The Allusionist - 70. Bonus 2017

It’s the annual bonus episode. Throughout the year, the people who appear on the show tell me a lot of interesting stuff, not all of which is relevant to the episode they initially appeared in, so I stash it away in preparation for this moment. This year, hear about the history of roller skates, zazzification, giant origami, the heat death of the universe and more.

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The Gist - Deplorables and Snowflakes

On The Gist, Ken Stern explains why the deplorable label doesn’t sit well with him, even if it’s defensible. Stern is the author of Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love the Right.

In the Spiel, is life better in the U.S. or Europe? Mike considers it with David Plotz, CEO of Atlas Obscura.

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CrowdScience - Rudolph castrated: what you didn’t hear this year

Reindeer castration, plants get chatty and more quirky science revealed in this Christmas special of CrowdScience where we will also be hearing from the people that make this series possible. That’s you – our listeners.

CrowdScience has been on air for just over a year which means we’ve had over 60 adventures. Every time we put a show together there’s a heart-breaking process where amazing facts we wanted to share end up on the cutting-room floor. To celebrate the holidays we’ve gone scavenging for the best untold stories, edgy science facts and incidents from behind the scene. Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producer: Louisa Field

Picture: Reindeer in Snow Credit: Getty Images

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Building Disney: The Magic Kingdom and the CIA

Disney World is one of the planet’s most well-known travel destinations, and over the decades it’s been the subject of bizarre rumors -- some more plausible than others. But how did this gigantic park get started? Join the guys as they delve into the murky history of Disney World’s foundations, the story of how Walt Disney himself raised the Magic Kingdom above the law.

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The NewsWorthy - Temp Spending Bill, Papa John’s & Toy Hacking – Friday, December 22nd, 2017

All the news you need to know for Friday, December 22nd, 2017! 

  Today we're talking about Congress passing another temporary spending bill and another top White House aide plans to leave in the New Year.

Plus: Papa John's CEO steps down, toys vulnerable to hackers and last-minute holiday deals.

All that and much more - in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

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