Besties by Caitlin is your go-to podcast for Bravo breakdowns, reality TV drama, and pop culture hot takes: all served by your bestie, Caitlin Marshall, with wit, humor, and bestie-level banter.
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Are you a newly engaged bride who wants the real scoop on wedding planning? Listen to Unveiled Opinions and get the unfiltered truth from 3 recent brides. This witty and honest podcast pulls back the veil on the wedding industry, giving you insider tips, budget hacks, and a dose of reality. Tune in to laugh, vent, and feel empowered as you plan your big day! Real talk on wedding planning from 3 brides who've been there The good, the bad, and the ugly - nothing is off limits! Budget and regis ...
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Melissa Reich, M.A. is a therapist turned pop culture enthusiast. Melissa earned a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. Melissa provides clinical interpretations based on observable behaviors in the media, while building a community along the way. Welcome! Full video content can be veiwed on @yourbishtherapist YouTube channel and on instagram Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and i ...
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Stand Out Life is a podcast dedicated to living boldly in a busy world, with psychologist, Ali Hill. Throughout these podcasts we sit down with influential women - and a few good men - and chat about how they live a life of purpose while making progress. We dig into their stories, both the successes and the struggles and in doing so, we get some amazing insights into what it takes to live big and ultimately how they’ve found the wins in this crazy busy world. Let’s dive deep into what it tak ...
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Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared wherever you get your podcasts and enjoy four regular episodes per week taking you to the heart of the issues that matter in the company of the world’s great minds. We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to [email protected] or ...
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Every week host Dan Zupansky will interview the true crime authors that have written about the most shocking killers of all time.
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Reach is a podcast built by bloggers, with bloggers, and for bloggers. Unlike most shows about building a blog and successful online business, Reach is focusing on the specific steps taken and hurdles overcome by thriving business owners making the most of their reach. Tune in weekly as Val Geisler, your fellow blogger and marketer at ConvertKit, dives in with each guest to learn how they achieved their reach… and how you can too.
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What Does China's Seismic Economic Progress Mean for the USA? With Dan Wang
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35:27America used to pride itself on ambition. Today, it looks stuck. Meanwhile, China has been busy building the future. In a new book, Breakneck, technology analyst Dan Wang provides a new framework for understanding China. It operates as an engineering state - which brings a sledgehammer to problems both physical and social, in contrast with America’…
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VPR Rewind with Rob Schulte from Vanderpump Robs
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1:03:49n this episode of Your Bish Therapist Podcast, Melissa Reich welcomes Rob Schulte, a podcast host of Vanderpump Robs and Halfsies. They discuss the cultural differences in reality TV including the generational perspectives on shows like Vanderpump Rules and Southern Hospitality. This episode discusses Season 8, Ep 17 of VPR “First comes love, then …
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A Crime That Shattered Paradise... A Chase That Became Legend. Crystal Beach, Florida—1949. A peaceful seaside haven where crime was unheard of. Until one early morning, a brutal act of violence changed everything. John Calvin "Rastus" Russell, a drifter, thug, and small-time car thief, committed an unthinkable crime—the torture and murder of Norma…
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How can we win the battle against antibiotic resistance? With Liam Shaw
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42:12One of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the twentieth century is set to become one of the biggest threats of the twenty-first - but what can be done to stem the rising tide of antibiotic resistance? In this episode, host Caroline Dodds Pennock speaks with Liam Shaw, biologist and author of Dangerous Miracle: A Natural History of Antibiotics – …
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Classic Debate: The Allied bombing of German cities in World War II was unjustifiable
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1:02:17No one doubts the bravery of the thousands of men who flew and died in Bomber Command. The death rate was an appalling 44%. And yet until the opening of a monument in Green Park in 2012 they had received no official recognition, with many historians claiming that the offensive was immoral and unjustified. How can it be right, they argue, for the Al…
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How have rivers shaped human existence? With Vanessa Taylor
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37:17From ancient empires to modern metropolises, what do rivers tell us about the way humans build, worship, and fight for their worlds? In this episode, historian Vanessa Taylor joins host Caroline Dodds Pennock to explore the powerful role rivers have played in shaping human history, culture, and identity. Drawing from her new book, Seven Rivers, Van…
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It’s the final round of The Valley Season 2 reunion and Caitlin is spilling it all — from Kristen and Luke’s tropical engagement glow to the Bookos and Capernas nearly blowing up the set. Andy Cohen calls Jesse out, tensions spike, and then Zack surprises everyone by making peace with Janet. Get ready for the biggest reveals, most awkward confronta…
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How Well do we Understand the Female Body? With Polly Vernon
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50:56Did you know that women’s brains change during puberty, pregnancy and the menopause? That women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Or that female athletes are more prone to certain injuries than their male counterparts? In her book How The Female Body Works, journalist Polly Vernon sets out on a quest to understand the female bod…
