Boozed and Confused

Lead exposure is top of mind for millions of Americans today, but its lifelong effects weren’t known widely until recent decades. It’s estimated that 170 million Americans alive today were exposed to high-lead levels in early childhood, but do we know the true impact from their exposure? Today, Matt and Carolanne talk about America’s long-term influence from lead. 

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Direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies have quickly gained a strong foothold in society, with sites like 23andme garnering more than 14 million users worldwide since its inception in 2006. Though popular, 23andme had a doozy of an October this year with headlines highlighting a data leak targeting a specific heritage and a partnership with GSK to sell your information. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about 23andme and the ...

Commercial aviation is considered one of the safest means of transportation because of its strict regulatory bodies and practices. But what happens when one of the most crucial elements of airplane safety, the parts, is self-regulated? This week, Matt and Carolanne discuss how an entrepreneur named Zamora was able to sell fraudulent airplane parts to major US carriers for five years before being caught. 

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Cults have existed for thousands of years; cults like Scientology have made headlines due to their large audience and astounding wealth, but there are even more cults that have preyed upon countless individuals. Join Carolanne and Matt as they take a look into the crazy world of cults that actually still (sort of) exist.  

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On April 15, 1989, The Hillsborough Disaster tragically claimed the lives of 97 Liverpool fans during an FA cup semi-final; a human crush resulted from years of negligence and careless acts from local police, leading to decades of finger-pointing and cover-ups.  This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the police cover-up that followed the largest loss of life in British sporting history.

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These days you can buy almost anything to show proof or record of.. anything you'd need. You can buy fake COVID vaccine cards,  fake college diplomas to say you graduated top of your class from business school, or even fake diplomas saying you went to nursing school. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the fake nursing degree scandal that's led to thousands of fake nurses working.. maybe in a hospital near you.

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States like Arkansas rolled back child labor laws in order to “lessen the burden” on children trying to work. While this is drawing a lot of criticism, there’s a more sinister story that’s been hiding. This week, Matt and Carolanne discuss the NYT report that uncovered that there are hundreds of migrant children in the U.S. are working long hours and in dangerous jobs.

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It’s a bird.. It’s a plane.. It’s.. just a piece of space junk? The Black Knight satellite theory has been debated for years - is it the work of ancient aliens 13,000 years ago? Or just some space junk? This week, Matt and Carolanne discuss the Black Knight satellite. 

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This week's booze of choice: Voodoo Ranger IPA

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• https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/satellites/a34981277/bl...

On February 3rd 2023, a Norfolk Southern train with 20 cars carrying hazardous materials crashed in East Palestine, Ohio. The hazardous materials, like vinyl chloride, are potentially creating a toxic wasteland that’s killing livestock, wildlife, and pets in areas more than 10 miles from the crash site – all while officials deem the area “safe”. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the potential environmental disaster cover up ...

This past week Americans were brought together by something taking the internet by storm. It wasn’t a blue or gold dress or Laurel and Yanny; it was a Chinese spy balloon making its way across the states for its US tour. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk through the insane events of the Chinese spy balloon. 

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This week's booze of choice: Sierra Nevada Atomic Torpedo & Smithwicks

In the heart of the United States of America, an alarming network of Nazi-idealizing homeschoolers has popped up– or should we say, been discovered. “Educational” curriculum has been built and passed around to other Nazi-loving families looking to indoctrinate their children in the hateful and divisive lesson plans. Join Carolanne and Matt and buckle up. 

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The USDA announced they’d finally start cracking down on organic food fraud and weeding out producers that misrepresent their product as “organic” for a higher profit. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about why these loopholes exist, how fraudsters have made millions in profit before getting caught, and what this means for your grocery shopping. 

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The Kennedy family is often referred to as "America's Royal Family", complete with their own stories of deaths, murders, infidelity, and cover-ups. But one tragic part of the Kennedy family history didn't come to light until nearly 50 years after the fact: the lobotomization of Rosemary, JFK's sister. This week, Matt and Carolanne dive into the story of Rosemary Kennedy. 

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Goodbye 2022, hello Sunday Scaries of 2023. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to talk about the... less than desirable predictions from Baba Vanga and Nostradamus for 2023. 

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This week's booze of choice: Guinness and Smithwicks

Sources:

• https://www.history.co.uk/articles/baba-vanga-predictions-2023
• https://www.history.co.uk/articles/nostradamus-predicts-whats-in-store-for-2023
• https://ww...

We all know the ghosts who visited Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, but what are some of the real stories behind what goes bump in the night around Christmas? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they share the "real" ghost stories of Christmas. 

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This week's booze of choice: Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' and Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA

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• https://www.ranker.com/list/christma...

If you’ve seen your friends posting quirky images from AI powered app Lensa over the past month, you’re not alone. Lensa’s popularity has skyrocketed this year but red flags are waving. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk to you about the controversial AI art program Lensa and why you should stay far away. 

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This week's booze of choice: Guinness

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• https://www.businessinsider.com/l...

Conspiracies, politics, COVID lockdowns, and protests, oh my! This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the happenings in China's headlines over the last few months that have led to unprecedented protests throughout the country. 

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This week's booze of choice: Goose Island's Christmas IPA and Paulaner Hefe-Weizen

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• https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertolsen/2022/10/23/chinas-leader-xi...