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Enemy Aliens: Double Standards and Constitutional Freedoms in the War on Terrorism cover

Enemy Aliens

David Cole

Mentioned 5 months ago

The Subterranean Secrets of Denton, Texas

This book, featuring the photojournalist's work, included many images from the civil rights movement and documented the relocation and stripping of property from Japanese Canadians during World War II. The speaker highly recommended it.

But he was a Canadian, a Japanese Canadian, who went through the exact same thing there in Canada, where Japanese Canadians were also relocated and stripped of property and put in these sort of, you know, siloed areas, these ghettos, kind of. And I had no idea that that was going on there. I didn't know that. Yeah. Really, really interesting. I brought his book. It's a book of his work, which includes a lot of images from that time and also from the civil rights stuff called Enemy Alien. Highly recommend it. Tameo Wakayama.

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Encyclopedia of Assassinations

Carl Sifakis

Mentioned 5 months ago

CLASSIC: The Hidden History of Assassins, Chapter One: An Origin Story

This book explored both attempted and successful assassinations throughout human history. It was mentioned as being available at arcane bookstores.

The Encyclopedia of Assassinations. Available at any arcane bookstore near you. Right. By Carl Sifakis.

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The Travels of Marco Polo

Marco Polo

Mentioned 5 months ago

CLASSIC: The Hidden History of Assassins, Chapter One: An Origin Story

This book was cited as a primary source that popularized exaggerated claims about the Order of Assassins in Western Europe, suggesting they were a drug-crazed cult due to Marco Polo's storytelling.

It gets really popular and mischaracterized in Western Europe thanks to one of the best-selling books of the medieval era, The Travels of Marco Polo.

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The Big Short

Michael Lewis

Mentioned 5 months ago

The Legacy Program, Chapter Two: How Aliens (Could) Work

This book was mentioned in passing as an example of a work people might recall when considering the concept of an alien reveal. It was brought up alongside other media like "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "Arrival."

The big short.

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The Graduate Survival Guide

Anthony ONeal

Mentioned 5 months ago

CLASSIC: Plastics, Microplastics and Conspiracy

The speakers referenced a scene from the movie, which is based on a novel, when discussing how plastics were often viewed as the future.

first shout out to everybody who's already remembering that scene in The Graduate. It's a great scene.

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Stuff You Should Know

Josh Clark

Mentioned 5 months ago

The Legacy Program, Chapter One: Fact and Fiction

The hosts mentioned that the documentary's poster ripped off the layout and color scheme of their book, which features incredible art by Nick Benson.

And yeah, have you seen the poster? It kind of rips off our book.

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How to Lose a Dunlap Belly

Dexter Poin

Mentioned 5 months ago

Strange News: Strange News: Spy Nuns, Fart Cures, Cow Tools and More

The book was mentioned in connection with a YouTuber who discovered an infinite money glitch at GameStop involving buying a Switch 2 and returning it with a used game for a small profit.

All right. We'll go to Dexter Toe by Michael William is the writer for this one. This came out. Actually, this was published today as we're recording. A YouTuber has figured out an infinite money glitch. You can buy a Switch 2 and return it to get even more money back.

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Holy Blood, Holy Grail

Michael Baigent

Mentioned 1 year ago

CLASSIC: The Shugborough Inscription Cipher

Published in 1982, this book speculated that the painter Nicolas Poussin, creator of the painting depicted in the Shepherd's Monument, was a member of the Priory of Sion. The authors suggested the monument's inscription might hold clues to the location of the Holy Grail.

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The Da Vinci Code

Dan Brown

Mentioned 1 year ago

CLASSIC: The Shugborough Inscription Cipher

This book was mentioned as leveraging the concept of the Priory of Sion, which is believed by some to be connected to the Shugborough Inscription. The authors of *The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail* felt that Dan Brown plagiarized their work in this novel.

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Anson's Gold

George Edmunds

Mentioned 1 year ago

CLASSIC: The Shugborough Inscription Cipher

This book argues that the Shugborough Inscription is a cipher concealing the latitude and longitude of an island where George Anson buried or discovered Spanish treasure. The author suggests that a secret 18th-century expedition was launched to recover this treasure, but unforeseen circumstances prevented its retrieval.

