The genius and murkiness of the Constitution

The genius and murkiness of the Constitution

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From Hormuz to Suez: the chokepoints of global power

Oil may dominate the headlines about the Middle East, but the real power often flows through water. Three narrow passages - the Suez Canal, the Strait of Hormuz, and Bab el-Mandeb – shape how the world moves. In times of crisis, they've become chokepoints, disrupting global trade ...  عرض المزيد

Prosperity gospel and the American dream

A lot of our everyday lives are shaped by the idea that if we really believe in something, it will happen. But where does that idea come from? And what does it have to do with the American dream? Today on the show, how the prosperity gospel has blended self-improvement, religion ...  عرض المزيد

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CLASSIC: The Capture of Guam Was Bloodless and Quick, All Due to a Misunderstanding
Ridiculous History

Located about 1500 miles to the east of the Phillipines in Micronesia, Guam is a small US territory with a tiny population, beautiful beaches and an incredibly complicated history. For almost four centuries it was a colonial possession of Spain -- but that all changed in 1898, wh ...  عرض المزيد

Venezuela Versus Guyana
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

The current president of Venezuela made global headlines when he seemed on the cusp of invading the neighboring country of Guyana -- why would a country already in the grip of domestic chaos aim to start a war? In today's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel dive into the disturbing histo ...  عرض المزيد

Can the Bad Bunny effect save Puerto Rico?
Front Burner

Bad Bunny, one of the most-streamed artists on the planet, is in the middle of his 30-concert residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico titled No me Querio Ir de Aqui, or "I don't want to leave here". Much like his latest album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, it is both a celebration of Puerto Ri ...  عرض المزيد

Bad Bunny's Billboards Challenge Puerto Rico's Political Status Quo
Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar, has taken a significant step in addressing political issues in his homeland. He recently purchased billboards across Puerto Rico to criticize the ruling New Progressive Party (PNP). Despite not endorsing any specific candidates, Bad Bunny ha ...  عرض المزيد