Podcast Episodes
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Season 1 Episode 107
Why have leading publications been obsessed with Donald Trump for so long? What's the master thesis behind political and cultural schisms in the US? …
1 year, 8 months ago
The Progress Report: Pro-Democracy Protests
Season 1 Episode 106
In this episode of The Progress Report, Emma discusses three news stories: the pro-democracy protests in Bangladesh, the projected peak of world popu…
1 year, 9 months ago
Psychedelic Sea Change with Oshan Jarow
Season 1 Episode 105
Should psychedelics be legal nationwide? Are they a bipartisan topic? And if they become a retail product like marijuana, how would screening and lic…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Progress Report: Olympic Strides Forward
Season 1 Episode 104
In this episode, Zachary and Emma discuss various news stories related to the Olympics. They talk about the opening ceremonies, the inclusion of new …
1 year, 9 months ago
Beyond the Bluff with Maria Konnikova
Season 1 Episode 103
Can anyone truly read a poker face? Join Zachary and Emma as they speak with Maria Konnikova, who takes us on her journey from earning a PhD in psych…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Progress Report: Green Steel Revolution
Season 1 Episode 102
In this week's Progress Report, Zachary and Emma delve into the hidden positive stories often overshadowed by mainstream news. They discuss the groun…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Wild Week with Bret Stephens
Season 1 Episode 101
What does an assassination attempt mean for the United States in an already emotionally charged presidential campaign? Zachary and Emma speak with Br…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Progress Report: The Implications of an Assassination Attempt and A Global News Roundup
Season 1 Episode 100
In this week's Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump and its implications for society. They high…
1 year, 9 months ago
Mental Health & the Impact of Therapy Culture with Author Abigail K. Shrier
Season 1 Episode 99
Does there need to be a change in the way we approach mental health and therapy? Zachary and Emma speak with Abigail Shrier about the evolving landsc…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of New Media with Buzzfeed's Founding Editor Ben Smith
Season 1 Episode 98
Has social media peaked? How is media different now compared to the early days of Twitter and Facebook? Are there too many social media options? Zach…
1 year, 10 months ago