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Media Control, Second Edition

Noam Chomsky

Mentioned 1 year ago

My Momma Told Me, With Langston Kerman and David Gborie

The podcast hosts discussed this book, mentioning its availability online and describing it as a great place to start learning about Edward Bernays, its author, and his work in public relations and advertising. The book was described as relevant to a discussion on capitalism and consumer culture.

The book Propaganda, available online.

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium Series)

Stieg Larsson

Mentioned 1 year ago

Listener Mail: Terrors of Adoption, Black Sludge is Poop, the Dangers of an AI-driven, 'Teacherless' Classroom

The podcast mentioned the book in passing, referencing the character Lisbeth Salander as a ward of the state due to not having parents and committing a crime that led to increased monitoring.

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The Wealth Hoarders: How Billionaires Pay Millions to Hide Trillions Cover

Chuck Collins

The Wealth Hoarders

How Billionaires Pay Millions to Hide Trillions

It was discussed in relation to the wealth defense industry, which is a term the author popularized, and how it goes far beyond a simply broken tax system.

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He talks about how this industry goes far, far past what we could describe as a broken tax system.

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Episode: Wealthy People vs. Taxes

It was discussed in relation to the wealth defense industry, which is a term the author popularized, and how it goes far beyond a simply broken tax system.

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He talks about how this industry goes far, far past what we could describe as a broken tax system.

He has popularized the term wealth defense industry.

It's the group of financial professionals and law professionals who all work to just like, I don't know, to shepherd this barge of cash that is like generational wealth and they're just they're ferrying it down the river and just making sure nothing gets in its way.

As of 2014, seven point six trillion dollars worth of private wealth has been hidden by this industry.

Episode: Wealthy People vs. Taxes

It was discussed as a book that goes beyond a simply broken tax system, into how the wealthy use their influence and resources to maintain their advantages.

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He has popularized the term wealth defense industry.

As of 2014, 7.6 trillion dollars worth of private wealth has been hidden by this industry.

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Larry Crompton

Sudden Terror

It was recommended as a physical book to read for more information on the original Night Stalker investigation, as the author was involved.

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If you want to pick up a physical book and read it, which I would recommend. Check out Sudden Terror by Larry Crompton, someone who actually had some skin in the game in investigating...

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Episode: CLASSIC: Who was the Original Night Stalker?

It was recommended as a physical book to read for more information on the original Night Stalker investigation, as the author was involved.

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If you want to pick up a physical book and read it, which I would recommend. Check out Sudden Terror by Larry Crompton, someone who actually had some skin in the game in investigating this person.

Episode: CLASSIC: Who was the Original Night Stalker?

It was recommended as a book that provided further details and insights into the case of the Original Night Stalker, and was written by someone involved in the investigation.

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If you want to pick up a physical book and read it, which I would recommend. Check out Sudden Terror by Larry Crompton, someone who actually had some skin in the game in investigating this person.

Episode: CLASSIC: Who was the Original Night Stalker?

It was recommended as a good source of information about the Original Night Stalker case, detailing the investigation.

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If you want to pick up a physical book and read it, which I would recommend. Check out Sudden Terror by Larry Crompton, someone who actually had some skin in the game in investigating this person.

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Richard Shelby

Hunting a Psychopath

The East Area Rapist / Original Night Stalker Investigation; the Original Investigator Speaks Out

Another book recommended as a physical copy to provide further information on the original Night Stalker case.

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You can also check out Hunting a Psychopath by Richard Shelby.

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Episode: CLASSIC: Who was the Original Night Stalker?

Another book recommended as a physical copy to provide further information on the original Night Stalker case.

"

You can also check out Hunting a Psychopath by Richard Shelby.

Episode: CLASSIC: Who was the Original Night Stalker?

Along with Sudden Terror, this book was also suggested as a further source of information on the Original Night Stalker case.

"

You can also check out Hunting a Psychopath by Richard Shelby.

Episode: CLASSIC: Who was the Original Night Stalker?

Along with Sudden Terror, it was recommended for those who want to read more information about the Original Night Stalker case.

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You can also check out Hunting a Psychopath by Richard Shelby.

The Three Magical Books of Solomon: The Greater and Lesser Keys & The Testament of Solomon Cover

Aleister Crowley

The Three Magical Books of Solomon

The Greater and Lesser Keys & The Testament of Solomon

It was said to be a book of magic that contained rituals which allowed one to communicate with or control Jin. It was also suggested that this book might still appear in popular culture.

