Presenting: Family Lore

Why doesn’t anybody come to my parties?

Claire Haber-Harris has a question. When she sends out an invitation, why does she get a tidal wave of excuses and no's? How could someone claim to have had the same stomach virus three times in a row? Search Engine investigates why a random American mom might be annoying people in her community.  Cartoons Hate Her [https://www.cartoonshateher.com/] on Substack Become a premium member! [https://searchengine.supercast.com/]

Why is the pool at Buckingham Palace a secret? (classic)

An investigation into a mysterious room. A room that the most famous family in England apparently does not want you to see. Support the show! [https://searchengine.supercast.com/]

Why do we have to pay into the new Anti-Weaponization Fund?

The President has created a 1.776 billion dollar fund of taxpayer money he can direct to whoever he wants. Huh? How did this happen, and what might happen next? We talk to Pro Publica’s Jesse Eisinger, an investigative reporter who has played a strange role in this whole story.   Listen to our series with Jesse: Why is it so hard to tax billionaires? (Part 1) [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IkhfGQpIy9zfytFjDVFdh?si=dc0ee411d57c43ff] and (Part 2) [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KhZcguymkiEQVX3ijpVql?si=e700a0d821764f44] Check out the new ProPublica podcast Paper Trail [https://open.spotify.com/show/0zdWwklZwPBY7YCX5GIFRH?si=3b391c7a4bc64bd0]. Support the show! [https://searchengine.supercast.com/]

Presenting: Family Lore

Presenting an episode of Family Lore, a new show on the Audacy network. The granddaughter of a prolific Jewish art collector who fled Europe during World War II embarks on a quest to recover the looted art.

The many lives of Taiwan

We go deep into the story of Taiwan. How a tiny island escaped demise, chartered a course from colonial subjugation through mass Barbie production and into the technological powerhouse it is today.  The Tiger Leading the Dragon: How Taiwan Propelled China's Economic Rise [https://www.amazon.com/Taiwans-Role-in-Prcs-Economic/dp/1442219580] by Shelley Rigger Get tickets to hear PJ read live! Friends With Words at Roulette [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/friendswithwords/2222446]