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We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every other Friday.
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Competition Caution

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A weekly podcast where host, Matt Sprouse, talks all things NASCAR! Join every Sunday to hear insight on each race and behind the scenes information! Don't forget to check out Podcast Brodcast, another Infotainment1440 production!
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Proceed With Caution!!

Proceed With Caution!!

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YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!! Every week AP and the Fellas get together and breakdown some sensitive topics in today’s society like equity over equality, relationships, and double standards just to name a few. Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes. SUBSCRIBE AND ENJOY!!!
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Cautionary Tales With Harper

Cautionary Tales With Harper

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Our whole lives, we are told “Cautionary Tales” to keep us safe from trouble. But how many cautionary tales do you live by? Are there other things in this world we should be aware of beyond the obvious? This is the podcast where Harper and Tony Brueski explores true cautionary tales and what happens to those who did not heed the warning and learned the hard way. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Caution Do Not Open

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Caution Do Not Open is a comedy podcast that -- while starting out with specific topics in mind -- devolved into a podcast about... nothing! Join several (former) college students as they talk about so many different topics, the episode order doesn't make sense! Episodes are published the first Tuesday of every month.
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Viktor Orbán has become an icon to far-right Christian nationalists around the world. How did this onetime radical firebrand become one of Vladimir Putin's staunchest allies -- referred to by some as a "Trojan horse for Russia?" Do Orbán and his majority Fidesz party serve the best interests and desires of the people? Or is he the godfather of a criminal organization built on conspiracy theories about the European Union, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, George Soros and others? Is Viktor Or ...
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We believe that legal protection should be accessible to everyone.This show features licensed attorneys who bring their wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, discussing real issues that affect real people—credit repair scams, tenants' rights, adult guardianship, bankruptcy, and more.This podcast is a project of Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a non-profit organization that has been aiding the underserved community of Southern Nevada since 1958. In addition to this podcast, Le ...
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The Scorched Earth A serialized Science Fiction Radio Drama in nine parts By Bruce R. Coleman Cast of Characters Ridge Prothro: Rick Espiallat Pete Hertwig: Max Swarner Luanne Bellman: Lisa Anne Haram Ray Purcell: Blake Blair Doc Martinez: Adrian Godinez Alice Tisdale: Arianna Movassagh Micah: Heath Billups Lydia Vossburgh: Lee Jamison Frank Lassiter: Daylon Walton THE SCORCHED EARTH focuses on the lives of a small group of ordinary people living in the Texas town of Makepeace ( 40 miles wes ...
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When James Dallas Egbert III was reported missing from his college dorm in 1979, one of America's most flamboyant private detectives was summoned to solve the case. "Dallas" faced the same problems as many teenagers, but P.I. William Dear stoked fears that he might have fallen under the evil spell of a mysterious and sinister game: Dungeons & Drago…
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Off the coast of an Italian island, an enormous cruise ship - seventeen floors high, three soccer pitches long - is tilting noticeably to one side. The local mayor is horrified: there are thousands of people on board the Costa Concordia, and it's only a matter of time before the ship capsizes altogether. How did a routine trip go so terribly wrong?…
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It's the season of giving: colorful paper and shiny bows, sure, and charitable giving, too. In this special episode, Jacob Goldstein, the host of What's Your Problem, gets smart about donating. Did you know that spending money on others makes you happier than spending money on yourself? Or that altruistic nerds have discovered four of the most impa…
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What really drove the 2008 financial crash? What’s a shadow bank? And what’s the connection between NIMBYs and BANANAs? Tim Harford and Jacob Goldstein answer more of your questions. Do you have a question for Tim? Please send it in to tales@pushkin.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Charles Darwin was stumped by peacocks. According to his theory of evolution, some creatures were better equipped to survive in their particular environment than others. It explained a lot - but it didn't explain the peacock's brightly coloured tail feathers, which were extravagant and cumbersome. Surely such plumage made it harder for peacocks to …
