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Welcome to Top Fold, a podcast about “All the news that would have been” with your host Luke Heffley. Here at Top Fold we explore monumental events that didn't make the top story only because -- that spot was already taken.

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Welcome to Top Fold, a podcast about “All the news that would have been” with your host Luke Heffley. Here at Top Fold we explore monumental events that didn't make the top story only because -- that spot was already taken.

    Yeltsin 2 Kremlin: "I QUIT !" - Season 4 Ep. 6

    Yeltsin 2 Kremlin: "I QUIT !" - Season 4 Ep. 6

    When the President of Russia abruptly decided to quit and transfer power to an unknown former KGB agent, it surprised everyone including the United States. What event was making headlines all over the world that when the leader of a nuclear superpower suddenly resigned, it WASN’T the top story? Find out on this episode of Top Fold. Top Fold is dedicated to, "All the news that would have been". What does that mean? That means that on 9/11, or when the Hindenburg exploded, or ...

    • 16 min
    The Beat Goes On Season 4 - Ep. 5

    The Beat Goes On Season 4 - Ep. 5

    Would you believe that the shocking news from the murder trial of a National Civil Rights Icon did not make the top story? What huge event on this day was changing headlines across the nation? Find out on this episode of Top Fold.Top Fold is dedicated to, "All the news that would have been". What does that mean? That means that on 9/11, or when the Hindenburg exploded, or Elvis Presley died, headlines were replaced and stories fell below the fold. What event happened that was huge but w...

    • 17 min
    Going Down, Down, Down - Season 4 - Ep. 4

    Going Down, Down, Down - Season 4 - Ep. 4

    What catastrophic events happened on Lake Michigan within days of each other and STILL wasn’t the top story? What huge event captured front page headlines during that week in almost EVERY newspaper? Find out on this episode of Top Fold.Top Fold is dedicated to, "All the news that would have been". What does that mean? That means that on 9/11, or when the Hindenburg exploded, or Elvis Presley died, headlines were replaced and stories fell below the fold. What event happened that was huge...

    • 17 min
    An Instant Classic - Season 4 - Ep. 3

    An Instant Classic - Season 4 - Ep. 3

    Would you believe that the news of an American soccer team being almost killed by the opposing players and fans and then again playing just two days later in the same stadium WASN'T what everyone was talking about? Instead of reporting about the melee, ALL the major networks were coving a HUGE announcement. Find out what it was on THIS episode of TOP FOLD.Top Fold is dedicated to, "All the news that would have been". What does that mean? That means that on 9/11, or when the Hindenburg e...

    • 18 min
    Beverly Hills Cantina Season 4 Episode 2

    Beverly Hills Cantina Season 4 Episode 2

    How could a tragic nightclub fire with mass casualties not be what everyone was talking about? What started out as an afterthought, then suddenly became the headline story? Find out what was on this episode of TOP FOLD.Top Fold is dedicated to, "All the news that would have been". What does that mean? That means that on 9/11, or when the Hindenburg exploded, or Elvis Presley died, headlines were replaced and stories fell below the fold. What event happened that was huge but wasn’t talked abou...

    • 11 min
    A President, a Bishop, & a King - Season 4 Ep1

    A President, a Bishop, & a King - Season 4 Ep1

    The Induction of an Archbishop, a visit to the United Nations, and even a scheduled trip to Hawaii for discussions on ending the Vietnam War were not enough to keep President Johnson the top story. What happened on this day that changed everything? Find out on this episode of TOP FOLD.Top Fold is dedicated to, "All the news that would have been". What does that mean? That means that on 9/11, or when the Hindenburg exploded, or Elvis Presley died, headlines were replaced and stories fell...

    • 15 min

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