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The ADHD Stimulant Family Tree and What's Next
Episode 4869
This episode breaks down the ADHD medication landscape — from the chemical split between methylphenidate and amphetamine to why Vyvanse has been the …
1 month, 1 week ago
Why Cannabis Is Easier to Get Than ADHD Meds
Episode 4868
Why is a Schedule I drug like medical cannabis easier to get than a Schedule II drug like Vyvanse or Adderall? This episode unpacks the strange asymm…
1 month, 1 week ago
Greenland's Coldest Inhabited Place: How 646 People Survive
Episode 4867
Forget the coldest temperature ever recorded. This episode answers a listener's question about the most *consistently* cold place on Earth where peop…
1 month, 1 week ago
How Aircraft and Skyscrapers Survive Lightning Strikes
Episode 4866
A commercial airliner gets struck by lightning roughly once a year. The Burj Khalifa takes 20-25 strikes annually. Both survive routinely — but throu…
1 month, 1 week ago
How Test Pilots Hunt Crosswinds in Patagonia
Episode 4865
Why can't you just use a wind tunnel or a simulator to certify a jet's crosswind limit? This episode explores the real-world world of crosswind certi…
1 month, 1 week ago
A Domestic Airline Goes Long-Haul Under Pressure
Episode 4864
After foreign carriers pulled out of Israel following October 2023, Arkia — a domestic airline built for 50-minute hops to Eilat — suddenly found its…
1 month, 1 week ago
Greece and Israel: From Ancient Scrolls to Submarine Cables
Episode 4863
This episode traces the 2,300-year relationship between Greece and Israel—from the Septuagint translation in Alexandria and Philo's Logos philosophy …
1 month, 1 week ago
Who Polices the Temple Mount Checkpoint?
Episode 4862
The Temple Mount is the most contested piece of real estate on earth — holy to both Judaism and Islam, claimed by both, occupied by both simultaneous…
1 month, 1 week ago
Which Long-Haul Aircraft Earns Its Keep?
Episode 4861
Which widebody aircraft actually spends the most time in the air? This episode breaks down the utilization numbers for the Boeing 777, 787, Airbus A3…
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What It Really Takes for an Airport to Go Transatlantic
Episode 4860
Runway length is the first gate, but it’s far from the only one. This episode unpacks the three hidden layers — physical infrastructure, regulatory c…
1 month, 1 week ago