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In 1827, Edinburgh, Scotland was a world centre for anatomical study, but there was a shortage of cadavers for medical students to dissect. Two men, William Burke and William Hare, spotted a grim business opportunity. They began sourcing bodies - by any means possible... In this episode of Cautionary Tales - recorded live at the Podcast Show in Lon…
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Tim Harford joined Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova on their podcast Risky Business to discuss two of history’s most compelling swindlers: Sam Israel III and John Law. We hope you enjoy this episode of Risky Business. It's available wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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India, 1930. Sarojini Naidu is marching towards a British-controlled saltwork; behind her is a long column of protestors all dressed in white. The great campaigner for India's Independence, Gandhi, is now in jail. In his place, he's chosen Naidu to lead this movement against the hard and fearsome British Empire. Naidu and her marchers want change, …
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Did you know that 100 years ago, there was a woman whose dying declaration began the demise of the KKK? Listen to us discuss how Madge Oberholtzer endured unsolicited love-bombing by the grand-dragon of the KKK and was tortured when she didn't give into his desires. Her last words unraveled the the organization when members exited, en masse, after …
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Ah yes, there's a connection between Indiana and Zak Bagans and it's the story of a haunting that's so terrifying that - not only did the local Catholic Church get involved - but Zak intervened to investigate the house himself. But, is this story a hoax to garner attention by the family, and documentary sales by Bagans? Listen and let us know what …
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Early morning, April 1789. Captain Bligh is abruptly dragged from his cabin. Wrists bound, bayonet pressed to his chest, he and a few loyal sailors are forced into a tiny launch and set adrift on the vast Pacific Ocean. This far from land, no-one is likely to survive for long. History remembers Captain Bligh as a cruel, petty tyrant. The reality is…
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Thirteen years has passed since Lauren Spierer disappeared without a trace. Listen as we go through some of the facts from the night Lauren was last seen so many years ago and talk about what may have happened. Do you have thoughts or any information on what happened? Email us at beyondtct3@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. References National Law…
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Join us for part two of our chat with author Tobias Wayland as he recounts some of his own unexplained experiences. The gang is also reunited after the interview to chat about our own thoughts, some ridiculous - and some, very ridicuos. Sources: Unsolved Mysteries, Netflix Vol 4, Ep 5 The Lake Michigan Mothman: High Strangeness in the Midwest purch…
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Paul Starrett has just won a major building contract. If everything goes according to plan, this will be the tallest building in the world. But will everything go according to plan? This prestigious new project will have Starrett's biggest workforce yet. Everyone will need to pull together, but labour relations in the United States have been rough.…
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Leo Durocher would stop at nothing to win. The baseball player-turned-manager was a skilled tactician and famously tough. But he also cheated, intimidated umpires and was violent; he was even known to beat up fans. Durocher was famous for coining the phrase "nice guys finish last" - but is that really true? Tim Harford and David Bodanis examine les…
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**Audio issues corrected - apologies for the low volume. We are SO EXCITED for this opportunity to have a chat with author Tobias Wayland, researcher of Mothman sightings, UFO incidents, Bigfoot encounters, ghosts and haunts. You've seen him on the latest Unsolved Mysteries as he discussed eyewitness accounts of Midwestern Mothman Sightings, and th…
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Come on this journey with us as we explore the story of Dr. Donald Cline and his 94 known offspring from his days as one of the most prominent fertility physicians in Indiana. *Apologies for the sound static, it goes away after a minute or so. Sauces...er...Sources: Documentary: Our Father, Netflix https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/legally-weird/h…
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Tim Harford's life has been building up to this moment. In this Cautionary Conversation, he discusses the works of his favorite author J.R.R. Tolkien and the social science at play in Amazon Prime's series The Rings of Power. What do elves and whistleblowers have in common? How can evil hide in plain sight? And where do orcs come from? Season 2 of …
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In this episode, we describe the atrocities that happened to ten school children in one of the most prominent, first Black-American settlements. These children were given extraordinary doses of radiation in a government-funded experiment under the guise that they were getting treated for scalp fungus, which none of them even had. Sources: https://w…
