Topic: Jim Henson

2 chapters across the catalog

AQ-USA
Episode 261 34:26 - 36:40

261: AQ-USA

Slaves Built the Pyramids, Jim Henson Dinosaurs Show

A short song about slaves building America prompts a discussion about the 1990s television show "Dinosaurs," produced by Jim Henson. The hosts describe the show as highly subversive for a children's program, featuring themes of corporate control, media manipulation, and a "Big Brother" figure on the television.

Hemorrhagic Flu Outbreak!
Episode 144 20:30 - 23:25

144: Hemorrhagic Flu Outbreak!

Sid the Science Kid Swine Flu Vaccination Song

A clip from the PBS program "Sid the Science Kid" features a song encouraging children to get vaccinated for the swine flu. The hosts highlight a specific audio anomaly in the background of the song that sounds like "evil scientist" laughter, suggesting it may inadvertently frighten the target audience of young children.