Disney World is beloved all over the globe for the pure escapism it offers. But the story behind this fantasy world is a lot weirder, and a whole lot less magical than it might seem. We'll explain in this Wisecrack Edition: That Time Disney Built a Creepy Government.
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18 January 2021
16 August 2020
Wisecrack Edition: REALITY TV: An Idiot's Guide to Dating
Even if you're not a fan of reality tv, you probably know that their depictions of love are, at first glance, pretty bananas. But what if there's actually a lot to be learned from the way these shows construct stories about love? Let's find out in this Wisecrack Edition on Reality TV: An Idiot's Guide to Dating.
10 August 2020
Wisecrack: The Trouble with Political Predictions
Why are even the smartest, most competent statisticians seemingly incapable of making a solid prediction about... seemingly everything? It's because making predictions is tricky, and so much media we read about statistics can be super misleading. Let's find out why in this Wisecrack Edition on The Trouble with Political Predictions.
6 August 2020
Wisecrack: Anti-Maskers: What Went Wrong?
It's not exactly breaking new that Americans hate wearing masks. Still, nobody seems to know what to do about it. Let's explore America's mask-phobia, and possible solutions for it, in this Wisecrack Edition: Anti-Maskers: What Went Wrong?
15 May 2020
Wisecrack Edition: How FAKE SCIENCE Can Fool You
If you internet, you may have heard the rumor that coronavirus is caused by 5G technology, and you may have laughed at the people dumb enough to believe it. But here's the thing: we're all more susceptible to pseudoscience than we like to think. And there's a perfectly good reason why. Let's find out in this Wisecrack Edition: How Fake Science Can Fool You.
10 May 2020
Wisecrack Edition: HER - Why You Suck at Dating
Spike Jonze's 2013 film "Her" is ostensibly a movie about a man who falls in love with his computer. But if you look a little closer, it's actually more like an advice manual about how we can get better at human to human relationships. Allow us to explain in this Wisecrack Edition on Her: Why You Suck at Dating.
16 April 2020
11 March 2020
Wisecrack Edition: How Conspiracies Changed (Flat Earth, Anti-Vaxxers)
Are conspiracy theories different now? Join us, as we explore the changing nature of conspiracy theories and what they mean for the world.
23 January 2020
28 October 2019
Wisecrack Edition: MINDFULNESS: Is It Deep or Dumb?
Lately, it seems like everybody's practicing mindfulness to combat the stresses of everyday life. But is this modern adaptation of Buddhist tradition spiritually enlightening, or just an excuse to be extra self-involved? Let's find out in this Wisecrack Edition on Mindfulness: Is It Deep or Dumb?
8 May 2019
Wisecrack: Why Our Eyes Are SHUT (Eyes Wide Shut)
Kubrick's final film was widely considered a failure upon release in 1999. But 20 years later, it's garnered a reputation for being just as thought-provoking and masterful as his most famous works. Drawing from essayists Mario Falsetto and Tim Kreider, we'll dive in to the film's unique aesthetic and how it informs the film's biting social commentary.
18 March 2019
Wisecrack: Is BANKSY Deep or Dumb? – Wisecrack Edition
Banksy may be one of the most well-known artists in the world - but is he deep or dumb? We'll explore Banksy's influences and goals to see if he lives up to all the hype.
29 October 2018
Wisecrack Edition: Kanye and The End of Reality
Welcome to this Wisecrack Edition on the Wide World of Kayfabe – a wrestling concept by which we choose to consume fiction as 'reality.' Learn how this one principle as it work in so much of the content we consume today – from celebrity gossip and rap beefs to spicy political campaigns and beyond!
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