Podcast Episodes

That text is a scam

You know those annoying scam texts offering an easy, remote job? We find out how they work, why they're so ubiquitous and the dark world behind them.…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paging Dr. ChatBot

Patients and doctors both are turning to AI for help with diagnosing ailments and managing chronic issues. Should we trust it?

This episode was produ…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why (some) food tastes better abroad

We tell the stories of three ingredients that can shine outside the US: beef, bread, and tomatoes.

This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Pet…

8 months ago

Should we give toddlers phones?

What we know about early childhood and screens, including a surprising argument for introducing tech at a tender age.

This episode was produced by Mi…

8 months, 1 week ago

Is empathy toxic?

Society teaches us empathy is a good thing. But some are now saying the opposite, and science is complicating our assumptions too.

This episode was p…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is the modern American dad?

Young men are more interested in becoming parents than young women are, and there's a growing number of single dads by choice. A look at modern fathe…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

A nation of jerks

Americans seem to be getting ruder. Are our attempts at making ourselves better actually making us worse?

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy,…

9 months ago

Why horror kills at the box office

Hollywood has always made money from vampires and brain-eating zombies. But this year's a record-breaker thanks to sequels, hilariously unlikely crea…

9 months, 1 week ago

The United States is Southern now

From #rushtok to country music, American culture is getting more and more southern.

This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Miranda Ken…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

The golden age of exercise

Americans are flocking to gyms and fitness classes. It wasn't always that way.

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

9 months, 4 weeks ago