This Week in Stuff You Should Know (May 4 - May 10, 2026)

This week, the podcast spans an eclectic range of subjects—from the engineering failures behind Boeing's troubled 737-MAX to the biomechanics of why kangaroos evolved to hop instead of run. While the episodes jump from industrial disasters to animal locomotion to presidential history and cinema folklore, they're united by a common thread: understanding the "why" behind things we encounter without questioning, whether that's a design flaw, a natural behavior, or a cultural superstition. It's a reminder that curiosity about the world's oddities and oversights can be just as rewarding as diving into its bigger mysteries.