Strange News: Uncle Sam's New Space Weapons, World's Oldest Drug Use, The FBI and Beastiality
Summary
Hosts Ben, Noel, and Max discuss the discovery of 25,000-year-old teeth in Indonesia proving ancient humans habitually chewed betel nut. They also cover the controversy surrounding an athlete who continued competing in a High Rocks obstacle course despite severe gastrointestinal distress. The episode addresses the US Air Force’s confirmation of on-orbit space control weapons, FBI hiring standard changes regarding bestiality victims, and EPA head Lee Zeldin’s rollback of emissions regulations.
Topics discussed
Show intro and housekeeping
Meeting Ben from Ben & Jerry's
Sponsors and teaser for ancient drug story
25,000-year-old betel nut use in Indonesia
Athlete's on-track incident and backlash
Sponsor breaks and transition
US deployment of active space weapons
FBI hiring standards controversy
Sponsor segments and transition
FBI director testimony on bestiality rules
EPA head on emissions and fossil fuels
Word of the evening and positive wrap-up
Outro, contact info, and final sponsors
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