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Interview with a Vampire. Yeah, that's right. We interviewed a genuine sanguine vampire who resides in the Hoosier state. We also take you down some loose vampire history and cover a couple of vampire-related news stories. Sources: https://wbckfm.com/illinois-ohio-cities-make-great-homes-for-vampires-apparently/ https://lawnlove.com/blog/best-worst…
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Young doctor Jesse Lazear has deadly Yellow Fever. He thrashes around and convulses in his sick bed, and his vomit is black. He is just 34 when he dies. Curiously, mosquito expert Lazear was researching the disease when he became ill. Some historians think his infection wasn't an accident, and that he was secretly experimenting on himself... Today,…
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Join us as we take you from California to Guyana to discus life at Jonestown, temple members who defected, and the demise of those who couldn't escape. Resources: San Diego State University https://jonestown.sdsu.edu Book: Raven, the Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People By Tim Reiterman with John Jacobs https://www.indianapolismonthly.…
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Cautionary Conversation: Steve Jobs hated his phone so much that he smashed it against a wall. He also referred to mobile carriers as "orifices". Yet he went on to invent the world's most popular smartphone. Why did he change his mind? Tim Harford and organizational psychologist Adam Grant (Think Again, Hidden Potential) discuss the consequences of…
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Listen to Part 1 of our two-part series as we take you through Jim Jones' early life into adulthood when he formulated his penchant for preaching, and control. Episode Resources: Book: Raven, the Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People - By Tim Reiterman with John Jacobs Also: https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/arts-and-culture/backtrack…
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Do you believe in monsters? What about ghosts? Little gnome-like creatures? Listen to us share some of the wildest Indiana urban legends, as well as an actual EVP captured at Jerome Cemetary! Let us know if we've missed your favorite urban legends! Episode Sources: Encyclopedia of Indianapolis website, Urban Legends WKDQ article citing Mysterious U…
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The disappearance and death of Mitrice Richardson remains Malibu, CA’s most baffling unsolved case. It’s been nearly 14 years since her remains were discovered in a remote canyon, and still, no one has been held accountable for her demise. To this day, her death remains an unsolved mystery. The truth lies in the remote Malibu community where Mitric…
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Panic has erupted in the cockpit of Air France Flight 447. The pilots are convinced they’ve lost control of the plane. It’s lurching violently. Then, it begins plummeting from the sky at breakneck speed, careening towards catastrophe. The pilots are sure they’re done-for. Only, they haven’t lost control of the aircraft at all: one simple manoeuvre …
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Listen as we go through the last four harrowing months of Sylvia's life and how Gertrude Baniszewski, the monster who tortured her, planned to get away with it. Sources: Torture Mom, Written by Ryan Green An American Crime 2007 A movie Starring Elliot (Ellen) Page, Evan Peters, and James Franco Wikipedia…
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Until the 1960s, it was deemed too "dangerous" for women athletes to run distances longer than 200m - and a marathon would kill them, or leave them unable to have children. Rubbish, of course. But when Kathrine Switzer signed up for the 1967 Boston Marathon, it wasn't the distance that bothered her - it was the enraged race director trying to assau…
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Did you know there was a hostage situation in downtown Indianapolis in 1977? The scenario was so intense that John Hamm starred in his own podcast series recreating the dramatic events. You won't want to miss our discussion of this harrowing 63-hour event. Sources: Dead Man's Line (documentary) www.deadmansline.com…
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Adi and Rudi Dassler made sports shoes together - until a feud erupted between them. They set up competing companies, Adidas and Puma, and their bitter rivalry divided the sporting world, their family and even the inhabitants of their home town. The Dassler clan turned bickering into an art form - even drawing the likes of soccer legend Pele into t…
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In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, in 1819, Owen Chase is standing on a slowly sinking ship. It's just been headbutted by an 85 foot whale. It's taking in water. And now the creature is coming back for another go. This is a whaling ship, and Chase is convinced that he observes "fury and vengeance" in the animal. In 2010, an orca is performing for …
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Tim Harford is joined by Jacob Goldstein to answer your questions. Does winning the lottery make you unhappy? Is Bitcoin bad for the economy? When does correlation imply causation? And what will Tim and Jacob do when the robot overlords come for their jobs? We love hearing from you, so please keep your questions coming: tales@pushkin.fm. See omnyst…
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