logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2024
1h 5m

Strange News: Disney Goes Full Supervill...

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode

Imagine your wife dies on a Disney vacation, and their lawyers try to get your wrongful death lawsuit dismissed... because you signed up for a Disney+ trial subscription several years earlier. Corporate food giant Mars acquires Kellenova for $36 billion, furthering the danger of monopolization in the world of food. Could glitter help terraform Mars? What's up with the newest Banksy controversy? Are Americans finally fighting back against fake inflation? All this and more in this week's strange news segment. 

They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Today
Listener Mail: Bird Deaths, Gas Station Bars, The Battle of Blair Mountain and More
Sloth inspires a round-up of recent news stories from the world of birds. Fae shares a story of real-life bars inside gas stations. Kevin prompts an exploration of hidden history -- the earth shaking Battle of Blair Mountain, and the resulting cover-up from the Powers That Be. Pl ... Show More
54m 3s
Yesterday
The Raymond Allen Davis Incident
It's an open secret that not everything is as it seems in the world of diplomacy -- a great many individuals operate with some degree of subterfuge and invisibility. So what happens when things go wrong, and these often disturbing, unseen things become visible? Tonight's story ta ... Show More
1h 16m
Jul 8
CLASSIC: The Surprisingly Unboring Story of Farm Subsidies
Make no mistake -- being a farmer is hard work. Farming outfits often have to carry a huge amount of risk from one season to the next, and any number of things may ruin their prospects, from unexpected weather, market volatility and so on. To mitigate these dangers, world governm ... Show More
1h 3m
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2024
Is it Time to Breakup Google? & Disney Fights Wrongful Death Suit
Episode 388: Neal and Kyle review the latest inflation report which shows a promising downward trend that could seal the deal for a Fed rate cut. Then, US courts ruled Google is a monopoly and wants it to either open its data to its rivals, or break up the company. Next, a man is ... Show More
30m 48s
Jul 1
Lemon LIVE at 5 | BREAKING: Diddy Verdict?! - July 1st, 2025
From absurd to alarming, today’s show covers it all. First up: We have breaking news in the Diddy trial. Has the jury reached a verdict?! Next: Alligator Alcatraz. Yes, that’s what MAGA is calling the dystopian detention center that’s making headlines for its outrageous cruelty a ... Show More
1h 8m
Mar 2025
Whiplash From the White House, and a SpaceX Explosion
Plus, how to win the lottery.On Today’s Episode:Trump Whipsaws on Tariffs, Giving Mexico and Canada Reprieve, by Ana Swanson and Alan RappeportTrump’s Policies Have Shaken a Once-Solid Economic Outlook, by Ben Casselman and Colby SmithHow Trump’s ‘51st State’ Canada Talk Came to ... Show More
8m 8s
Sep 2024
EXPOSING AMAZON: The World's Most EVIL Corporation
Thank you to our Sponsors 😊 Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/sloan VIIA: Try VIIA! https://bit.ly/viiasloan and use code SLOAN!  We take a deep dive into the controversies surrounding the tech giant, from allegations of mistreati ... Show More
44m 35s
Dec 2024
C.E.O. Shooting Suspect Arrested, and Netanyahu’s Corruption Trial
Plus, Google’s quantum computing breakthrough.   Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter.Tell us what yo ... Show More
8m 32s
Feb 2025
Utah Looks to Remove Fluoride of Public Water | Why Thousands Convert to Islam in Prison Each Year | Helen Mirren on Returning to "1923" and Legendary Career
Former President Trump is pushing for a deal that would grant the U.S. a major stake in Ukraine's natural resources, including its vast titanium reserves, in exchange for post-war reconstruction. CEO Andriy Brodsky questions Trump's estimates, while experts say U.S. investment co ... Show More
37 m
Jun 2024
Royal Family to hit the big society wedding of the year today!
The society wedding of the year takes place today, as Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, prepares to marry his bride-to-be Olivia Henson. The lavish nuptials, set to be attended by Prince William himself, will be held at the grandiose Chester Cathedral.  However, the couple ... Show More
7m 2s
Oct 2024
"Harry and Meghan's Star Power Fizzles: PR Expert Claims Couple Forced to 'Go Solo'!"
1. "Harry and Meghan's Star Power Fizzles: PR Expert Claims Couple Forced to 'Go Solo'!" 2. "Meghan Risks 'Hypocrite' Label After Bullying Comments Amid Royal Staff Accusations!" 3. "Meghan's Red Hot Revenge Dress: 'Free from Royal Shackles' Claims Insider!" 4. "King Charles Gamb ... Show More
9m 7s
Feb 2025
💡 “Ideas = Currency” — TED Talks’ CEO audition. Costco’s girl math. ‘Musking’ the US Gov’t.
TED Talks needs a new CEO… but TED is actually the deepest media biz we’ve ever seen.Elon’s mission to disrupt the government hit a new level, that requires a new term… “Musking.”Costco is now paying workers 2x the average… it’s the cost that pays for itself.Plus, a record 22M Am ... Show More
22m 47s
May 2024
Angelina Jolie: Woman, Interrupted | Mr and Mrs Pitt | 224
Angelina’s fame goes supernova when she falls in love with megastar Brad Pitt. Their romance burns hotter and brighter – until it explodes. As Angelina navigates the painful fallout of their toxic marriage, she’ll come to redefine love, family, and even herself. Listen to Even Th ... Show More
42m 3s