If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
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Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.
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Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on BrainStuff to explore -- and explain -- the everyday science in the world around us.
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Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future.
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From UFOs to psychic powers and government cover-ups, history is riddled with unexplained events. You can turn back now or learn the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know ... an audio podcast from iHeartRadio.
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TechStuff is getting a system update. Everything you love about Tech Stuff now twice the bandwidth with new hosts, Oz Woloshyn (Sleepwalkers) and Karah Preiss (Sleepwalkers). Oz and Karah bring humour and wit to the table as they break down what's happening in tech...and what it says about us. TechStuff is the podcast where technology meets culture. We speak to the folks building the future to understand what tomorrow will look like and how our technology is changing us: how we live, how we ...
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Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.
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ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
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Explain Like I'm Five, aka ELI5, is the mini-podcast series where we take the questions you always wanted to ask, and talk about them in a way that is easy to understand. Made possible by the amazing reddit community at r/explainlikeimfive. See episode show notes for user credits.
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There's good news for anyone that is confused by men, which is basically everyone ---- the 'How Men Think' podcast has returned! 'How Men Think' was always about helping women understand the things that men do and say, that just don't make sense to us. Since the beginning, the mission has been the same...a constant search for answers to your questions about relationships, dating, marriage, divorce, breakups, hookups, love, sex, family, fatherhood, and why men do -- the things men do! Now, wi ...
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TechStuff Daily explains the stories behind the tech news headlines in about five minutes. You'll learn not only about what's going on but also why it's important.
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An exploration of cartoons with an insider's perspective, including show creators, voice actors, historians, animators and business leaders.
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Eavesdrop on experts and researchers as they ponder what makes our world so maddening, so strange and so achingly beautiful. Not to mention ridiculous. Join Julie Douglas for this week’s episode of The Stuff of Life, a podcast by HowStuffWorks.com.
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It's about technology. It's about humanity. It's about our future. It's Fw:Thinking.
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A bite-sized edition of the Stuff You Should Know podcast that fans have grown to love, 15-minute-or-less episodes about the most interesting things in the world around us. Short Stuff now lives on Stuff You Should Know — subscribe there and join Josh and Chuck every Wednesday for more shorties!
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Intimate, incredible conversations with the most famous creators and artists of our time. Learn the backstories (and secrets) about where they came from, how they got here, and what’s next.
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Curious friends (not experts) have fun diving into a variety of topics that intrigue them ... From Mormonism to Online Dating, Transcendental Meditation to Midwifery; Science, Technology, Cults, Biographies & more ... Everywhere You Go is Bullshit. Formerly known as The Fundamentals podcast.
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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.
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Join brothers Brandon and Nevin Werner on their crazy trip through time as they dive into some of the weirdest, funniest, and most unbelievable stories in history. Human history has too many stories to fit into just the Laughing Historically video show. Each podcast episode, Brandon and Nevin bring you two topics that they think need to be discussed right way. Looking for our video show? Check out new episodes at: youtube.com/laughinghistorically.
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The podcast will focus on the rules in both sports and life, mixing in humor, pop culture, and interviews with sports and entertainment personalities. Former NFL Senior Vice President of Officiating and current FOX Sports Rules Analyst Dean Blandino gives his unique take on officiating and rules in sports, entertainment, and every-day life.
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Business Bootcamp Podcast is made for small business owners. My name is Mike Andes. I started college at the age of 13 with full intention of going to medical school. I went to school for an MBA and now I own a landscaping company, an Anytime Fitness gym, and 3 online businesses. I share my highs, lows, and experiences being an entrepreneur. You can learn from my mistakes and identify with the day-to-day struggles of a small business owner. Call in or ask a question online and get concrete a ...
