A new Brain Drain: funding cuts and political chaos cause scientists to leave the US -- and other countries love it. Wal-Mart bans an emotional support alligator. Protestors get in hot water in the UK. New Mexico may make childcare free. And one scientist may have just cracked the code on space travel. All this and more -- including the first bot minister -- in this week's strange news segment.

Strange News: The US Raids Reporters, the Death of von Däniken and Dilbert, Apps Want to Know if Your Loved Ones Die, and Much More
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Is Your Intuition A Form Of Time Travel?
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Listener Mail: Faith Healing, Christmas Conspiracies, Africville, a Letter from Malaysia, and More
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