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What was the Skeleton Army? Dec 14, 2023

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The Skeleton Army was a rowdy group of folks in England who battled, sometimes violently, with the Salvation Army - largely against their efforts to keep people from drinking and having a rowdy good time. Listen in today!

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Short Stuff: Pickles Dec 13, 2023

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Josh loves pickles but hates cucumbers. Chuck loves cucumbers but hates pickles. WHO WILL WIN?

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The Matewan Massacre Dec 12, 2023

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The Matewan Massacre was a pivotal moment for the US mining industry and the labor movement as a whole. Learn about what happened in this sleepy West Virginia town today.

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Selects: What were the Freedom Schools? Dec 09, 2023

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Freedom Schools were set up in Mississippi in the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, with the aim of giving young black school children agency and a future. They remain one of the more inspiring and progressive programs in American History, yet so few know about them. We're hoping to change that. Learn all about them in this classic episode.

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The Murder of John Lennon Dec 07, 2023

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On December 8th, 1980, John Lennon was shot and killed outside his apartment building in New York City, by Mark David Chapman. Music history was altered forever. Listen in to this tragic story.

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Short Stuff: Boba Tea Dec 06, 2023

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Boba tea is bubble tea. But what are the bubbles? Tapioca pearls! Listen in today to learn about the disputed history of this trendy beverage.

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The Life and Works of J.D. Salinger Dec 05, 2023

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J.D. Salinger was a complicated and problematic human who stopped publishing soon after creating one of the great works of literature. Listen in today to learn the good, bad and ugly sides of the man who got famous, then dropped out.

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Selects: Beavers: Tail Slapping Fun Dec 02, 2023

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Beavers are in fact, very busy. They're builders and solid family members, husbands and wives. Learn all about N America's largest rodent in this classic episode.

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You Down With OED? Nov 30, 2023

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The story of the Oxford English Dictionary is really something. From its origin to its crowd-sourced literary quotations. Dive in today to learn all about the best dictionary.

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Short Stuff: The Zipper Merge Nov 29, 2023

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When you switch lanes on the highway after noticing that the lane you’re in is ending up ahead, you are literally ruining the world.

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