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And then also the also we should mention the grimoires or the books of magic known as the key of Solomon or the lesser keys of Solomon also thought to contain rituals, which when performed properly, a...

— Episode: CLASSIC: What are Jinn?

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Episode: CLASSIC: What are Jinn?

It was said to be a book of magic that contained rituals which allowed one to communicate with or control Jin. It was also suggested that this book might still appear in popular culture.

"

And then also the also we should mention the grimoires or the books of magic known as the key of Solomon or the lesser keys of Solomon also thought to contain rituals, which when performed properly, allow one to communicate with and or control the spirits.

Episode: CLASSIC: What are Jinn?

It was mentioned in the context of grimoires or books of magic, used to communicate or control spirits, including Jin.

"

And then also the also we should mention the grimoires or the books of magic known as the key of Solomon or the lesser keys of Solomon also thought to contain rituals, which when performed properly, allow one to communicate with and or control the spirits.

Episode: CLASSIC: What are Jinn?

It was mentioned as a book of magic that was believed to contain rituals that allowed communication or control over spirits, including jinn.

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And then also the also we should mention the grimoires or the books of magic known as the key of Solomon or the lesser keys of Solomon also thought to contain rituals, which when performed properly, allow one to communicate with and or control the spirits.

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Gerald Markowitz

Lead Wars

The Politics of Science and the Fate of America's Children (California/Milbank Books on Health and the Public)

It was highlighted as an informative read about lead poisoning, specifically in the context of the Flint water crisis and the wider dangers of lead exposure.

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there's an amazing book written called led wars by authors david rosner and a guy named jerald markowitz and in led wars they note that yes flint's problems are being addressed it's in the national me...

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Episode: CLASSIC: Beyond Flint: The Looming Lead Crisis

It was highlighted as an informative read about lead poisoning, specifically in the context of the Flint water crisis and the wider dangers of lead exposure.

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there's an amazing book written called led wars by authors david rosner and a guy named jerald markowitz and in led wars they note that yes flint's problems are being addressed it's in the national media now however whether or not flint has highlighted the problems with lead and pipes there's a bigger thing lead is a neurotoxin and it can be found on walls in the soil in the air and even a small exposure can again impair brain development it can cause hyperactivity dyslexia adi q loss

rosner argues that it goes back to the 1910s and the 1920s when doctors were documenting children who had led on their fingers as a dust and put their hands in their mouth and began going into seizures

the average can of paint from the 1990s to 1950 contained like 50% lead carbonate

there were advertising things that said lead is much cleaner than wallpaper look how slick it is use lead

what rosner markowitz said that i i recommend highly this interview they did with uh mpr and the book itself they found an active conspiracy by the lead industry and i know it might sound ridiculous for me to say big lead but that's exactly what it was

Episode: CLASSIC: Beyond Flint: The Looming Lead Crisis

It was mentioned as a book that highlighted the lead contamination issues in Flint, as well as the broader issue of lead exposure across the country, particularly in disadvantaged communities. It was also mentioned as providing information about a possible conspiracy by the lead industry to downplay the dangers of lead exposure.

"

there's an amazing book written called Led Wars by authors David Rosner and a guy named Jerald Markowitz and in Led Wars they note that yes flint's problems are being addressed it's in the national media now however whether or not flint has highlighted the problems with lead and pipes there's a bigger thing lead is a neurotoxin and it can be found on walls in the soil in the air and even a small exposure can again impair brain development it can cause hyperactivity dyslexia adi q loss

rosner argues that it goes back to the 1910s and the 1920s when doctors were documenting children who had led on their fingers as a dust and put their hands in their mouth and began going into seizures

the average can of paint from the 1990s to 1950 contained like 50% lead carbonate which is so in it's all it's slap dashed all over uh the the walls of older places there were advertising things that said lead is much cleaner than wallpaper look how slick it is use lead

what rosner markowitz said that i i recommend highly this interview they did with uh mpr and the book itself they found an active conspiracy by the lead industry and i know it might sound ridiculous for me to say big lead but that's exactly what it was that was similar to uh some of the stuff the tobacco industry did when the carcinogenic effects of cigarettes and dip and all this other stuff came to light the lead industry went around the country saying telling doctors you haven't completely proved the lead is the cause of children going into uh convulsions and kids dying

but the problem is this led to a vastly underestimated number of lead poisoning cases because if they were not recognized it looked like maybe they had a high fever or another kind of thing but what the lead industry did to take this conflation of symptoms and use it to their advantage was to say uh lead poisoning was overstated and the doctors were misdiagnosing children

Episode: CLASSIC: Beyond Flint: The Looming Lead Crisis

It was mentioned as a book that highlighted the issue of lead poisoning in communities and its effects on the human body, particularly in children, and also how the lead industry downplayed its effects in the past.

