Episode Appearances
History Extra podcast · Apr 9, 2026
Stalin's murderous vendetta against Trotsky
“Had affair with Trotsky while he lived in her Blue House in Mexico during exile”
Leon Trotsky biography and political significanceStalin's consolidation of power and elimination of rivalsSoviet internal exile and political persecution
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Skin Anarchy · Apr 7, 2026
Color, Culture, and the Future of Sustainable Beauty with Nour Tayara of AORA Makeup
“Referenced as cultural inspiration for AORA's royal blue color palette ('Frida blue')”
Plastic-free beauty packaging and mono-material designAluminum and tin as sustainable alternatives to plastic in cosmeticsCultural representation and global South aesthetics in beauty branding
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You Are Good · Apr 1, 2026
Coco w. Héctor González
“Appears as character in Coco's afterlife party scene; discussed for her surrealist approach and cultural significance”
Día de Muertos traditions and Mexican death cultureGenerational trauma and family healingRanchera music and Mexican musical heritage
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Forever Ago · Apr 1, 2026
From sickness to sweetness: the story of Candy Land
“Mentioned as a notable historical figure who contracted polio, illustrating the disease's widespread impact across all social classes.”
Candy Land board game historyPolio pandemic and public health response (1930s-1950s)Eleanor Abbott and game design
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