Guest host Lisa Garr and Dream Team Michael & Nicole Sebastian discuss decoding human feelings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! What happens when your life begins with a near-death experience—and the strange never stops? For Sister Keeyah Lynn Frances, the supernatural has always been part of her reality. As a child, her “imaginary friend” wasn’t imaginary at all, and the connection she shared with the unseen world soon spiraled into something darker — a demonic infestation inside her own home. But where fear once ruled, faith eventually took root. Now a Catholic Mystic and Reiki

Summary In this conversation, Jenny Chen explores the complex implications of ChatGPT on intelligence and education. She emphasizes the need for careful consideration of the technology's impact, particularly in academic settings, and discusses the broader context of a technological revolution that may have both positive and negative consequences. Takeaways Is ChatGPT making us dumb?This is a much more complicated question.ChatGPT is problematic, especially for students.We should consider...

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Before she became a respected paranormal investigator, Amelia Cotter was just a curious child drawn to the eerie beauty of an abandoned mansion behind her father’s restaurant. But curiosity turned to revelation when she met Walter — a spirit who introduced her to a world she could never unsee. That single encounter changed everything. It set her on a lifelong path through haunted locations, spiritual encounters, and the search for what lingers beyond

George Noory and witch Patti Negri discuss the growing interest in witchcraft in modern society, the ancient Celtic traditions that became modern day Halloween, and her experiences with haunted dolls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Children see the world differently — but what happens when their imagination crosses into something darker? For Shelly Pruitt, her childhood was filled with laughter, playtime… and something else. Something that hid under her bed, whispered her name at night, and seemed to watch as she slept. What began as harmless make-believe soon turned into five years of terror — strange sounds, cold spots, and a presence that refused to leave. Was it all in her head? Or

Vlad III Dracula, the Wallachian Prince who became Bram Stokers inspiration behind his famous vampire 'Count Dracula,' was a brutal ruler. So brutal that history dubbed him 'Vlad the Impaler' due to his penchant for that particularly gruesome form of execution. Which, without going into too much detail, involved driving a large stake or pole through someone's body - often vertically. Chroniclers and historians claim that he impaled over 20,000 people during his reigns which, if true is a very, very

FAR’s big annual event at its Chertsey research site is on November 26. In this episode of Cut the Crop, FAR’s Communications Manager Anna Heslop says that as well as having a diverse range of topics and speakers, ARIA is a great chance to catch up with others before the busy harvest season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Halloween might be a treat for your taste buds, but what about the trillions of microbes in your gut? Gastroenterologist Chris Damman joins host Rachel Feltman to explore how different candies affect your gut microbiome—and why moderation and whole foods matter even after a sugar binge.Recommended Reading “Halloween Candy Binges Can Overload Your Gut Microbiome—A Gut Doctor Explains How to Minimize Spooking Your Helpful Bacteria,” by Christopher Damman, in the Conversation. Published online

George Noory and author Karen Dahlman explore her research into Ouija boards, how she feels the boards should not be feared but instead seen as a gateway to higher consciousness, plus George shares a story of a coworker who had a string of bad luck after he was given a board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween, Short Wavers! In today’s news round-up, we’ve got only treats. Hosts Regina Barber and Emily Kwong fill in NPR’s Ailsa Chang on a debate in spider web architecture, how the details shared in storytelling affect how you form memories and why more pixels may not translate to a better TV viewing experience.Have a science question? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at

A new report from the National Academies claims that greenhouse gases are “threatening human health” — but is that really the strongest evidence to date, or another case of politicized science? In this episode, Dr. David Legates examines the EPA’s 2009 Endangerment Finding, contrasts it with a more recent Department of Energy report, and explains why the so-called “climate consensus” is far less certain than we’ve been led to believe. He unpacks the data behind carbon dioxide, climate models...

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Deep in the jungles of Guam, time stands still — and so do the soldiers who never made it home. For paranormal investigator Shawn Daniel, the island wasn’t just home; it was a living museum of haunted history. Behind every vine-covered cave and rusting piece of war relic lies the echo of a battle long ended but never forgotten. Locals speak of spectral soldiers patrolling invisible lines, ghostly footsteps on abandoned runways, and the eerie hum of airplanes

Survival data from the KEYNOTE-905 trial and insights into the use of circulating tumor DNA to guide treatment decisions from IMvigor011 made big waves in bladder cancer care at the European Society of Medical Oncology Annual Congress. “Overall, this is going to change the standard of care for muscle-invasive bladder cancer,” says Amanda Nizam, MD, a genitourinary medical oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute. She and Robert A. Figlin, MD, the interim director of Cedars-Sinai

George Noory and psychic medium Ericka Boussarhane explore Halloween traditions, the pagan rituals surrounding death, what makes it easier for her to connect with spirits around Halloween, and her encounters with ghosts and spirits in haunted houses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SpaceX's Lunar Lander Revamp: SpaceX is reshaping its plans for the lunar lander in NASA's Artemis program, opting for a simplified mission architecture that promises to expedite astronaut landings on the Moon. This shift comes as the original timeline faces significant delays, with new flight tests of the Starship V3 architecture targeted for 2026.Coronal Mass Ejection and Life: Astronomers have observed a coronal mass ejection from a young, active star for the first time. This powerful stellar

Hotel Mars, #4449 with Rick Fisher as guest, Wednesday, Oct. 22,2025:Brief program summary:The Hotel Mars team discussed the US Acceleration of the Moon Race Against China. Guest Rick Fisher, John and David discussed how the US moon race is accelerating, driven by President Trump’s demand to land on the moon by 2028 and concerns that China, using the Long March 10 booster, might get there by 2029. Interim NASA Director Sean Duffy reopened the lunar lander contract, previously held by SpaceX’s

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! What is it about monsters that keeps us looking into the dark? From werewolves and vampires to demons and shapeshifters, our fascination with transformation and terror stretches back centuries. But what if these legends aren’t just about monsters at all—what if they’re about us? In this eerie and thought-provoking episode of The Grave Talks, we join author and folklorist John Kachuba on a journey through the shadowy myths that mirror our most primal fears

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ryan Dilger, University of Illinois and Dr. Brooke Smith with Cargill, discuss the research they conducted on soybean meal, revealing its mitigating effects on respiratory disease, specifically, the ability of soy-derived components to improve immune function and viability of PRRSv-infected pigs and the mechanisms for immunity and resilience to SRD by key soy-bioactives. Listen and watch! “Nutrition, like everything, is only part of the

TikTok’s algorithm has become a cultural force, shaping what more than a billion users see and share, but its future may be shifting. As the platform prepares for a U.S.-only spin-off, Kelley Cotter, an assistant professor in the department of human-centered computing and social informatics at Pennsylvania State University, joins Science Quickly to explore how changes in ownership could affect the algorithm’s influence and transparency and the kinds of content we consume. Recommended