Episodes

Theodore Hall, graduated from Harvard as a physicist and was hired to work developing the first-ever atomic bomb during the Manhattan Project that helped end World War II. He was but 18 years of age. He soon became a reluctan...

Now here’s something you may not know. A lot of us think about suicide. The problem is we’re afraid to speak to each other about it. The lack of knowledge about the prevalence of ‘suicidal ideation’ has hampered suicide preve...

A young couple’s journey to Woodstock that became music history. supporting links 1. Wookstock [Wikipedia] 2. Woodstock: Music from the Original Soundtrack and More [Wikipedia] 3. Bobbi Ercoline [RollingStone] 4. Iconic Woods...

The survivors of the shipwrecked British vessel, the Wager, on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain, have different accounts of events. If you liked this episode, please leave a rating/review on my website or iT...

Change is a constant. The world we live in is consistently evolving. Everywhere, all the time, something is changing. One of those changes happening is the corner gas station. Why would that be? I can say it with two letters...

The game of Monopoly is one of the most well-known board games in the world. It’s a game of strategy, luck, and skill that’s been entertaining people for over a century. supporting links 1. History of Monopoly [Wikipedia] 2. ...

Are you tired of hearing that college is the only path to success? Time to challenge that notion and explore why going to college might actually be pointless for some - not to mention the burden of debt that often comes with ...

I walked into a bookstore a while back and my eye caught the title of a book that gave me pause to say, what? Wasn't quite sure what to make of it. The title of the book, "All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days", by Rebecca Do...

The United States credit rating dropped to AA+ from AAA in August of 2023. The U.S. government will run a budget deficit of $1.5 trillion in 2023, along with a national debt currently hitting $30 trillion! supporting links 1....

They’re out there in almost every city. You see them on the streets. They are people with real emotions and experiences. Someone decided to treat them with respect. That someone was Dr. Jim O’Connell. supporting links 1. Trac...

FTX was once the shining star of cryptocurrency exchanges. However, in December 2022, the SEC filed charges against Sam Bankman-Fried, alleging that he had defrauded investors in FTX. What happened? supporting links 1. Infogr...

China is poised to become the world’s largest economy between 2035 and 2040, thus surpassing the United States. Well, guess what? There’s another country knocking on the door…India. supporting links 1. Key facts as India surp...

Learn about the life and capture of Matteo Messina Denaro, the most wanted criminal in Italy, and the powerful leader of the Cosa Nostra mafia. Learn about his rise to power and the manhunt leading to his capture. supporting ...

There’s a movement happening to make workplaces ‘Menopause Friendly.’ A best practice for women in the work environment. That’s right, you heard me. Various companies in the U.S. are now, or should I say, finally; adopting su...

Recent studies have discovered the staggering cost of Menopause for women in the work force. Some are taking sick days. Others are cutting back their hours. Still others end up quitting altogether. Why must women deal with th...

The decline of traditional newspapers in the United States has been rapidly escalating for the past few decades. It’s also a threat to our democracy. supporting links 1. Vanishing Newspapers [UNC] 2. Newspapers Fact Sheet [Pe...

For anyone living with mental health problems, talking about it with anyone, let alone a mental health professional, may seem scary if not damn difficult. Even intimidating. Men have been told all their lives to “man up” and ...

Meditation is an opportunity to become friends with our automatic and habitual thoughts and delve into the inner wisdom and compassion inherent in all human beings. supporting links 1. Writer-Mindfulness Teacher-Mental Health...

Is cryptocurrency drifting from being a niche to a fad? As of late, the S.E.C. has filed charges against Binance and Coinbase for money laundering and not registering as a broker. Will these two companies be heading for the c...

Radio Free Europe was created in 1949. It represents a commitment to promoting democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression. Its mission is fact-based journalism by local reporters in local languages. That’s only a part...

Oppenheimer was responsible for the research and design of the atomic bomb used to end the war with Japan during WWII. If you liked this episode, please leave a rating/review on my website or iTunes . I welcome your feedback ...

Buckle up because El Niño is almost here, and it’s going to get hot! If you liked this episode, please leave a rating/review on my website or iTunes . I welcome your feedback on my episodes, and I would like to hear what topi...

On January 15, 1919, Boston was hit with a massive flood. The flood rushed through the streets at an estimated 35 miles per hour, killing 21 people and injuring over 150. By the way, the flood wasn’t water, it was molasses. s...

His name was Hale Zukas. Those who knew him well saw him as a pioneer in national disability rights who helped redefine accessibility for people with disabilities. On November 30, 2022, Hale passed away due to heart failure i...