"

there's an amazing book written called led wars by authors david rosner and a guy named jerald markowitz and in led wars they note that yes flint's problems are being addressed it's in the national media now however whether or not flint has highlighted the problems with lead and pipes there's a bigger thing lead is a neurotoxin and it can be found on walls in the soil in the air and even a small exposure can again impair brain development it can cause hyperactivity dyslexia adi q loss

rosner argues that it goes back to the 1910s and the 1920s when doctors were documenting children who had led on their fingers as a dust and put their hands in their mouth and began going into seizures

the average can of paint from the 1990s to 1950 contained like 50% lead carbonate

what rosner markowitz said that i i recommend highly this interview they did with uh mpr and the book itself they found an active conspiracy by the lead industry

the lead industry went around the country saying telling doctors you haven't completely proved the lead is the cause of children going into uh convulsions and kids dying

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Nelson DeMille

Talbot Odyssey

It was mentioned as a book that dealt with the Killenworth mansion, a large estate that was occupied by the Russian government, in the context of listener mail.

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Talbot is in this instance a reference to a book that Talbot let us know written by Nelson DeMille, I believe is how you say the author's name and it is titled The Talbot Odyssey and...

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Episode: Listener Mail: The Killenworth Mansion, the Strang...

It was mentioned as a book that dealt with the Killenworth mansion, a large estate that was occupied by the Russian government, in the context of listener mail.

"

Talbot is in this instance a reference to a book that Talbot let us know written by Nelson DeMille, I believe is how you say the author's name and it is titled The Talbot Odyssey and it deals with, I believe, the Killenworth mansion or estate or whatever you want to call it.

Episode: Listener Mail: The Killenworth Mansion, the Strang...

It was mentioned as a book that dealt with the Killenworth mansion, a large estate in Long Island, and the show hosts wanted to learn more about it.

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Talbot is in this instance a reference to a book that Talbot let us know written by Nelson DeMille, I believe is how you say the author's name and it is titled The Talbot Odyssey and it deals with, I believe, the Killenworth mansion or estate or whatever you want to call it.

Episode: Listener Mail: The Killenworth Mansion, the Strang...

It was mentioned as being about the Killenworth mansion and its history, potentially related to espionage, and was used to introduce the topic of the mansion.

"

Talbot is in this instance a reference to a book that Talbot let us know written by Nelson DeMille, I believe is how you say the author's name and it is titled The Talbot Odyssey and it deals with, I believe, the Killenworth mansion or estate or whatever you want to call it.

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Andrew D. White

A History of the Warfare of Science With Theology in Christendom (2 Volume Set)

The book was referenced as a source that propagated the myth that people in the Middle Ages thought the Earth was flat, and this myth was popularized to create a perceived conflict between religion and science.

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In 1874. And Andrew Dixon-Whites, a history of the warfare of science with theology and Christendom in 1896. Atheists and agnostics championed the conflict thesis of their own purposes but historical...

— Episode: CLASSIC: Flat Earth Update

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Episode: CLASSIC: Flat Earth Update

The book was referenced as a source that propagated the myth that people in the Middle Ages thought the Earth was flat, and this myth was popularized to create a perceived conflict between religion and science.

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In 1874. And Andrew Dixon-Whites, a history of the warfare of science with theology and Christendom in 1896. Atheists and agnostics championed the conflict thesis of their own purposes but historical research gradually demonstrated that Draper and White had propagated more fantasy than fact in their efforts to prove that science and religion are locked in internal conflict.

The myth that people in the Middle Ages thought the earth was flat appears to date from the 17th century as part of the campaign by Protestants against Catholic teaching. But it gained currency in the 19th century thanks to inaccurate histories such as John William Draper's History of the Conflict between Religion and Science, and Andrew Dixon-Whites, a history of the warfare of science with theology in Christendom.

