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The Pinkerton Detective Agency
The Pinkertons became the most famous detective company in the U.S. But were they noble or notorious? We get to the bottom of it all in today's episo…
1 year, 6 months ago
Short Stuff: Tulipmania
The world experienced its first economic bubble when the Dutch went bonkers for tulips in the 1630s.
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1 year, 6 months ago
How Climate Migration Works
We move for all sorts of reasons – new job, new grandkid – but moving because it’s just too darn hot? That’s a new one. But it’s going to pick up in …
1 year, 6 months ago
Selects: The Deal With Doulas
The word doula in Ancient Greek might mean "female servant" but it's really not a great description of the 21st century job. Doulas are birth coaches…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Part II
A manhunt is launched for MLK’s killer, James Earl Ray. After his capture he pleads guilty. With no trial the world won’t hear the facts of the case …
1 year, 6 months ago
Short Stuff: Poutine: Canada's Pride
Poutine is just one of those comforting dishes that's a must have when visiting the great nation of Canada. Is it good for you? Nope. But who cares r…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Part I
When he was murdered by an assassin’s bullet, MLK was going through a hard time in his life and many close to him say that he knew the end was near. …
1 year, 6 months ago
Selects: Seven - No, Wait, Five - Mysteries of the Art World
When you get a bunch of artistic types together into a community – aka, the art world – some intrigue and mystery are bound to arise. Listen in to th…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Highway of Tears (And Maybe Hope)
Indigenous women in Canada have always been vulnerable, but there’s a stretch of remote road that’s such a hotspot for disappearances, assaults, and …
1 year, 6 months ago
Short Stuff: All About Egg Colors
Everyone knows brown eggs are more natural than white eggs right? Except that's not true. In reality there is zero difference because it's just a gen…
1 year, 6 months ago