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Back to SearchMohenjo-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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