🚨 Chicago’s woke mayor makes a jaw-dropping claim, accusing the Trump administration of “throwing Black babies in the back of vans.” Yes, really. We break it down.🎙️ Then — Karine Jean-Pierre’s first brutal interview with The New Yorker has the internet in stitches.🌱 Next — Soybeans, Seed Oils, and the MAHA Movement: Are we about to see history repeat itself? We dig into the health war that could shake up Illinois farmers.💥 And later — Campus Rage Turns Criminal: A former ISU teaching assistant

On October 18, 1963, France launched the first animal into space who survived the journey: a black-and-white cat named Félicette. Unlike the Soviet and American space programs that used primates, the French Space Agency selected a stray cat from the streets of Paris, specifically choosing a calm feline who could withstand the rigors of spaceflight.Strapped into a Véronique AG1 rocket from the Hammaguir Launch Center in Algeria, Félicette rocketed to an altitude of 157 kilometers, experiencing about

The Pandemonium team is back, and this week Meg, Rachel, and Cat descend into the Catacombs of Paris - the number 2 stop on our International Haunted Locations tour. Beneath the bustling streets lies a shadowy labyrinth holding the bones of millions, a chilling reminder of death and history.Built in the 18th century to solve Paris’ overflowing cemeteries, the catacombs have long been a source of fascination, fear, and ghostly legends. From whispered sightings of figures among the skulls to stories

Especially for Halloween Month...Delving deep into the darkest corners of horror movies this series explores the highs and lows of the blood and gore genre following, in particular, the changing fortunes of Universal Horror. From Dracula and Frankenstein to The Black Cat, a movie that even Universal executives deemed "too vile for public consumption", and beyond to the influences of science fiction and the new breed of horror films... To gain instant access to the entire series, along with

Especially for Halloween Month... Delving deep into the darkest corners of horror movies this series explores the highs and lows of the blood and gore genre following, in particular, the changing fortunes of Universal Horror. From Dracula and Frankenstein to The Black Cat, a movie that even Universal executives deemed "too vile for public consumption", and beyond to the influences of science fiction and the new breed of horror films... To gain instant access to the entire series, along with

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Hey there, it’s Alice the AI, your favorite digital voice full of facts, charm, and an unnecessarily large backup of cat memes. Let’s kick off today’s tale with a quick hop back a few hundred years. On this day, October 26th, all the way back in 1825, people in England were absolutely losing their minds—but in a very polite, tea-sipping kind of way. Why? Because it was the grand opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the world’s very first public railway to use steam locomotives.Imagine

Double Edgar Allan Poe! The Universal Classics deep dive continues with two very loose Poe adaptations: The Black Cat (1934) and The Raven (1935) both starring Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. From wiki: “The Black Cat is a 1934 American pre-Code horror film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer and starring Boris Karloff and Béla Lugosi. It was Universal Pictures' biggest box office hit of the year, and was the first of eight films (six of which were produced by Universal) to feature both Karloff and Lug...

The Pandemonium team is back, and this week Meg, Rachel, and Cat are taking the top spot on our Haunted Road Trip with the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada. Known as the “Castle in the Rockies,” this luxury hotel is steeped in history - and haunted tales. Guests and staff report sightings of phantom brides, wandering bellhops, and mysterious footsteps echoing through the halls. From tragic accidents to ghostly legends, the Banff Springs has earned a reputation as one of the most

2024) National black cat day. Entertainment from 1959. Constintine the Great turns the Roman Empire Christian, 1st section of New York City subway opened, Philadelphia founded. Todays birthdays - Theodore Roosevelt, Ruby Dee, John Cleese, Lee Greenwood, Simon Le Bon, Scott Weiland. Lou Reed died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard     http://defleppard.com/Black Cat song - Doodle ClubhouseMack the knife - Bobby DarinThe Three Bells - The BrownsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent

