Topic: Union College

3 chapters across the catalog

Pros From Dover
Episode 1092 23:44 - 26:14

1092: Pros From Dover

Union Pacific 4141 Funeral Train and Amtrak Publicity

The Union Pacific 4141 locomotive, specifically painted to match Air Force One, was utilized to carry the casket of George H.W. Bush from Houston to College Station for interment. The train trip allowed thousands of people in small Texas towns to pay their final respects along the route. A suggestion was made that Amtrak missed a significant marketing opportunity by not facilitating a nationwide rail tour for the occasion.

Spin the Bottle
Episode 1010 2:54:01 - 2:55:50

1010: Spin the Bottle

George Washington's Hair and Muhammad's Nose Hair

A lock of George Washington's hair was discovered inside a 1793 almanac at Union College, originally given as a keepsake to Alexander Hamilton's son. The hair is set to go on display later this year. This discovery prompted a comparison to other historical relics, such as the purported nose hair of the Prophet Muhammad on display in a Turkish museum.

Bud Nip
Episode 332 1:02:50 - 1:08:14

332: Bud Nip

Noodles Restaurant Union, Ivy League Hiring Bias

A viral clip features a young employee at a Noodles restaurant advocating for a worker-led dictatorship and the abdication of the owner's authority. The hosts attribute this mindset to the "spoiled" upbringing provided by Baby Boomers and the inflated expectations set during the dot-com boom. They also discuss reports that major companies are now exclusively hiring from Ivy League schools, leaving most graduates without career prospects.