The Curiosity Desk

First up, we’re talking about the 80’s horror sci/fi flick C.H.U.D., with Joan Donovan & psychologist / movie critic Mike Snoonian. The term “chud” has since become slang to describe right-wing extremists, we’ll talk about what made the movie a cult classic & what made the political meme stick, 42 years later. 

Then, in light of the Red Socks win streak - we ask - what’s the psychology behind a winning streak? Jackie Silverman is a researcher at Vanderbilt University who’s led multiple studies on winning streaks. She joins. 

Lastly, we answer some listener-submitted Curiosity questions. Including one from a special friend of the show, Jim Braude!  Curiosity Desk producer Rachel Armany brings us the answers.