What Were Human Zoos?

What Were Human Zoos?

One of the off-putting byproducts of 19th century European colonialism were human zoos, living dioramas of people from far-away places made to be gawked at. Listen in to what the deeper meaning of humans zoos held people on both sides of the glass.

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Short Stuff: Tulipmania

Short Stuff: Tulipmania

The world experienced its first economic bubble when the Dutch went bonkers for tulips in the 1630s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Huhti 12min

How Climate Migration Works

How Climate Migration Works

We move for all sorts of reasons – new job, new grandkid – but moving because it’s just too darn hot? That’s a new one. But it’s going to pick up in the next few decades as more people around the world are forced to migrate because of climate change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Huhti 44min

Selects: The Deal With Doulas

Selects: The Deal With Doulas

The word doula in Ancient Greek might mean "female servant" but it's really not a great description of the 21st century job. Doulas are birth coaches who help women get through the process of childbirth as efficiently and painlessly as possible. They aren't midwives or nurses, but they can provide an invaluable service as advocates. Learn about the deal with doulas right now in this classic episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Maalis 38min

The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Part II

The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Part II

A manhunt is launched for MLK’s killer, James Earl Ray. After his capture he pleads guilty. With no trial the world won’t hear the facts of the case laid out in court, giving rise to decades of conspiracy theories that even the King family came to believe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Maalis 41min

Short Stuff: Poutine: Canada's Pride

Short Stuff: Poutine: Canada's Pride

Poutine is just one of those comforting dishes that's a must have when visiting the great nation of Canada. Is it good for you? Nope. But who cares right?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Maalis 13min

The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Part I

The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Part I

When he was murdered by an assassin’s bullet, MLK was going through a hard time in his life and many close to him say that he knew the end was near. But even he couldn’t have predicted the impact his death would have – good and ill – on the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Maalis 39min

Selects: Seven - No, Wait, Five - Mysteries of the Art World

Selects: Seven - No, Wait, Five - Mysteries of the Art World

When you get a bunch of artistic types together into a community – aka, the art world – some intrigue and mystery are bound to arise. Listen in to this classic episode as Chuck and Josh cover strangeness around Van Gogh, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Vermeer – plus don’t miss Hilter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Maalis 47min

The Highway of Tears (And Maybe Hope)

The Highway of Tears (And Maybe Hope)

Indigenous women in Canada have always been vulnerable, but there’s a stretch of remote road that’s such a hotspot for disappearances, assaults, and murders of women that it’s been called the Highway of Tears. And not much has been done to change that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Maalis 42min

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