#372 | The War on Milk

He wears a red hat, carries a stick, and laughs as he beats almost everyone he meets. This episode tells the odd, violent story of Punch and Judy, the puppet show that began in Italy and became a British seaside symbol. It looks at how Mr Punch survived for over 300 years, and wh ...  Show more

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

Seriously, what’s the deal? Lately, it seems like raw milk has started to pop up more and more frequently in our feeds, with influencers touting the alleged health benefits of raw milk over pasteurized milk. In this and next week’s episode, we explore the raw milk phenomenon as i ...  Show more

People have drunk milk for thousands of years, but is it good for you? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the history and healthiness of milk.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 

We all know that drinking milk is essential for strong teeth and bones. But with the internet's glaring hatred over dairy milk and the rising popularity of alternatives – oat, almond, soy – is milk no longer cool? In this episode of Thick & Thin, let's go back to the '90s to find ...  Show more

Last week, we started this two-parter with a big picture view of pasteurization and the raw milk movement. In this episode, we address the alleged health claims made by proponents of raw milk and dive into the very real risks carried by its consumption. Is raw milk actually bette ...  Show more