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Hosts explore the artificial origins of "back-to-school" shopping, tracing its creation by Depression-era department stores seeking to manufacture a second Christmas.

Hosts discuss ballet with guest Megan Burbank, debunking myths about pain, age limits, and the art form's history.

Sarah Marshall and guest Adrian Daub analyze the 2010 bestseller *Heaven Is for Real*, critiquing its claims of a child’s near-death experience as a cultural phenomenon rather than factual truth.

Hosts Sarah and Chelsea engage in a rapid-fire trivia quiz covering topics like the McDonald’s coffee lawsuit, Henry VIII’s wives, and Al Capone’s vault.

In this listener special, host Sarah Marshall shares voice memos from fans describing things they love, ranging from spring peepers and gas station coffee to statues of Jim Henson and Captain Janeway.

Hosts Del and Mackenzie Joy Brennan examine the origins of JFK assassination conspiracy theories, attributing them to eyewitness confusion, media errors, and public distrust of government secrecy.

Hosts discuss the JFK assassination, debunking conspiracy theories with legal correspondent Mackenzie Brennan.

Host Sarah Koenig interviews author Julie Kliegman about her biography of transgender tennis pioneer Renee Richards and the history of women in baseball.

Host Sarah Vowell and guest Lulu Miller explore the misunderstood history and science of rainbows during Pride Month.

In this episode, host Sarah Marshall premieres the first installment of Blair Braverman’s new podcast, *What to Carry, What to Burn*.