Podyssey Picks
Podyssey Picks (Sept 8)
mmLast Updated: Sep 7th, 2024
Best Episodes of the Week
1. The history of the four Black girls who were chosen to integrate schools during post-segregation despite threats of violence.
There was a moment at the 2024 Democratic National Convention when Oprah took the stage — and the crowd went wild. She spoke boldly about Kamala Harris and her place in a long line of strong Black wom...Show More
2. How grocery bills could decide the US election.
This election, like a lot of elections before it, may come down to which candidate voters think might help them with their grocery bills and housing costs — the essential stuff of everyday economics. ...Show More
3. This author wants to change your mind on the disgraced crypto bro who scammed billions.
In March, when Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of FTX, was sentenced to 25 years behind bars for defrauding investors and stealing $8 billion in customer deposits, many saw it as just punishm...Show More
4. How PETA made radical ideas mainstream.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals founder Ingrid Newkirk has been badgering meat-eaters, fur-wearers, and circus-goers for more than 40 years. For a woman who’s leaving her liver to the pres...Show More
5. What happens when freak climate disasters destroy your home.
Reporter Emmett Fitzgerald was used to hearing people call his home state of Vermont a “climate haven.” But last summer, he got a wake up call in the form of a devastating flood.
6. The history of persuasion and why we’re manipulated by our phones.
Infinite scrolling. Push notifications. Autoplay. Our devices and apps were designed to keep us engaged and looking for as long as possible. Now, we’ve woken up from years on social media and our phon...Show More
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For True Crime Lovers
1. The Boogeyman of Westfield who killed his mother, wife, and three children.
Possibly America's most infamous family annihilator, John Emil List shocked all of the country in 1971 when he killed his mother, wife and three children before fleeing New Jersey. Convinced he was "s...Show More
2. Olympic runner dies after being on fire by her boyfriend.
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Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegai, who just competed in the Olympics, has succumbed to her injuries after her boyfriend doused her in gasoline and set her on fire. Current Affairs is Love Murder's show...Show More
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Meet the Curators
Melody and Danny are the co-founders of Podyssey. Every week we curate this round-up with the mission of helping our readers find the hidden gems in the podcast world.
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