The Radium Girls
The Radium Girls painted watched with glow-in-the-dark radium in the 1920s and '30s. Most got sick, many died. This is their story. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...
13 Juli 202145min
Selects: How Historic Districts Work
A fascinating thing about Americans is that we can disagree on anything. Such is the case with historic districts – areas of historic importance protected by local laws. Seems innocuous, but are they ...
10 Juli 202145min
SYSK Live: Koko, the Gorilla Who Talked
Recorded live before the pandemic in January 2020 at the Castro Theatre for San Francisco Sketchfest, Josh and Chuck explore the 70s movement that attempted to teach apes human language and the Ape La...
8 Juli 20211h 10min
Short Stuff: Sulfanilamide Disaster
In the 1920s, before the era of consumer protection, a poison entered the medicine supply and killed more than 100 people before the pubic health disaster could be stopped. Learn more about your ad-c...
7 Juli 202113min
The Sad Story of William James Sidis
Are geniuses made or born? Listen in today to the story of child prodigy William James Sidis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for p...
6 Juli 202146min
Selects: Are good samaritan laws effective?
Good samaritan laws have been around for many years, helping to provide legal protections for people who try to help other people. But do they work? Listen to this classic episode and decide for yours...
3 Juli 202146min
The Grand Ole Opry Cast
Josh and Chuck take a virtual walk through country music's legendary music venue. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
1 Juli 202143min
Short Stuff: Beast of Gevaudan
The first truly international news story covered a beast that terrorized the French countryside, eviscerating dozens of villagers for three years in the 1760s. How about that? Learn more about your a...
30 Juni 202112min
