Best Nightmares At Naptime Podcasts (2024)

This one really got under the gals' skin. This episode we review the vegan, cult-classic What the Health from the same documentarian behind Cowspiracy. You may be wondering, "but where could a health-food documentary go wrong?" Don't worry, the documentary is 97 minutes and our episode is 108 minutes (more or less) so you can bet your beans we tear…

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Episode #032 - Food Orgasms and Other Crimes of Nature 1:33:01

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Let it be known that Brooke is tired of constantly being surprised at the utter depravity and stupidity of the human population. Then again, it does supply and endless stream of content... pros and cons. Today Brooke follows up the ever-topical Keto Diet with something a little more extreme - Breatharianism! What's that, you ask? Welcome to the wor…

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Naptime Nightmares #022 - An Actor's Life for Us? 1:37:25

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Actor, more like nah-ctor! Today, Olivia and Brooke talk about their delightful histories with theater - a beautiful performing art with so much potential for utter, utter chaos. And for the finale, a thrilling recount of Brooke's first and most... memorable experience with short films. Featuring: a lot of bleeps because the internet is mean, baby …

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Episode #031 – That Episode Where They Talk About Bagels 1:24:40

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Trigger Warning: Disordered eating described. The series you've all been waiting for is finally here: fad diets. We begin our wending through the crazy world of disordered eating by unpacking one of the most hyped diets in the past few years. That's right, we're talking bagels–oh wait we're not? What are we talking about? Keto? Well alright, it's n…

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Minisode #021 - The Happening (2008) 1:05:49

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Congrats, M. Night. You broke us. Way to go. You did it. In one fell swoop, this movie demolished our belief that every movie has redeeming qualities. I hope you folks like mental breakdowns about utter mediocrity, because that's what you're getting this week. For the love of all that is holy, watch this absolute train wreck before listening. You'l…

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Episode #030 – That's Hardly the Beginning 1:43:18

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New episode with a special guest! Our guest Matt Gallaugher discusses the privatization of the US voting system and how affordable it is to buy the US. Well, affordable for those who can afford it. It's a good one, folks, so gather round and help us nail the last nail in the coffin as we close our series on corporate greed. Promo: Best Forevers…

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Naptime Nightmares #020 - The Great Hack (2019) 1:25:25

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Today the gals discuss Netflix's new documentary, The Great Hack. The Great Hack documents the public unraveling of Cambridge Analytica and its impact on both the 2016 presidential election and the Brexit vote. How could one data mining company control elections? Why should you be worried about the amount of information Facebook has on you? Do they…

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Episode #029 - Also, Don't Touch the Water 1:25:16

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It's Part 2 of our thrilling descent into Corporate Greed, and this time the ttkmeup gang tackles the single worst oil spill in human history: the BP Oil Spill on the Deepwater Horizon. As Brooke so aptly puts it, "You're gonna want to burn this company to the ground." Featuring: the worst case scenario, Dawn dish soap, and a cameo by Quiche the ca…

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Naptime Nightmares #019 - The Emoji Movie (2017) 1:04:51

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Yes! The episode that no one has asked for–a review of The Emoji Movie. This minisode contains many spoilers and a very impassioned Brooke Morris. If you're ready to hear about the 90-minute ad that Sony called a movie then this isn't the episode for you. However, if you are ready to hear us tear apart the 90-minute ad that Sony called a movie then…

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Episode #028 - Don't Drink the Water 1:36:32

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We didn't announce the topic last week so SURPRISE: it's time to get down and dirty with Corporate Greed! Olivia kicks us off with a United States crisis still in the works - the lead and copper pollution in Flint, Michigan's water. Yeah, the water's poison, but it's so much more than that. Featuring: unsustainable business plans, ignoring our prob…

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Naptime Nightmares #018 - Gong Noise 2 1:04:42

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Wait, didn't you guys just do one of the–*muffles mouth with hand*. Today we return to positive thinking and meditative gong noises. No on-brand sad vibes, just holographic goldfish.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Episode #027 – Kate Wallinga 1:14:36

