Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Lyft’s Vibe Shift Signals the End of the Gig Economy Dream
The company's founders promised good vibes and greener cities. Now they’re stepping down, and the new CEO is focused on saving the business. Thanks f…
3 years, 6 months ago
America’s Tornadoes Are Evolving, Fast
Scientists are hesitant to blame climate change, but varying weather conditions are causing new and troubling tornado patterns. Thanks for listening …
3 years, 6 months ago
AI Video Generators Are Nearing a Crucial Tipping Point
Video memes made with algorithms are suddenly everywhere. Their sudden proliferation may herald an imminent explosion in the technology's capability.…
3 years, 6 months ago
Palantir’s Plan to Decipher the Mysteries of Long Covid
The tech giant is helping researchers and clinicians decipher vast amounts of data generated by people with persistent symptoms.
Read the article here…
3 years, 6 months ago
A Toxic Time Bomb Is Ticking in the Arctic
Thousands of contaminated sites are sitting on permafrost that'll soon thaw, a looming disaster that could spread beyond the region. Thanks for liste…
3 years, 6 months ago
Trump’s Indictment Marks a Historic Reckoning
A Manhattan grand jury has issued the first-ever indictment of a former US president. Buckle up for whatever happens next. Thanks for listening to WI…
3 years, 6 months ago
Your Next Landlord Could Be 100 Random People
Startups are buying properties and wooing first-time real estate investors to buy shares. The model could have real repercussions for renters. Thanks…
3 years, 6 months ago
Russia Is Waging War on Ukraine’s Hospitals
Missiles, mines, and supply shortages are testing the resilience of Ukraine’s medical staff, but they won’t back down.
Learn about your ad choices: …
3 years, 6 months ago
The Trans-American Race to Build Chargers for Electric Trucks
Startups and investors are rushing to build networks of charging stations. But it’s still unclear when—or if—battery-powered big rigs will rule the …
3 years, 6 months ago
What Time Is It on the Moon?
Lunar astronauts will need to synchronize their watches on future missions. But on a rock that rotates much slower than Earth, time gets weird fast. …
3 years, 6 months ago