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Bravo Round up With Lyndsay and Brady from Recap Rodeo
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2:00:26TW: Discussion of ED, DV and abuse In this supersized TWO-HOUR episode, Melissa, Lyndsay and Brady discuss RHOM, RHOSLC, Next Gen NYC, RHOC and The Valley. The group begin with bravo news including Larsa Pippen’s newest face drama, the teaser for RHOSLC, a tale of two different Meredith’s (SLC versus Next Gen NYC) and is next Gen NYC better than RH…
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Are the Rich Preparing for Civilisational Collapse? With Evan Osnos
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42:57In this episode, award-winning journalist Evan Osnos joins Carl Miller to discuss the lives of the Ultrarich and themes from his new book The Haves and the Have Yachts. Together, they explore the secretive world of the ultra-wealthy, the symbolism of superyachts, and what extreme luxury reveals about inequality, power, and the future of capitalism.…
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In the quiet town of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the idyllic calm of 1978 was shattered by a series of brutal murders. Karol Beavers, a vivacious high school junior, and her mother, Clementine, became the unsuspecting victims of a heinous act of violence that left the community reeling. For six months, the case went cold, fear gripping a town unaccustome…
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Does Plato Still Matter Today? with Angie Hobbs
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54:14Use code SQUARED at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/squared --- Can ancient philosophy make sense of a modern life? In this episode, Sophie Scott-Brown speaks to academic philosopher and author Angie Hobbs about the enduring relevance of Plato and how his ideas continue to resonate in today’s w…
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Did the Road to Trump Start in the 90’s? with John Ganz
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38:59Use code SQUARED at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/squared --- How has the past thirty years of American politics impacted our present? In this episode, Atossa Araxia Abrahamian speaks to journalist and author John Ganz about how the 1990s were the perfect storm that created a new America that…
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Caitlin dives into Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 Reunion Part 2, unpacking every unforgettable moment. First up: Jax gets real about his sobriety journey and locks horns with Brittany over last summer’s headline-making actions. Then Jesse looks for closure with his soon-to-be ex, Michelle—right before she drops a long-rumored bombshell that changes e…
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Was the Nuclear Bomb Inevitable? With Frank Close
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1:02:19Use code SQUARED at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/squared --- How did the most powerful force in history begin with a faint smudge on a photographic plate? In this episode, Adam McCauley speaks to physicist and award-winning science writer Frank Close about his new history of the development …
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Drama, Darling X YBT Collab: The Valley Reunion Pt. 1
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1:12:41Join us for a riveting reunion recap as Amy Phillips from Drama, Darling and Melissa Reich, from Your Bish Therapist Podcast (@yourbishtherapist), break it all down. In this juicy episode, we dive into Jax's rollercoaster sobriety journey and Brittany's compelling revelations. We'll explore Jesse's crocodile tears and the shock of a rented house. P…
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YBT starts by giving some personal updates, including ways to increase self-compassion and resilience. YBT also shared a story of a Yolanda Hadid sighting in the wild, discusses Kim Zolciak committing financial abuse and Jax on The Valley. Please follow YBT podcast, click automatic downloads and give a 5-star rating (it really helps!) Please follow…
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How one father, determined to reclaim his daughter's memory, brought down Alex Jones.On December 14, 2012, Robbie Parker's daughter Emilie was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary, a tragedy that changed Robbie's life and the country forever. By the next day, Alex Jones was on air claiming the shooting was a hoax. So begins Parker's David and Goliath st…
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An African History of Africa, with Zeinab Badawi (Part Two)
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35:24Use code SQUARED at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/squared ----- ‘Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone.’ – Zeinab Badawi Too often historians have told the history of Africa through the prism of colonialism. But what picture of the continent emerges when …
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An African History of Africa, with Zeinab Badawi (Part One)
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38:27‘Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone.’ – Zeinab Badawi Too often historians have told the history of Africa through the prism of colonialism. But what picture of the continent emerges when we do away with making the story of Africa so anchored in European colonialism? In July 2025 award-winning broadcaster Ze…
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The Specialist | The Greatest Persian Manuscript: A Story Fit For Kings, with Benedict Carter
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13:34This is an episode of The Specialist, produced by Intelligence Squared in partnership with Sotheby's. In The Specialist, explore the significance and journey of an extraordinary work through the eyes of those that know it best. On today's episode, the legendary Shahnameh – the Persian Book of Kings – an epic poem composed of around 50,000 rhyming c…
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Classic Debate: To Stop Climate Collapse, We Must End Capitalism