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Today we wrap up our series on prisons with a special celebrity guest, Kate Wallinga from the podcast Ignorance Was Bliss. Kate is a former prison psychologist and crisis clinician so, if anyone can definitively say that prisons are bad and stuff, it's probably Kate. Join in and feel the sads with us as we sing a kumbaya.…

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Episode #026 - I'll Take the Firing Squad 1:46:12

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WARNING: This episode of Things That Keep Me Up at Night contains some graphic descriptions of executions. Specific trigger warnings below, but, as the entire last third of the episode includes graphic descriptions of botched lethal injections, listen with your own mental health in mind. Where do YOU stand on the death penalty debate? For our secon…

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Naptime Nightmares #017 - The Cat in the Hat (2003) 1:09:38

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For some reason the episodes where we review terrible, terrible movies do very well. I don't know why you all keep doing this to us, but here's our latest installment of movie reviews. We go for the low hanging fruit that is The Cat in the Hat starring the man, the myth, the ogre, Mike Myers. Will you leave this episode feeling as if you could have…

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Episode #025 - The Gang Gets Mad About Racism... Again 1:51:04

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WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF POLICE BRUTALITY AND ABUSE. Listen responsibly and take care of your own mental health first. Trigger warning especially starting 1:07:38. This time, we've come for Australia. That's right, you asked and we answered. Olivia kicks off our new Heavy Hitter series with the systematic abuse and imp…

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Naptime Nightmares #016 - Educational Horror Stories 2: Electric Boogaloo 1:32:44

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Just when you thought they were done, Olivia and Brooke come back to yell about their time in the public education system. This time: college edition. They are also punished for their hubris and learn that they are still a baby podcast who cannot scream into the microphone for 15 minutes without peaking the audio. They apologize profusely in advanc…

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Episode #024 – Munch Munch 1:17:39

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Time to buckle up and feel bad about our purchases. Our guest Hassan (Stalinmate) talks about the modern enslavement of immigrants and refugees in the Middle East. Can you believe it gets worse? You should by now.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Naptime Nightmares #015 - Gong Noise 46:59

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Breathe in... and breathe out. Everything is okay. Or at least it is for the next roughly forty-five minutes while Olivia and Brooke talk about only Good Things and Good Feelings. We each bring three Good Things to the table and talk about how Good they are. That's it. We just needed to feel good. Hopefully it makes you feel good, too. Featuring: m…

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Episode #023 – Are We Karl Marx? 1:23:00

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This week we're back to talk about slavery. What kind of slavery? Literal slavery. Don't believe that's still happening? Give it a listen and prepare for the worst. At the end of the day, there is a little bit of Karl Marx in all of us. Promo by: Yikes! Murder and StuffBy Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Naptime Nightmares #014 - Behind the Curve (2018) 1:05:46

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This time Olivia and Brooke take on an EXCELLENT documentary on one of the most baffling growing trends in recent memory: the Flat Earth movement. Expect about an hour of high blood pressure and confused yelling. So much confused yelling. Also wherein we try to answer the age-old question: Why can't we all just get along? Featuring: some damn good …

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Episode #022 – Slavery Pocket 1:46:20

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And the gals are back! We return strong with an episode on modern sweatshops and how we are forever stuck in a poverty loop. Did you miss us? We missed you. Let's get bummed out!By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Episode #021 - No Wait, This Is the Worst One 1:12:52

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WARNING: This episode of TTKMEUP features extremely graphic depictions of child murder, mutilation, self harm, pedophilia, rape, and so so many other potentially-triggering topics. A list of time stamps for the especially graphic portions are listed below, but listen with caution and care for your own mental and emotional health. And here the gals …

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Naptime Nightmares #013 - Hitler Youth feat. Stalinmate 1:17:00

