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Cross Word

Michele McAloon

mysteryhints@gmail.comListen. Learn. Engage. Welcome to Crossword, the podcast where we delve into compelling conversations with authors who illuminate history, politics, culture, faith, and art.Each episode uncovers intriguing insights and untold stories that shape our understanding of today’s world and the rich tapestry of ideas that define it. Whether you’re passionate about the cultural impact of art or curious about how history informs our political landscape, Crossword invites you to explore

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41:48

Vampire Epidemics Explained

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2025/10/29

Send us a text You can contact Michele at https://www.bookclues.com Have you ever read Dracula??? child's play compared to John Blair's Killing the Dead; Vampire Epidemics from Mesopotamia to the New World. A corpse that won’t stay put tells you as much about the living as it does about the dead. We sit down with Oxford’s Professor John Blair to chart how vampire epidemics rise when communities are shaken by disease, war, or rapid change—and why the freshly buried beco...

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53:35

No Wi‑Fi Underwater, Still Plenty Of Drama

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2025/10/20

Send us a text Connect with Michele at https://www.bookclues.com What if the most important maps we’ll ever draw are hidden under miles of water and thousands of PSI? We sit down with physicist and exploration roboticist James Bellingham to trace a life spent pushing past pressure, busting tethers, and building the autonomous systems that make the deep sea knowable. We start with the physics that rule the depths: hydrostatic pressure that crushes air spaces, why small pressure vessels surviv...

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54:38

Murder in the Cathedral

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2025/09/29

Send us a text Michele McAloon is the host. You can find more interviews on her website https://www.bookclues.com. The name Thomas Becket echoes through history as one of medieval England's most compelling figures – a man whose dramatic transformation from royal chancellor to martyred archbishop continues to captivate our imagination nearly a millennium later. In this episode, we're joined by Professor Michael Stotten from University College Dublin, a medieval historian whose expertise ...

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42:39

Russia's Secret Spies

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2025/09/12

Send us a text Connect with me on https://www.bookclues.com Have you ever wondered about the real-life inspiration behind shows like "The Americans"? Shaun Walker pulls back the curtain on one of history's most audacious espionage operations in this riveting conversation about his meticulously researched book, "The Illegals: Russia's Most Audacious Spies and Their Century-Long Mission to Infiltrate the West." Walker reveals the extraordinary world of Russian "illegals" – spies who spend...

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41:12

Beyond the Body: What Defines Our Humanity?

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2025/09/02

Send us a text Contact the host of Cross Word, Michele McAloon https://www.bookclues.com What makes us human? It's a question at the heart of today's most heated cultural debates, from abortion to artificial intelligence to gender identity. In this profound conversation, Princeton's Professor Robert George offers a compelling framework for understanding human dignity that transcends political divides. The conversation explores how ancient philosophical errors resurface in modern debates. Ge...

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51:06

From Kremlin Access to Exile: Surviving Putin's Media...

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2025/08/19

Send us a text Contact Michele at her website https://www.bookclues.com Andrei Soldatov shares his firsthand account of Russia's transformation under Putin, explaining how the free press was systematically dismantled and the country became increasingly isolated from the West. His powerful narrative weaves personal stories of journalists who either resisted or succumbed to the system, providing crucial context for understanding Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its hostile stance toward America...

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51:45

The Revolutionary War's Global Impact

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2025/08/11

Send us a text Professor John Ferling takes us on a captivating journey through the international dimensions of America's founding conflict in "Shots Heard Around the World: America, Britain, and Europe in the Revolutionary War." As we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence, this conversation reveals how our revolution emerged from the ashes of the Seven Years' War, when France began meticulously planning revenge against Britain after their devastating 1763 defeat. The Revol...

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31:13

When You Squint Your Eyes, You Can See God

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2025/07/24

Send us a text a link to my web page https://www.bookclues.com A link to 4PM Media https://4pmmedia.com/ What happens when God breaks out of the church walls we've confined Him to? Author Philip Martin invites us into this provocative question through his collection of Catholic short stories titled "Ephaphatha" – an Aramaic word meaning "be opened." Martin weaves together elements of Southern Gothic and magical realism to create stories where divine mercy and justice intersect with everyday ...

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46:22

Putin Unmasked

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2025/06/25

Send us a text Andrew Weiss, Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, reveals how Vladimir Putin rose from mediocre KGB officer to Russian leader through a series of accidents and opportunities rather than strategic brilliance or espionage expertise. • Putin was a mid-level KGB officer who never achieved high rank before being chosen as Yeltsin's successor precisely because he seemed controllable • The image of Putin as a master spy was deliberately creat...

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42:05

Bombs and Beasts: The Hidden Battle for Zoo Survival

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2025/06/11

Send us a text "World War Zoos: Humans and Other Animals in the Deadliest Conflict of the Modern Age." University of Chicago Press To find our more about Michele McAloon: Your host. https://www.bookclues.com What happens to zoo animals when war breaks out? It's a question few of us consider, yet the answer reveals profound truths about humanity's moral compass. Professor John M. Kinder takes us on a haunting journey through World War II's forgotten captives in "World War Zoos: Hu...

