Penguins, Privilege, and Bob Barker's Wheel

Strap in for the ultimate late-night theater of the mind with Walter Sterling on The Other Side of Midnight, the biggest all-night show in American radio. This episode delivers a mind-bending journey spanning deep space exploration, television secrets, and the gritty realities of New York City streets:Space Lasers, Asteroids, and Ancient Tech: Dr. Sky drops by to discuss China's record-setting 2-watt infrared satellite laser, the Psyche spacecraft's 307-million-mile communication record, and the looming 2029 close approach of the 1,200-foot asteroid Apophis. Plus, a look at whether the ancient Egyptians used plasma cutters.The "Live-to-Tape" Illusion: Walter calls out the "wimps" of modern late-night TV who record their "live" shows at 5:30 p.m., contrasting them with the raw, mistake-filled authenticity of Bob Barker’s The Price is Right. Discover the secrets of motorized microphones and contestant-row audio design.