It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that J. Edgar Hoover was perhaps the most powerful American of the 20th century. By the time he established the FBI as America’s police force, presidents were afraid of him. Just exactly how did he get to be so puissant?

It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that J. Edgar Hoover was perhaps the most powerful American of the 20th century. By the time he established the FBI as America’s police force, presidents were afraid of him. Just exactly how did he get to be so puissant?

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J. Edgar Hoover: Evil G-Man Pt. 1

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Humans have all sorts of weird quirks that cause us to do silly things and make bad decisions. It’s not our fault though. Our brains are wired that way. Learn about the psychology of cognitive biases in this episode.

Humans have all sorts of weird quirks that cause us to do silly things and make bad decisions. It&rsquo;s not our fault though. Our brains are wired that way. Learn about the psychology of cognitive biases in this episode.

How Cognitive Biases Work

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If look into the mythology of just about any culture in the world, you will find a myth about a great flood that destroyed humanity and submerged the Earth in the distant past. Does this mean that a great flood actually happened? Listen to this classic episode to explore the possibilities with Josh and Chuck.

If look into the mythology of just about any culture in the world, you will find a myth about a great flood that destroyed humanity and submerged the Earth in the distant past. Does this mean that a great flood actually happened? Listen to this classic episode to explore the possibilities with Josh and Chuck.

Selects: Why Do Great Flood Myths Seem To Be Universal?

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The Cajun Navy was formed after Hurricane Katrina and really got its legs after the Louisiana flood of 2016.  They save a lot of lives, but some fear the pitfalls of "vigilante heroism." Learn all about this group of do-gooders today. 

The Cajun Navy was formed after Hurricane Katrina and really got its legs after the Louisiana flood of 2016. &nbsp;They save a lot of lives, but some fear the pitfalls of "vigilante heroism." Learn all about this group of do-gooders today.&nbsp;

The Cajun Navy: Heroes or Liability?

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