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John William Draper

History Of The Conflict Between Religion And Science

The book was mentioned as a source that propagated the myth that people in the Middle Ages thought the Earth was flat, and this myth was popularized to create a perceived conflict between religion and science.

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The myth that people in the Middle Ages thought the earth was flat appears to date from the 17th century as part of the campaign by Protestants against Catholic teaching. But it gained currency in the...

— Episode: CLASSIC: Flat Earth Update

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Episode: CLASSIC: Flat Earth Update

The book was mentioned as a source that propagated the myth that people in the Middle Ages thought the Earth was flat, and this myth was popularized to create a perceived conflict between religion and science.

"

The myth that people in the Middle Ages thought the earth was flat appears to date from the 17th century as part of the campaign by Protestants against Catholic teaching. But it gained currency in the 19th century thanks to inaccurate histories such as John William Draper's History Of The Conflict Between Religion And Science, and Andrew Dixon-Whites, a history of the warfare of science with theology in Christendom.

In the Wake of the Plague: The Black Death and the World It Made Cover

Norman F. Cantor

In the Wake of the Plague

The Black Death and the World It Made

It was mentioned in relation to the Black Death and how the plague may have been responsible for HIV resistance in some European populations.

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There's one positive thing about the Black Death.

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Episode: CLASSIC: The Rise of the Superbug

It was mentioned in relation to the Black Death and how the plague may have been responsible for HIV resistance in some European populations.

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There's one positive thing about the Black Death.

There's a book that we've mentioned on the air before, I think, called In the Wake of the Plague by an author named Norman Cantor.

And this is where I learned that the disease, the plague may be responsible for HIV resistance in some European populations, especially northern European.

Episode: CLASSIC: The Rise of the Superbug

It was mentioned as a source of information regarding the Black Death, specifically the potential link between the plague and HIV resistance in some European populations.

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There's a book that we've mentioned on the air before, I think, called In the Wake of the Plague by an author named Norman Cantor.

Episode: CLASSIC: The Rise of the Superbug

It was mentioned as a source of information about the Black Death, particularly its potential role in developing HIV resistance in some European populations, specifically northern Europeans.

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There's a book that we've mentioned on the air before, I think, called In the Wake of the Plague by an author named Norman Cantor.

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Rick Remender

Low Book One

It was mentioned as a book that was referenced in the Fortien Times magazine and covered various topics, including cattle mutilations. The chapters were composed of complete sentences, which was considered a unique feature.

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And we know that despite these reports, this was not an issue of national concern for a while, this would be instead a lurid story that's on the below the fold in your newspaper, right? That is until...

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Episode: CLASSIC: Cattle Mutilation

It was mentioned as a book that was referenced in the Fortien Times magazine and covered various topics, including cattle mutilations. The chapters were composed of complete sentences, which was considered a unique feature.

"

And we know that despite these reports, this was not an issue of national concern for a while, this would be instead a lurid story that's on the below the fold in your newspaper, right? That is until in 1967.

I found some old books and one in particular that is referenced here is called Low-L-O exclamation mark.

Oh yeah, like low and behold. Yes, precisely, and it has several several different topics that it goes through.

Episode: CLASSIC: Cattle Mutilation

It was described as having chapters that are full sentences and containing various topics, one of which is related to livestock mutilation. It was mentioned as being referenced in an old book.

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And one in particular That is referenced here is called Low-L-O exclamation mark

Oh yeah, like low and behold

Yes, precisely, and it has several Several different topics that it goes through

Episode: CLASSIC: Cattle Mutilation

It was mentioned as an older book that was referenced in the Fortien Times, which discussed several topics, including livestock mutilation. The chapters were described as being complete sentences, making them easier to read.

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And one in particular that is referenced here is called Low-L-O exclamation mark.

Oh yeah, like low and behold.

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Matt Ruff

Lovecraft Country

It was mentioned as a source for the HBO show of the same name, and explored the intersection of Lovecraftian horror and the Tulsa Massacre.

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Lovecraft Country explores a fascinating intersection between Lovecraftian horror and the real life historical horror of the United States in the Green Book years.

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It was mentioned as a source for the HBO show of the same name, and explored the intersection of Lovecraftian horror and the Tulsa Massacre.

"

Lovecraft Country explores a fascinating intersection between Lovecraftian horror and the real life historical horror of the United States in the Green Book years.

