The 1993 Waco Siege

The 1993 Waco Siege

One of the darkest days in the history of American law enforcement came on April 19, 1993, when the FBI’s 51-day siege of the Branch Davidian religious sect’s compound in Waco, Texas ended with a fire and 75 men, women, and children dead inside. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Short Stuff: All about BPAs

Are BPAs safe? Of course not. Does the FDA care? Of course not. Learn all about what and why today. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Eels Alive!

Eels are pretty much objectively unsettling. They’re not quite fish (although they are) and if they’re snakes, they’re messed up snakes (they aren’t). But they’re fascinating too! There are even little cute eels. It’s time you got acquainted with eels! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Selects: Did Mallory Make it to the Top of Everest First?

George Mallory was a member of the first three European expeditions to Everest, world’s tallest mountain. He wanted to summit it so badly, he gave his life trying. Since that fateful day in 1924, climbers have wondered – was Mallory the first to summit? Listen as Josh and Chuck explore that question and lots more in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Hindenburg Disaster

Hard to believe we haven't covered this one yet, but here we are. Why did the Hindenburg crash and burn? We still don't really know. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.