Part One: How Cigarettes Invented Everyt...

In part 2, Dennis Hastert lucks his way into becoming Speaker of the House and helps Congress redefine corruption for the 21st century. And then, after his retirement, it all comes crashing down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Robert tells Miles Gray the tangled story of Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House, pioneer of congressional corruption, and pedophile. Sources: Prosecutors detail sex abuse allegations against Dennis Hastert | PBS News Weekend Dennis Hastert Dies at ... Show More

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file: Israeli Elections and the Palestinians 2026 Elections (The Union Ones) ¡El Chupacabras! Kim Kelly's Morbid Labor Tales Executive Disorder: Lula’s Victory, AI Election Ads, Voter Fraud, Revolt in A ... Show More

<p><strong> </strong></p><br><p>There are over a billion smokers across the world, and over 7 trillion cigarettes are smoked every year.</p><p><br>In this episode, we'll look at the history of smoking, from the "discovery" of tobacco by Christopher Columbus to how tobacco compani ... Show More

Today, the health risks associated with smoking cigarettes aren’t a secret. But since the mid-1900s, researchers have pointed out the harmful effects of these cancer sticks. How much of this did the tobacco companies know – and when? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas ... Show More

In the 20th century, the mass production of cigarettes fueled a global addiction — but Big Tobacco had a problem. Cancer rates were skyrocketing, and smoking-related illnesses became the leading cause of preventable death in America. This is the story of how an industry in peril ... Show More

Useful Links : The Tobacco Atlas - https://www.tobaccoatlas.org 🕰 Content Guide : (00:05) - Research Review (01:46) - The Tobacco Atlas (03:25) - Thank You For Smoking (04:11) - Nicotine Levels? (05:07) - Fun Fact: Tobacco kills more people per year than WWII 

Merrell Williams stumbles on a terrible secret, one that's been hidden for decades. Jeffrey Wigand starts a new job with the tobacco industry, only to come face to face with a bitter truth. Soon, both will have to make a choice that could put them in danger.Want to listen to the ... Show More

This is not about smoking or lawsuits or lung cancer. This is about the cigarette itself, a truly unique and destructive invention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>In today's episode, we continue learning about tobacco, one of the most widely used mind altering substances. During this two-part discussion, Dr. Plotkin addresses the duality of this well-known plant of the gods. Between its spiritual significance and its ties to addiction, ... Show More