Episode: Listener Mail: Red Summer, Solving the Sonic Boom...

It was discussed as a novel that explores a fictional intersection of Lovecraftian horror and real-life historical horror in the United States during the Green Book era, and it was mentioned in relation to the Tulsa Massacre.

"

Lovecraft Country explores a fascinating intersection between Lovecraftian horror and the real life historical horror of the United States in the Green Book years.

Episode: Listener Mail: Red Summer, Solving the Sonic Boom...

It was discussed as a novel that was adapted into an HBO show, exploring the intersection of Lovecraftian horror with the historical horror of the United States during the Green Book era.

"

Lovecraft Country explores a fascinating intersection between Lovecraftian horror and the real life historical horror of the United States in the Green Book years.

The Filter Bubble: What the Internet Is Hiding from You Cover

Eli Pariser

The Filter Bubble

What the Internet Is Hiding from You

It was discussed in the context of personalized search results and how they can limit exposure to contradicting opinions, creating a 'filter bubble'. The book explores how algorithms shape the information we consume online.

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There's a TED talk you can watch about this if you're interested in learning more by a fellow named Eli Pariser the author of a book called The Filter Bubble and he's talking about th...

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Episode: CLASSIC: Why You Can't Win Arguments Online

It was discussed in the context of personalized search results and how they can limit exposure to contradicting opinions, creating a 'filter bubble'. The book explores how algorithms shape the information we consume online.

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There's a TED talk you can watch about this if you're interested in learning more by a fellow named Eli Pariser the author of a book called The Filter Bubble and he's talking about this personalized search.

Episode: CLASSIC: Why You Can't Win Arguments Online

It was mentioned in relation to personalized search results and how it affects the information we consume online, potentially limiting exposure to different perspectives.

"

There's a TED talk you can watch about this if you're interested in learning more by a fellow named Eli Pariser the author of a book called The Filter Bubble and he's talking about this personalized search

Episode: CLASSIC: Why You Can't Win Arguments Online

It was discussed in relation to how personalized searches and algorithms can limit exposure to contradicting viewpoints, potentially reinforcing existing beliefs.

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There's a TED talk you can watch about this if you're interested in learning more by a fellow named Eli Pariser the author of a book called The Filter Bubble and he's talking about this personalized search

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Philip Larkin

Selected Poems of Philip Larkin. by Philip Larkin

It was mentioned as a poem that discusses intergenerational trauma and the effects it has on humanity, implying it's relevant to the topic of critical race theory.

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I always remember the poem by Philip Larkin which has a terrible title the title is This Be the Verse ignore the title he was wrong on the title but the but the poem itself which I hope everybody gets...

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Episode: Listener Mail: Sonic Booms, Metaverse Time Travel,...

It was mentioned as a poem that discusses intergenerational trauma and the effects it has on humanity, implying it's relevant to the topic of critical race theory.

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I always remember the poem by Philip Larkin which has a terrible title the title is This Be the Verse ignore the title he was wrong on the title but the but the poem itself which I hope everybody gets a chance to read speaks a little bit about um in humanity demand about intergenerational trauma and about the effects of it that haunts this species like a shadow since the dawn of this species

Red Star Rogue: The Untold Story of a Soviet Submarine's Nuclear Strike Attempt on the U.S. Cover

Kenneth Sewell

Red Star Rogue

The Untold Story of a Soviet Submarine's Nuclear Strike Attempt on the U.S.

It was discussed as a possible explanation for the K-129's sinking, suggesting a mutiny and a false flag operation by rogue KGB agents, though this theory was not widely accepted.

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This comes from a book in 2005 called Red Star Rogue by Kenneth Sewell and Clint Richmond.

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Episode: Project Azorian, or: the CIA Steals A Submarine

It was discussed as a possible explanation for the K-129's sinking, suggesting a mutiny and a false flag operation by rogue KGB agents, though this theory was not widely accepted.

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This comes from a book in 2005 called Red Star Rogue by Kenneth Sewell and Clint Richmond.

That's like a fiction book, right, Ben?

No, they think it actually happened. That's their argument, but it doesn't seem to hold much water in my opinion.

Episode: Project Azorian, or: the CIA Steals A Submarine

It was discussed as a potential explanation for the K-129's disappearance, proposing a mutiny and false flag operation involving rogue KGB agents.

