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Why Now?
Nearly a quarter century ago, a group of women accused a prominent playwright of sexual misconduct. For the most part, the allegations went nowhere. …
8 years, 3 months ago
Lost in Translation
Learning new languages can help us understand other cultures and countries. Cognitive science professor Lera Boroditsky says the languages we speak c…
8 years, 3 months ago
Radio Replay: The Power Hour
Call it adulation, adoration, idolization: we humans are fascinated by glamour and power. But this turns out to be only one side of our psychology — …
8 years, 3 months ago
Alan Alda Wants Us To Have Better Conversations
We've all experienced miscommunications. Their consequences can range from hilarious... to disastrous. The actor Alan Alda — yes, THAT Alan Alda — wa…
8 years, 3 months ago
Give Me Your Tired...
Our airwaves are filled with debates about immigrants and refugees. Who should be allowed in the United States, who shouldn't, and who should decide?…
8 years, 3 months ago
Radio Replay: I, Robot
Do you ever catch yourself yelling at your Alexa? Or typing questions into Google that you wouldn't dare ask aloud? On this episode, our changing rel…
8 years, 4 months ago
E Pluribus Unum?
The tone of American politics can be...nasty. But is this nastiness really worse than in previous eras, and if so, what does that mean for our democr…
8 years, 4 months ago
Buying Attention
Have you ever opened your computer with the intention of sending one email — only to spend an hour scrolling through social media? Maybe two hours? I…
8 years, 4 months ago
Radio Replay: Fresh Starts
Unpredictable things happen to us all the time. In the process of getting back on your feet, you may realize that something's different. On this Radi…
8 years, 4 months ago
I'm Right, You're Wrong
There are some topics about which it seems no amount of data will change people's minds: things like climate change, or restrictions on gun ownership…
8 years, 4 months ago