At a glance, the border between the United States and Canada would seem to be at the friendlier end of the international boundary spectrum. But even though the US-Canada border is now pretty tame, when two countries touch each other over a stretch of 5500 miles, it can result in some surprisingly weird disputes, misunderstandings, geographical quirks and... ... Show More
Jul 3
100 Objects #7: The Otis Pamphlet
Before the Declaration of Independence was even a twinkle in the founding fathers' eyes, there was James Otis. Journalist Jack Hitt returns to tell the wild, tragic story of America’s forgotten proto-founding father and his inflammatory 1764 pamphlet. A story that is, in many way ... Show More
37m 26s
Jun 30
Transatlantic Fiber-Optic Expialidocious
Before the internet went global, one undersea gamble made it possible. Jane Ruffino’s story, "Say Goodbye to the Undersea Cable That Made the Global Internet Possible," appears in the May-June issue of Wired magazine. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 9 ... Show More
31m 56s
Jul 2017
These Two Lanes Could Take Us Anywhere
4,000 miles, a bike trip, an Armenian, a Turk, and a history that doesn't match up. Kerning Cultures is a Kerning Cultures Network production. Support this podcast on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38m 56s
Dec 2021
Sabotage Snooping & Flirting Faux Pas
Relationships are like maps. There are roads, shortcuts, and most importantly: boundaries. Today's episode is all about those boundaries. First, we cover the always perilous arena of labeling a relationship, with all the dangers that accompany that occasionally self-sabotaging ta ... Show More
50m 9s