"

This comes from a book in 2005 called Red Star Rogue by Kenneth Sewell and Clint Richmond.

That's like a fiction book, right, Ben?

No, they think it actually happened. That's their argument, but it doesn't seem to hold much water in my opinion.

Episode: Project Azorian, or: the CIA Steals A Submarine

It was mentioned as a 2005 book which proposes the theory that the K-129 submarine was a victim of mutiny by rogue KGB agents who intended to start a war between China and the USA.

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This comes from a book in 2005 called Red Star Rogue by Kenneth Sewell and Clint Richmond.

The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America Cover

Matt Kracht

The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

Noel received it as a gift, and described it as a humorous and engaging read with comical descriptions of different bird species.

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An incredible hat that I'm in love with and a book about dumb birds of North America because I think probably one of the most thoughtful gifts I've ever received.

— Episode: Listener Mail: Grandfathers on America's...

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Episode: Listener Mail: Grandfathers on America's Most Want...

Noel received it as a gift, and described it as a humorous and engaging read with comical descriptions of different bird species.

"

An incredible hat that I'm in love with and a book about dumb birds of North America because I think probably one of the most thoughtful gifts I've ever received.

It's the one, you know, it's the one book that I thought would be of comfort for you in that kind of genre. And if you read the descriptions, they're amazing. They're great French here, but it's like the common North American pigeon in the first description is this motherf***er. And it goes on. It's just roasting birds for the length of the book.

I got to tell you, Ben, it's going in my bathroom. You know, cause I want everyone to see it. You know how you put your best like coffee table ask books in the bathroom. So this is like a solid bathroom reader.

Episode: Listener Mail: Grandfathers on America's Most Want...

It was described as a very thoughtful gift and featured a humorous and cynical description of the common North American pigeon.

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An incredible hat that I'm in love with and a book about dumb birds of North America because I think probably one of the most thoughtful gifts I've ever received.

It's the one, you know, it's the one book that I thought would be of comfort for you in that kind of genre. And if you read the descriptions, they're amazing.

They're great French here, but it's like the common North American pigeon in the first description is this motherf***er. And it goes on. It's just roasting birds for the length of the book.

Episode: Listener Mail: Grandfathers on America's Most Want...

It was described as a humorous and insightful book about North American birds, with a particularly memorable description of the common pigeon.

"

An incredible hat that I'm in love with and a book about dumb birds of North America because I think probably one of the most thoughtful gifts I've ever received.

It's the one, you know, it's the one book that I thought would be of comfort for you in that kind of genre. And if you read the descriptions, they're amazing. They're great French here, but it's like the common North American pigeon in the first description is this motherf***er.

And it goes on. It's just roasting birds for the length of the book.

You know how you put your best like coffee table ask books in the bathroom. So this is like a solid bathroom reader.

All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me Cover

Patrick Bringley

All the Beauty in the World

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me

The book "The Museums of the World" was mentioned while discussing the abundance of museums globally, with an estimation that the US has roughly 33,100 museums.

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I was looking up some stats and one of the most recent ones I could find was 2017. There's a book called The Museums of the World and the author, DeGroeter Sauer, estimates that this planet is home to...

— Episode: The Strange Story of Secret Museums

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Episode: The Strange Story of Secret Museums

The book "The Museums of the World" was mentioned while discussing the abundance of museums globally, with an estimation that the US has roughly 33,100 museums.

"

I was looking up some stats and one of the most recent ones I could find was 2017. There's a book called The Museums of the World and the author, DeGroeter Sauer, estimates that this planet is home to around 55,000 museums scattered across 202 different countries.

Episode: The Strange Story of Secret Museums

It was mentioned as a source that estimated the number of museums across the globe, and the podcast hosts discussed the book in relation to the abundance of museums in the United States.

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I was looking up some stats and one of the most recent ones I could find was 2017. There's a book called The Museums of the World and the author, DeGroeter Sauer, estimates that this planet is home to around 55,000 museums scattered across 202 different countries.

Episode: The Strange Story of Secret Museums

The podcast mentioned this book as a source of information about the sheer number of museums globally, with a particular focus on the United States' remarkably high number of museums.

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I was looking up some stats and one of the most recent ones I could find was 2017. There's a book called The Museums of the World and the author, DeGroeter Sauer, estimates that this planet is home to around 55,000 museums scattered across 202 different countries.

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