🕌 Uncover Iran's 1979 revolution as a Boeing 747 lands in Tehran, changing history

👑 Explore Mohammad Reza Shah's life, from liberal ruler to autocrat, sparking national turmoil

🕵️‍♂️ Discover the CIA and MI6's hidden roles in Iran, setting the stage for a dramatic shift of power

🚩 Witness the crescendo of revolution, leading to the Shah's exile and Khomeini's return

🎶 Dive into 'Iran Iran' by Reza Rooyigari, the anthem of a nation's struggle for power

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🎅 Uncover the cozy origins of the Yule Log broadcast, a television marvel that began on a chilly December night in 1966 on New York's WPIX channel

🏙️ Hear the heartwarming story of how a simple 17-second film loop of a crackling fireplace sparked a Christmas revolution in homes without chimneys

🪵 Discover why the aftermath of 9/11 brought this comforting tradition back into the homes of New Yorkers, offering solace and warmth during a time of need

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🏇 Discover the grim details of the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889, in which settlers raced to claim land

📕 Hear how land had been strategically taken from Native Americans through the 20th century

👻 Listen to 'Ghost Dance' by Robbie Robertson and The Red Road Ensemble, a poignant song reflecting the indigenous experience during America's expansion era

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📰 This episode unpacks the sensational shutdown of Rupert Murdoch's 'News of the World'

🤯 Hear how a 168-year-old newspaper giant with a massive following met its sudden demise

🎤 Listen to "Dirty Laundry" by Don Henley as the perfect anthem for this tale. With lyrics that mock the media's frenzy for the sensational, it's the ideal backdrop for a story that intertwines royalty, the ordinary, and the downright shady

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