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What Next | How Elon Musk Colonized NASA
How an Obama-era decision to invest in space capitalism handed Elon Musk a monopoly on space.
Guest: Franklin Foer, staff writer at the Atlantic, a…
8 months, 1 week ago
Care & Feeding | I Need Them To Stop. Right Now
On this episode: Elizabeth, Zak, and Jamilah respond to a letter from a parent of young kids who’s worried that when it really matters—her children j…
8 months, 1 week ago
Care & Feeding | I Need Them To Stop. Right Now
On this episode: Elizabeth, Zak, and Jamilah respond to a letter from a parent of young kids who’s worried that when it really matters—her children j…
8 months, 1 week ago
What Next | Why Are So Many Institutions Caving to Trump?
As Trump came back to the presidency, one of the first warnings liberals began repeating was “Do not obey in advance.” But from government-agency hea…
8 months, 1 week ago
ICYMI | Astronomer Updates, Jessie Murph, and Dubious Cults
Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim run through some updates following the Coldplay concert cheating scandal, and why Astronomer’s latest PR stunt is hittin…
8 months, 1 week ago
Decoder Ring | The Bad-Mouthing of British Teeth
From The Simpsons’ Big Book of British Smiles to Austin Powers’ ochre-tinged grin, American culture can’t stop bad-mouthing English teeth. But why? A…
8 months, 1 week ago
Culture Gabfest: Trump Goes on Down to South Park Edition
On this week’s show, Dana, Steve and guest host Nitish Pahwa summon their critical superpowers to assess Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps. Can th…
8 months, 1 week ago
Why Are So Many Institutions Caving to Trump?
As Trump came back to the presidency, one of the first warnings liberals began repeating was “Do not obey in advance.” But from government-agency hea…
8 months, 1 week ago
What Next | Trans and Shut Out in Trump’s America
Trans rights and access to health care have been under attack on the state level for years, but the second Trump administration and the Supreme Court…
8 months, 1 week ago
How To! | Gossip for Good
Psssst. You didn’t hear this from me, but gossiping—can be good for you! … our series on embracing your inner antihero wraps—for now—with a guilty pl…
8 months, 1 week ago