Constellation Ball: 12,000 Pounds of Modernity (Times Square)
A disco planet now ushers in the new year — 12.5 feet across, 5,280 Waterford crystals, and a mission statement that smells like corporate theater. In this episode we trace the ball’s sailor‑tool origins, the redesign from triangles to circles, and why we still kiss under a 12,000‑lb ornament while pretending that shininess equals meaning. Tune in for a darkly funny take on tradition, spectacle, and New Year’s Eve ritual. Keywords: Times Square, Constellation Ball, Waterford crystals, New Year’s Eve.

The Capitalist’s Fever Dream — Seafood Theft & Supply‑Chain Cracks
When 40,000 oysters, $400K of lobster and caches of crab vanish, crime starts to look like business as usual. We unpack spoofed emails, fake trucks, and how perishability + outsourced trust make supply‑chain theft a tax on small operators and consumers alike. Listen for an investigative look at logistics vulnerabilities and who ends up paying the bill. Keywords: seafood theft, supply chain, lobster, oysters, logistics fraud.

2026 Sky Guide — Full Moons, Supermoons & Meteor Showers
The universe sent a calendar invite and forgot the subject: 13 full moons, 3 supermoons, meteor showers, and two solar + two lunar eclipses headline 2026. We break down what to watch (Perseids, Geminids, the Blue Moon), when to look, and why these celestial events still make us feel tiny and thrilled. Follow for sky guides, viewing tips, and the year’s can’t‑miss astronomy moments. Keywords: 2026 celestial events, full moons, supermoons, meteor showers, eclipses, skywatch.

Heist of the Century — The Louvre Robbery
The Louvre was robbed in broad daylight and eight people were detained — but none of the Napoleonic treasures have resurfaced. This episode traces the timeline, the politics of “heritage,” and why public custody no longer guarantees preservation when market forces and theft collide. Tune in for a sobering investigation into art theft, museum security, and what’s lost when culture becomes a commodity. Keywords: Louvre heist, art theft, Napoleonic artifacts, museum security.

Raw Oysters & Salmonella — What You Need to Know
Sixty people in 22 states fell ill after eating raw oysters — a reminder that oysters filter the ocean’s nastiness and sometimes keep it. We explain salmonella risks, who’s most vulnerable, safe cooking times/temperatures, and simple food‑safety steps to protect yourself at the raw bar. Listen for practical advice and public‑health context you can actually use. Keywords: CDC, salmonella, oysters, food safety, shellfish.

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