Topic: University Of Arizona

3 chapters across the catalog

The Fog
Episode 1726 7:39 - 9:22

1726: The Fog

Black-Eyed Peas, Southern Superstitions, Texas Football

Southern New Year's traditions involve eating black-eyed peas for luck, a superstition dating back to the American Civil War when the beans were vital sustenance. Discussion shifts to the merits of heirloom beans and pinto beans versus pineapple pizza. Additionally, the University of Texas football team secured an overtime victory against Arizona State.

Slime Mold
Episode 1442 3:13:43 - 3:20:08

1442: Slime Mold

Snake Venom Theory and Cobra Blood Anecdote

A controversial theory from Dr. Bryan Ardis suggests that COVID-19 and Remdesivir are linked to snake venom. While researchers at the University of Arizona found "snake-like enzymes" in severe COVID patients, the hosts remain skeptical of the broader "venom in the water" claims. Adam Curry shares a story about drinking cobra blood in Thailand during a documentary shoot.

Sologamy
Episode 929 2:31:06 - 2:32:40

929: Sologamy

Poverty Appropriation, Social Justice Advocates

The "tiny house movement" is being reframed by some activists as "poverty appropriation." Simultaneously, the University of Arizona has reportedly established a program for "social justice advocates" to report fellow students for bias incidents, a move critics liken to a "snitch" culture on campus.