Podyssey Picks
Podyssey Picks (Dec 8)
mmLast Updated: Dec 7th, 2024
Best Episodes of the Week
1. Fascism in pre-war America.
The rise of fascism in America in the 1920s & 30s looked just like the rise of fascism in Germany at the same time- scapegoating, the dissemination of false information, the attempted erosion of democ...Show More
2. Meet the Israeli negotiator who talks to Hamas.
Gershon Baskin on his experience as a hostage negotiator in the Israel-Palestine conflict Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and ...Show More
3. The Supreme Court takes on transgender care for minors.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard a major case on the rights of transgender children that could help uphold or dismantle dozens of laws across the country. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Cour...Show More
4. Discover the mysterious ancient Maya civilization in Mexico, and why it’s now a jungle.
Nestled in the heart of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the ancient city of Chichén Itza stands as a majestic testament to the architectural ingenuity and cultural richness of the ancient Maya civilizatio...Show More
5. Making delicious artisanal chocolate in Africa.
Selassie Atadika is a chef, food innovator, and the founder of Midunu, a nomadic private dining experience based out of Accra, Ghana. She’s also happened to have visited 40 African countries. Lale cha...Show More
6. How to approach uncertainty, luck, probability and ignorance.
Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter is one of the great communicators of probability and uncertainty. His new book, The Art of Uncertainty, explains how to approach uncertainty, luck, probability and ig...Show More
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For True Crime Lovers
The house that started to bleed.
This week for Sierra's haunted case, we learn about the home known as the house that bled! A sweet elderly couple were going about their lives as usual when their house started to bleed... yes you rea...Show More
Podcasters investigate an active murder case with the victim's family.
EP. 177 : TENNESSEE - The MURDER Of APRIL HOLT: Our Most IMPORTANT Episode To DATE (PT. 1)
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In today's episode, Courtney and Colin travel to Tennessee to investigate an active murder case alongside the victim's mother and family, who have been fighting for justice for over a year now. This i...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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