Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
From UFOs to psychic powers, history is riddled with unexplained events. Get a closer look at the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know in this video podcast.
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Edward Bernays, Part I: Of Cigarettes and Suffragettes
Nowadays Edward Bernays, often called "the Father of Public Relations," ...
Nowadays Edward Bernays, often called "the Father of Public Relations," remains a relatively obscure historical figure. His legacy, however, is thriving around the globe, and his techniques are found in everything from the food we eat to the things we believe. But who was this man, and how did he get his start? How did a nephew of Sigmund Freud use psychology to bend the will of the masses -- and how does his legacy affect you today? Tune in to learn more.
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Digging Deeper: Where are the water conflicts?
In this episode, Ben and Matt explore global fears of ...
In this episode, Ben and Matt explore global fears of widespread drought and water wars. But where could these wars begin? Join the guys as they (figuratively) circle the globe to find which of the world's regions are most ripe for a possible water war.
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Water Wars II: Privatization
Across the globe, institutions and governments struggle to supply humanity ...
Across the globe, institutions and governments struggle to supply humanity with clean water. Sometimes these groups turn to private businesses for help. Advocates claim privatization works for the world's poor -- but critics tell a different story.
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Digging Deeper: The New YouTube Channel
Just a quick update: In this clip, Matt and Ben ...
Just a quick update: In this clip, Matt and Ben catch you up to speed on their new YouTube channel, where you can find all the newer episodes from both the original show and the new Digging Deeper series.
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Digging Deeper: The Presidential Debates
Matt and Ben covered the controversial Commission on Presidential Debates ...
Matt and Ben covered the controversial Commission on Presidential Debates earlier -- but there's still more info. What's the 15% rule, and how does it affect debates? Do corporate sponsorships influence the debates? Tune in to learn more.
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Digging Deeper: Introduction
The Stuff They Don't Want You To Know guys have ...
The Stuff They Don't Want You To Know guys have started a new series to cover the extra information they can't fit into the usual episodes. Join Matt and Ben as they introduce the new series, where they'll dig deeper into elections, water wars and more.
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Is the world running out of oil?
Modern civilization depends on energy from fossil fuels. But in ...
Modern civilization depends on energy from fossil fuels. But in a world of increasing consumption and decreasing resources, how long will fossil fuel supplies last? Tune in and learn more about the debate over peak oil in this podcast.
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Why hasn't the spread of nuclear weapons stopped?
On July 16th, 1945 the first atomic bomb test ushered ...
On July 16th, 1945 the first atomic bomb test ushered in a new era of warfare, with weapons capable of killing millions. But how many countries own nukes today, and how did they get them? The answers may surprise you. Tune in to learn more.
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The War on Drugs
The War on Drugs has continued for decades, yet the ...
The War on Drugs has continued for decades, yet the U.S. remains the world's largest market for illegal drugs. But, according to some, this is a war the U.S. was never meant to win. Learn more about conspiracy theories associated with the War on Drugs
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Who controls presidential debates?
Each election, audiences around the United States -- and the ...
Each election, audiences around the United States -- and the world -- tune in to watch the presidential debates. No one denies that the debates are important, but why do some groups think they’re corrupt? Tune in to learn more.
