After a San Francisco real estate mogul went bankrupt, he reinvented himself as the Emperor of the United States – and became the city’s most celebrated resident. 

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After a San Francisco real estate mogul went bankrupt, he reinvented himself as the Emperor of the United States – and became the city’s most celebrated resident.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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After a San Francisco real estate mogul went bankrupt, he reinvented himself as the Emperor of the United States – and became the city’s most celebrated resident.

Short Stuff: Emperor Norton

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If you think secretly coded messages sent via short wave radio is Cold War relic, think again. In this classic episode, Chuck and Josh are here to dispel that myth, along with many others relating to numbers stations, including why they might still be operational.

If you think secretly coded messages sent via short wave radio is Cold War relic, think again. In this classic episode, Chuck and Josh are here to dispel that myth, along with many others relating to numbers stations, including why they might still be operational.

Selects: What is a Numbers Station?

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The worker co-op has a rich tradition and can work a variety of ways. Join us as we dig into the nuts and bolts.

The worker co-op has a rich tradition and can work a variety of ways. Join us as we dig into the nuts and bolts.

How Worker Co-ops Works

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If you think Spring Break started with northern college kids heading to Florida to party, you'd be correct. But there's slightly more to it than that. 

If you think Spring Break started with northern college kids heading to Florida to party, you'd be correct. But there's slightly more to it than that.&nbsp;

Short Stuff: History of Spring Break

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Short Stuff: Emperor Norton

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