Stuff You Should Know
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If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Episodes (9)
Stuff You Should Know
Selects: Did Shakespeare really write all that stuff?
The idea that William Shakespeare didn’t actually write the plays attributed to him has been debated for over 150 years, and the podcast dives deep into the conspiracy theories that have emerged. While there’s solid evidence Shakespeare existed—birth records,
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Short Stuff: 1955 Le Mans Disaster
On June 11, 1955, the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race became the deadliest motorsport disaster in history, claiming 84 lives and injuring nearly 200. The catastrophe was triggered not by mechanical failure, but by a chain of poor design and a single driver’s re
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Three Mile Island
Three Mile Island wasn't just a near-meltdown—it was a perfect storm of human error, flawed design, and institutional denial that nearly triggered a catastrophe on par with Chernobyl. What makes this episode so gripping isn't the radiation levels (which were u
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Selects: 911 Is Not a Joke
The episode "9-1-1 Is Not a Joke" dismantles the myth of 911 as a simple, foolproof emergency system, revealing it as a fragile, decades-old infrastructure struggling to keep pace with modern technology. Far from being a universal lifeline, the U.S. 911 system
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Short Stuff: Rain Barrels!
Rain barrels aren't just a quirky eco-hobby—they're a surprisingly complex system with real ecological benefits and hidden pitfalls. The hosts dive into the history of rainwater harvesting, revealing that ancient civilizations relied on it in arid regions, and
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The NY Subway Vigilante
In December 1984, Bernard Goetz, a 37-year-old electrical engineer, shot four unarmed teenagers on a New York City subway train, leaving one paralyzed and brain-damaged. The incident, which unfolded in a city gripped by crime and fear, sparked a national fires
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Selects: How the Fairness Doctrine Worked
The Fairness Doctrine, a once-powerful FCC policy requiring broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues, was a lightning rod in American political discourse for decades. Though it aimed to ensure balanced, truthful public information in
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Did 24-Hour Cable News Kill America?
The hosts of Stuff You Should Know argue that 24-hour cable news didn't just change how we consume information—it actively dismantled America's shared reality, fueling a national crisis of polarization and distrust. They trace the collapse of objective journal
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Short Stuff: Does singing make you happy?
Singing—especially in a group—may be one of the most underrated tools for mental and physical well-being. The hosts of *Stuff You Should Know* dive into the science-backed benefits of choral singing, revealing that it’s not just about music but about connectio
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