The Secret History Podcast Episodes
Written by Donna Tartt
218 Episodes - 559 pages - ★★★★ - 211K ratings
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Ep. 22: Christopher Leonard on "Kochland: The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America"
The Truth Report with Chauncey DeVega - September 09, 2019 01:40 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 178 ratingsChristopher Leonard is a business reporter whose work has appeared in such publications as The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. He is the author of the bestselling new book Kochland: The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America. Leonard explains how Charles ...
Mark Booth: The Secret History of the World
Earth Ancients - September 07, 2019 21:42 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsThey say that history is written by the victors. But what if history―or what we come to know as history―has been written by the wrong people? What if everything we've been told is only part of the story? In this groundbreaking and now famous work, Mark Booth embarks on an enthralling tour of our ...
The Secret History of People
Enlightenment Radio - September 06, 2019 15:02 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsIn this talk, Steven goes back to the Bible, Noah, and the story in Genesis about how, after the Flood, the first people's spread across the Earth and how it relates to current times and politics. Noah had three sons whose offspring set off to different parts of the world, but few people realize...
The Secret History of the Future: New Media, Old Story
The Economist Podcasts - September 04, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 2.8K ratingsRadio was originally a social medium, as early radio sets (each of which could transmit as well as receive) turned cities into giant chatrooms, populated by Morse Code-tapping enthusiasts. But the excitement of this democratic, digital platform did not last, and radio was tamed by corporate inter...
OTL #672: Possible new laws on farm animals, Greenway controversy, The Secret History of Moc Artsy
Outside the Loop RADIO - August 31, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsMike Stephen learns about the possibility of new regulations on urban farm animals, discusses the controversy around a proposed greenway in Lincoln Park, and discovers the Secret History of weird duo Moc Artsy. This week's local music is brought to you by Tenci.
The Witches' Ointment: The Secret History of Psychedelic Magic with Thomas Hatsis
Hidden Light - August 31, 2019 12:09 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAn exploration of the historical origins of the “witches’ ointment” and medieval hallucinogenic drug practices based on the earliest sources • Details how early modern theologians demonized psychedelic folk magic into “witches’ ointments” • Shares dozens of psychoactive formulas and recipes ...
The Secret History of the Future: A Brief History of Timekeeping
The Economist Podcasts - August 28, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 2.8K ratingsThe first mechanical clocks were made to summon monks to prayer. Ever since, timekeeping technology has often been about control and obligation. But underneath a mountain in Texas, a new kind of clock is being built that’s meant to alter the way we think about time. Can it force us to connect our...
The Secret History of the Future: Salvation in the Air
The Economist Podcasts - August 21, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 2.8K ratingsAt the dawn of the 20th century, chemists dreamed of extracting nitrogen from the air and turning it into a limitless supply of fertiliser. Sceptics thought they were crazy—it was possible in theory, but it was unclear if it could be done in practice. What happened next changed the course of 20th...
The Morning Show - 08/18/19 High Heat: The Secret History of the Fast Ball
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg - August 18, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsFrom the archives comes this 2009 interview with sportswriter Tim Wendel, author of "High Heat: The Secret History of the Fastball and the Improbable Search for the Fastest Pitcher of all time."
OTL #670: Democratic Socialism in the City Council, Fishing in the Chicago River, The Secret History of Jerry-O
Outside the Loop RADIO - August 17, 2019 19:23 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsMike Stephen discusses the rise of democratic socialism in the Chicago City Council with author Edward McClelland, learns that it’s safe to fish in the Chicago River (kind of), and discovers the Secret History of radio DJ Jerry-O. This week's local music is brought to you by Lester Ray.
The Secret History of the Future: Bug in the System
The Economist Podcasts - August 14, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 2.8K ratingsThe first ever computer program was written in 1843 by Ada Lovelace, a mathematician who hoped her far-sighted treatise on mechanical computers would lead to a glittering scientific career. Today, as we worry that modern systems suffer from “algorithmic bias” against some groups of people, what c...
8/7 - Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'Neill
Lori & Julia's Book Club - August 07, 2019 23:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIt is hard to explain this book without sounding a little kooky but if you read the book “Helter Skelter”, what you think you know about the Manson murders may be wrong. This book is a result of 20 years of exhaustive research and investigative reporting. What becomes crystal clear to the author...
The Secret History of the Future: Dots, Dashes and Dating Apps
The Economist Podcasts - August 07, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 2.8K ratingsIn the 19th century, young people wooed each other over the telegraph. But meeting strangers on the wires could lead to confusion, disappointment, and even fraud. Do modern online dating apps have anything to learn from telegraph romances? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informati...
Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the 1960s
Roberta Glass True Crime Report - August 03, 2019 20:19 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 331 ratingsTalking to author Tom O'Neill about his excellent new book Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the 1960s. Read the documents here: https://www.facebook.com/CHAOSTheBook/ Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316477559/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_a3ErDbBQ07BY6 Come join the co...
OTL #668: Radio Free Honduras performs live, The Secret History of Johnny Pate
Outside the Loop RADIO - August 03, 2019 15:10 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsMike Stephen welcomes members of the local band Radio Free Honduras into the studio to perform live and then explores the Secret History of legendary local arranger and musician Johnny Pate.