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1:09:08Capitalism is driving us to disaster. Our planet is heading for a terrifying environmental cataclysm – and our economic system is responsible. The defining characteristic of capitalism is perpetual economic growth. And while it has brought us wonderful benefits, including improved health, wealth and opportunities to travel and experience the world,…
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Join Caitlin for an exclusive podcast recap of Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 Reunion Part 2. The cast comes together for their first-ever reunion—with Kristen and Nia, both eight months pregnant, sharing intimate details of their fertility journeys. Tensions flare as Jesse and Michelle go head-to-head over the ins and outs of their pending divorce, a…
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Did Apple’s Rise Fuel China’s Fight for Tech Supremacy? With Patrick McGee
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48:16How did Apple, the world’s most valuable company and creator of the defining product of the 21st century, end up so deeply entangled with China’s authoritarian state? In 1996, Apple was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. Fast forward to 2003, and the company made a pivotal move - outsourcing production to China in search of affordable, scalable l…
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M&M Hour: Shamanic healing and RHOM with Mandy Slutsker
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1:11:36In this episode, Melissa and Mandy explore various themes surrounding emotional health, generational trauma, and the impact of relationships, particularly through the lens of reality television. They discuss Mandy's health journey, her experience with a shaman, and the importance of understanding nuance in character behaviors on shows like Real Hou…
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How did the fourteenth century shape England? With Helen Carr
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41:18The death of Edward I in 1307 marked the beginning of a period of intense turmoil and change in England. The fourteenth century ushered in the beginning of the bloody Hundred Years’ War with France, an epic conflict with Scotland that would last into the sixteenth century, famine in Northern Europe and the largest human catastrophe in known history…
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Baby-faced teen Giovanni Macedo is desperate to find belonging in one of LA’s most predatory gangs, the Columbia Lil Cycos—so desperate that he agrees to kill an undocumented Mexican street vendor. The vendor, Francisco Clemente, had been refusing to give in to the gang’s shakedown demands. But Giovanni botches the hit, accidentally killing a newbo…
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How will Taiwan shape Asia’s future? With Chris Horton
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58:50The issue of Taiwan is a constant background hum in today’s news cycle. Perched precariously on the fault-lines of global power, the fate of this vibrant democracy and tech colossus will shape Asia’s future – either containing or facilitating China’s expansionist goals. In today’s episode we’re joined by top foreign correspondent Chris Horton. Hort…
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Where Will the Next Tech Superpower Emerge? With Mehran Gul
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51:16For the past fifty years, Silicon Valley has led the world in developing cutting-edge technologies and spawning high-growth, billion-dollar tech companies. More recently, China has emerged as a formidable force in innovation. But is our focus on the US-China rivalry causing us to overlook the rise of new tech powerhouses elsewhere? In today’s episo…
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The Valley S2 Finale "There's No Zen In Resentment" Recap (Besties by Bravo now Besties by Caitlin!)
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57:21"Besties by Bravo" is now "Besties by Caitlin"! Caitlin wraps up Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 finale, “There’s No Zen In Resentment,” with a can’t-miss podcast episode. Jesse and Michelle break through old barriers and redefine their relationship, while Kristen reaches a powerful turning point in her fertility journey. At Michelle’s Zen party, simme…
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The Safekeep, with Women’s Prize-winner Yael van der Wouden
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46:15It’s been a remarkable eighteen months for Dutch-Israeli author Yael van der Wouden. Her debut novel, The Safekeep, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, and this year it won the Women’s Prize for Fiction. Set in the Netherlands 15 years after the end of World War II, The Safekeep is the story of a reclusive young woman living in her family’s isola…
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The Specialist | The Untold Story of the Shredded Banksy, with Alex Branczik
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14:14This is an episode of The Specialist, produced by Intelligence Squared in partnership with Sotheby's. In The Specialist, explore the significance and journey of an extraordinary work through the eyes of those that know it best. The shredding of Banksy’s Girl with Balloon live at auction in 2018 has gone down in art history. Alex Branczik, Chairman …
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The Specialist | The Rediscovery of Rubens’ The Massacre of the Innocents, with George Gordon
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14:52This is an episode of The Specialist, produced by Intelligence Squared in partnership with Sotheby's. In The Specialist, explore the significance and journey of an extraordinary work through the eyes of those that know it best. Rubens’ early masterpiece The Massacre of the Innocents was hidden away for nearly 250 years. George Gordon, Deputy Chairm…
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TW: Discussion of DV YBT interviews Ryan Bailey @sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey about all things Bravo. Up first, breaking Bravo news including recent updates about Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers. YBT discusses allegations of abuse, involvement in a cancer scam, and problematic behaviors caught on RHOBH. This leads to a greater discussion about abus…
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How Can Football Shirts Explain Money, Power and Politics?