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37:25

The Secret Truth About Ukraine Nobody is Telling You

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2025/06/02

Send us a text Michele McAloon speaks with Olena Tregub, a Ukrainian civil society leader and anti-corruption advocate, about the realities of war in Ukraine and why American support remains crucial despite political uncertainty. • Olena describes the terrifying routine of air raid alerts and Russia's intensified attacks on Ukrainian civilians • Ukrainian defense relies heavily on US-supplied Patriot systems which cannot be replaced by European support • Most corruption stories about Ukraine...

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37:53

Hollywood's Tribute to Those Who Served Never Gets Old

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2025/05/25

Send us a text This Memorial Day episode revisits a conversation with Alison Maker about her book "Making the Best Years of Our Lives," exploring the classic 1946 film that portrayed veterans returning home from World War II. • William Wyler, the film's director, was a Jewish immigrant who served as a major in the Army Signal Corps during WWII • Wyler flew actual combat missions while filming documentaries and lost his hearing in one ear during service • Harold Russell, who played Homer Parr...

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40:10

Beyond Catastrophe: How Ancient Societies Thrived...

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2025/05/20

Send us a text What if apocalypse doesn't mean the end of everything, but rather a revelation of new possibilities? Archaeologist Lizzie Wade turns our understanding of catastrophe upside down in this eye-opening conversation about how ancient societies transformed through crisis. Speaking from Mexico City, Wade takes us on a global journey through civilizations that faced devastating challenges yet emerged transformed. She dismantles our preconceptions about Neanderthals, revealing not brut...

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47:52

The End is Near, or Is It?

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2025/05/12

Send us a text Dorian Linskey explores humanity's persistent fascination with apocalyptic scenarios through his book "Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About the End of the World." This deep dive into our cultural obsession with the end times reveals how these narratives reflect our psychology, politics, and understanding of human nature. • Mary Shelley created the first secular apocalyptic novel with "The Last Man," establishing a genre that continues to influence modern fiction • Our...

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53:37

From Comedian to President: The Evolution of...

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2025/04/29

Send us a text The extraordinary journey of Volodymyr Zelensky—from Ukraine's most beloved comedian to its wartime president—represents one of history's most dramatic political transformations. Simon Shuster, who has reported from Ukraine and Russia for over 15 years, joins us to discuss his revealing biography "The Showman: Inside the Invasion that Shook the World and Made a Leader of Volodymyr Zelensky." Having first met Zelensky during his improbable presidential campaign in 2019, Shuster...

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48:28

The Jesuit Legacy: From Ignatius to Francis

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2025/04/25

Send us a text Delve into the captivating world of the Jesuits with Dr. Marcus Friedrich, whose monumental work "The Jesuits: A History" illuminates five centuries of one of history's most influential and controversial religious orders. From their unexpected origins in the conversion of a Spanish nobleman to their current global presence under the first Jesuit pope, this conversation unveils the remarkable adaptability that has defined the Society of Jesus. The Jesuits' story begins with Ign...

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From Fisherman's Ring to Final Resting Place: The...

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2025/04/21

Send us a text The passing of Pope Francis marks a pivotal moment in Catholic history, triggering ancient protocols that few outside the Vatican understand. As a canon lawyer within the Roman Catholic Church's legal system, I'm uniquely positioned to guide you through the fascinating reality behind papal succession. Forget Hollywood's conspiracy theories and dramatic interpretations. The truth about what happens when a pope dies is simultaneously more mundane and more fascinating. From the C...

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48:03

Shots Heard Round the World

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2025/04/18

Send us a text The Battle of Lexington marked the beginning of the American Revolution, with ordinary farmers standing against British troops in an extraordinary act of courage and defiance despite overwhelming odds. • Solomon Brown, an 18-year-old dairy farmer, first spotted British officers with concealed weapons on April 18, 1775 • Lexington was a struggling dairy community of 700 people in economic depression, yet deeply committed to revolutionary ideals • Reverend Jonas Clark had been p...

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Reliving the Battle of Lexington: A Minuteman's Story

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2025/04/18

Send us a text Steve Delity brings history alive as he prepares to portray Daniel Harrington in the 250th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Lexington. Through meticulous research and authentic reproduction, he honors the legacy of the ordinary citizens who took extraordinary action on April 19, 1775. • Daniel Harrington was the 36-year-old clerk of Captain John Parker's Lexington Militia who lived with his wife and seven children in a house facing the Lexington Green • The night befor...

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48:24

Change Beyond Limits

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2025/04/15

Send us a text James Arbib and I explore how humanity stands at the threshold of a fundamental paradigm shift from an extractive to a stellar world, and how technological change could transform our civilization for the better. • Our current societal structures (governments, markets, property ownership) have persisted for 5,000 years because they confer advantages in an extractive production paradigm • The extractive paradigm, requiring inputs from people and planet, inherently creates enviro...

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