a toast to good bourbon you won’t want to miss.

To purchase a copy of Dr. Berra's book, The Peopling of Polynesia -- send him an email at berra.1@osu.edu and buy it directly from him. He also has copies of his book on bourbon available. Find more on Dr. Berra's lectures, publications, research and more here.

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Relevant News links: 

• No release: Former Mansfield Dr. John Boyle again denied parole for 1990 murder of his wife
• Open Source: Why were FBI agents at a Mansfield hotel on Wednesday?
• Community supports Greek Festival after Saturday morning bomb threat

Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.

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