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The Cajun Navy: Heroes or Liability? Feb 05, 2026

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The Cajun Navy was formed after Hurricane Katrina and really got its legs after the Louisiana flood of 2016. They save a lot of lives, but some fear the pitfalls of "vigilante heroism." Learn all about this group of do-gooders today.

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Short Stuff: Color Psychology Feb 04, 2026

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Have you ever cried way longer than usual when you were in a yellow room? You’ve been smacked by color psychology my friend and it’s got your number.

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Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan: Miracle is Right Feb 03, 2026

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Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan were one of the most amazing non-magical duos in history. Imagine living trapped in your own mind – unable to see or hear – and then imagine learning to read, traveling the world, and becoming an ambassador of peace.

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Selects: Operation Mincemeat: How A Corpse Fooled the Nazis Jan 31, 2026

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In World War II, a secret department of British 'corkscrew thinkers' hatched a plan to use the cadaver of an unclaimed homeless man to turn the tide of the war in the Allies' favor. It worked. Listen to this classic episode as Josh and Chuck take you through the real life tale.

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The Magnificent Golden Gate Bridge Jan 29, 2026

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If you think the Golden Gate Bridge is named because of its color then you are wrong. That name proceeds the bridge by a long time. But that’s just one interesting fact about this amazing structure. Tune in today.

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Short Stuff: Magic 8 Ball Jan 28, 2026

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The Magic 8 Ball, the mystical fortune telling pool ball started out as a piece of customer swag for the Brunswick Billiard Company. Since then, it has changed the course of history and shaped nations.

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The Charge of the Light Brigade Jan 27, 2026

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The Charge of the Light Brigade is a famous poem about a lesser famous military action during the Crimean War. Tune in today for a rare SYSK walk through wartime history.

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Selects: The Truth Behind Cage-Free and Free-Range Jan 24, 2026

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You’d think terms like cage-free and free-range means the chickens we eat are frolicking happily in the fresh air under the shining sun, but you’d be so, so wrong. Cage-free is a huge improvement but free-range is lacking and both have a long way to go. Find out all about both in this classic episode.

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The Ballad of Biggie and Tupac Jan 22, 2026

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Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur had a famous beef with one another in the mid-90s. It was so intense, it sparked an even wider rivalry between the East and West Coasts. In just a few years, both men had been murdered and the music world was changed forever.

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Short Stuff: The S7VEN Deadly Sins Jan 21, 2026

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The Seven Deadly Sins are tied to religion, but not really in the Bible. So where did this naughty list come from?

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