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Mohenjo-daro: The Ancient, Equal Society

Season 3 Episode 1114

Archaeology professor ⁠Adam S. Green ⁠discusses ⁠how a 4,000-year-old city defied history's rules by becoming more equal as it became more successful…

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Whale, Know Thyself - May 26, 2026

Season 3 Episode 1113

Linguist Nicola McNab communicates what the science says about whether emotional intelligence stops us from being rude. Cognitive psychology professo…

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Sloth World Problems

Season 3 Episode 1112

Animal welfare consultant ⁠Dr. Holly Molinaro⁠ covers ⁠the sloth-based tragedy at Sloth World⁠ and tells David why paid animal petting experiences sh…

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Why Is Almost Everyone Right-Handed?

Season 3 Episode 1111

Evolutionary anthropologist ⁠Rachel Hurwitz⁠ outlines how ⁠our ancient, evolutionary history reveals why almost everyone is right-handed today⁠.

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Historical Hoaxes and Scams

Season 3 Episode 1110

Corner, professor of conspiracy studies ⁠Nathan Radke⁠ goes over historical hoaxes and scams, explaining what we can learn from them today.

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Kids Taking Risks Keeps Them Safe

Season 3 Episode 1109

Professor in pediatrics ⁠Mariana Brussoni⁠ extols ⁠the benefits of kids engaging in risky play, and describes how it helps them make faster, smarter …

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Booze Causes Inflammation, Healthy Diet Doesn't Help Much

Season 3 Episode 1108

Exercise and sport science professor ⁠Jimikaye Courtney⁠ shares how ⁠a healthy diet doesn't cancel out the inflammatory effects of alcohol⁠.

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FULL EPISODE: On Binge Drinking and Kale Smoothies - May 22, 2026

Season 3 Episode 1107

Animal welfare consultant Dr. Holly Molinaro covers the sloth-based tragedy at Sloth World and tells David why paid animal petting experiences should…

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Humanity's Survival Is Unlikely: A Nobel-Winning Physicist's Warning

Season 1 Episode 1106

Nobel-prize winning theoretical physicist ⁠David Gross⁠ talks about his interest and work in particle physics, and then explains that ⁠if we don't ac…

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Jeff Bezos on Income Tax: Lower Earners Shouldn't Pay It

Season 3 Episode 1105

Economics professor ⁠Moshe Lander⁠ weighs in on ⁠Jeff Bezos stating that the bottom half of earners should pay zero in income taxes⁠.

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