Podcast Episodes

The recession indicator game

Press-on nails, new music from Katy Perry, and an uptick in Klarna purchases: signs of an economic downturn or no? 

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

How Gen Z found religion

For the first time in decades, American Christianity is not in decline. What are young people looking for–and finding–at church?

Further reading: The surprising chasm splitting Americans along religi…

Published on 5 months ago

Why are my allergies getting worse?

It feels like sneezing season lasts longer and takes more victims every year. An allergist and a public health specialist explain how to fight back.

This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edite…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The drama and trauma of 23andMe

With the at-home DNA testing company 23andMe filing for bankruptcy, what happens to all the data millions of Americans handed over? And how should you approach the family you've found through sites l…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is personal style so hard?

Fashion has made a big swing from a strict set of rules to the idea that we should all just wear what we want. But personal style is still dictated by outside forces. And a lot of people don't even k…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Retire? In this economy?!

With 401(k)s taking a hit and the fate of Social Security uncertain, we get some advice for how to talk to the elders in your life about work and retirement.

This episode was produced by Carla Javier…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Is climate progress doomed?

Many worry that the clean energy transition will be derailed by the Trump administration. But there's reason to believe otherwise.

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Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

What if college isn't for everyone?

For decades, high schools and parents have prioritized college for all graduating seniors. Now, more students are asking if there's another way.

This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edite…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Is a house still a good investment?

Given the economy and interest rates, homebuying doesn't seem like it’s necessarily the way to go anymore. So consider this not your parents’ real estate advice. 

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Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

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Published on 7 months ago