S2 Ep12: The Disinformation Dilemma And Its Impact On Society

The Background Info for MK-ULTRA: 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 Kinzer's book, published 2019 Poisoner in Chief Transcript of the Joint Hearing before the Select Committee of Intelligence https://www.intelligence.senate.gov/sites/default/files/hearings/95mkultra.pdf by Always the Last to Know

77 min listen

"OK Google... Are You a Monopoly?": 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. by Always the Last to Know

40 min listen

Emily Warren Roebling- Engineer Extraordinaire: 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. by Always the Last to Know

31 min listen

Things to Keep in Mind about Voting and the Elections: Katy and Ashley take a deep dive into various election related topics that they really should have been taught more about. Today they look into the history of voting and the electoral college system, as well as Gerrymandering. by Always the Last to Know

34 min listen

NATO: Explained: 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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benelux https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/nato https://history.state.gov/milestones/1989-1992/collapse-soviet-union https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_37750.htm https://www.newsweek.com/zelensky-files-application-ukraine-join-european-union-1683310 https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/07/politics/what-is-nato-article-5/index.html https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_110496.htm https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_50349.htm https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_192648.htm https://www.nato.int/cps/en/ by Always the Last to Know

56 min listen

What the Hell is Watergate pt1: 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. by Always the Last to Know

41 min listen

The Ins & Outs of Sex Ed in America: 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://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/sex-and-hiv-education https://www.nj.com/education/2022/04/nj-adopted-new-sex-education-standards-2-years-ago-theres-now-an-uproar-from-republicans.html by Always the Last to Know

49 min listen

The Borough-Based Jail Plan: Impact on Chinatown: 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-mega-jail-chinatown https://prismreports.org/2022/03/24/the-new-mega-jail-coming-to-nycs-chinatown-is-a-physical-reminder-of-anti-asian-hate/ https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-mega-jail-in-chinatown https://rikers.cityofnewyork.us/faq/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rikers_Island https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=injuction https://twitter.com/aaronflarin/status/1494430882173755394 by Always the Last to Know

43 min listen

Sybil Ludington- Twice The Dude Paul Revere Was.: Ash dives into an important look into a historical bad ass who deserves more recognition. Ash and Katy discuss the patriarchy, the issues it created for education, and Katy goes on a lovely rant about how the patriarchy is bad for us all. by Always the Last to Know

36 min listen

The CROWN Act: Hair Discrimination & its Legislation: 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 (your state) from (your town) and I am calling to urge (senator’s name) to vote in favor of Bill S. 3167 - CROWN Act. This bill will help protect the black community from unnecessary discrimination. Thank you.” SOURCES https://www.naacpldf.org/natural-hair-discrimination/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discrimination_based_on_hair_texture_in_the_United_States https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/04/us/black-job-applicant-hair-discrimination-lawsuit/index.html https://daily.jstor.org/how-natural-black-hair-at-work-became-a-civil-rights-issue/ https: by Always the Last to Know

50 min listen

MK-ULTRA: The Saga Finale: 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. by Always the Last to Know

68 min listen

The Cost of Fast Fashion: 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-ethics https://psci.princeton.edu https://psci.princeton.edu/tips/2020/7/20/the-impact-of-fast-fashion-on-the-environment https://www.theworldcounts.com/challenges/consumption/clothing/sweatshop-facts/story https://www.globalslaveryindex.org/2018/findings/highlights/ https://goodonyou.eco/what-is-fast-fashion/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/la-garment-factories-investigation/ https://borgenproject.org/about-us/ https://borgenproject.org/fast-fashion-and-poverty/ https://borgenproject.org/3-ways-garment-workers-in-bangladesh-are-struggling/ https://www.borgenmagazine.com/fast-f by Always the Last to Know

61 min listen

This Is What Dreams Are Made Of: 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://www.jneurosci.org/content/35/3/1082.short https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2737577/ by Always the Last to Know

45 min listen

Havana Syndrome: Fact or Fiction?: 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/2021/07/21/1018686229/possible-new-cases-of-the-havana-syndrome-reported-in-vienna https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/vienna-is-the-new-havana-syndrome-hotspot https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/11/19/the-mystery-of-the-havana-syndrome https://www.fastcompany.com/90709814/bidens-defense-bill-includes-30-million-to-support-havana-syndrome-victims https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/09/29/554487763/state-department-orders-more-than-half-its-staff-out-of-cuba-after-specific-atta https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/havana-syndrome-part-2-how-a- by Always the Last to Know

67 min listen

mmMKay-That’s ULTRA upsetting- The Subprojects: 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.senate.gov/sites/default/files/hearings/95mkultra.pdf by Always the Last to Know

98 min listen

Hidden Paintings & Art Heists: 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 by Always the Last to Know

39 min listen

The Justice System's Revictimization of Abuse Survivors: This week we are staying on theme with our recent discussions about trafficking and sex work. We will be dicussing the cases of abuse survivors being criminalized after defending themselves against their abusers and attackers. We learn about Battered Woman Syndrome and coercive control, and how the courts would rather make these women seem mentally unstable as a defense than acknowledge the actual history of abuse performed against them. We also discuss the issues with certain state's laws that force women to pay restitution to the abuser's families. Sources https://www.starsdorset.org/blog/locked-up-for-killing-your-abuser https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/news/2021/jul/1/woman-abuse-survivors-sent-prison-self-defense/ https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/cyntoia-brown-beyond-other-cases-775874/ https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/01/20/how-far-can-abused-women-go-to-protect-themselves https://www.ojp.gov/nc by Always the Last to Know

45 min listen

Artificial Intelligence & The Ethics Behind It: 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.ibm.com/cloud/learn/what-is-artificial-intelligence https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2017/history-artificial-intelligence/ https://blog.robotiq.com/5-ways-cobots-are-used-in-medicine-and-healthcare https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/blog/ai-for-social-media by Always the Last to Know

