Podcast Episodes

Making sense of a week of dangerous extreme weather

The Washington Post explains how floods, fires, and deadly heat are the alarm bells of a planet on the brink.

If UPS and workers can’t make a deal, t…

2 years, 8 months ago

Sneak Peek: Tom Hanks on what it takes to make a movie

Tom Hanks has learned a thing or two about moviemaking during his decades-long career. Ultimately, he says, it’s not about one person’s vision or dir…

2 years, 8 months ago

Why actors are preparing to join writers in Hollywood strike

Studios and the actors union failed to reach a deal before a contract deadline, meaning performers may join writers on the picket lines. Variety has …

2 years, 8 months ago

Vermont, hit by catastrophic flooding, braces for more

Vermont is dealing with catastrophic flooding — and bracing for more. Reuters has details on the situation. And Vox explains why we’re seeing more ex…

2 years, 8 months ago

Why a GOP senator is blocking the U.S. military

The Marines’ top general has stepped down as leader with no Senate-confirmed successor in place. A Republican senator is blocking military promotions…

2 years, 8 months ago

What your burger has to do with climate change

Vox argues that the media needs to better explain the connection between climate change and meat and dairy production.

The Washington Post explains w…

2 years, 8 months ago

The promise, and risk, of a new Alzheimer’s drug

The FDA granted full approval to a new Alzheimer’s drug meant to slow the disease. There are some risks to the treatment. NBC News has the story.

The…

2 years, 8 months ago

Sneak Peek: Playing Dwight on ‘The Office’ didn’t make Rainn Wilson happy. Here’s how he’s seeking real joy.

Rainn Wilson understands why so many people are rejecting religion today. But he argues that the core aspects of faith still have something important…

2 years, 8 months ago

Cancer drugs keep running out. Here’s why.

The Atlantic examines how economic issues are making critical cancer drugs hard to find.

The push to tie Medicaid to work is making a comeback. Georg…

2 years, 8 months ago

Why the U.S. military is facing a recruitment crisis

The Wall Street Journal explains why many U.S. veterans don’t want their kids to join the military.

After decades as rivals and friends, tennis great…

2 years, 8 months ago