The definition of life is in flux, complexity is overrated, and humans are shrinking. Viruses are supposed to be sleek, pared-down, dead-eyed machines. But when one microbiologist stumbled upon a [...]

In this episode we introduce you to a part of our bodies that was invisible to Western scientists until about five years ago; it’s called "the interstitium," a vast network of fluid channels inside [...]

Back when Robert was kid, he had a chance encounter with then President John F. Kennedy. The interaction began with a hello and ended with a handshake. And like many of us who have touched greatness, [...]

Back in February of 2022, anyone who knew anything thought the War in Ukraine would be over in a few weeks. Russia simply had more bodies to fight with and more steel to kill with.Fast-forward to [...]

While scouring the Sonoran Desert for objects left behind by migrants crossing into the United States, anthropologist Jason De León happened upon something he didn't expect to get left behind: a [...]

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On this continuation with Alice Bag, Jello and Alice discuss her early teenage years and the forming of the BAGS, Darby Crash, the Canterbury Apartments, and bringin back cheap skunk weed. Hosted on [...]

Today Jello interviews trailblazer Alice Bag! The two discuss Alice growing up in Mexico and her early days moving to America. They also discuss music, teaching, LA riots, growing up catholic, and [...]

What Would Jello Do?: Feinstein Jello Biafra addresses the passing, and the legacy of his one time political rival, Diane Feinstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary bassist of the Minutemen and many other projects joins Jello to discuss growing up, his beginnings in music with his childhood friend, and of course politics! Hosted on Acast. See [...]

On this continuation, Jello and Shepard discuss the consequences of renegade art, the famous people trying to prevent Shepards art and the future exhibitions Shepard is creating. Hosted on Acast. [...]

An art gallery in Kansas celebrates the losers of presidential elections.READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/they-also-ran-gallery-norton-kansas

A Seattle restaurant pushes diners to eat beyond their borders through its embrace of global street foods.

The Elephant Clock, a replica of an ancient invention, sits in Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, surrounded by stores like The Gap and H&M. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: [...]

A listener’s voicemail sent us searching for the story of a very special -- and giant -- oak tree in Peoria, Illinois, and the family of arborists who cared for it.

For decades, rumors and conspiracy theories swirled after nine people disappeared in the Ural mountains of the Soviet Union in 1959. But just a few years ago, the case was solved – even though many [...]

The Cassette tape was great in so many ways, but let’s be honest, they never really sounded great.  But because the cassette was so much cheaper and easier to use and portable, a lot of people [...]

In a lot of ways, Lincoln Heights, Ohio, sounds just like any other suburb. If you walk around town, you’ll hear kids playing outside the local elementary school. You’ll hear the highway that [...]

In the mid-1900s, people flocked to Reno, Nevada -- not for frontier gold or loose slots, but to get out of bad marriages.  The city became known as the "Divorce Capital of the World." For much of [...]

Most heists target gold, jewels or cash. This one targeted illegal seeds. As the British established their sprawling empire across the subcontinent and beyond, they encountered a formidable adversary [...]

For decades, society has dealt with people with dementia and other forms of cognitive decline by storing them away in unstimulating, medicalized environments. But around the world, a new [...]

Families are reunited as a truce holds between Israel and Hamas. Both sides say they are potentially open to extending the ceasefire, allowing more hostages to be released. Elon Musk is in Israel [...]

At the start of the 19th century, a British politician named George Smith grew rich from slavery. Two centuries later, one of his descendants is Britain's newly anointed king. Another holds the keys [...]

A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes hold in Gaza with hostage releases expected. The conflict has security officials worried about Islamist attacks in Europe. U.S. shoppers set for [...]

Israel's government and Hamas have agreed to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of hostages held in Gaza and 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. Sam Altman is back as OpenAI CEO. [...]

The chief of Hamas tells Reuters the militant group is nearing a truce agreement with Israel. Winter rains are expected to add to Gaza’s misery. Lloyd Austin visits Kyiv, but questions remain about [...]

Comedian Mike Birbiglia feels ambitious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Mike sits down with Conan once again to discuss their casual run-ins with each other, storytelling as cultural [...]

Conan talks to Cammy from Buenos Aires about her work as a translator, the rules of dating, and Conan’s potential as a wingman. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit [...]

Conan O’Brien feels okay about being Flula Borg’s friend. Flula sits down with Conan once again to discuss his special healthy diet, what confuses him about America, and what kind of family he [...]

Conan chats with Yvonne from Hawke's Bay, New Zealand about smelling wine, tasting wine, and then just all be drunk. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan

Comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy feels too young to be Conan O’Brien’s friend. Ben, John, and Martin sit down with Conan to discuss bringing their act in front of Lorne Michaels, their unique [...]

Prior to Doug's trip to Romania the US Government informs him that his GLOBAL ENTRY was DENIED. Thank You Patreon Subscribers. We could not do this without your ongoing  support. Recorded Nov. 6th, [...]

Doug brought back more than a hangover from Skankfest. Thank You Patreon Subscribers. We could not do this without your ongoing  support. Recorded Oct. 24th, 2023 via ZOOM with Doug  Stanhope [...]

Doug is back from promoting his movie, The Road Dog, and has a SkankFEST recap, his LA promotional Tour and moving back into his house.  Thank You Patreon Subscribers. We could not do this without [...]

Doug invites Chad and Andy over for Football Sunday on the patio. Thank You Patreon Subscribers. We could not do this without your ongoing  support. Recorded Sep. 17th, 2023 from the Compound Patio [...]

Doug and Bingo take the train to Chicago to catch The Road Dog premiere. The Road Dog will be available on multiple streaming platforms Oct 6th, 2023. Thank You Patreon Subscribers. We could not do [...]

Michael Malice is a political thinker, podcaster, author, and anarchist. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Policygenius: https://www.policygenius.com/ - MasterClass: [...]

John Mearsheimer is an international relations scholar at University of Chicago. He is one of the most influential and controversial thinkers in the world on the topics of war and power. Please [...]

Elon Musk is CEO of X, xAI, SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. Thank you for listening ❤ Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - LMNT: https://drinkLMNT.com/lex [...]

Jared Kushner is a former Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump and author of Breaking History. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - InsideTracker: [...]

Mark Zuckerberg is CEO of Meta. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - LMNT: https://drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack - InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to [...]

Carbon pollution from 88 major fossil fuel producers and cement makers has left the western U.S. and Canada hotter, drier, and more prone to fires, a recent study finds.  Learn more [...]

He’s often asked to travel for research and conferences, but he’s found some less-polluting options. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

They thrive in hot temperatures, within limits. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Making ice cider requires weeks of frigid temperatures.  Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

But cities don’t always keep bike paths and lanes adequately plowed. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/