The invention of the electronic television was uniquely complicated for its time. So complicated, in fact, that the prevailing narrative is that it couldn’t have been invented by a single person -- let alone Philo Farnsworth.
After all, some of the most brilliant minds in the world spent the first quarter of the 20th century working on television system ... Show More
Feb 2020
Valium: Miltown Magic | S25-E1
<p>Anxiety. It’s something everyone experiences at some point in their lives, but for centuries doctors had no effective way to treat it. They could send patients on rest cures, order them to do nothing at all, or prescribe barbiturates that depressed the central nervous system, ... Show More
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Mar 2020
Organ Transplant: The Kidney Twins | S26-E1
<p>A century ago, organ transplants were the stuff of science fiction. But a handful of experimental surgeons believed that transplants were not just possible – they had the potential to save thousands of lives. Then, in 1954, a man agreed to donate his kidney to his twin brother ... Show More
42m 50s
Jul 2021
Ep. - 373 - BEHIND THE SCENES OF A&E’S BIGGEST HIT SHOWS
<p>Kate talks about what shows to watch this week in unscripted television including Big Brother, Love Island, and Luxe Listing Sydney.</p><p> </p><p>Brad Holcman is Senior Director, Non-Fiction & Alternative Programming for A&E Networks. He is a 4-time Emmy Nominee known ... Show More
50m 51s
Feb 2024
Where to find Episodes 2-7 of Flipping the Bird
In the first episode of Flipping the Bird, you heard about how Twitter found itself at a crossroads. The once beloved social media site saw its popularity plummet after coming under fire for bias, censorship, and failing to control a plague of bot profiles. But little did anyone ... Show More
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