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July 9, 2023

Season 5, Episode Twelve July 9, 2023

Send us a text On this episode, we'll hear about the man who discovered Oxygen, and why he had to leave England, a power outage that may have sparked Hip Hop, and the fate of the Rainbow Warrior. The Epilogue examines the restrictions an Alabama judge put on the Biden administration. But first, Not…

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July 2, 2023

Season 5, Episode Eleven July 2, 2023

Send us a text On this episode, Not the Headlines examines a new holiday in New York City and new laws in California. History touches on a show in the sky, a friendly reunion of enemy soldiers, and sliced bread. The Epilogu...

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June 25, 2023

Season 5, Episode Ten June 25, 2023

Send us a text In Not the Headlines we hear about a terrorist trial in Russia, a plan to manage plastic, and a new law in Missouri that accomplishes nothing but theater. Bits of History include Shirley Jackson's The Lottery, great British boxers, the National Organization of Women, and what may or …

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June 18, 2023

Season 5, Episode Nine June 18, 2023

Send us a text In this episode, Not the Headlines looks at UNESCO and an early sign of brain disease. Some of the history we explore is the evolution of the definition of obscenity, a river that catches on fire, and the Unab...

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June 11, 2023

Season 5, Episode Eight June 11, 2023

Send us a text On this episode, we’ll hear about The Taj Mahal, the frenzy for American Independence, banned books, the place where nothing is banned, and more. Plus, the failure of the media. But first, Not the Headlines, where we examine how perceptions of politicians are created, and the banning…

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June 4, 2023

Season 5, Episode Seven June 4, 2023

Send us a text In Not the Headlines, we hear about the Durham Report and a new way to categorize all the different sexual preferences. The History segment explores gasoline taxes, digestive experiments, and being the brother...

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May 14, 2023

Season 5, Episode Six May 14, 2023

Send us a text Not the Headlines explores food, how it brings us together, the effect of processed food on our abilities, and the methods we have to cook it. We go back through The Listening Tube to hear about measuring things, keeping your mouth shut during wartime, and an evil plot. The epilogue …

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May 7, 2023

Season 5, Episode Five May 7, 2023

Send us a text On this episode, Not the Headlines covers a study of male aggression, and insect repellents. On this week in history, we'll hear about rock and roll music, forbidden books, the Pentagon Papers and more. The E...

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April 30, 2023

Season 5, Episode Four, April 30, 2023

Send us a text Not the Headlines brings us another errant Air National Guardsman, plus the ever-decreasing standards of the U.S. Air Force. History explores John Wayne's feet, the North Pole, the Old Man of the Mountain and...

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April 23, 2023

Season 5, Episode Three April 23, 2023 Kids these days

Send us a text Not the Headlines covers teenage criminals and the cities that don't hold them responsible, History includes shooting people with guns, and newspapers, among other topics. The Epilogue examines transgenders i...

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April 16, 2023

Season 5, Episode Two April 16, 2023

Send us a text Not the Headlines has a follow up to a story from last week. History includes the first American Embassy, Paul Revere, and exoplanets. The Epilogue is a look at the latest document breach. Support the show Su...

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April 9, 2023

Season 5, Episode One April 9, 2023

Send us a text Not the Headlines explores microaggressions and tipping. History includes a triple murder plot, ping pong diplomacy, and more. The epilogue is the big story of the week: Donald Trump's indictments. Support t...

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March 26, 2023

Season 4, Episode 13 March 26, 2023 Janine Marie

Send us a text Not the Headlines, the last battleship, Three Mile Island, Sovereign Citizens. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940478/supporters/new Want to be a guest on The ...

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March 19, 2023

Season 4, Episode 12 March 19, 2023

Send us a text Not the Headlines, getting burned at the stake, the Equal Rights Amendment, fascism, and a look at how stories about partisan politics is partisan. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: https:/...

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March 12, 2023

Season 4, Episode 11 March 12, 2023

Send us a text Not the Headlines, Black people joining the Confederate army in the American Civil war, Operation Northwoods, and some guy in Italy who walked around 35,000 years ago. Plus, an examination of some of the many forms of discipline. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here:…

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March 5, 2023

Season 4, Episode 10 March 5, 2023

Send us a text Not the Headlines, a mutiny that led to freed slaves, the first phone call, killing civilians, and the Barbie Doll! Plus, an examination of the freedom of speech. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tu...

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Feb. 26, 2023

Season 4 Episode 9 February 26, 2023

Send us a text Not the Headlines, witch hunts, United States Census, United States Capitol Attack, Pisa, and the evolution of money. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940478/s...

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Feb. 19, 2023

Season 4, Episode 8 First Anniversary Special February 19, 2023

Send us a text Not the Headlines, a listen back to highlights of past episodes in the First Anniversary Special! Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940478/supporters/new Want to...

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Feb. 5, 2023

Season 4 Episode 7 February 5, 2023

Send us a text Not the Headlines, the Earth's other moon, court packing and social justice. Plus, Unfinished Business. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940478/supporters/new...

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Jan. 29, 2023

Season 4, Episode 6 January 29, 2023

Send us a text Not the Headlines (China Edition), new and old Amsterdam, a story with a surprise ending, a guy with two mountain peaks named after him, and the social rewards of manners. Support the show Subscribe to the Li...

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Jan. 22, 2023

Season 4 Episode 5 January 22, 2023

Send us a text Not the Headlines, the first politician to be shot, ghost testimony, the Challenger disaster, and liars in our federal government. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: https://www.buzzsprout.c...

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Jan. 15, 2023

Season 4, Episode 4 January 15, 2023

Send us a text Not the Headlines, a crime that could cost you your penis, the separation of church and state, the first transatlantic radio message and prohibition. Plus, what kind of change? Support the show Subscribe to th...

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Jan. 7, 2023

Season 4, Episode 3 January 8, 2023

Send us a text Not the Headlines, a plastic car, the U.S. National Debt, and more, plus the value of a picture. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940478/supporters/new Want to...

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Dec. 18, 2022

Season 4, Episode 2 December 18, 2022

Send us a text Not the Headlines, Nuts!, Washington crosses the Delaware, the Christmas Truce, and men orbit the moon. On being a nice person. Support the show Subscribe to the Listening Tube here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1940478/supporters/new Want to be a guest on The Listening Tube? Send Bob …

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