Decoder Ring

Decoder Ring investigates the mysterious legacy of "Bridget in the Buff," a 1970s novelty model who became a massive commercial phenomenon despite being intended as a gag gift.

Willa Paskin and Evan Chung explore the evolution of podcasts from audio-only radio to the current dominance of video chat shows.

This Decoder Ring episode explores the unexpected afterlife of McGruff the Crime Dog’s 1987 anti-drug album, *McGruff’s Smart Kids*.

Decoder Ring explores the bizarre legacy of McGruff the Crime Dog, focusing on his strange 1980s anti-drug cassette album.

This Decoder Ring episode explores the historical pendulum swings in public health advice regarding sunlight, from early 20th-century medical endorsements to modern cancer warnings.

Host Willa Paskin and journalist Catherine Dunn explore the critical vulnerabilities of GPS, which provides essential location and time synchronization for global infrastructure.