This podcast uncovers the deeper currents of history by examining strange and unlikely true stories.
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Publisher
Peter McGuire
Category
history · religion & spirituality · society & culture
Who named the dinosaurs? We know! It was Richard Owen, a plagiarizing, grasping, conniving jerk. Let's dive into dinosaurs, evolution, public education and the question of what constitutes scientific fact.
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16 Aug 2022
The Fate of the Springs: Steamboat Springs part 6 of 6
Steamboat Springs finds an unlikely savior in Karl Hovelsen, or, as he was known in the United States, Carl Howelsen. He kicked off the skiing craze in Colorado that continues to this day. But the natural wonders of the area continue to be damaged by tourism and construction. Hear how local conservationists are working to stop this alarming trend.
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1 Aug 2022
The Railroad: Why Steamboat Springs Blew Up the Steamboat Spring (5 of 6)
In this episode I finally answer why Steamboat Springs blew up the Steamboat Spring. For money. It was a capitalist house of cards built on future investment. Spoilers. Just listen to the episode; I explain it all.
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