Reefer Madness

Reefer Madness

At the turn of the 20th century, pharmacies sold medicines containing cannabis regularly. There was no stigma surrounding it. But in the 1930s, a few powerful men stirred up fear about marijuana. The official story: in 1937 the government passed the Marijuana Tax, essentially prohibiting weed because it presented a danger to the public in the form of Reefer Madness. ...But is this the truth? Or are there more sinister motives behind this prohibition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Genetically Modified Organisms Pt. 2

Genetically Modified Organisms Pt. 2

GMOs include foods that have been genetically modified or grown in labs. Some people claim scientists are distorting facts to silence the discoveries of non-GMO activists. Others say biotech companies...

29 Aug 201851min

Genetically Modified Organisms

Genetically Modified Organisms

GMOs include foods that have been genetically modified or grown in labs. Opponents claim that GMOs cause health issues, and harm the environment. Advocates insist they help safely and cheaply increase...

22 Aug 201844min

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Pt. 2

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Pt. 2

This is a crossover episode with the hosts of Conspiracy Theories and Unexplained Mysteries. In part one we explored the official story behind the flight's disappearance, in this episode we analyze th...

16 Aug 201848min

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

This is a crossover episode with the hosts of Conspiracy Theories and Unexplained Mysteries. Listen to part two right after this episode on the Unexplained Mysteries feed. Less than one hour into its ...

15 Aug 201848min

Marilyn Monroe Pt. 2

Marilyn Monroe Pt. 2

Officially, Marilyn Monroe died of suicide on August 5th, 1962. But in the last weeks of her life, the CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa, and possibly 20th Century-Fox were all s...

8 Aug 20181h 18min

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Norma Jeane Mortenson adopted the name and persona of Marilyn Monroe when she began modelling as a teenager in Hollywood. She would become one of the most recognizable movie actresses of her time, but...

1 Aug 20181h 6min

Are Diamonds Really Rare? Pt. 2

Are Diamonds Really Rare? Pt. 2

Diamonds are considered to be the rarest and most valuable gemstone. Is that really true? Or is making diamonds appear more valuable than they actually are and monopolizing the diamond trade the first...

25 Jul 201848min

Are Diamonds Really Rare?

Are Diamonds Really Rare?

Diamonds are considered one of the world’s most valuable gemstones. But what if their prices are high due to brilliant marketing and supply monopoly tactics, not because of their rarity? And if that’s...

18 Jul 201844min

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