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**Discussion begins at 3:15** Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister famous for his role in the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1968, at the age of 39. He encouraged non-violent resistance and non-violent civil disobedience, leading marches for desegregation and equal rights.  He is most famous for his role in the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott, and the 1963 March on Washingto...

**Discussion begins at 5:30** On December 4, 2024, the week after Thanksgiving and well into the bustling holiday season, Brian Thompson, United Healthcare’s CEO was gunned down right outside of a hotel in Midtown Manhattan - where he was on his way to a shareholder meeting.  In the chilling street camera video, you see the shooter loitering as Thompson approaches the hotel, before the suspect sho...

**Discussion begins at 4:15** Since 1916, Boeing has been synonymous with safety and reliability.  The company was responsible for the production of 100,000 airplanes for Allied Forces in WW2, the production of Air Force One, and revolutionizing air travel.  The slogan was, “If it’s not Boeing, I’m not going”.  Following a merger with McDonnell Douglas, experts agree that the company had a culture...

**Discussion begins at 5:55** All aboard on this episode.  Come with us on this trip through wild tales, smelly buses, and political drama.  Join us for another listener request, as we discuss the secrecy behind Boston and New York City bus lines - specifically the history and drama of what was the Fung Wah, or should I say, the Fung "Ahhhhhh", as some of the passengers often did.  Fung...

**Discussion begins at 5:00** Join us for a bonus end of the year minisode where Kait and Megan discuss some of the recent Diddy updates. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Theme song by INDA

**Discussion begins at 4:40** The JonBenet Ramsey murder is one of the most famous and tragic unsolved child murder cases in the United States.  JonBenet, a 6-year-old beauty queen, was found to be missing on the morning of December 26, 1996 in what appeared to be a kidnap for ransom.  Seven hours later, however, the young girl was found murdered in the basement of her 7,240 sq ft home.   Here is...

**Discussion beings at 6:00** The JonBenet Ramsey murder is one of the most famous and tragic unsolved child murder cases in the United States.  JonBenet, a 6-year-old beauty queen, was found to be missing on the morning of December 26, 1996 in what appeared to be a kidnap for ransom.  Seven hours later, however, the young girl was found murdered in the basement of her 7,240 sq ft home.   Here is...

**Discussion begins at 10:30** Taylor Alison Smith is an American singer-songwriter known for her narrative driven music and her poetic lyrics.  Her music style spans many genres from her country roots to pop, and even trying her hand at a more folky twang during her COVID era.  She was born on December 13, 1989 in Reading, Pennsylvania to Scott and Andrea Swift.  Her parents believed in her dream...

**Discussion begins at 5:00** Plastic was invented in the early 20th century, with the first synthetic plastic being created in 1907 by Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland. He developed Bakelite, the first fully synthetic plastic, which was a revolutionary material due to its ability to resist heat and electrical conductivity. Bakelite was initially used in electrical insulators, radios, and automotive...

**Discussion begins at 3:00** Today we're talking about the king... the legend... Elvis Presley.  Have you ever been walking the streets and wave enthusiastically at someone you know like a little loser only to find out that person was a stranger?  The resemblance was just so similar, almost as if it was an identical copy of that person?  Doppelgänger maybe?  What if I told you there was a ma...

This week we are celebrating one year of the 3SchemeQueens!  Join us, as we discuss our lessons learned, highlights from the last year, favorite episodes, some funny low stakes conspiracies, and some recommended content.  Thanks for supporting us for the last year, and here is to many more! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Theme song by INDA

**Discussion begins at 5:00** Bigfoot.  Sasquatch. Yeti. Skunk Ape.  Whatever name, we all grew up hearing stories of the mysterious large, hairy, bipedal creatures - creatures that have been spotted in every state in the United States and on almost every continent, yet their existence cannot be verified.  In the United States, Sasquatch sightings were first reported by Native Americansand persist...

**Discussion begins at 4:00** In September of 2024, P. Diddy was indicted by a federal grand jury in Manhattan and charged with racketeering, sex trafficking by force, transportation for purposes of prostitution, narcotics charges, arson, assault.   He was accused with creating “ a criminal enterprise in which he abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual des...

