Podcast Episodes

The Guy Who Sings

Matt Farley has written dozens of songs about cities and towns across the United States. Why?

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Grace Hopper’s Bug

Trailblazing computer scientist Grace Hopper shaped the way people use and talk about computers. Her actual computer bug is preserved at the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Classic: The Capital Stones

Gigantic pieces of the United States Capitol rest in Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC - waiting for anyone willing to step off the beaten path. 

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Friendship Park

Every Sunday, there’s a binational church service at Friendship Park, which straddles the U.S.-Mexico border. We sent two reporters to attend the church service — one on the U.S. side and one in Mexi…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Seven Keys Lodge

The world’s largest random, assorted key collection located outside Denver, CO, was inspired by a literary infatuation and includes keys to danger and memory.

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Trevor Paglen and Experimental Geography

MacArthur Genius Grant winner, artist, and experimental geographer Trevor Paglen and host Dylan Thuras discuss documenting government surveillance, AI, and place.  

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

National Atomic Testing Museum

Las Vegas, Nevada was once the preferred tourist destination for watching weapons of mass destruction  explode.   

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Classic: The Thousand-Year Rose

The world's oldest rose is so tough it survived being bombed in World War II. 

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

The Blue Whale of Catoosa

Catoosa, Oklahoma is the site of a massive landlocked whale - and possibly the greatest anniversary gift ever

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Ottoman Bird Palaces

These miniature mansions and luxurious homes were built for the feathered residents of Istanbul. 

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago