Humorous and tender, this BBC World Service documentary takes a long-haul view of the lives of modern truckers in Europe – exploring working-class masculinity on the road, all-nighters, and long journeys from inside a truck driver’s cab.Truck drivers are often seen as symbols of freedom and independence. But how free is life on the road today, when the watchful eye of the system is always upon them?One of them is Finnish truck driver Tiia Rajala, who has dreamed of the open road since childhood. As

In the 1960s, there were 36,000 Americans living in the Canal Zone. They had Friday night high school football games, sock hops, and Hollywood movies at the local theater. It looked like a mid-century American town had been dropped into the Panamanian jungle — because that’s exactly what it was. But many Panamanians weren’t happy with this “country-in-a-country” arrangement. What would it take to get the Americans to leave? The answer, it turns out, was a bunch of

During the Vietnam War, Major Robert Lodge was the foremost expert on "Combat Tree". The top secret program gave our fighters and advantage over the North Vietnamese MIGs. After his aircraft was disabled in an aerial dogfight, Lodge told his weapons officer to eject. Knowing his own capture on potential revelation of the top secret knowledge he kept could endanger others, Lodge went down with his plane.His friend and fellow Vietnam combat pilot Leonard "Lucky" Eckman is working to have Lodge awared

72 year old Charles Ross was a year into his peaceful retirement after a lucrative career in real estate, followed by President of the prominent George S. Carrington greeting card company, when he found himself at the wrong place at the wrong time just outside of Chicago. John Seadlund, who’d been influenced by John Dillinger’s gang member Tommy Carroll and who had evaded the FBI for years, stole much more than Ross’s golden years leading FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to manage the investigation

David Crockett’s political career rises throughout the 1820s, but it begins to fall in the 1830s as he continually runs afoul of President Andrew Jackson. By the mid-1830s, he has heard so many stories about Texas that he has decided to try to build a new life on the new western frontier of the United States. When his political career ends, he starts the journey to Texas and he learns along the way that he will likely have to return to his days as a warrior because a rebellion is rising.Join

A six-year-old found in her own home. A ransom note that reads like a movie script. A crime scene that collapsed under chaos. In this episode, we go inside the Conspiracy, the Cover-Up, and the Truth”, a former investigator breaks down the 1996 Boulder case that froze in time. We revisit the morning of December 26, the two-and-a-half-page ransom note, early evidence-handling failures, and the autopsy findings that still fuel debate. We weigh the most discussed theories—family involvement vs

Fear feels different when the mask is human. We open the door on Halloween’s darkest corridors: the father who poisoned his son with a cyanide Pixy Stix, the Toolbox Killers’ taped cruelty on a night meant for candy, and the times real corpses were dismissed as decorations under porch lights. From Detroit’s Devil’s Night arsons to a wolf mask at a front door and the Napa murders linked to a friend, the stories unfold like a horror anthology with one recurring villain: us. We also trace how p...

The most powerful supercomputers on Earth just became obsolete. And it all happened on a single, tiny chip in a Google lab. This isn't science fiction anymore.Welcome to the dawn of a new era. This podcast unpacks Google's stunning quantum computing breakthrough, a moment that historians will mark as the true beginning of the quantum age. We dive deep into their new Willow quantum chip and the revolutionary "quantum echoes" algorithm. This isn't just another small step; it's the first-ever

Original airdate 3/11/22The Navy SEALs are, for most Americans, the ultimate heroes. Their 2011 killing of Osama Bin Laden was celebrated as a victory in the War on Terror. Former SEALs rake in thousands of dollars as leadership consultants for American corporations. And young men who want to join the military dream of serving in their elite ranks.But as recent revelations have shown, the SEALs have lost their bearings. In Code Over Country, investigative journalist Matthew A. Cole tells the story

Atlanta’s own Slimm Millions, a barber to the stars, welcomes cinematographer Kargbo Films into his chair for an authentic Trim & True conversation. Hosted by Headkrack, the episode explores how grooming, image, and creativity connect.

After two years of genocide and only days into a new ceasefire, Palestinians are returning to Gaza City to find devastation: no homes, power, or family. Now, days after US President Donald Trump announced a plan to end the war, he is set to arrive in the region. There is optimism, but questions remain. Namely, will this deal hold?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.

Send us a text Are you a soon to be mom, a seasoned mother, or simply interested in the world of birth? You’re in the right place! In this episode, we discuss: Mercy Hospital Birth StoryThe mind games and manipulation around the term "hospital policy"... spoiler - its not the law, and you can always just say "No" if you want to Midwifery care and doula supportThe dangers of disturbing the natural altered brainwave states of birth The challenges associated with push...

Happy Halloween to all our listeners! Originally when I thought about a Halloween episode I wasn’t overly optimistic that we could find enough interesting topics that’d fit into our topic and time period. But as usual, Alex and Andrew delivered. In today’s episode we talk about 18th century French monsters, Eastern European vampires, and Hessian UFOs. Text the show! Support the show Join our Newsletter! Follow is on X General Recommended Reading The Military Experience in the Age of Reaso...

Harvest Ends, Frights BeginThis Haunted LifeRelease Date: October 28, 2025Hosted by: Adam BerryEpisode OverviewHalloween is more than candy and costumes — it’s a night steeped in thousands of years of ritual, folklore, and the mysterious veil between the living and the dead. Adam Berry takes listeners from the ancient Celtic fires of Samhain to the haunted basements of modern-day haunted houses, uncovering why we celebrate fear — and how the ghosts of the past still join in the fun.ACT 1 — Between

SHOPIFY: Sign up for a £1-per-month trial period at https://www.shopify.co.uk/shaunJohnny's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tiger-Cage-Y... The gripping and harrowing true story of Jonathan Wheeler, who spent 18 years in Thailand’s notorious prison system. Enticed by an offer of $10,000, Wheeler agreed to smuggle H from Bangkok to Taiwan - a decision that ultimately cost him nearly two decades of his life. His memoir provides an unflinching look at the brutal realities of life inside Thailand’s

This summary episode explores the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), the devastating conflict that served as a bloody rehearsal for World War II where competing political ideologies clashed with deadly consequences. Born from the collapse of Spain's military dictatorship and the struggle of the Second Spanish Republic against economic depression and social upheaval, the war erupted when General Francisco Franco launched a military coup from Spanish Morocco in July 1936. What followed was a brutal

On this episode of Our American Stories, The Traveling Wilburys formed almost by accident. When George Harrison needed a B-side, he called Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne, and together they recorded “Handle With Care.” The chemistry was instant, and within months, they became a band the world couldn’t ignore. Their blend of humor, heart, and melody carried through every track, especially “End of the Line.” Our own Greg Hengler shares how these

On this episode of Our American Stories, Pat Summitt built a dynasty at the University of Tennessee one season at a time. Her players feared her stare as much as they trusted her guidance, and together they set a new standard for excellence in college basketball. Eight national championships and more than a thousand wins made her the most successful coach in NCAA history, but her greatest achievement was how she elevated the women who played for her. Our own Greg Hengler revisits the story of a

The Late Night Overnight Missing Persons Case SleepStreamBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Did the mafia have a hand in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? In this episode, we examine the explosive relationship between the Kennedy Administration and organized crime — and the mob bosses who had the motive, means, and opportunity to strike back.Robert Kennedy’s war on the mob ramped up federal prosecutions and surveillance like never before, enraging mafia leaders across the country. We’ll look at how FBI wiretaps captured mobsters talking openly about killing both Kennedys —