The Knowledge Castos https://the-knowledge.castos.com The Knowledge Series** is the podcast that explores the stories behind the headlines and the questions that spark curiosity. Each episode takes you on a journey through history, science, technology, transportation, culture, and the remarkable people whose ideas shaped our world. Whether we're uncovering forgotten innovators, explaining everyday mysteries, or providing historical context to today's events, you'll come away with something new to think about. Join us as we turn curiosity into understanding—one story at a time. Listen to **The Knowledge Series** from STM Daily News wherever you get your podcasts, and visit **stmdailynews.com** for even more articles, videos, and educational content. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0000 en © 2026 https://episodes.castos.com/thewrapup/images/the-knowledge-cover.jpg The Knowledge https://the-knowledge.castos.com The Knowledge Series** is the podcast that explores the stories behind the headlines and the questions that spark curiosity. Each episode takes you on a journey through history, science, technology, transportation, culture, and the remarkable people whose ideas shaped our world. Whether we're uncovering forgotten innovators, explaining everyday mysteries, or providing historical context to today's events, you'll come away with something new to think about. Join us as we turn curiosity into understanding—one story at a time. Listen to **The Knowledge Series** from STM Daily News wherever you get your podcasts, and visit **stmdailynews.com** for even more articles, videos, and educational content. Rodney Washington episodic The Knowledge Series** is the podcast that explores the stories behind the headlines and the questions that spark curiosity. Each episode takes you on a journey through history, science, technology, transportation, culture, and the remarkable people whose ideas shaped our world. Whether we're uncovering forgotten innovators, explaining everyday mysteries, or providing historical context to today's events, you'll come away with something new to think about. Join us as we turn curiosity into understanding—one story at a time. Listen to **The Knowledge Series** from STM Daily News wherever you get your podcasts, and visit **stmdailynews.com** for even more articles, videos, and educational content. Rodney Washington rod2407@gmail.com false https://feeds.castos.com/qvm60 yes <![CDATA[Two Black Pioneers Who Changed Heart Surgery]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0000 Rodney Washington https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71218/episode/2592028 https://the-knowledge.castos.com/episodes/two-black-pioneers-who-changed-heart-surgery The Knowledge Series by STM Daily News

Every question has a story.

Welcome to The Knowledge Series, where curiosity meets context. In each episode, we explore the fascinating people, places, discoveries, inventions, and events that have shaped our world. From forgotten pioneers and historical milestones to science, technology, transportation, culture, and everyday mysteries, we go beyond the headlines to explain not just what happened—but why it matters.

Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply curious about the world around you, you're in the right place.

Daniel Hale Williams pushed the boundaries of cardiac surgery in 1893. More than 50 years later, Vivien Thomas helped develop the groundbreaking Blue Baby operation. Discover how two Black medical pioneers helped change the future of heart surgery.

#ForgottenGeniusFriday #BlackHistory #MedicalHistory #HeartSurgery #VivienThomas #DanielHaleWilliams #STMDailyNews

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  • (00:00:03) - Forgotten Geniuses: Daniel Hale Williams and Vivian Thomas

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Every question has a story.

Welcome to The Knowledge Series, where curiosity meets context. In each episode, we explore the fascinating people, places, discoveries, inventions, and events that have shaped our world. From forgotten pioneers and historical milestones to science, technology, transportation, culture, and everyday mysteries, we go beyond the headlines to explain not just what happened—but why it matters.

Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply curious about the world around you, you're in the right place.

Daniel Hale Williams pushed the boundaries of cardiac surgery in 1893. More than 50 years later, Vivien Thomas helped develop the groundbreaking Blue Baby operation. Discover how two Black medical pioneers helped change the future of heart surgery.

#ForgottenGeniusFriday #BlackHistory #MedicalHistory #HeartSurgery #VivienThomas #DanielHaleWilliams #STMDailyNews

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]]> 00:05:10 <![CDATA[What Happened to Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles?]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:27:57 +0000 Rodney Washington https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71218/episode/2594092 https://the-knowledge.castos.com/episodes/what-happened-to-roscoes-chicken-and-waffles The Knowledge Series by STM Daily News

Every question has a story.

Welcome to The Knowledge Series, where curiosity meets context. In each episode, we explore the fascinating people, places, discoveries, inventions, and events that have shaped our world. From forgotten pioneers and historical milestones to science, technology, transportation, culture, and everyday mysteries, we go beyond the headlines to explain not just what happened—but why it matters.

Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply curious about the world around you, you're in the right place.

Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles grew from a Harlem-inspired restaurant into an institution within Black Los Angeles. In this STM Daily News Podcast short, we examine its rise, cultural influence, discrimination judgment, bankruptcy, labor allegations, restaurant closures, and questions surrounding its ownership and leadership today.

Article Link: https://stmdailynews.com/roscoes-chicken-and-waffles-an-l-a-institution-confronts-a-complicated-legacy/

#Roscoes #ChickenAndWaffles #SoulFood #BlackLosAngeles #LosAngelesHistory #BlackOwnedBusiness #LAFood #RestaurantNews #STMDailyNews

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  • (00:00:00) - Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles: A Los Angeles Icon

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Every question has a story.

Welcome to The Knowledge Series, where curiosity meets context. In each episode, we explore the fascinating people, places, discoveries, inventions, and events that have shaped our world. From forgotten pioneers and historical milestones to science, technology, transportation, culture, and everyday mysteries, we go beyond the headlines to explain not just what happened—but why it matters.

Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply curious about the world around you, you're in the right place.

Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles grew from a Harlem-inspired restaurant into an institution within Black Los Angeles. In this STM Daily News Podcast short, we examine its rise, cultural influence, discrimination judgment, bankruptcy, labor allegations, restaurant closures, and questions surrounding its ownership and leadership today.

Article Link: https://stmdailynews.com/roscoes-chicken-and-waffles-an-l-a-institution-confronts-a-complicated-legacy/

#Roscoes #ChickenAndWaffles #SoulFood #BlackLosAngeles #LosAngelesHistory #BlackOwnedBusiness #LAFood #RestaurantNews #STMDailyNews

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]]> 00:01:57 <![CDATA[Where Did Black Los Angeles Go?]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +0000 Rodney Washington https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71218/episode/2580851 https://the-knowledge.castos.com/episodes/where-did-black-los-angeles-go The Knowledge Series by STM Daily News

Every question has a story.

Welcome to The Knowledge Series, where curiosity meets context. In each episode, we explore the fascinating people, places, discoveries, inventions, and events that have shaped our world. From forgotten pioneers and historical milestones to science, technology, transportation, culture, and everyday mysteries, we go beyond the headlines to explain not just what happened—but why it matters.

Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply curious about the world around you, you're in the right place.

Los Angeles once had one of the most concentrated and influential Black communities in the West. Today, its population is smaller and spread across a much larger region. This episode examines the housing pressures and economic changes behind the shift—and follows Black families from South Los Angeles to the Antelope Valley, Inland Empire, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and cities across the South.

Visit The Knowledge

#BlackLosAngeles #LosAngelesHistory #BlackHistory #SouthLosAngeles #STMDailyNews

Chapters

  • (00:00:03) - Black Los Angeles: What Happened to the Community?

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Every question has a story.

Welcome to The Knowledge Series, where curiosity meets context. In each episode, we explore the fascinating people, places, discoveries, inventions, and events that have shaped our world. From forgotten pioneers and historical milestones to science, technology, transportation, culture, and everyday mysteries, we go beyond the headlines to explain not just what happened—but why it matters.

Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply curious about the world around you, you're in the right place.

Los Angeles once had one of the most concentrated and influential Black communities in the West. Today, its population is smaller and spread across a much larger region. This episode examines the housing pressures and economic changes behind the shift—and follows Black families from South Los Angeles to the Antelope Valley, Inland Empire, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and cities across the South.

Visit The Knowledge

#BlackLosAngeles #LosAngelesHistory #BlackHistory #SouthLosAngeles #STMDailyNews

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]]> 00:04:02 <![CDATA[What in the Heck Is a Sweat Bee? And Yes, My Wife Was Right]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:21:28 +0000 Rodney Washington https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71218/episode/2580884 https://the-knowledge.castos.com/episodes/what-in-the-heck-is-a-sweat-bee-and-yes-my-wife-was-right The Knowledge Series by STM Daily News

Every question has a story.

Welcome to The Knowledge Series, where curiosity meets context. In each episode, we explore the fascinating people, places, discoveries, inventions, and events that have shaped our world. From forgotten pioneers and historical milestones to science, technology, transportation, culture, and everyday mysteries, we go beyond the headlines to explain not just what happened—but why it matters.

Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply curious about the world around you, you're in the right place.

When my wife Rebecca told me she thought she'd been stung by a sweat bee, I figured she was making it up. A sweat bee? What in the heck is that? Turns out, they're very real, they're attracted to the salt in human sweat, and yes—females can sting. In this humorous episode of the STM Daily News Podcast, we discover why these tiny pollinators might mistake you for a walking sports drink—and why I now owe my wife an apology.

Article Link: https://stmdailynews.com/what-in-the-heck-is-a-sweat-bee-turns-out-my-wife-wasnt-making-it-up/

#SweatBee #Bees #Pollinators #Nature #DidYouKnow #TheKnowledge #STMDailyNews #STMDailyNewsPodcast

Chapters

  • (00:00:03) - What in the Heck Is A Sweat Bee?
  • (00:02:44) - Knowledge Podcast

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Every question has a story.

Welcome to The Knowledge Series, where curiosity meets context. In each episode, we explore the fascinating people, places, discoveries, inventions, and events that have shaped our world. From forgotten pioneers and historical milestones to science, technology, transportation, culture, and everyday mysteries, we go beyond the headlines to explain not just what happened—but why it matters.

Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply curious about the world around you, you're in the right place.

When my wife Rebecca told me she thought she'd been stung by a sweat bee, I figured she was making it up. A sweat bee? What in the heck is that? Turns out, they're very real, they're attracted to the salt in human sweat, and yes—females can sting. In this humorous episode of the STM Daily News Podcast, we discover why these tiny pollinators might mistake you for a walking sports drink—and why I now owe my wife an apology.

Article Link: https://stmdailynews.com/what-in-the-heck-is-a-sweat-bee-turns-out-my-wife-wasnt-making-it-up/

#SweatBee #Bees #Pollinators #Nature #DidYouKnow #TheKnowledge #STMDailyNews #STMDailyNewsPodcast

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]]> 00:03:02 <![CDATA[Madam C. J. Walker: From Washerwoman to Beauty Mogul]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:03:24 +0000 Rodney Washington https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71218/episode/2574498 https://the-knowledge.castos.com/episodes/madam-c-j-walker-from-washerwoman-to-beauty-mogul The Knowledge Series by STM Daily News

Every question has a story.

Welcome to The Knowledge Series, where curiosity meets context. In each episode, we explore the fascinating people, places, discoveries, inventions, and events that have shaped our world. From forgotten pioneers and historical milestones to science, technology, transportation, culture, and everyday mysteries, we go beyond the headlines to explain not just what happened—but why it matters.

Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply curious about the world around you, you're in the right place.

From washerwoman to pioneering entrepreneur, Madam C. J. Walker built far more than a beauty empire. Born Sarah Breedlove to formerly enslaved parents, she overcame poverty and limited opportunities to create a successful hair-care business and a nationwide network that helped thousands of Black women pursue financial independence.

In this Forgotten Genius Friday episode from STM Daily News, we explore Walker's remarkable journey, innovative business model, philanthropy, civil rights activism, and the legacy she left behind.

Discover how Madam C. J. Walker transformed personal challenges into opportunity—and helped open doors for generations of women entrepreneurs.

Subscribe to the STM Daily News Podcast for more stories about the innovators, entrepreneurs, and history-makers who helped shape our world.

#MadamCJWalker #ForgottenGeniusFriday #BlackHistory #WomensHistory #Entrepreneurship #STMDailyNews

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  • (00:00:03) - Forgotten Genius: Madam C.J. Walker

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Every question has a story.

Welcome to The Knowledge Series, where curiosity meets context. In each episode, we explore the fascinating people, places, discoveries, inventions, and events that have shaped our world. From forgotten pioneers and historical milestones to science, technology, transportation, culture, and everyday mysteries, we go beyond the headlines to explain not just what happened—but why it matters.

Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply curious about the world around you, you're in the right place.

From washerwoman to pioneering entrepreneur, Madam C. J. Walker built far more than a beauty empire. Born Sarah Breedlove to formerly enslaved parents, she overcame poverty and limited opportunities to create a successful hair-care business and a nationwide network that helped thousands of Black women pursue financial independence.

In this Forgotten Genius Friday episode from STM Daily News, we explore Walker's remarkable journey, innovative business model, philanthropy, civil rights activism, and the legacy she left behind.

Discover how Madam C. J. Walker transformed personal challenges into opportunity—and helped open doors for generations of women entrepreneurs.

