Podcast Episodes

Could Genetic Testing Tell You Who to Have Kids With?

Episode 25

After 23andMe filed for bankruptcy in March, VC-backed genetic testing company Nucleus Genomics put up its hand to acquire the platform. Nucleus uses whole-genome testing to give users a fuller pictu…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Do People Believe Conspiracy Theories?

Conspiracy theories are not new. They’re as old as time itself. But if you feel like they’re everywhere right now, you’re not alone. So, what do you do when somebody you love has fallen down a rabbit…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

How to Recession-Proof Your Personal Finances

With tariffs kicking in and stock prices taking wild swings, uncertainty has racked the US economy in recent weeks. What’s the best way to navigate your personal finances in a moment like this? Jeann…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s Going on When Airport Security Scans Your Face

Episode 23

If you’ve been to the airport recently, you might have noticed something different while going through security: a TSA agent taking your photo. Face scans can speed up the security process, but accor…

Published on 5 months ago

This Tech Could Change Conspiracy Believers’ Minds

Episode 22

Conspiracy theories can take many forms, from misgivings about the first moon landing to false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. As anyone who’s tried to reason with a conspiracy theorist kno…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Can Grief Bots Help Us Heal?

Episode 21

Grief is one of the most human experiences we have—so what happens when AI gets involved? How are people using it in their healing process? Audio producer Rebecca Nolan shares her own experience crea…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Think Before You Ring: Keeping Home Surveillance Safe

Episode 20

In the past decade, technology has transformed the way we use doorbells. Home security cameras that capture footage of people around your home give some people peace of mind in the face of potential …

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Online Genetic Testing: How Private Is Your DNA?

Episode 19

The popularity of for-profit genetic testing services like Ancestry and 23andMe has skyrocketed in recent years. These tests can teach users more about their ancestry or health. But they can also hav…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Baby Tech: What Do New Parents Actually Need?

Episode 18

Becoming a parent is overwhelming. So is all the technology out there that’s marketed toward new parents, from smart bassinets to high-tech baby monitors and breastfeeding tracker apps. What gadgets …

Published on 6 months ago

Can AI Turn Music into Medicine?

Episode 17

It’s no surprise that music can affect our emotions. But can music actually improve our mental health? Aaron Labbé, founder and chief technology officer at the Toronto-based company LUCID, believes i…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago