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  • Tuskegee Experiment: The Infamous Syphilis Study

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    Tuskegee Experiment: The Infamous Syphilis Study

    Between 1932 and 1972, the U.S. government conducted one of the most shocking medical scandals in American history — the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. For forty years, 399 Black men in Alabama were deceived, denied treatment, and used as test subjects while doctors withheld penicillin — even after it became the standard cure. In this episode of American Scandal Report by Skoob, host OZ Dalton uncovers the truth behind the Tuskegee Experiment, the medical racism that allowed it to continue, the ethical violations that shocked the nation, and the long-term impact on trust in the American healthcare system. This is more than a history lesson — it’s a deep dive into government betrayal, bioethics failures, institutional racism, and the lasting consequences of medical deception. Before we dive in, don’t forget you can access all our shows, bonus content, and exclusive deep-dive episodes on the Skoob App and through https://linktr.ee/skoob.ai . Follow American Scandal Report by Skoob on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and hit subscribe on YouTube for more episodes like this. Tune in for more thought-provoking investigations, deep dives, and stories that challenge what we think we know.

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  • Will AI destroy us... or save us?

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    Will AI destroy us... or save us?

    Like it or not, artificial intelligence is deeply rooted in our lives. Its invisible architecture stretches everywhere from dating apps to medical care. In this new world, what remains uniquely human? On today's episode, we explore the tension between our love of AI and our fear of it — and try to decode the humans behind the machines. This episode originally published in March of 2023. Guests:George Zarkadakis, author of In Our Own Image: Will Artificial Intelligence Save or Destroy Us? Francis Collins, physician-geneticist who led the Human Genome Project Stephanie Dick, assistant professor in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University Meredith Broussard, data journalism professor at New York University, and author of More Than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender and Ability Bias in Tech To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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  • 036 - Capture of Port Royal AD 1710 by Duncan Campbell

    10 MAR

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    036 - Capture of Port Royal AD 1710 by Duncan Campbell

    Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history with Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12. This engaging volume offers a compelling narrative of pivotal moments from 1661 to 1710 AD, expertly woven together by the insights of the world’s most distinguished historians. Each account brings these significant events to life, making history accessible and enthralling for readers. Join us as we explore the influential figures and transformative happenings that shaped our world during this dynamic era. - Summary Adapted from the Title Page

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  • Episode 253: The 1692 Port Royal earthquake

    01/05/2025

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    Episode 253: The 1692 Port Royal earthquake

    In a bustling city of pirates and wickedness, one might think things couldn't get any more dangerous. But in the Jamaican city of Port Royal in 1692, that thought would be tested, and tested hard. Videos: History of Port Royal (Underwater Cities) Articles and books: Apocalypse 1692: Empire, Slavery, and the Great Port Royal Earthquake, by Ben Hughes Historic Earthquakes: Jamaica, 1692 June 07 UTC Jamaica Port Royal If you'd like to donate to the GFM for my car, you can find that here: https://gofund.me/a0585132

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  • Iran Protests Explained

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    Iran Protests Explained

    Editor's note: The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran early Saturday, Feb. 28. For current coverage click here. For background context, the story below was published on Jan. 22, 2026. Iran has been here before. For decades the country has gone through cycles of protest and repression at the hands of the Islamic Republic. What makes this cycle different?  In this episode of Throughline from NPR, we speak to two Iranian experts about their view of the past, present, and future of Iran’s protest movement. Guests:Ali Alfoneh, senior fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington DCHolly Dagres, senior fellow at the Washington Institute and curator of the Iranist on Substack. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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  • The Bitter History of Chocolate

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    The Bitter History of Chocolate

    What's better than holiday hot chocolate? If just thinking about it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy, well – that’s by design. Chocolate's big history sweeps across the globe, and today we’re going on that journey: from the pre–Columbus Americas, to an early 20th century reporter’s hunch about what cocoa production really takes, to a 21st century medical student’s story about his childhood on a farm that produces those holiday treats. Guests:Carla Martin, lecturer in African and African American Studies at Harvard University and President of the Board of the Institute for Cacao and Chocolate Research Catherine Higgs, professor of history at the University of British Columbia in Canada Shadrack Frimpong, founder of Cocoa360 We’ve got a favor to ask: We know there are a lot of great NPR shows out there.. but we all know who's the best.  NPR is celebrating the best  podcasts of the year, and YOU get to crown the winner of the People’s Choice Award. Vote for Throughline at npr.org/peopleschoice. May the best pod win! To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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  • The End of Port Royal (Port Royal Part 3) - An earth-shattering conclusion

