CLASSIC: Is there a secret funeral monopoly?

CLASSIC: Is there a secret funeral monopoly?

Death is one of humanity's great unifiers. Before the dawn of recorded history our species and others like it venerated, feared and honored the dead. The practice of commemorating our loved ones continues today -- and it's become a big business. Join the guys as they delve deeper into the fact, fiction and controversy of the funeral industry to determine whether or not a secret monopoly is at play.

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Listener Mail: Hey Google, Operation Overmatch, Healthcare and Cartel Firearms

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Listener Mail: Massive Reaction to Oklahoma Cannabis and Human Trafficking, the Apple Vision Pro, Music Inspired by STDWYTK

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