Interview - Toby Ball/Rip Current

This 2021 episode covers Operation Paperclip, which was the U.S. effort to bring German scientists to work in the U.S. after World War II. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Tracy talks about how she first became interested in Casimir Pulaski's story, and how her focus changed during research. She also talks about selecting episode topics and later learning the subject is problematic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Margaret continues her conversation with journalist and writer Laurie Penny about Josephine Baker, the first black woman to star in a film, who also helped fight the Nazis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

On July 13th, 2024, Thomas Crooks attempted to assassinate the former President of the United States. Conspiracy theories surround the would-be assassin. Why was he involved in a BlackRock Advertisement? Was there a second shooter? Was he a Time Traveler trying to stop Donald Tru ...  عرض المزيد

As we wrap up summer, we’re bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We’ll see you after Labor Day!

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It’s August 30th. This day in 1894, a man by the name of Thomas H “Boston” Corbett is presumed dead in a fire in Minnesota. Bos ...

The Neal boys are reunited at last! Charles joins Link in LA with quite a splash, appearing as his famous GMM Gen Z alter ego, Chaz. The two recap their visit together so far, which included an eventful evening fixing Lily's sink. Plus, "Charles Roan" performs another hit song, a ...  عرض المزيد