Stuff You Should Know

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SYSK Selects: Can Nuclear Fusion Reactors Save The World? Mar 28, 2020

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The world’s energy consumption is ruining the planet but for decades physicists have been working on what could solve the world’s energy and climate change woes for centuries to come – nuclear fusion. Learn about building stars on Earth in this classic episode.

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How COVID-19 Works Mar 26, 2020

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We’re in the middle of an odd, tense time and Josh and Chuck are here to explain what’s going on and how to stay safe.

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Short Stuff: Dagen H Mar 25, 2020

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One day in 1967, Sweden changed what side of the road its citizens drive on. It went surprisingly well, considering.

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Could A Robot Tax Win the War on Poverty? Mar 24, 2020

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An old idea – giving every resident of a country a set amount of money every month with no strings attached – became a hot item in Silicon Valley and on the 2020 campaign trail. Could it alleviate the impending job loss coming from automation?

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SYSK Selects: Virus Talk with Josh and Chuck Mar 21, 2020

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Viruses are big jerks that invade regular cells and hold them hostage, making you sick while they're doing it. Learn everything you ever needed to know about viruses, including how the common cold works, in this classic episode.

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SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Jim Henson Worked Mar 20, 2020

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We’ve already recorded an episode on The Muppets, but Jim Henson was such a neat guy we delved into him even further. Learn all about the man behind the Muppets who was so much more than just a master puppeteer in this episode.

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SYSK Distraction Playlist: SYSK Live: How Bars Work Mar 20, 2020

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Join Josh and Chuck live from Vancouver as they dive in to the ins and outs of one of the oldest businesses in the world – the bar! Learn about the history of bars, cocktails and the good people who put them together in new and amazing ways.

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SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Grass Works? Yes, How Grass Works Mar 20, 2020

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There’s nothing more boring than watching grass grow, which is why Josh and Chuck aren’t asking you to do that. Instead, you can learn about all sorts of neat things about grass - like how American became obsessed with perfect lawns - in this episode.

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SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Terraforming Will Work Mar 20, 2020

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A lot of great thinkers are warning that if humans are to survive as a species we are going to have to find another planet to live on. Terraforming, or engineering a planet to maintain all of the ingredients to sustain life, seems to be the answer.

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SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Rogue Waves Work Mar 20, 2020

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Rogue waves come out of nowhere and tower as much as 100 feet over hapless ships they encounter, breaking across the boat and frequently breaking the boat and its inhabitants. Investigate the mystery of rouge waves in this episode.

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