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains some pretty graphic descriptions of war, suicide, brainwashing, and otherwise unpleasant Nazi-ness. While essentially here for educational and entertainment purposes, but as always, listen to this episode responsibly. You might remember Olivia mentioning a new friend whose bond with her transcends time, space,…

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Episode #020 - It Gets Worse 1:02:16

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Our second batter up to the Serial Killer plate is Brie, and she knocks it out of the park with the Grim Sleeper, a killer with decades of activity and potentially hundreds of victims. Oh, and did we mention he didn't get convicted until three years ago? Featuring knee pain, institutional racism, and a very cool Lady of the Night. Promo: Evidence L…

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Naptime Nightmares #012 - Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened (2019) 1:06:55

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The party may not have happened, but the insane garbage sh*tshow sure did. Olivia, Brooke, and Brie discuss the Netflix documentary, Fyre, and have a nice chuckle about the irresponsible spending (and embezzling) of money. As one very wise man once said, "It's like chicken soup for my middle class soul." Also, we explain our upcoming season hiatus.…

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Episode #019 - There's a Worst Serial Killer? 1:12:34

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WARNING: This episode of TTKMEUP contains graphic depictions of sexual violence, general bodily harm, and psychological horror. This is our biggest trigger warning yet, so please listen responsibly and take care of your mental health when deciding to listen. Fasten your serial-killer-seat-belts pals, because today Olivia starts our journey down Tru…

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Episode #018 – I Didn't Have a Choice and Now Neither Do You 59:34

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The ending you've all been waiting for. You've heard about drugging the public and toppling governments but at least the US government didn't hire Nazis, right? Right?By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Naptime Nightmares #011 – XX (2017) 1:07:06

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Today the gals review gals! And by gals we mean us and by gals we mean female directors...wait. What's important here is that we're reviewing XX, a collection of horror short stories directed by women.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Episode #017 – But Was She Sad? 1:16:58

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Another sad one in the books, folks. We continue our series on CIA coverups and conspiracies with Brie taking the lead. We discuss MKULTRA, old-timey mental healthcare, and conspiracies.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Naptime Nightmares #010 - Freak Accidents 56:44

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Do you need a few more things to worry about? We got you covered. In our mini-heavy hitter, we discuss freak accidents, gory details and all. Caution, if you are unsettled by graphic details of disaster then this episode is not for you. If that is just what you're looking for then download and enjoy. Promo: Ignorance Was Bliss…

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Episode #016 – When Was the Last Time We Were Funny? 1:22:23

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The new series on CIA coverups begins. Do you think you know about the Guatemalan coup d'état of 1954? Well prepare to get really disappointed with the US government...and the world I guess.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Naptime Nightmares #009 – Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) 43:35

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It's a Christmas miracle! Er–a nondenominational miracle. Today we review one of the worst Star Wars movie ever created: the Star Wars Holiday Special. Trust us when we say that this special is absolutely not a nondenominational miracle.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Naptime Nightmares #008 – Campfire Horror Stories 2 56:53

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We are back again with our most popular Naptime Nightmares segment. Nothing like cracking open a cold one and enjoying a night in the sequoias with a caterpillar, Holden Caulfield, and a Hello Kitty blow-up mattress.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Episode #015 – So Three Yuris Walk Into A Bar... 1:12:33

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We wrap up our series on unsolved [non-murder related] mysteries with a frighteningly Russian mystery. This one is as confusing of a story involving three Yuris gets, so buckle your seatbelts. Today we're tackling Dyatlov Pass.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Naptime Nightmares #007 - Friend Request (2016) 46:52

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Social media fear mongering, NyQuil, and cold cuts on B-grade actors. What more could you want in reviewing terrible, terrible horror films? Join us for our seventh Naptime Nightmare Minisode as we dive into Simon Verhoeven's 2016 magnum opus Friend Request. Available on Netflix for your viewing displeasure if you feel like suffering along with us.…

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Episode #014 – Bourbon and Clip-On Ties 1:02:05

