Podcast Episodes

Is the U.S. the Villain of the Winter Olympics?

Episode 214

The Winter Olympics kick off Feb. 6 in Northern Italy—and the politics may steal the show. The U.S. may face boos, especially as it squares off with …

2 months, 1 week ago

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Breaking Down the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fame Machine, and More | Engagement Party

Audie is joined by longtime friend and former NPR colleague Ari Shapiro for a special episode they’re calling Engagement Party – a chance to finally …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Real Pain Behind That “Toxic Moms” Essay

Episode 212

Arguably the first viral moment of 2026 is an essay about a “toxic” group of mom friends. Actor and singer Ashley Tisdale French wrote an essay for N…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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All the Things We’re Saying About Heated Rivalry

Episode 211

It may be a new year, but one of 2025's most unexpected hits isn’t done with us yet. Heated Rivalry, the TV adaptation of a spicy romance novel about…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Year in News: Deepfakes, MAHA & AI

After a head-spinning year in the worlds of health and technology, Audie invited Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the host of Chasing Life, and Clare Duffy from Ter…

3 months ago

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How Politics are Driving Families Apart

Episode 208

As families gather for the holidays and political differences resurface, we revisit Audie's conversation with psychologist Joshua Coleman, who breaks…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Year in Pop Culture: AI, Gay Hockey, and Rage Bait

Episode 207

What was this year in pop culture like? A scrappy Canadian gay hockey romance becomes the internet’s obsession while big-budget, star-packed shows ar…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Spirituality in America, from AI Jesus to Wicca

Episode 206

Audie talks with CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan about how people are reshaping their spiritual lives -- from Wicca to aliens -- and searching for new sources…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Putting the 'Giving' Back in Thanksgiving

Episode 205

Will an uncertain economy lead to less charitable giving this holiday season? And what if you want to give back but don’t have a lot of money? Audie …

4 months ago

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Is the Economy OK? Why It Might Not Feel Like It to You

Episode 204

Missed car payments, crowdfunding for groceries, prices rising on everything from rent to hummus — everyday signs that something in the economy feels…

4 months, 1 week ago

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