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Episode 3769
Beneath the surface of dry congressional records lies a compelling human story spanning over two centuries. pplpod dives into the Wikipedia article o…
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The Truth Behind the Ham Sandwich Myth
Episode 3770
A legendary voice was reduced to a cruel nickname and a baseless rumor that overshadowed her entire legacy. pplpod investigates the Wikipedia article…
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The 90 Year Metasequoia Identity Crisis
Episode 3771
A plant species that vanished millions of years ago became the center of one of paleontology's most stunning identity crises. pplpod explores the Wik…
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The Science and History of Medical Cannabis
Episode 3772
Few topics carry as much cultural baggage as medical cannabis, but the science tells a clearer story than the politics. pplpod cuts through the stati…
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The Invisible Architecture of Senate Power
Episode 3773
Behind every controversial piece of legislation sits an intricate system of power that most Americans never see. pplpod peers past daily headlines to…
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Operation Michael and the Stormtrooper Gamble
Episode 3774
In spring 1918, Germany launched a revolutionary military operation with massive territory gains but was ultimately crushed by its own success and a …
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How Activists Blocked the Mammy Memorial
Episode 3775
The monuments that were never built often reveal more about American history than the ones standing in public squares today. pplpod examines the prop…
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The Hidden Media Machine of Senate Republicans
Episode 3776
One of America's most powerful political organizations started as completely secretive meetings and evolved into a sprawling modern communications po…
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Borson s Mastodon and the Longest Tusks
Episode 3777
Imagine standing next to an animal whose massive shoulder towers above you like a single-story house, while tusks heavier than a grand piano sweep th…
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The Brutal Art of Talking to Death
Episode 3778
One of the most powerful and least understood weapons in American politics is the simple act of talking. pplpod investigates the filibuster—a parliam…
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