Martha Mitchell, the wife of Nixon's Attorney General, was well-known to spread a juicy rumor. That's why when Watergate unfolded, she was held captive in a hotel room on her husband's orders and painted as a crazy alcoholic. 

Martha Mitchell, the wife of Nixon's Attorney General, was well-known to spread a juicy rumor. That's why when Watergate unfolded, she was held captive in a hotel room on her husband's orders and painted as a crazy alcoholic.

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Short Stuff: The Gaslighting of Martha Mitchell

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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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Have you ever cried way longer than usual when you were in a yellow room? You’ve been smacked by color psychology my friend and it’s got your number.

Have you ever cried way longer than usual when you were in a yellow room? You&rsquo;ve been smacked by color psychology my friend and it&rsquo;s got your number.

Short Stuff: Color Psychology

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Short Stuff: The Gaslighting of Martha Mitchell

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