Always the Last to Know

This week Katy tells us all about the misconceptions and misleading things we've been taught about trafficking and stranger danger. We discuss how there is a major lack of accurate statistics surrounding this issue, why that could be, and how the things presented to us cloud to real issues of human trafficking.    SOURCES https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10508-018-1367-4.pdf https://...

This week we discuss Crisis Pregnancy Centers, Christian adoption agencies, the "great replacement theory", and forced sterilization of women from Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities with a focus on how it all relates to the trauma in the adoption process for both birth mothers and children.   SOURCES https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/bethesda-home-girls-stolen-babies/ https://www.snopes.co...

This week we discover what has emerged from glaciers as they melt more rapidly due to climate change. This is an aspect we never really considered when talking about the effects of climate change on our planet. The things we'll be talking about range from light hearted to devastating.   SOURCES: https://microbiomejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40168-021-01106-w https://www.mentalfloss...

This week, Katy surprises Ash with a topic! We're talking clones! Katy has apparently been hyperfixating on it at work, so now we get to hear all about it! Join us as we discuss different methods of cloning, some successful cloning stories, and the laws surrounding human cloning.   SOURCES https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/Cloning-Fact-Sheet https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collec...

This week we take a VERY deep dive into simulation theory (yesss, yes, we know it's scientifically categorized as a hypothesis) what some of the greatest minds around us have to say about it, and just maybe convince our guest that we are living in a simulation.     SOURCES;  Built-In Article-  https://builtin.com/hardware/simulation-theory The Why Files-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continu...

This week is a little bit different...Katy covers some real and fictional stories involving simulation hypothesis, and glitches in the matrix that are just unexplainable. Next week we will be back with our FULL simulation hypothesis episode including a phenomal guest. Enjoy!

This week we have a more casual episode, with some discussions about past & recent events in the art world!   Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-new-clue-emerges-in-the-gardner-museum-art-heist-saga-180979651/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/14/arts/design/van-gogh-self-portrait-x-ray.html https://www.cnn.com/style/article/magic-mirror-cincinnati-art-museum-scn/index.html  

We conclude our 3 part series on Artificial Intelligence with a discussion about an information leak from an ex-employee of Google, regarding whether or not an AI system from Google has become sentient.   Sources

This week we continue our conversation about AI. We hear about accidents involving robots in factories  & errors in self-driving cars. We get into an ethical discussion about the usage of self-driving cars, referencing the trolley problem, and we ponder whether humans need to work at all.

This week we begin a 3 part series where we cover the history of AI (Artificial Intelligence), accidents involving AI, and the ethics of AI and self-driving vehicles. We will also be discussing the recent headlines of a Google AI possibly becoming sentient. Sources https://www.ibm.com/cloud/learn/what-is-artificial-intelligence https://www.csee.umbc.edu/courses/471/papers/turing.pdf https://www.ib...

This week we discuss the differences between disinformation and misinformation, and the harmful impacts both have had on our society.   Sources https://web.uri.edu/quadangles/020-the-age-of-disinformation/ https://www.discoursemagazine.com/culture-and-society/2022/04/08/misinformation-disinformation-and-propaganda/ https://www.accessnow.org/what-is-disinformation-how-to-stop-it/ https://www.access...

This week Katy teaches about what it means to dream! We cover the studies behind where dreams come from, lucid dreaming and its effects on the brain, and more.   Sources https://www.sleep.org/how-sleep-works/dreams/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-behind-dreaming/ https://www.jneurosci.org/content/31/18/6674.abstract https://www.sleepassociation.org/about-sleep/dreams/ https...

This week we wanted to talk about a topic that we can actively try to change the outcome of. In light of the terrible mass shootings that have been occurring and the lack of immediate action from certain groups, we wanted to discuss something related that has had a massive bearing on the gun laws in the U.S. The NRA. We will dive into its tax-exempt status as a "non-profit" organization. We'll tel...

This week Katy teaches us what our schools are actually saying during sex education. We learn about the legislated requirements on a State level basis. We also discuss the newly proposed sex education guidelines in New Jersey and have discussions around consent. If you're a parent looking for resources to begin your childs education, Katy's personal favorite is  https://amaze.org Sources   https:/...

This week Ash is discussing a new jail plan proposed by the city of new york. We dive into the public health, environmental, and economic impacts on the residents of Chinatown.   Sources: https://www.welcometochinatown.com/news/stop-the-jail https://abc7ny.com/chinatown-jail-rikers-island-tombs/11746368/ https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3175146/new-york-city-wants-build...

This week we wrap up our series on MK-ULTRA. Katy clues us into the consequences, or a possible lack thereof, that people involved with the projects suffered. We get closure on Frank Olsen's death and Gottlieb gets sued.   Sources will be posted later today.

Katy continues our series on MK-ULTRA with an overview of some of the subprojects. Find out some of the crazy experiments the CIA was doing on while on a quest for mind control, and what institutions played a role in participating in these projects. Sources: Stephen Kinzers "Poisoner in chief"  Transcript of the Joint Hearing before the Select Committee of Intelligence https://www.intelligence.sen...

Before we can get into the clandestine experiments the CIA conducted on peolple around the US, we need to cover a few important pieces of information.  This week Katy covers Camp Detrick, Operation PaperClip, and the Cold War. We'll learn about how they connect, what they lead to, some of the literal skeletons in the closet of CIA from the 1950's, and what put them there.    SOURCES:  Stephen Kinz...

This week, Ash is discussing the history of hair discrimination against the black community in America. She covers the Tignon Laws, current court cases, and the CROWN Act at state and federal levels. To find your state representative's phone numbers, please go to: www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative SCRIPT FOR CALLING REPRESENTATIVES: “Hello, my name is… I am a constituent of (y...

This week, Katy teaches about fast fashion & its faults, including a deep dive into the dark history of fashion, sweatshops, size disparity, and environmental impacts. It is important to note that we believe the responsibility for fixing these issues lies with the companies that create them, not the consumer. SOURCES: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/11/10781654/plus-size-fast-fashion-eth...

During Katy's research on MK Ultra, she noticed something that possibly ties into Havana Syndrome, so we figured, why not talk about that this week instead? Have you ever heard of Havana Syndrome? if not, you're in for a wild ride! If yes, probably not with this much detail to it. Join us this week for the wild, speculative story that is... Havana Syndrome!     Sources:  https://www.npr.org/2021/0...

With everything going on in Ukraine, we've noticed a lot of confusion about the purpose of NATO & the functions of Article 5. Don't worry, we were also confused. Ash is bringing you the lowdown on all of your NATO/Ukraine questions. Buckle up, cause this one's a big info dump!   SOURCES: https://www.nato.int/nato-welcome/index.html https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/topics_37356.htm https://...

This week Katy takes a medium dive into the huge case that is the US vs Google. Going over various aspects of what is happening, and why a free service could be sued for this. Check out our social media for the various images that go along with the episode.

It's true y'all, Katy and Ash confront the truth that they did not know enough about the classic American scandal of the breaking in to the watergate office building in June of 1972. Join us for part 1 while the girls break down the beginning of this monumental moment in history, and some of its key players.

For another week Ash blows our mind with another wonder woman of history. A deep dive into the life of Emily Warren Roebling, the woman behind the Brooklyn Bridge. Join Ash and Katy (and Liz in spirit) while we learn another amazing story from the past.