NO SUCH THING

• Is RFK Jr. right about anything?

  Today’s episode is about RFK Jr., a man who has a completely baffling political trajectory. How does a guy go from “champion of the environment” to joining the most anti-environment administration ever? Thanks to our guest, Derek Beres, that pipeline becomes much clearer, as RFK Jr’s worldview has a lot of overlap with science that is at best, shoddy, and at worst, straight up disinformation.For more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show, and if you have an argument you want us to settle, email us at [email protected] music for this episode produced by Zeno Pittarelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Why are TSA rules so confusing?

  We just got back from a little weekend trip, which got us thinking once again about how confusing and terrible it is to deal with the TSA. Despite all their yelling—the TSA does not make it clear about what you can or cannot bring on a plane, or what items you actually have to take out of your bag. So I spoke with Darryl Campbell, an aviation safety writer for The Verge and author of Fatal Abstraction, who did a deep dive on The Humiliating History of the TSA.For more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show, and if you have an argument you want us to settle, email us at [email protected] music for this episode produced by Zeno Pittarelli! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• NST Mailbag: Taking photos in movie theaters (& more)

  This week, we tackle movie theater photographers, black coffee, dirty jeans, trebuchets, and more as we answer questions submitted by listeners.00:30 Taking photos in movie theaters10:03 What is black coffee?17:25 How often should you wash your jeans?23:27 Some clarity on microwaving sponges27:07 The Trebuchet Theory29:12 Why do we pod? For more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show, and if you have an argument you want us to settle, email us at [email protected]’ll be off next week, so take advantage of the free time by leaving us a five-star rating wherever you listen to podcasts and sharing the show with your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Why does Dasani water taste like that?

  This week, we investigate a shocking conspiracy theory that might explain why Dasani stands out among the titans of bottled water, with the help of water sommelier Martin Riese and Tap Score CEO Johnny Pujol. For more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show, and if you have an argument you want us to settle, email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Why don't men ask follow up questions?

  It’s been known for years now that men aren’t the best at asking follow-up questions on dates with women. But a more specific version of this phenomenon has emerged: men aren’t even asking other men follow-up questions, even their good friends! With the help of “mindful masculinity” expert Liz Plank, we get to the bottom of why men don’t know anything about their male friends, and we put our own friendship to the test.For more, including links to some of the research cited in this episode, visit our website.Have an argument you want us to settle? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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