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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.

    The Power of the Wind

    The Power of the Wind

    You probably know wind energy projects have been around since the 90s, but did you know they now provide 10% of America’s energy, and more than that in other countries? Learn about what’s ahead for wind and what it’ll need to become a real star like coal.
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    • 51 min
    Selects: Special Effects: A Short History

    Selects: Special Effects: A Short History

    Special effects have been around since the first movies. In fact, the techniques the earliest filmmakers created are still around today, we just use computers to do them faster and cheaper. Hit play on this classic episode and then put on your beret and get ready for SYSK film class.
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    • 55 min
    Hitchhiking: Two thumbs out!

    Hitchhiking: Two thumbs out!

    Today we go down the road a bit, thumbs out, to explore the rich history of hitchhiking. 
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    • 51 min
    Short Stuff: The Amazing Tale of Juliane Koepcke

    Short Stuff: The Amazing Tale of Juliane Koepcke

    Few people have been more qualified to survive a plane crash alone in the Amazon for almost two weeks than Juliane Koepcke. Let’s hear her story.
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    • 13 min
    The Dubious Science of Arson Investigation

    The Dubious Science of Arson Investigation

    Arson investigation has changed a lot over the years. There is actual science available now, but the word still hasn't totally gotten out. Listen in today, and don't play with matches!
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    • 46 min
    Selects: How Famines Work

    Selects: How Famines Work

    It's common knowledge that famines are usually caused by major droughts: Rain doesn't fall, crops don't grow, and people go hungry. But recent research suggests that while weather may trigger famines, they may actually be more of a human-made catastrophe. Find out more in this classic episode.
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