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That text is a scam
You know those annoying scam texts offering an easy, remote job? We find out how they work, why they're so ubiquitous and the dark world behind them.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen …
Published on 20 hours ago
Paging Dr. ChatBot
Patients and doctors both are turning to AI for help with diagnosing ailments and managing chronic issues. Should we trust it?
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact…
Published on 1 week ago
Why (some) food tastes better abroad
We tell the stories of three ingredients that can shine outside the US: beef, bread, and tomatoes.
This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Megan Cunnane, fact-ch…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Should we give toddlers phones?
What we know about early childhood and screens, including a surprising argument for introducing tech at a tender age.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Megan Cunnane, fact-checked b…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Is empathy toxic?
Society teaches us empathy is a good thing. But some are now saying the opposite, and science is complicating our assumptions too.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Megan Cunnane,…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Who is the modern American dad?
Young men are more interested in becoming parents than young women are, and there's a growing number of single dads by choice. A look at modern fatherhood.
This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz…
Published on 1 month ago
A nation of jerks
Americans seem to be getting ruder. Are our attempts at making ourselves better actually making us worse?
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Meliss…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Why horror kills at the box office
Hollywood has always made money from vampires and brain-eating zombies. But this year's a record-breaker thanks to sequels, hilariously unlikely creators, and pure thrills.
This episode was produced …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The United States is Southern now
From #rushtok to country music, American culture is getting more and more southern.
This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered b…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The golden age of exercise
Americans are flocking to gyms and fitness classes. It wasn't always that way.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy with help from Naureen Khan, fact-checked by Melis…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago