You Know What I've Been Wondering?

Dedicated in loving memory of John Lewis, may he Rest in Power. This week, Jane explains the goal of the Freedom Riders and their historic movement during the Civil Rights Era of the 1960s. Sarah also exposes the monopoly driving up the price of eyewear. Plus, what's that cube in front of the sun everyone is talking about?

There's nothing like some maritime drama to spice up your day. This week, Jane tells the story of the HMS Bounty and the mutiny that made it famous. Sarah explains the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and its legal implications today. 

Welcome back to You Know What I've Been Wondering? This week, we get a little more serious. Jane explains how the US came to drop two atomic bombs on Japan. Then, Sarah shares the history of the relationship between religion and healthcare. Remember to keep thanking essential workers! We also have a bonus good news section. 

We know you waited for it, and now it's here - the digital release of Hamilton! Well, you know we love to ruin things people like. This week, Jane talks about the popular personality test Myers-Briggs. Sarah gives a short interlude featuring headlines from https://watchingamerica.com/ (check it out, Americans!) and then closes us out with a real look at Alexander Hamilton, the not-so-radical Founding Father. It is okay to find Hamilton entertaining and fun while acknowledging that our Founding Fathers were racist elitists! 

What's a more legitimate organized criminal enterprise - the Yakuza or the NRA? We'll let you decide! This week, Jane shares the innocent beginnings of the NRA to their transformation to a Super PAC. Sarah explains who the Yakuza are and what they do on the other side of the Pacific. Plus, we discuss a treasure hunt!

This week, we break down two systems: toxic masculinity and Southern Confederate pride. Jane explains "Incels" and their twisted logic. Sarah shares the history of the Confederate government, and why their statues are completely unnecessary. We continue to encourage our listeners to check out blacklivesmatter.com for resources. This pride month, we also want to encourage you to donate to organizations like The Okra Project, The Marsha P Johnson Institute, or any other organization helping black trans women.

As we continue to fight for the safety and wellbeing of black people in America, we want the topics we're educating ourselves on each week to reflect the world around us. This week, Jane talks about the real, vital history of the Black Panther movement in America. For a quick archaeology break, Sarah covers the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD.

To all our listeners out there, take a moment to check-in with yourself. These past few days millions of Americans have been at work to say loudly and clearly Black Lives Matter and push for effective change in our system that oppresses Black and Brown bodies. Thank you everyone who has donated to mutual aid funds, protested, called legislators, and signed petitions. Keep on doing the work and when you need a break, we're here for you. Go to https://blacklivesmatter.com/ for resources and ways to actively engage with this movement.

Part two of the double feature! Tired of all that STEM talk? Let's chat arts & humanities. This week, Jane explains the history of K-Pop and their dreamy Idols. Sarah tells the history of romance novels and why they're significant, not just silly reads for girls!