On six separate occasions during its relatively short history, the United States has practiced conscription: forcing certain members of the public to join the military. In the States, we often just refer to this as 'the draft'. Ever since the close of the Vietnam War, Uncle Sam's fighting forces have been entirely voluntary... yet, as Ben, Matt and Noel discover in tonight's episode, that may change -- and sooner than we'd all like to admit.

Israel's 'Secret' Nuclear Program: The Samson Option
1:07:27

Listener Mail: Water Wars and Terrorism, Elephants and Circuses, the Future of Apprenticeships, and More
1:01:53

Why Do White House Chefs Keep Drowning?
1:08:25