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Whatever you think of TV, you have to admit it has shaped the world (maybe more than the internet, according to Josh). There have been moments here or there in TV history where the world took a new course and we go over some of them in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Anney and Samantha ring in the new year with Christina and Maya, and chat about New Year's traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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It's a new year to start fresh! Set the intention to make this year the best yet! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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CLASSIC: Have dreams really predicted the future? Chapter II
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54:09Could human dreams really, in some way, predict the future? At first, it sounds like the stuff of science fiction... but the real-life answer may not be as clear-cut as the plot of a sci-fi blockbuster. Instead, it turns out that probability, bias and, perhaps, the bleeding edge of physics may all play a role in the strange phenomenon known as prec…
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The Twilight Zone: The Rip Van Winkle Caper
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1:01:18Submitted for your approval: Given listener nostalgia for past TV marathons of The Twilight Zone, Robert and Joe devote this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind to the classic episode “The Rip Van Winkle Caper.” Join them as they break down some of the scientific, cultural and economic topics associated with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…
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When every minute counts, search-and-rescue dogs can help locate disaster victims far faster than humans alone. Learn about how they're trained in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/sar-dog.htm/printable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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"I'm Tired" Keeps Trending; Why Sleep Must Be Resolution #1
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19:40Whatever is on your list of New Year's resolutions, move SLEEP ahead of all of them ... because chances are, you're exhausted! 90% of adults report consistently feeling tired. Amy and T.J. go through the 2025 data compiled by Oura -- which shows just how tired we are and how much sleep we're missing. Plus, some fun stats about which country gets th…
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America's NYE Plans: Netflix & Chill ... or TikTok & Scroll
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21:58What are you doing New Year's? Apparently ... nothing. Amy and T. J. were floored to learn that TWO THIRDS of Americans don't plan to party at all on NYE, and a lot of them plan to spend the evening alone, specifically saying Netflix and social media scrolling were on the agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Morning Run: Body Found In TX, JFK Granddaughter Dies, Cardi B Post, RIP Isiah Whitlock Jr, More Kennedy Center cancellations, German Bank Heist and NYE Celebrations
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19:06Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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In 1853, a high-profile London dinner party was held inside a life-sized mold of an iguanodon. Research: Cain, Joe. “New Year’s Eve Dinner in the Iguanodon at Crystal Palace 31 December 1853.” https://profjoecain.net/dinner-iguanodon-crystal-palace-dinosaurs/ Cain, Joe. “Top Questions About New Year’s Eve Dinner in Iguanodon at Crystal Palace.” htt…
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SMNTY Classics: The Radical Extremist Ideology of Evie Magazine
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45:01On the face of it, Evie magazine appears to be a publication aimed towards women focusing on things like relationships and pop culture. However, digging deeper reveals an extremist conservative ideology. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd joins us to break it down and discuss why it matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Cardi B Pleads "Stop Being Mean" Day Before Boyfriend Faces Felony Charge
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20:57Superstar NFL receiver Stefon Diggs (aka Cardi B's boyfriend) is facing a felony charge of strangulation, accused by a former personal chef. The news came a day after Cardi B posted a tvideo begging fans to stop "dragging" her over her relationship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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CLASSIC: Have dreams really predicted the future? Chapter I
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59:26Dreams are one of the most mysterious aspects of human existence, and we still don't fully understand the strange phenomenon known as dreaming. For thousands of years, human beings have taken action in the waking world based on information they encounter in a dream -- and, every so often, people have felt their dreams aren't just reminding them of …
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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Silvesterkläuse, particularly the monstrous “ugly” versions that factor into Swiss New Year’s Eve traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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What exactly is this durable ceramic anyway? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do We Drop a Ball on New Year's Eve?
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5:18The tradition of dropping a ball in Times Square to mark the beginning of a new year only goes back about a century. Learn about the history -- plus four weird things that other cities drop instead -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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TechStuff Redux: Inside a Couples Retreat for AI Companions
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30:24Could you resist falling for an AI companion? We’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes of 2025: author and journalist Sam Apple takes us on romantic getaway for people who are in love with their AI companions He wrote a piece for Wired about what he observed that weekend, whether the love between humans and AI is real, and what the future of d…
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In 2025, One of the Most Dangerous Professions in the World: Influencer
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22:57This year it felt like there were weekly, sometimes daily headlines about social media influencer deaths. Dozens and dozens of young men and women trying to gain subscribers and get likes were either murdered, died while attempting content, or more commonly, died by suicide. Amy and T.J. go over what experts say is the root cause to most of these s…
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No, you can't literally die of boredom -- but it can lead to some high-risk behaviors. Learn more about boredom, ennui, and how to shake them in this episode of BrainStuff, based on these articles: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/bored-to-death.htm; https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/human-nature/ennui Se…
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“No Single Entry”: Manchester Bar Bans Solo Drinkers
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16:14As many of us gear up for a fun night with a few drinks on New Year’s Eve, you better show up with a date if you want to go to a particular pub in the UK. You are not allowed into the pub after 9pm if you are solo. When the pub owner showed the sign he placed on the front door explaining the policy, it sparked debate around the world. Is it discrim…
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CLASSIC: Could Sea Monsters/Serpents Still Exist?
