David and Rachel discuss the systemic issues behind the dangerous Ronan Point building collapse. (Apologies for the second-half audio. We are not sound engineers, but still hope it doesn't put you off the topic.)

David and Rachel discuss the devastating neurological illness Gulf War Syndrome, which affects up to 250,000 US Gulf War veterans.

David and Rachel discuss the complications surrounding summiting Mt. Everest and the particular tragedy that befell the parties conquering the peak in May 1996.

David and Rachel tell the incredibly depressing and horrifying tale of the doomed Flight 763 and Flight 1907 that collided mid-air.

David and Rachel wrap up with the modern era of the ill-conceived and horribly-executed War on Drugs.

David and Rachel discuss the early days of demonizing drugs and its indelible links to racism and revenue.

David and Rachel discuss the ancient drowning of the parish of Rungholt in two catastrophic floods hundreds of years apart.

David and Rachel discuss the ill-fated journey of the airship Italia and its dramatic search and rescue.

David and Rachel discuss the feat of human engineering that is the Hoover Dam and the lives it took.

David and Rachel discuss the flood of 1889 that devastated Johnstown, Pennsylvania and its surrounding area.