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The Fall of the USSR, Pt I

It’s rare that the downfall of an empire can be chalked up to the decisions of just one person. It’s even rarer, when the empire falls over the course of a year. That’s pretty much what happened with the Soviet Union when Mikhail Gorbachev dissolved it.See omnystudio.com/listener ... Show More

41m 22s

Aug 22

Selects: How Narcolepsy Works

Narcolepsy is one of those amazing rare disorders that everyone thinks they understand – people just fall asleep at random times, even in the middle of doing something. But there’s a lot more to it and – even better – we actually may be able to explain it. Josh and Chuck run it d ... Show More

52m 42s

Aug 20

Rope, yeah ROPE!

Rope is one of the unsung heroes of the world of inventions. Think about it. Then let us tell you about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

43m 31s

Apr 2020

Money, Stories, and Old People

In this episode, we talk about a few different things — how to think about giving money to those in need, whether it's helpful to view our lives as stories, and how Taimur has been trying to develop more empathy with old people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ... Show More

1 h

May 2023

Heartwarming! America Doesn't Care If You Live or Die!

<p>The girlies tackle the long history and contemporary policy that makes up the American healthcare system. They explain why millions go bankrupt from medical debt, detail the modern process of thotting out your traumas for GoFundMe pennies, and unpack why it doesn't have to be ... Show More

1h 39m

Jan 2021

Weird 21st Century Predictions from Ages Past, Part 2: Your Personal Plane, A World Without Disaster and Retiring on the Moon

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50m 21s

Dec 2020

The Secrets of the Self: Spiritual Transformation 12/1

Where Life Has Been Going All Along

5m 18s

Apr 2018

SYMHC Classics: The Trial of Leo Frank

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20m 1s

May 2020

Bedside Manner, an interview with Marisa Hollywood

Nurses, we love you! In an episode dedicated to healthcare workers everywhere, this week we explore the history of the nurse uniform. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of- ... Show More

59m 51s

May 2021

Confronting The Divide Between Black and Asian Americans

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32m 9s

Sep 2021

This is… It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like….

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14m 5s

A History of Nursing Homes