Was Ross Ulbricht a visionary pioneer or a dangerous criminal?

In part one of our series on "Young American Outlaws", we explore the rise and fall of the Silk Road and how Ulbricht's life sentence, followed by a 2025 presidential pardon, sparked fierce debate over freedom, technology, and the role of government.

• Ross Ulbricht's LinkedIn clue
• The concept behind The Silk Road
• Cryptocurrency's role in anonymity
• The structure of The Silk Road
• Unexpected listings and control issues
• Federal agents' Silk Road investigation
• The arrest of Ross Ulbricht
• Charges and the trial
• Sentencing and pardoning
• The wider debate on personal freedom

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Ever wondered how the (podcast) sausage is made?

In this slightly "meta" episode, I reveal the step-by-step process to make an episode of English Learning for Curious Minds.

• Choosing podcast topics: interest, timelessness, and neutrality
• Avoiding controversial topics and current affairs
• Researching topics through books, articles, and data
• Writing full scripts for natural conversation flow
• Using a variety of vocabulary for diverse learners
• Rewriting scripts after initial recordings
• Aiming for 20-minute episodes, 2,500-3,000-word scripts
• Incorporating AI tools for brainstorming and editing
• Results from our 2025 listener survey
• Thank you!

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Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, was shocked to read his own obituary branding him the "merchant of death."

While the story might not be entirely true, it pushed him to reconsider his legacy.

His fortune went on to establish the Nobel Prizes, honouring achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace, ensuring his name is remembered for contributions to humanity.

• Overview of the Nobel Prize
• Alfred Nobel's mistaken obituary
• Nobel's early life and education
• Invention of dynamite and its impacts
• Nobel's relationship with Bertha von Suttner
• Creation of the Nobel Prize in his will
• Outcomes and controversies of the Nobel Prize
• Notable Nobel laureates
• Controversial Nobel Peace Prize awards
• Legacy of Alfred Nobel

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