What really sank the Kursk?
More than 500 feet long and carrying missiles the size of small planes, the giant, nuclear-powered Kursk submarine was an apex predator of the high seas. At least, that is, until it was destroyed in o...
29 Jul 202055min
CLASSIC: The Deceptive Brain
It's no secret that strong emotions can influence our thought processes, but just how much of a difference can they actually make? Can you trust your own brain? Don't be so sure. Join Ben and Matt as ...
28 Jul 202022min
Strange News: a Swarm of Ants, Masks in 1918 and a Mysterious Attempt to Murder a Judge
As swarms of flying ants overtake the UK, radar in multiple cities is overwhelmed, mistaking the waves of flying insects for rain. Anti-mask sentiment is not unique to 2020. In New Jersey, an assassin...
27 Jul 20201h 6min
The True Cost of Gasoline
For most of modern history, the world has run on oil. In the US and abroad, the price of gasoline is often the subject of intense concern, and prices at the pump vary widely. The difference of a few d...
24 Jul 202059min
Listener Mail: July 23rd
What's the deal with those secret train stations rumored to exist beneath various cities? Could the upcoming US election be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic? Do gas manufacturers intentionall...
23 Jul 202045min
The Hidden History of Africville
If you're not from Nova Scotia, you may have never heard of Africville -- it was a small community in Halifax. The larger government of Halifax seemed content to pretend Africville simply didn't exist...
22 Jul 202039min
CLASSIC: Edward Bernays: The Most Famous Man You've Never Heard Of
Nowadays, Edward Bernays remains a relatively obscure historical figure. His legacy, however, is thriving around the globe, and his techniques are found in everything from the food we eat to the thing...
21 Jul 202027min
Strange News: From North Korea to TikTok and the Hazy Limits of the Mind
Why is Kim Jong Un's sister getting special permission to watch DVDs of US holiday celebrations? Why do so many countries want to ban TikTok? How did a woman win the lottery based entirely on a vision...
20 Jul 202048min
