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The Rise and Fall of the Comics Code May 01, 2015

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Nowadays comics are considered anything from light-hearted entertainment to a unique art form and genre of literature all their own. Yet for decades they were considered a gateway to sin. Join Ben and special guest Christian Sager as they explore the moral panic, censorship and collusion that led to the rise of the comics code.

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What is genocide? Apr 25, 2015

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Modern historians generally mark the beginning of the Armenian Genocide as 24 April, 1915 -- one hundred years ago this week. However, people and nations still can't seem to agree on whether it actually was a genocide. Why? And why do both sides accuse the others of a conspiracy?

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False Flag Attacks Apr 17, 2015

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Imagine if a government disguised its operatives as members of some other organization -- and then attacked itself. While this might sound crazy, several historians have argued that false flag attacks are more than just conspiracy theories.

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Big Data and You Apr 10, 2015

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We hear about "big data" more and more these days - but how much of it is sensationalism, and how much is true? The answers may surprise you.

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The Mysterious Symbols of Easter Apr 03, 2015

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Easter is one of the most important celebrations in Christianity. So why does it involves a rabbit and painted eggs?

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Operation Gladio: Invisible Armies and The Secret War Mar 27, 2015

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At the close of WWII, US allies created secret, "stay-behind" armies, designed to protect the population in the event of a Communist invasion. So why are they linked with terrorist groups? What were these secret armies actually doing, and - perhaps more importantly - did they ever stop?

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Did a UFO crash in Kecksburg, PA? Mar 20, 2015

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On December 9th, 1965, multiple witnesses saw a bright object shoot through the sky and - allegedly - land in Kecksburg, Pennsylvania. So what actually happened? Tune in to learn more.

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Are the police targeting minorities? Mar 13, 2015

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Did you know that there's no systematic, comprehensive study of police shootings across the United States? Some blame a distaste for paperwork, while others think there's something sinister afoot.

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Who runs the internet? Mar 06, 2015

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The FCC's 2015 Open Internet ruling is either a victory or a disaster, depending on whom you ask. But what is it, exactly? Join Matt and Ben as they explore the facts and fiction surrounding the Open Internet and Net Neutrality.

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North Korea: Fact and Fiction Feb 27, 2015

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In an age of global connectivity, North Korea remains one of the most isolated -- and enigmatic -- countries on Earth. How much do we really know about it?

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