69 min listen

The Disinformation Dilemma And Its Impact On Society: 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.accessnow.org/cms/assets/uploads/2021/12/Informing-the-disinfo-debate-report.pdf https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/25/technology/usareally-russian-news-site-propaganda.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/25/world/europe/disinformation-social-media.html?searchResultPosition=22 https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/12/us/politics/russian-disinformation-aids-fake-news.html?searchResultPosition=36 https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillgoldenziel/2022/05/18/the-disinformation-governance-board-is-dead-heres-the-right-way-to-fight-disinformation/?sh=57765d357a0b ht by Always the Last to Know

43 min listen

Artificial Intelligence Part 3: 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 by Always the Last to Know

47 min listen

The NRA: How We Can Actively Change Its Non-Profit Tax Exempt Status: 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 tell you why it was started, what it has become, which politicians they donate to, and how we can take active steps to change their tax exemption status. The time for action is now. Mail or Email a tax exemption complaint to the IRS using this link -> https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f13909.pdf Sources: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-types https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/types-of-tax-exempt-organizations https://www.venable.com/insights/publications/1999/10/the-difference-between-nonp by Always the Last to Know

62 min listen

Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle: September is here, and we're getting spooky! Katy takes us on an adventure as we discuss the weird happenings of the Bermuda Traingle. Sources: (lol) BuzzFeed: unsolved episodes can be found on hulu The UneXplained episode on "strange disappearances" found on hulu by Always the Last to Know

43 min listen

Glitches in our Matrix: 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! by Always the Last to Know

29 min listen

Adoptions: A Web of Trauma and Its Repercussions: 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.com/news/2018/06/26/bethany-christian-services-family-separation-betsy-devos/ https://www.newsweek.com/how-this-legal-woman-exposes-child-rehoming-ad-adoption-agency-viral-video-1667464 https://www.dailydot.com/irl/adopted-children-rehome-ads-tiktok/ https://ihpi.umich.edu/news/forced-sterilization-policies-us-targeted-minorities-and-those-disabilities-and-lasted-21st https://twu.edu/media/documents/history-government/Autonomy-Revoked--The-Forced-Sterilization-of-Women-of-Color-in-20th-Century-America.pdf https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/blog/ by Always the Last to Know

65 min listen

Football, Brain Trauma, and the NFL's Lies: This week we take a look at traumatic brain injuries in football and how the NFL made concussions into a conspiracy in order to protect their pockets. SOURCES: https://www.science.org/content/article/ninety-nine-percent-ailing-nfl-player-brains-show-hallmarks-neurodegenerative-disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SedClkAnclk https://www.nfl.com/news/dolphins-qb-tua-tagovailoa-exits-thursday-s-game-after-suffering-apparent-head-i https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/sports/league-of-denial/timeline-the-nfls-concussion-crisis/ https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/nfl-tried-intimidate-scientists-studying-link-between-pro-football-and-traumatic-brain https://www.nytimes.com/article/cte-definition-nfl.html https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/2/2/16956440/super-bowl-2020-concussion-symptoms-cte-football-nfl-brain-damage-youth https://www.npr.org/2021/10/20/1047793751/nfl-concussion-settlement-race-norming-cte https://www.npr.org/2021/0 by Always the Last to Know

61 min listen

What's Hidden In That Glacier?: 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.com/article/503309/8-amazing-things-uncovered-melting-glaciers-and-ice https://www.newsweek.com/melting-glaciers-thawing-permafrost-ancient-viruses-1486037 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42398-021-00184-8 https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbressan/2021/07/21/melting-glaciers-reveal-previously-unknown-viruses/?sh=31116b571604 https://unearthed.greenpeace.org/2020/07/03/arctic-permafrost-pandemic-life-uh-finds-a-way/ by Always the Last to Know

42 min listen

Artificial Intelligence Part 2: 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. by Always the Last to Know

48 min listen

Diving into Simulation Theory: 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_continue=6&v=4wMhXxZ1zNM Nick Bostrom- https://www.simulation-argument.com/simulation.pdf Vox- https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/4/10/18275618/simulation-hypothesis-matrix-rizwan-virk Scientific American- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-we-live-in-a-simulation-chances-are-about-50-50/ Space.com https://www.space.com/universe-simulation-hypothesis-problems PBS- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-MNSLsjjdo by Always the Last to Know

109 min listen

Clones... What Are They All About?: 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-collections/stories/natural-sciences/dolly-the-sheep/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2022/08/01/synthetic-mouse-embryo/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20120229-cloning-which-animals-and-when https://www.thestar.com/life/parent/2011/04/06/cloned_cows_produce_human_milk_with_huge_upside.html https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/natural-sciences/dolly-the-sheep/ https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/part-four-cloning-policy-in-the-united-states by Always the Last to Know

47 min listen

Nuances of Sex Work: After our trafficking episode, we wanted to discuss some issues related to sex work. We dive into the history of sex work, deprogramming the stigma against legal & consensual sex work, and the ways that sex workers have had their lives unjustly impacted by law enforcement. We focus on a specific law that was made with good intentions, but in reality, made it immediately more difficult to track real trafficking victims online and pushed legal sex workers out of having their own full authority over how they work & back into unsafe situations on the streets or with pimps. Sources Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, Season 9 Episode 2 - Found on HBO https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/explainers/understanding-sex-work-open-society https://sexworkersproject.org https://decriminalizesex.work https://www.britannica.com/topic/prostitution https://www.mercurynews.com/2016/07/02/oakland-police-scandal-how-often-are-cops-having-sex-with-prostitutes/ https://www.vice.com by Always the Last to Know

39 min listen

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