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By the middle of the last century Americans lived in fear of one disease: polio. The story of the polio vaccine is not just a scientific story- it’s a political and financial one, too. One that would pave the way for ... Show More
Jan 2019
Rubber: The Miracle Material | Bouncing Ideas | S11-E1
<p>You can binge all episodes of American Innovations exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Find Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts</p><p>In a world where materials were limited to wood, leather, metal, and cloth, rubber was something new: a substance that was strong ... Show More
36m 55s
Mar 2025
76. The Polygraph with Retired FBI Agent George Olivo
<p>Retired FBI agent and senior polygraph examiner George Olivo joins <em>The Consult</em> to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the polygraph. With years of experience administering polygraphs, he explains how they really work, their strengths and limitations, and the m ... Show More
1h 32m
Jan 2024
Trust, Love, and... Lie Detectors (Rewind)
Happy 2024 everyone! Gearing up for the big 100th episode next week, Melissa looks back at the very first episode. It was a special one with Joe where they talked about how they met, Joe’s funny and not-so-smooth start in comedy, and the one time Melissa made Joe take a lie detec ... Show More
1h 13m