The Secret History of the Future: Mars on Earth
The Economist Podcasts - July 31, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 2.8K ratingsPolar exploration was the Victorian equivalent of the space race. Major powers vied to outdo each other, funding expeditions to the most inhospitable parts of the world as demonstrations of their supremacy over nature and each other. Today, the resulting tales of triumph and tragedy hold valuable...
Book Review: The Secret History of the Pink Carnation
Nick Schenkel Book Reviews - July 26, 2019 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA young grad student is struggling to get by, but that all changes when she determines the subject of her dissertation. Even the finest historians have missed this story, and it will knock their socks off. She has discovered The Secret History of The Pink Carnation a fictional tale by Lauren Will...
The Secret History of the Future: Meat and Potatoes
The Economist Podcasts - July 24, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 2.8K ratingsThe potato seemed strange and unappetizing when it first arrived in Europe. But it grew into a wonder food that helped solve the continent’s hunger problems. Can its journey tell us what to expect from current efforts to replace animal meat with societally healthier meat alternatives made from pl...
Author Tom O'Neill discusses his book Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties.
William Ramsey Investigates - July 22, 2019 21:18 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratingsAuthor Tom O'neill discusses his book Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties. https://www.amazon.com/Chaos-Charles-History-Sixtiest-Sixties-ebook/dp/B07K6J273Q/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=tom+oneill&qid=1563829821&s=gateway&sr=8-2
OTL #666: Eat more insects, The dark lager uptick in Chicago, The Secret History of Barbara Acklin
Outside the Loop RADIO - July 20, 2019 19:41 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsMike Stephen celebrates the creepy 666th episode by learning about the benefits of eating insects, gets the lowdown on the increase in dark lagers brewed locally, and discovers the Secret History of soul singer Barbara Acklin. This week's local music is brought to you by Opacia.
THE SECRET HISTORY OF MOVIES – JAY DYER + JESSUM GUY
Jay'sAnalysis - July 18, 2019 17:47 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 560 ratingsJessumGuy invited me on to his new podcast to discuss my two books, Esoteric Hollywood 1 and 2. We cover the origins of the camera and propaganda, the origins of intelligence services in connection to films and the usage of various techniques that would later be a central aspect of advertising an...
The Secret History of the Future: Unreliable Evidence
The Economist Podcasts - July 17, 2019 04:30 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 2.8K ratingsIn the early 20th century a new forensic technique—fingerprinting—displaced a cruder form of identification based on body measurements. Hailed as modern, scientific, and infallible, fingerprinting was adopted around the world. But in recent years doubts have been cast on its reliability, and a ne...
The Secret History of the Future: Second Wind
The Economist Podcasts - July 10, 2019 04:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 2.8K ratingsFor thousands of years we sailed our cargo across oceans using zero-emission, 100 percent renewable wind. Then we switched to ships that run on oil, creating a global maritime fleet that pumps greenhouse gases into the sky. Could we go back to wind-powered ships by rediscovering a clever nautical...
OTL #664: BUILD provides hope, A roadblock to justice reform, The Secret History of Kahil El’Zabar
Outside the Loop RADIO - July 06, 2019 14:17 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsMike Stephen visits a youth development organization called BUILD in the Austin neighborhood, discusses the long road to justice reform in Chicago, and discovers the Secret History of prolific percussionist Kahil El’Zabar. This week's local music is brought to you by Fay Ray.
The Secret History of the Future: A Familiar Tune
The Economist Podcasts - July 03, 2019 04:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 2.8K ratingsThe 19th-century invention of the phonograph left composers worried they might not be paid for recordings. The 20th-century proliferation of digital sampling outmoded old copyright laws. Can these previous tech disruptions of the music business teach us how to handle a 21st-century onslaught of c...
The Secret History of Bioluminescence (Rebroadcast)
Hakai Magazine Audio Edition - July 02, 2019 07:05 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsby Ferris Jabr • Illuminating maps during war, guiding planes to safety, making genes and proteins visible—organisms get their glow on to help humans. Originally published in May 2016, this fascinating story is as relevant now as it was then. The original story, along with photos, can be found ...
The Secret History of the Future: Season 2 Trailer
The Economist Podcasts - June 26, 2019 04:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★ - 2.8K ratingsWhat can 19th century polar exploration teach us as humans plan missions to Mars? Do modern online dating apps have anything to learn from romances over the telegraph wires? Dig into the past, and you’ll find surprising lessons about what’s next for our modern world. Season 2 of "The Secret Histo...
Episode 96 - Stories from Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of
Hollywood Crime Scene - June 25, 2019 23:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3.9K ratingsWe sat down with investigative journalist Tom O'Neill to discuss his explosive new book about the Manson Case. Plus lots of never before heard juicy stories!!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
OTL #662: The local mega-development trend, Does the IL budget solve our money woes?, The Secret History of Dead Freddie
Outside the Loop RADIO - June 22, 2019 23:25 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsMike Stephen discusses the trend of planning mega-developments in Chicago, gets an analysis of the new state budget, and learns the Secret History of 80s rockers Dead Freddie. This week's local music is brought to you by KAINA.
Annie Jacobsen: The Secret History of the CIA
Town Hall Seattle Civics Series - June 19, 2019 19:39 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratingsWhen diplomacy fails and war is unwise, the president calls on the CIA’s Special Activities Division—a highly-classified branch of the CIA and the most effective black operations force in the world. Almost every American president since World War II has asked the CIA to conduct sabotage, subvers...