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    The End of Port Royal (Port Royal Part 3) - An earth-shattering conclusion

    It is time to draw to a close our series on Port Royal, beginning with the return of Henry Morgan to Jamaica with a mission to end piracy. Though of course he instead decided to find a way to turn a (slightly corrupt) profit. But while the merchants of the were making ever greater profits and building ever more houses on the tiny spit of land that constituted Port Royal, deep below the surface of Jamaica there were seismic movements that would eventually bring the entire enterprise tumbling down. The earthquake of 1692 was massive, and would have been destructive to buildings that were well constructed with strong foundations. The buildings in Port Royal were built directly onto sand that sat only a few feet above the water table... .... it did not end well. Guest Host: Emma Heathcote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Introducing: Titanic: Ship of Dreams - Episode 1

    This is a taster episode of a brand-new podcast from the Noiser podcast network. Join host Paul McGann as he explores life and death on the most famous ship in history. You’ll be right there on board - setting sail from Southampton, chugging across the Atlantic, striking the iceberg and sinking into the icy depths. We’ll hear the harrowing tales of the victims and the testimonies of the lucky survivors. And Paul explores his own family story, following his great uncle Jimmy McGann - a trimmer down in Titanic’s engine room. Search ‘Titanic: Ship of Dreams’ in your podcast app and hit follow to get new episodes each Tuesday. Or listen at noiser.com Episode 2 is live now on Titanic: Ship of Dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  • The Last Years of the Atlantic Slave Trade: A Global Tragedy

    10/05/2025

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    The Last Years of the Atlantic Slave Trade: A Global Tragedy

    All the ads you hear in War Combat Stories are placed at the very beginning of every episode, because War Combat Stories believes the experience should never be interrupted once the story begins. Those first moments support War Combat Stories so the voices of warriors, the decisions of commanders, and the memories of the vietnam war or the pain left by the civil war can be heard without distractions. When you press play on War Combat Stories, you step into stories shaped by legacy, marked by the korean war, remembered through world war 2, carried from world war 1, lived by the navy, the air force, and defined by the long shadow of the cold war. There is a feeling people recognize the moment they listen to War Combat Stories. It’s the moment you realize the warriors in these stories were once ordinary people, the commanders were forced to choose without knowing the outcome, and the vietnam war felt endless to those inside it. The civil war divided more than land, it divided hearts, and every sacrifice became part of a legacy someone still carries today. In War Combat Stories, the korean war is not forgotten, world war 2 is not distant, world war 1 is not silent, and the lives shaped by the navy, the air force, and the pressure of the cold war begin to feel close, almost personal. As you continue listening to War Combat Stories, the stories of warriors and commanders begin to sound familiar in ways you didn’t expect. The fear felt during the vietnam war, the division of the civil war, the weight of legacy, the uncertainty of the korean war, and the sacrifices of world war 2 and world war 1 all reflect emotions people still live today. In War Combat Stories, the strength of the navy, the courage of the air force, and the tension of the cold war remind you that conflict is not only history, it is part of the human experience. People return to War Combat Stories because the voices of warriors feel real, the stories of commanders feel human, and the memories of the vietnam war and the civil war feel closer than expected. Every episode of War Combat Stories carries a legacy, remembers the korean war, honors world war 2, reflects on world war 1, and shares the journeys of the navy, the missions of the air force, and the lasting tension of the cold war. By the time an episode of War Combat Stories ends, something changes inside you. The warriors no longer feel distant, the commanders no longer feel unreachable, and the stories of the vietnam war, the civil war, the legacy left behind, the korean war, world war 2, world war 1, the navy, the air force, and the cold war all come together in a way that makes you understand why these stories still matter. That is why listeners return to War Combat Stories, again and again, because War Combat Stories is where history breathes, where memories speak, and where every story lives on inside War Combat Stories.

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