Subscribe to the STM Daily News Podcast for more stories about the innovators, entrepreneurs, and history-makers who helped shape our world.

#MadamCJWalker #ForgottenGeniusFriday #BlackHistory #WomensHistory #Entrepreneurship #STMDailyNews

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STM Daily News — News. Knowledge. Context.

]]> 00:02:20 <![CDATA[Marian Croak: The Inventor Who Helped Pioneer Internet Calling]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:16:21 +0000 Rodney Washington https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71218/episode/2563570 https://the-knowledge.castos.com/episodes/marian-croak-the-inventor-who-helped-pioneer-internet-calling The Knowledge Series by STM Daily News

Every question has a story.

Welcome to The Knowledge Series, where curiosity meets context. In each episode, we explore the fascinating people, places, discoveries, inventions, and events that have shaped our world. From forgotten pioneers and historical milestones to science, technology, transportation, culture, and everyday mysteries, we go beyond the headlines to explain not just what happened—but why it matters.

Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply curious about the world around you, you're in the right place.

Meet Marian Croak, the groundbreaking engineer and inventor who helped pioneer Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), technology that helped transform how we communicate online. With more than 200 U.S. patents and innovations including text-to-donate technology, Croak's work continues to influence our connected world. Discover her remarkable story in this episode of Forgotten Genius Friday from STM Daily News.

#MarianCroak #ForgottenGeniusFriday #BlackInventors #WomenInTech #VoIP #BlackHistory #Innovation #STMDailyNews

Chapters

  • (00:00:05) - Forgotten Genius: Marion Croke

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Every question has a story.

Welcome to The Knowledge Series, where curiosity meets context. In each episode, we explore the fascinating people, places, discoveries, inventions, and events that have shaped our world. From forgotten pioneers and historical milestones to science, technology, transportation, culture, and everyday mysteries, we go beyond the headlines to explain not just what happened—but why it matters.

Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply curious about the world around you, you're in the right place.

Meet Marian Croak, the groundbreaking engineer and inventor who helped pioneer Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), technology that helped transform how we communicate online. With more than 200 U.S. patents and innovations including text-to-donate technology, Croak's work continues to influence our connected world. Discover her remarkable story in this episode of Forgotten Genius Friday from STM Daily News.

#MarianCroak #ForgottenGeniusFriday #BlackInventors #WomenInTech #VoIP #BlackHistory #Innovation #STMDailyNews

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STM Daily News — News. Knowledge. Context.

]]> 00:03:04 <![CDATA[The First Heart Transplant: The 1967 Surgery That Made History]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:49:19 +0000 Rodney Washington https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71218/episode/2557261 https://the-knowledge.castos.com/episodes/the-first-heart-transplant-the-1967-surgery-that-made-history The Knowledge Series by STM Daily News

Every question has a story.

Welcome to The Knowledge Series, where curiosity meets context. In each episode, we explore the fascinating people, places, discoveries, inventions, and events that have shaped our world. From forgotten pioneers and historical milestones to science, technology, transportation, culture, and everyday mysteries, we go beyond the headlines to explain not just what happened—but why it matters.

Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply curious about the world around you, you're in the right place.

When was the first human heart transplant?

On December 3, 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard and his surgical team performed the world's first successful human-to-human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa.

The historic operation helped launch a new era of cardiac medicine and organ transplantation.

Learn the story behind this remarkable medical milestone in this episode of The Knowledge from STM Daily News.

#TheKnowledge #HeartTransplant #MedicalHistory #ChristiaanBarnard #History #Medicine #STMDailyNews

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - When Was the First Human Heart Transplant?

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Every question has a story.

Welcome to The Knowledge Series, where curiosity meets context. In each episode, we explore the fascinating people, places, discoveries, inventions, and events that have shaped our world. From forgotten pioneers and historical milestones to science, technology, transportation, culture, and everyday mysteries, we go beyond the headlines to explain not just what happened—but why it matters.

Whether you're a lifelong learner or simply curious about the world around you, you're in the right place.

When was the first human heart transplant?

On December 3, 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard and his surgical team performed the world's first successful human-to-human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa.

The historic operation helped launch a new era of cardiac medicine and organ transplantation.

Learn the story behind this remarkable medical milestone in this episode of The Knowledge from STM Daily News.

#TheKnowledge #HeartTransplant #MedicalHistory #ChristiaanBarnard #History #Medicine #STMDailyNews

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STM Daily News — News. Knowledge. Context.

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