Podcast Episodes

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 5 months ago

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Published on 5 months ago

Blinded by the headlights

Drivers and passengers are right: Car headlights are brighter now. And the solutions aren't simple.

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Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Gen Sex

Gen X women are freeing themselves from the hangups of the '90s, and having the best sex of their lives. Media portrayals of middle-aged women are starting to catch up too.

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Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Did diversity ever work...at work?

There's a backlash against corporate DEI efforts, and it’s not just from the right. It's everywhere. What does that mean for employees?

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda K…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Why does dating suck for guys?

The rules of romance have changed, and many young men feel they can't keep up. We get some tips from a Texas men's relationship coach.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Carla Javier, edit…

Published on 6 months ago

Ok for real, what is a REAL ID?

Listener Tessa was at the airport and noticed that the REAL ID deadline had been extended — yet again — to May 2025. Why does it keep happening? Will REAL ID will ever become a thing? Team Explain It…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

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Starting this week, Explain It to Me is moving to Sundays. Check out our next episode here on March 2.

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Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why can't I sleep?

We spend about a third of our lives either sleeping or trying to fall asleep. Why are we so bad at it? We ask behavioral sleep specialist Jade Wu. 

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Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Should I freeze my eggs?

Listener Elisa has heard egg freezing touted as “an easy, perfect solution” for women who want to have it all, but she’s skeptical. Writer MeiMei Fox tells the disastrous story of freezing her own eg…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago