History of the Self: Dreams

Prediction market sites allow users to put money on everything from the war in Iran to the winner of the Super Bowl. But where did these markets come from? And what can that history tell us about where they might be going? Today on the show, how betting on popes and presidents lo ...  Show more

This week, we explore the life of the first woman Secretary of Labor, Frances Perkins, and how in the midst of the Great Depression she helped reshape the nation by fighting for minimum wage, Social Security, and unemployment insurance.To access bonus episodes and listen to Throu ...  Show more

Stories in this episode:- Are Dreams Just Dreams? by Jessica- Unusual Dreams, by Cassondra- Finally telling somebody, by Martin- Did I Dream or Die? by Missa- My Dad Came to Say Goodbye in my Dreams, by Crystal- Grinning Swirling Smoke Creature, by RandallSubmissions: stories@odd ...  Show more

Dreams have inspired works of art, led to breakthroughs in organic chemistry and helped people process their deepest fears and emotions. They're not just weird little movies our brains put on while we sleep. In this episode, we explain why we dream — and how to get more out of th ...  Show more

Stories in this episode:- I Woke Myself Up, by Chanler- My Crazy Childhood Dreams, by Jillian- I Predicted the Future in my Dream, by Anonymous- The Boy of My Dreams, by Jessica- My Dad Saved My Life, by Lisa- They Took My Subconscious, by Jessica- Dream Story, by MadelineSubmiss ...  Show more

Dive into the enigmatic realm of dreams in this compelling episode of Truth Be Told, where Tony has the privilege of hosting Theresa Cheung, a leading authority on dreams and author of several groundbreaking books, including the acclaimed "Dream Dictionary" and "The Dream Oracle. ...  Show more