CLASSIC: Could a solar flare destroy civilization?

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Exploding Mics: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk, Chapter Two

In mere hours after the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10th, 2025, conspiracy theories metastasized across the internet net. Within 33 hours, authorities claimed they had captured the assassin, and began to map out a timeline of the murder. However, a lot of people we ...  Show more

CLASSIC: What the Heck is an NFT?

In tonight's Classic episode: a new player has entered the strange, often confusing world of Bitcoin -- the non-fungible token, or NFT. This digital token, which can be virtually anything, is technically unique. It's a one-of-a-kind thing existing in an entirely intangible state. ...  Show more

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