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1:06:08Since before the dawn of recorded history, humans have been haunted by rumors of monsters beneath the waves -- and, as time wore on, it seemed at least some of those legends were based in truth. Today's question: could any sea serpents, leviathans or other cryptids remain alive in the modern day? Tune in to learn more. They don't want you to read o…
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STBYM Listener Mail: 2025 Mailbag Eversion
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55:14Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Morning Run: Missing Texas Teenager, More Kennedy Center Cancellations, Israel Honors Trump, Another NASCAR Tragedy, Boxing Champ Crash and Billionaire Beyoncé
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17:42Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Feminists Around the World: Divide and Dissolve
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9:54Today we're highlighting the music and activism of Australian musical group Divide and Dissolve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Tyler Perry UPDATE: Accuser Has Some Explaining To Do After Newly Revealed Texts
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17:17The man accusing Tyler Perry in a $77 million dollar, Christmas Day sexual assault lawsuit feels he has some explaining to do. In newly revealed text messages, Mario Rodriguez showers Perry with praise and affection, but also asks for money. And, the messages were 5 years after Rodriguez claimed to have cut off communication with Perry. Rodriguez i…
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Home economics seems antiquated – a class that teaches high school kids how to bake a cake and sew doesn’t sound super useful. But would you believe that everything from the obesity epidemic to student debt can be chalked up to home ec disappearing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In the ancient days, when medicine and spirituality were inseparable, people often used rituals and invocations to elicit help from divine sources. This practice continues today, through a number of techniques collectively known as faith healing. But what is it, exactly? How does it work? Could mere physical touch from the right person heal otherwi…
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Amy and T.J. invite you to play along with them, while taking an online news quiz about headlines from this year. Do you know which title won both record and song of the year? How about which stock our commerce secretary told the American public to purchase? Have some fun with us and learn a little something along the way. See omnystudio.com/listen…
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Father Rescues Daughter From Kidnapper On Christmas Day, What EVERY Parent Needs To Download Now
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17:13A Texas father found his 15-year-old daughter after she was kidnapped taking the family dog for a walk on Christmas, because of a tracking app on his phone. Using parental controls, he was able to find her in her kidnapper’s pickup truck in a partially wooded area and alert police. It’s a frightening story with a significant lesson for all of us pa…
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Morning Run: Russia/Ukraine Peace Deal, NJ Helicopter Collision, Mexican Train Derailment, Target Practice Killing, and Congrats Karoline Leavitt
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17:06Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The origins of self-help writing are often traced back to ancient times. This episode talks through some early versions of it, the goal-setting advice of a founding father, and the beginnings of the modern self-help genre. Research: Brady, Diane. “Charles Manson’s Turning Point: Dale Carnegie Classes.” Bloomberg Businessweek. July 22, 2013. https:/…
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The concept of alone time has long been framed as a cause for concern, but research shows that intentional solitude actually has a lot of perks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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He Got a New Gun for Christmas; His Neighbor Was Dead by Xmas Afternoon
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16:54An Oklahoma man has been charged with first degree manslaughter after he shot and killed his neighbor while firing his new gun on Christmas Day. Police say a single bullet traveled half a mile, killing an elderly woman on her porch, with a baby in her arms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Santo vs. the Martian Invasion
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1:37:17In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe return to the wild world of lucha libre with the 1967 Mexican science fiction film “Santo vs. the Martian Invasion,” starring El Santo himself alongside Wolf Ruvinskis and Maura Monti. (originally published 1/10/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Look In The Mirror, Repeat This One Word, And Your Health Will Improve
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18:41Scientists around the world have been studying the effects of laughter for decades, but some new research shows BELLY laughing several times a week has major medicinal benefits. Researches have found even if you’re not in the laughing mood, forced laughter has the same effect. So much so, laughter yoga labs are popping up around the world and are a…
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A Letter. A Lawsuit. And Legislation. It's a DJT Christmas at the Kennedy Center!
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19:20The Trump-appointed board of the Kennedy Center has sent a scathing letter with notice of a forthcoming million dollar lawsuit to the lead jazz musician who canceled a decades long Christmas Eve concert in protest of the decision to put President Trump’s name on the building. Meantime, a member of Congress has now sued the Trump administration for …
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Golden Bachelor's Cindy Cullers Tips For Finding A Man in 2026
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37:08She might not have found a love connection with Mel Owens on The Golden Bachelor, but runner-up Cindy Cullers found out what she wants in a partner! Cindy is telling Jana Kramer about the unique thing she’s done in her home to manifest that the right man comes into her life next. Email us at: [email protected] or call us at 844-4-I Do Pod (844…
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Tyler Perry Gets $77M Sexual Assault Lawsuit Under the Tree
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20:54Tyler Perry is facing a second sexual assault lawsuit from another aspiring actor, this time for $77 million dollars, and it was filed on Christmas Day. Perry’s lawyer has come out swinging, saying this is just another “money grab” that will fail, pointing out the very same lawyer who filed the earlier lawsuit against Perry is now representing his …
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This 2019 episode covers Paul Julius Reuter, who had a knack for filling in the gaps in communication systems, and making a lot of money doing so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Classics: Facebook's Abortion Blackout
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45:48While Meta openly claims that they are supportive of 'free expression' around accurate health information, in practice they regularly take down accurate reproductive rights content without transparency. Bridget Todd joins us to sift through Meta's proclaimed standards versus the reality, and why it's such a problem in this classic episode. See omny…
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Is This Racist?: T. J. Mistaken for Obama
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26:20There's a scientific reason you might be wired to think, "they all look alike to me." That concept was at the heart of a bizarre, extended interaction Amy and T. J. had with a woman who approached them at the airport yesterday. The stranger claimed she and her husband thought T. J. was former President Barack Obama. Then, things got uncomfortable. …
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From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 1
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1:09:48In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (originally published 1/7/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Playing miniature golf is a very fun thing to do and, you’re about to find, learning about its origin and history is very fun as well. Join Josh and Chuck in this classic episode as they tee off on the mini golf story! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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