Did 24-Hour Cable News Kill America?
You can make a pretty good case that the rise of opinion “news” and filter bubbles on cable tv created the current cultural and political schism that plagues American society. How did it start? Where ...
16 Kesä 54min
Selects: How the Fairness Doctrine Worked
Back in the day, broadcasters were bound by law to provide contrasting opinions on political matters. Why? Because of the Fairness Doctrine. What happened to it? Listen to this classic episode and fin...
13 Kesä 52min
The NY Subway Vigilante
Today we dive into the unremorseful life of NYC Subway vigilante Bernhard Goetz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Kesä 47min
Short Stuff: Rain Barrels!
Harvesting rainwater has tons of upsides and not many downsides – you just need to take a few precautions first. Don’t miss this episode, which features some Josh Math™.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
10 Kesä 12min
Smile
They say that smiling requires fewer muscles than frowning, so why not smile? That doesn’t seem to be true, or at least unproven, and there is lots more about smiling that will keep you glued to your ...
9 Kesä 48min
Selects: 911 Is Not a Joke
Josh and Chuck delve into the world of 911 in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Kesä 54min
Three Mile Island
The disaster at Three Mile Island thankfully did not cost any lives directly, but the notion that it didn't harm people is very much up in the air. Learn all about the worst nuclear disaster in the hi...
4 Kesä 45min
Short Stuff: 1955 Le Mans Disaster
In 1955, the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance motor race took a very dark turn when a terrible accident on the track continued into the crowd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Kesä 12min
