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The Maya Civilization Jul 07, 2022

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After inspiration from Chuck's recent trip to the Yucatan, the fellas dive into the Maya Civilization.

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Short Stuff: Alligator Gar Jul 06, 2022

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The alligator gar is one scary looking fish. Learn all about these monsters in today's episode.

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How Ultraprocessed Foods Work Jul 05, 2022

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Ultraprocessed is a new term for junk food, but it means much more than that – it’s also a cautionary tale for the way we’re supposed to cook and eat, using real food and sitting down with friends and family. But who has the time and money to do that?

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Selects: How Freak Shows Worked Jul 02, 2022

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Not too long ago, people would pay money to gawk and stare at a performer with a physical disformity. They were called freak shows and they began in large part thanks to P.T. Barnum, whose circus we still enjoy today. Sounds awful, but some of these performers became rich folks as a result. Exploitive? You decide, after taking in this classic episode.

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A Dispassionate Review of Roe v Wade Jun 30, 2022

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Given the landmark undoing of Roe v Wade, Chuck and Josh lay out all the relevant facts of the 1973 case.

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Short Stuff: What did we use before infant formula? Jun 29, 2022

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There's an infant formula shortage. But infant formula is relatively new. So what did we do before it was perfected? Listen in and learn already!

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How Alien Contact Might Work Jun 28, 2022

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If we ever found evidence of intelligent alien life (or they found us) what would we say? Who would say it for us? These seemingly silly questions are vitally important depending on your view.

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Selects: Chiggers: The Phantom Menace Jun 25, 2022

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Chiggers are tiny little mites capable of making your life miserable. Worse than mosquitoes? Maybe. But they aren't insects - mites are actually part of the arachnid family and behave a little like ticks. Learn all about these nearly invisible pests in this classic episode.

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What's up with bariatric surgery? Jun 23, 2022

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Bariatric surgery can also be called weight loss surgery. Some people think it's a highly underused tool to fight obesity. Others think it's a shortcut. We discuss all the ins and outs in this week's episode.

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Short Stuff: Do Fish Get Thirsty? Jun 22, 2022

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One of the greatest questions we’ve ever heard, answered (in a roundabout way).

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