From scratchers to the Powerball, the lottery is the most popular form of gambling in the United States, even though the odds of winning a big jackpot is infinitesimally small.

532- For a Dollar and a Dream

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582- Rocket Man

How an ugly puppet created television as we know it

581- It's Howdy Doody Time!

In this bonus episode, Lasha talks about extra reporting she did for Towers of Silence on the current state of vulture conservation.

579 BONUS- Towers of Silence: Vulture Conservation

Our pal Gillian Jacobs takes us through the history of poison control and the yucky face meant to warn children about the dangers lurking in their kitchen cabinets

580- Mr Yuk

How the loss of vultures in India has put an ancient burial tradition in crisis

532- For a Dollar and a Dream

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