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Who You Call When Rock Needs to Blast
Episode 3977
When mechanical hammers can't cut it and rock needs to go, who do contractors call? This episode explores the world of civilian blasting in Israel — …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How a Landmine Stays Lethal for 50 Years
Episode 3976
Why do landmines buried in the 1960s still kill today? This episode unpacks the engineering that makes them last, the treaty that couldn’t stop them,…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Reading Concrete Cracks: What Your Building Is Telling You
Episode 3975
That hairline crack in your wall might be normal shrinkage — or it might signal a foundation problem that will cost you a fortune. In this episode, w…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How Pilots Land in Crazy Crosswinds
Episode 3974
You've seen the viral videos — passenger jets crabbing sideways at steep angles, straightening out at the last second to kiss the runway. But what's …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How Autoland Guides Planes Through Zero Visibility
Episode 3973
When fog is so thick that pilots can't see the wingtip, how does a 200-ton aircraft still touch down exactly on the centerline? This episode breaks d…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Car Maintenance Apps That Actually Work
Episode 3972
Ever forget to check your oil or wonder when you last rotated your tires? Your car already generates diagnostic data through its OBD-II port, but mos…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Growing Up With a Cruel Parent's Worldview
Episode 3971
What happens when your most trusted source teaches you that everyone is two-faced? This episode unpacks the cognitive inheritance of growing up with …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
What Does "Bedrock" Actually Mean Under Jerusalem?
Episode 3970
When you hear "we hit bedrock," it sounds like a universal floor of solid stone. But under Jerusalem, the reality is far more layered—literally. This…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Socotra: Can You Actually Visit Yemen's Alien Island?
Episode 3969
Socotra looks like a lost world — 37% of its plants exist nowhere else on Earth, with beaches that rival the Seychelles. But it's part of Yemen, a co…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Happiness as a Threat: Growing Up With a Permanently Unhappy Parent
Episode 3968
What happens when your parent's chronic unhappiness makes your own joy feel like a provocation? This episode explores a listener's question about gro…
1 month, 2 weeks ago