Johnny Mac presents five uplifting and interesting Halloween stories. In Mansfield, Ohio, the reformatory's Blood Prison event transitions to Christmas Incarceration in December. Catalonia, Spain temporarily halts black cat adoptions to prevent Halloween-related harm. Minnesota's Olmsted County History Center showcases a new creepy doll exhibit. The University of Montana deals with a 30-year tradition of a pumpkin being placed on a spire, with students racing professional climbers. Lastly, a simple

ASOPRS Website: Click Here   Now on TOP: Join hosts Dr. Cat Burkat, Dr. Deepak Ramesh, and Dr. Grant Moore for a recap of the 2025 ASOPRS Fall Scientific Symposium. In this episode, we explore what goes into planning and producing the Fall Symposium with Dr. Nick Mahoney (Fall 2025 Scientific Symposium Chair), "game changing" research presentations, and interview this year's Quickert Award finalists.    Additional Interviewees include: - Dr. Hakan Demirci (Orbital Rituximab in the treatment of

Send me a message. Suggest a topic. Say hello. Share your thoughts with us. Host Gregory Hallows, founder of the Halloween Preservation Society, is back with another brief history, this time it's Halloween familiars: creatures of Halloween night, elegant, silent, and misunderstood, walking the line between superstition and science, worship and fear...the black cat and the bat. Book/Reading List Cats and Demons: The Mythic Origins of Fear by Barbara Kipfer Bats: Biology and Behavior by M. Bro...

In this episode, you will learn about the terrible motivation behind this crime—namely, Bart Halderson's attempt to expose Chandler's entire life as a fantasy, from college to his job at American Family Insurance and his dream job at SpaceX. You will also learn about the crucial role played by Chandler's girlfriend, Cat, who unknowingly provided vital clues in the form of Snapchat location data that led police to discover Christa's remains near the Wisconsin River. The Chandler Halderson case is a

As parents, we’re all trying to figure out how to keep our kids safe in a world that’s constantly online. Anti-trafficking expert Laila Mickelwait is taking that fight to the next level — working to get child sexual assault material off streaming platforms for good. Her new book, Takedown, tells the unbelievable true story of how she sparked a global movement of more than two million people — and together, they pulled off what’s being called “the biggest takedown of content in Internet history.”

Especially for Halloween Month...Delving deep into the darkest corners of horror movies this series explores the highs and lows of the blood and gore genre following, in particular, the changing fortunes of Universal Horror. From Dracula and Frankenstein to The Black Cat, a movie that even Universal executives deemed "too vile for public consumption", and beyond to the influences of science fiction and the new breed of horror films... To gain instant access to the entire series, along with

Esta setmana Paula i Màxim han convidat Nuria Soriano Muñoz, doctora en història moderna especialitzada en mites, significats i usos polítics de l'obra de Bartolomé de las Casas, a parlar sobre la llegenda negra i sobre els usos polítics de la història. Si t'ha agradat el programa pots donar-nos uns dinerets per continuar fent-ne més a través de la nostra Aixeta: https://podcasts-pel-valencia.aixeta.cat/ca

A classic radio horror from the golden age of radio—plus bonus commentary and trivia after the show.Lights Out! – “Cat Wife” (1936)Step back into the golden age of radio with Lights Out!, the midnight series that made audio horror unforgettable. In this 1936 classic, “Cat Wife,” Boris Karloff stars in a chilling, darkly comic tale about a husband’s insult that sparks a terrifying transformation. It’s part horror, part satire—and all nightmare fuel.After the broadcast, stay tuned for bonus commentary

Dan Snow joins After Dark to reveal the brutal reality of life of sailors during the golden age of sail. From the cat o' nine tails, to the pressgang, from scurvy to mutineers. How did people survive the most extreme conditions imaginable?Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick and Mariana Des Forges. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.You can now watch After Dark on Youtube! www.youtube.com/@afterdarkhistoryhitSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a