#250 | A History of Smoking

In 1788, King George III began speaking without pause, talking to trees, and frightening his court. He is often remembered as the “Mad King” who lost America, but his life was far more complex and tragic. This episode looks at the devoted farmer-king, his mysterious illness, and ...  Show more

A million years ago, in a cave in South Africa, our ancestors did something no other animal has ever done: they controlled fire. Fire cooked our food, shrank our guts, grew our brains, and gave us the deep sleep and fireside stories that made us human. This is the story of our sp ...  Show more

Robert is joined by James Stout to discuss the Tobacco Industry.

(2 part series)

FOOTNOTES:

There are as many reasons to smoke as there are smokers. Let's examine some of them!! 

Useful Links : The Tobacco Atlas - https://www.tobaccoatlas.org 🕰 Content Guide : (00:05) - Research Review (01:46) - The Tobacco Atlas (03:25) - Thank You For Smoking (04:11) - Nicotine Levels? (05:07) - Fun Fact: Tobacco kills more people per year than WWII 

Today, the health risks associated with smoking cigarettes aren’t a secret. But since the mid-1900s, researchers have pointed out the harmful effects of these cancer sticks. How much of this did the tobacco companies know – and when? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas ...  Show more