The Faith Healer, Snap #723 – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

The Faith Healer, Snap #723 – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

The Faith Healer, Snap #723 – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

September 17, 2016
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Imagine putting your hands on someone, and curing whatever ails them. Charles Monroe Kane knows the feeling. 

Charles Monroe Kane is a host on To The Best of Our Knowledge on Wisconsin Public Radio. You can also find his new book, Lithium Jesus: A Memoir of Mania, on Amazon and Audible.com. 

Producer: Eliza Smith
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Lucky 8-Ball, Snap #621 – Crash and Burn

Lucky 8-Ball, Snap #621 – Crash and Burn

Lucky 8-Ball, Snap #621 – Crash and Burn

September 9, 2016
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Every week, without fail, Jupiter Diego and his wife would go to couples therapy and then treat themselves to a nice dinner out. But on this particular evening things didn’t go exactly as planned. 

This story was adapted from Whit Missildine’s podcast This Is Actually Happening, featuring stories about what happens when everything changes. You can listen to episodes on their website or subscribe to their podcast on iTunes.

 

For more, check out Jupiter’s website: http://www.jupiterdiego.com/ 

Producer: Whit Missildine 

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Lake Chronicopia, Snap #621 – Crash and Burn

Lake Chronicopia, Snap #621 – Crash and Burn

Lake Chronicopia, Snap #621 – Crash and Burn

September 9, 2016
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Dale Bard was a young rock climber in Yosemite in the 1970s. Back then, rock climbing was an obscure passion, endeavored by only the most daring and intrepid young adventurers. But these young adventurers needed a way to eat and buy meager supplies. And they came across the most unbelievable cash cow you’ve ever heard of.

Producer: Julia Dewitt and Anna Sussman

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Trading Places, Snap #621 – Crash And Burn

Trading Places, Snap #621 – Crash And Burn

Trading Places, Snap #621 – Crash And Burn

September 9, 2016
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When Jared Dillian was 23, working for the coast guard, scanning the sea’s horizon he had his sights set on only one thing: getting to Wall Street and becoming a stud trader. What he didn’t know was how much it would cost him.

To learn about Jared’s other exploits on Wall Street make sure to pick up a copy of his book – Street Freak: Money and Madness at Lehman Brothers. You can also check out his financial newsletter, The Daily Dirtnap – http://www.dailydirtnap.com/

 

Producer: Nancy López

Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio

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The Belfast Project, Snap #722 – Blood Oath

The Belfast Project, Snap #722 – Blood Oath

The Belfast Project, Snap #722 – Blood Oath

September 2, 2016
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It’s not always easy to deal with the past, especially if it’s a troubled one. Do you hold on to it or do you let it go? For Anthony McIntyre the answer was easy.

Anthony McIntyre is a journalist and you can check out his writings on his website: The Pensive Quill.

Thank you to Ed Moloney for sharing the archival tape of the Brendan Hughes interviews from the Belfast Project that were featured in his book, Voices from the Grave.

And to learn more about the Belfast Project subpoenas check out this link: https://bostoncollegesubpoena.wordpress.com

Producer: Nancy Lopez

Sound Design: Renzo Gorrio

 

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