Podcast Episodes

AI and nuclear doomsday

AI is in everything these days. But should it be in our nuclear arsenal?

This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-ch…

6 months, 4 weeks ago

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 ago

Everyone is on testosterone

Should they be? Let’s see.

This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Adriene Li…

7 months ago

Food stamp rage bait

Millions of Americans are about to lose their SNAP benefits. The fight over who deserves them has been juiced by online videos that claim to show rec…

7 months ago

Are we going to invade Venezuela?

President Trump is sending warships to Venezuela and bombing so-called drug boats off the coast. His aggression toward Venezuela smells a lot like th…

7 months ago

The AI bubble

And what happens when it pops.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard…

7 months ago

Extreme Makeover: White House Edition

President Trump demolished part of the White House to make room for a lavish new ballroom. The gold and glitz is part of a broader rebranding project…

7 months 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, 1 week ago

Capitalism (Taylor’s Version)

Taylor Swift reaches new heights with her latest album, which is both divisive and record-breaking.

This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edite…

7 months, 1 week ago

Can you sue ICE?

You can. And ICE's aggressive tactics are inviting legal challenges from protesters. But some recent court rulings will make it hard for them to win.…

7 months, 1 week ago