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Hacking our health
We track our steps and our sleep, guzzle supplements and protein shakes, and even inject hormones – all in the name of wellness.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Naureen Khan and…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
What wellness costs us
Americans are investing billions in their health and wellness. What good do all these green powders and costly club memberships actually do?
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Mira…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
America’s high-speed rail fail
The US is well behind much of the world in building passenger rail, especially high-speed trains. But we do have one major advantage.
This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Naureen Kh…
Published on 3 months ago
Is tipping fair?
From raising the tipped minimum wage to "no tax on tips," we look at the challenges of remaking tipped work.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The summer I turned into a bookworm
Summer. Time for pools, BBQs, and the beach read. But why do we read "summer books"?
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered b…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Chat BFF
More and more of us are interacting with chatbots. Can we have real relationships with AI, and can AI teach humans to be better people?
This episode was a collaboration with Vox's Future Perfect team…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Our complicated relationship with the flag
Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar openly celebrate the American flag. But a lot of Black Americans feel differently. What does that tell us about identity today?
This episode was produced by Victoria Chambe…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Can we ever know our dogs?
So many of us believe we understand what our pets are feeling. Are we fooling ourselves?
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy and Naureen Khan, fact-checked by Melissa …
Published on 4 months ago
Sleepaway camp's nostalgia economy
Unpacking the American rite of passage that so many children love — but that isn't right for everyone.
This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Sarah Sc…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Let's fight over bike lanes
A caller asks why it's so hard to make biking safe in LA. We bike around different US cities to get the answer.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Co…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago