6: "This isn't funny!"

What exactly is communism—and why has it failed so spectacularly everywhere it's been tried? Bill Whittle has spent years answering those questions, and in this episode, he makes the case in a way that's hard to misunderstand. Bill is a writer, filmmaker, and political commentato ... Show More

Ethan Thornton doesn't shy away from problems—he goes looking for them. At just 22, the founder of Mach Industries is tackling some of the biggest challenges in American defense manufacturing, rethinking how weapons are designed, built, and produced. In this episode, Ethan takes ... Show More

For decades, Americans have been told that cholesterol is public enemy number one. But cardiologist and heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia says we've been fighting the wrong battle. Despite decades of lowering cholesterol with drugs and dietary advice, heart disease remains the #1 k ... Show More

On the frozen battlefields of the Korean War, American soldiers faced down the overwhelming force of the Chinese army. But for one company of infantrymen, the true enemy was not human; it was a silent, glowing orb that toyed with their artillery before unleashing a terrifying wea ... Show More

In the haze of combat fatigue, soldiers often battle waking nightmares, where the mind plays tricks in the dead of night. But for some, these visions become terrifyingly real, forcing them to question where their dreams end and a paranormal reality begins. See Privacy Policy at h ... Show More

A journey within the dark. 

After being wounded, Sergeant Roy Benavidez returned to a dangerous battlefield to rescue his comrades and classified material. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad ... Show More

Night time patrols turn terrifying as a soldier encounters an inexplicable beast at Fort Campbell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ ... Show More

A soldier recounts a strange encounter during his time at Fort Campbell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

The arguments, accidents, cold-blooded logic and sheer serendipity that led to the longest night of the Second World War. Part three.Get Revisionist History updates first by signing up for our newsletter at pushkin.fm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast ... Show More

For someone who joined the Army specifically to get into combat dealing with an unseen enemy is more than merely frustrating, it can introduce the insidious notion of pointlessness into your life. When there’s no enemy to fight back against, the best you can do is hold on, be pre ... Show More

On those nightswhen the thick snow driftsthrough moonlightand the sky looks like falling starsclose your eyeslook uptongue out to the godsand feel the cool ash burn you. xx Atticus@atticuspoetrywww.atticuspoetry.com