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Oct 2019
2m 8s

Coming Soon: The Dark Side Of… Holidays

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We are excited to announce our next season of The Dark Side Of will aim to uncover the most dastardly stories associated with the winter holiday season. Halloween candy tampering, psychological stress, overspending, and more will be covered this season on The Dark Side Of, starting Monday, October 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com ... Show More
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Oct 2019
Holidays: Season of Stress
Though our favorite celebrations throughout the year are supposed to be a time of joy and love, they are often anything but. The pressures to travel, spend money, and take time off can have deadly consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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Oct 2019
Holidays: Hashtagged & Branded
Christmas. Valentine’s Day. National Dessert Day? The idea that consumerism drives the holiday season is nothing new, but the extent of the connection may run deeper than we realize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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Oct 2019
Holidays: Druid Halloween
Many know of Halloween’s ancient pagan origins, but few know the details. Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival, featured familiar traditions such as carving and costumes. But there was a potentially darker aspect—one that included human sacrifice. Learn more about your ad choices ... Show More
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