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36:52In today’s episode, journalist and author Joey D'Urso joins us to discuss the themes of his new book More Than A Shirt: How Football Shirts Explain Global Politics, Money and Power. D'Urso travelled across the globe from Birmingham to Belgrade and Medellin and Mumbai, to uncover how the colours, crests and sponsors of football teams reflect and goo…
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For Yves Trudeau, the blood was all business. An assassin for the Hells Angels in the ’70s and ’80s, Trudeau was known as Apache, the Mad Bumper, and the Mad Bomber. As a contract killer, he did his job so well that the bikers sometimes lent him out to other organized-crime empires in Montreal, including the east-end French gangs led by the deadly …
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How Geography Explains Our World, with Tim Marshall
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29:38Tim Marshall is one of the world’s most successful authors on foreign affairs. He’s the writer who put the ‘geo’ into geopolitics with his multi-million selling books Prisoners of Geography and The Power of Geography. Marshall’s principal argument is that without geography we cannot understand the world. Geography explains why Donald Trump wants to…
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How will Trump’s tariff war impact the global economy? With Philip Coggan
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47:37What happens when the world’s biggest economy turns its back on global trade? In today's episode, host Adam McCauley is joined by renowned financial journalist and economist Philip Coggan to examine the far-reaching consequences of Donald Trump’s trade war. Drawing parallels with Churchill’s economic decisions in the early 20th century, Coggan argu…
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The Valley S2 Ep14 "Making Up Is Hard To Do" Recap
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54:01Caitlin dives into Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 Episode 14: “Making Up Is Hard To Do” in this engaging podcast recap. In this episode, Janet reels from Kristen’s cutting insults, Danny and Nia tour a new home as they weigh the decision to add a fourth child, and Jax and Brittany’s co-parenting meeting explodes into a heated showdown. Picking up righ…
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The aftermath of Real Housewives lies with Christina aka @thebravobabe (2nd Upload)
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1:05:15YBT interviews the “blogger” behind the storyline seen in the premiere episode of RHOC. Christina aka the ‘Bravo Babe’ shares her story about what really happened with RHOC’s Katie Ginella behind the scenes. Christina shares how her mental health has been impacted by lies perpetuated on national TV and on social media. Christina disputes claims mad…
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The Search for a Jewish Homeland in Texas, with Rachel Cockerell and James McAuley
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28:30On June 7th 1907, a ship packed with Russian Jews sets sail not to Jerusalem or New York, as many on board have dreamt, but to Texas. The man who persuades the passengers to go is David Jochelmann, Rachel Cockerell's great-grandfather. It marks the beginning of the Galveston Movement, a forgotten moment in history when 10,000 Jews fled to Texas in …
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Something Big tells the story of the infamous Brown’s Chicken massacre, a brutal case that captivated Chicagoland after remaining unsolved for nearly a decade. Customers know Brown's Chicken for its crispy buttermilk fried chicken and flaky biscuits. The Illinois-based franchise has a reputation for delicious but simple comfort food. But through no…
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What can Charlottesville teach us about America’s national story? With Deborah Baker
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37:46In August 2017, over a thousand neo-Nazis, fascists, Klan members, and neo-Confederates descended on a small southern city to protest the pending removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee. What happened in Charlottesville—and why did so few see it coming? What does it reveal about the myths we tell ourselves about America? In this episode, we speak with…
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Why does nobody understand quantum physics? With Frank Verstraete and Céline Broeckaert
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47:47Why does the universe behave in ways that defy logic - and can anyone truly understand it? In this episode, we’re joined by physicist Frank Verstraete and writer Céline Broeckaert, the husband-and-wife team behind the new book Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics. Together, they take us on a journey into the strangest - and most essential - corne…
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