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Follow the money that props up racist science, and you'll find it all leads back to one man.
- Added: May 09, 2023
- Length: 01:03:24
In the mid-1800s, Harvard Medical School had a reputation for being a “den of body snatchers.” And then, in November 1849, the school’s most promin...
- Added: Dec 16, 2020
- Length: 36:45
In July 1981, the New York Times published an article about a mysterious illness plaguing gay men in New York City. After reading the article, Bruc...
- Added: Jul 09, 2019
- Length: 01:31:39
The disputed origin story of one of the 20th century’s most important inventions.
Bought by KFCF FM
- Added: Apr 23, 2018
- Length: 30:06
- Purchases: 1
In a Rough Draft Diaries first, we'll be entering the world of science by learning about the past (and present) struggles of Lake Erie with the for...
- Added: Mar 13, 2017
- Length: 05:59
Eighty years ago, one man set out to eradicate the mosquito that now causes Zika virus—and it sullied his reputation forever.
Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and WABE
- Added: Jun 21, 2016
- Length: 12:08
- Purchases: 2
A so-called spiritual medium, Clara Barton’s so-called spirit, and the man whose dedication swayed him to fall for an elaborate swindle.
- Added: Dec 07, 2015
- Length: 07:20
A telescoped version of NASA audio as it tells the public specifics about the shuttle as it glides in for a landing.
- Added: Oct 14, 2014
- Length: 01:34
- Purchases: 2
Um, No. But did the Manhattan Project’s Enrico Fermi consider the risk to Chicago?
Bought by XRAY.fm, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and PRX Remix
- Added: Aug 19, 2013
- Length: 10:03
- Purchases: 3