Podcast Episodes

Apple’s $3,500 goggles

Apple’s launch of a new mixed reality headset shows that, for Apple, the metaverse isn’t dead. The Verge’s David Pierce explains.

This episode was pro…

2 years, 9 months ago

Real Housebans of Tallahassee

A new Florida law will restrict where Chinese citizens can buy homes, and other states may follow suit. The legislation is eerily similar to racist l…

2 years, 9 months ago

Hannah Gadsby and “Pablo-matic" Picasso

Comedian Hannah Gadsby railed against Pablo Picasso in “Nanette.” So why are they curating an exhibition timed to the 50th anniversary of his death? …

2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine’s counteroffensive

Ukraine vowed to mount a counteroffensive against Russia. Drone attacks on Moscow might signal it has begun. The Washington Post’s Mary Ilyushina and…

2 years, 9 months ago

Target-ing Pride

Companies have been leaning into Pride month for years. So why are brands like Target and Bud Light facing such intense backlash now? Vox’s Emily Ste…

2 years, 9 months ago

The Kia Boyz are coming for your car

Turns out Kias and Hyundais are easy to steal. Teens are taking advantage, and putting it all on TikTok.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, e…

2 years, 9 months ago

Hot and bothered

The FDA approved a game-changing drug to treat hot flashes, a symptom of menopause. Health writer Jancee Dunn talks about why a transition that happe…

2 years, 9 months ago

He's Ronning

NBC’s Matt Dixon explains how Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to Make America Florida. Vox’s Andrew Prokop spells out how the governor’s brain works. Please …

2 years, 9 months ago

A cancer vaccine?

Dr. Vinod Balachandran explains how he and his colleagues successfully treated pancreatic cancer with bespoke mRNA vaccines. Science journalist Charl…

2 years, 9 months ago

How wellness killed Jenny Craig

The diet company is shutting down. Bloomberg’s Emma Court explains how Jenny Craig’s strategy — heavy on celebrity endorsements and meal plans — coul…

2 years, 9 months ago