Selects: PT Barnum: More Complicated Than You've Heard

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck delve into the life of P.T. Barnum, exploring his career as a showman and his talent for promotion. They discuss Barnum's early ventures, including lotteries and newspapers, before focusing on his more prominent exploits, such as the American Museum, the Fiji Mermaid, General Tom Thumb, and Jenny Lin. The hosts also address Barnum's later life, including his involvement in politics and the circus, as well as controversies and transformations in his personal and professional life.