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The Bomber and the Rookie

July 16, 2026

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. The mood in the US at the time was very similar to the World Cup fever we're experiencing right now. But halfway through those games, that festive vibe shifted when a bomb went off in Centennial Olympic Park. 111 people were injured, 1 person was killed and overnight the Olympics became part of a criminal terrorism investigation.This week we're looking back at those events. But this episode isn't about ...

The surreal lives of political spouses

July 09, 2026

Marriage is a deep and powerful bond. But for politicians, those relationships are often far more complicated. In addition to being a husband or wife, many spouses of elected officials take on strange and demanding roles. And on the campaign trail and at home their lives increasingly mirror our deepening political divide, which means dealing with intense criticism and even the threat of political violence.Featuring:Billy Warden, freelance journalist and former political spouseSusan Tillis, wi...

Secrets of the Great Dismal Swamp

July 02, 2026

For centuries, the Great Dismal Swamp on the border of North Carolina and Virginia served as a sanctuary for escaped slaves known as maroons. Today, the same harsh conditions that shielded those self-emancipated people from slavery make it difficult for historians and archeologists to understand the extent of their settlements. But that secret world is slowly being uncovered.Featuring:Dan Sayers, archaeologist, anthropologist and professor at American UniversityMarcus Nevius, author of City o...