**Discussion begins at 3:20** Diet Coke is a sugar-free soft drink produced by The Coca-Cola Company. It's a variation of the classic Coca-Cola, but instead of sugar, it uses the artificial sweetener aspartame to provide a sweet taste without the calories.  Diet sodas became popular in the 1960s and 1970s, as consumers became more health-conscious, leading to a growing demand for low-calorie...

**Discussion begins at 4:30** Early advertisements for the Ouija Board promised to answer questions “about the past, present and future with marvelous accuracy” and to provide a link “between the known and unknown, the material and immaterial.” This board, initially made of wood and sold for $1.50, was also referred to as a spirit or talking board. The flat board marked with letters, numbers, and...

**Discussion beings at 3:20** On April 10, 1912, the Titanic set sail for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic ocean. She was a beautiful ship, designed for British luxury, and coined the “Millionaire’s Special.” She was journeying from Southampton, England with the hope of touching shores in New York, New York, but she never made it. As many of you know, she had an unfortunate collision with the...

**Discussion begins at 4:30** In September of 2024, P. Diddy was indicted by a federal grand jury in Manhattan and charged with racketeering, sex trafficking by force, transportation for purposes of prostitution, narcotics charges, arson, assault.   He was accused with creating “ a criminal enterprise in which he abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual des...

**Discussion begins at 7:30** Have you ever taken a pill before?  Have you ever received a prescription?  Did you think to yourself, 'is this diluted with water'?  Did you think to yourself, 'what truly is behind the theory behind this medicine'?  Today we are talking about all of the conspiracy theories surrounding Big Pharma…  People have long alleged that that pharmaceutical...

**Discussion begins at 4:30** Today we are talking about all of the conspiracy theories surrounding Big Pharma…  People have long alleged that that pharmaceutical companies suppress cures for diseases to maintain a steady revenue from ongoing treatments. In fact, there is a belief that big pharma is actively working to suppress alternative treatments that could compete with pharmaceutical products...

**Discussion begins at 4:15** We are drinking some high tea and going back to England to talk about Queen Elizabeth I... not to be confused with the queen that just passed away.  RIP.  We're talking about Queen Elizabeth today because... guys... she could have been a man.  Queen Elizabeth I is the last of the Tudor monarchy in old England.  She was the daughter of the infamous King Henry VIII...

**Discussion begins at 4:20** Have you guys ever had a childhood before? Did you ever watch movies growing up? Channel 25? Channel 54? Channel 255? These are all the Disney Channels. Today we're channeling in to Mr Walt, and the walls he hides behind. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Theme song by INDA

**Discussion begins at 7:55** Tupac Shakur was one of the most iconic figures in hip-hop and is remembered for his powerful lyrics and outspoken views on social issues.  His music often addressed themes such as racial inequality, violence, and his own struggles, resonating deeply with fans around the world.   Beyond music, Tupac also had a career in acting, appearing in films like Juice, Poetic Ju...

**Discussion begins at 5:15** Today we are talking about the Ancient Egyptian pyramids.  Ancient Egypt is located in Northeastern Africa along the Nile River.  It lasted for over 3000 years from 3100 BC to 30 BC.  Fun fact for all you trivia people - this makes it the longest surviving civilization in history.  During this time, Egypt was a leading cultural and economic influence in North Africa a...

**Discussion begins at 11:45** Have you ever seen a bunch of birds lined up on a power line?  Or had a bird poop on your car?   What if I told you that birds were really drones that the US government was using to spy on us?  That those birds lined up on a power line were just recharging?  That birds defecating were really a way for the Government to track them?  Theorists claim that the federal go...

**Discussion begins at 8:30** Plum Island is a 3 mile by 1 mile island isolated off the coast of New York.  It is home to a lab run by the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Agriculture.  The lab claims to be dedicated to the study of disease in animal livestock.  They claim that in compliance with Nixon’s 1969 order, there is no offensive bioweapons research taking place there.  In...