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Nothing like talking about planes makes you want to hear more about planes. Today we continue talking about unsolved [non-murder related] mysteries by discussing the myth, the man, the legend, DB Cooper. Promo: Our True Crime PodcastBy Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Naptime Nightmares #006 – Educational Horror Stories 57:54

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You know what keeps every student up at night? The American education system. Join us as we kick up our feet, reflect on how much money we're wasting, and wonder if everything is going to be ok.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Episode #013 – If You Weren't Afraid of Flying Before... 1:17:26

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Ever wonder what happened to "that plane that disappeared in like 2014"? Well, today Olivia goes deep on the Malaysian Airlines flight 370 disappearance, dissecting airplane anatomy, radar data, and our inclination to conspirorize. If you're looking to learn more about an unsolved mystery that will ruin your ability to fly then this is the episode …

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Naptime Nightmares #005 – with Ross Blocher 48:01

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Can you guess who our guest star is? Wait how did you know? Where? It's in the title? Oh...yeah. Tune in and listen to us discuss Ross's nightmares surrounding the anti-vaccination movement and how to talk to people you disagree with compassionately. This is a double whammy: sweet sweet knowledge and positive thinking.…

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Episode #012 – Slut Shaming Ebola 1:09:07

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Do you remember the Ebola crisis? But do you really remember? Brooke wraps up our epidemic series with a heavy hitter that touches on racism, hemorrhaging, and halloween costumes. There is more to this crisis than the two weeks of international hysteria; tune in to learn more.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Naptime Nightmares #004 – Campfire Horror Stories 52:21

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After the last episode, I think we all deserve the chance to make some s'mores, crack open a cold one, and develop new, irrational fears. Join us at the TTKMeUp campground as we talk about checking your car, cryptids, and Megan. It'll be a fun one.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Episode #011 – Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? 1:25:19

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The epidemic you all were waiting for: HIV. Today Brie talks people and policy as she unravels the hellish experience of the HIV epidemic for the gay community. While Olivia laments about the limits of science, Brooke wonders why any of us thought that this was a good idea. Prepare for a low bit episode; this topic might not be for everyone, so tak…

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Naptime Nightmares #003 – Slender Man (2018) 52:37

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Have you ever wondered what it takes for a film to get a whopping 7% on Rotten Tomatoes? Well, join us as we try to unravel Slender Man, a horror film released in 2018. But how could such a critically acclaimed film keep us up at night? Tune in to find out.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Episode #010 – Going From :D to D: 1:18:42

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And the new series begins: epidemics. Olivia walks us through the tragedy that is the 1918 Influenza Pandemic and why that keeps her up at night. If you're interested in learning about the infamous Forgotten Plague and why we're supposed to get yearly flu shots, tune in.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Naptime Nightmares #002 – Customer Service Horror Stories 55:03

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As people who have worked in customer service for years, we often lose sleep over how stupid the general public can be. Today we talk about the worst of the worst and share stories that make us wonder: is the human race doomed? A nice break from the sads of the world, tune in and commiserate.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Episode #009 – A Bit-Free Episode 1:21:58

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We close up our cover-ups and conspiracies series with an issue that has been discussed for decades. With the new information about sexual abuse in Catholic churches being published every day, it's reasonable to wonder the extent of this cover-up. Today, we go over the history of the sexual abuse and how much work has gone into concealing its preva…

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Episode #008 – Neuroscience or Voodoo 1:14:33

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Lions and tigers and cover-ups, oh my. Today Brie discusses the NFL cover-up of CTE in football players and how new evidence might end football altogether. Do you love sports? Do you hate it? Doesn't matter. You'll love the new episode.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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Episode #007 – How Do You Sell Death? 1:21:25

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Today we start our new series on cover-ups and conspiracies with a banger. How long did tobacco companies know about the health effects of cigarettes? Why do we have warning labels on cigarettes? Tune in to learn about all that and more.By Brooke Morris, Olivia Leland

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