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Leg Lengthening - Extreme Measures to Become Taller
There are many people who exist on the shorter end of the height spectrum. For some people, it might be not the biggest deal – but for others, it might significantly impact their lives. But what if t…
Published on 5 months ago
275. The pope
The Pope is one of the most revered humans on the planet, garnering devotion from Catholics and Christians all over the world. But what is the Pope supposed to represent? Is the Pope just an ordina…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
274. The Verdict on Juries (The Juror Part 3)
In this third and final episode of our mini-series on juries, we speak with a criminal lawyer about the ultimate question we've been leading to - Does the jury system make sense? While the idea of ha…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
273. Forensic Fallacies (The Juror Part 2)
In this second of three episodes regarding the jury system, we explore the science of forensics. Are fingerprint and DNA analyses less accurate and more susceptible to bias than we might be led to be…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
272. Are Juries too Biased? (The Juror Part 1)
In this first of three episodes on the jury system, we examine how biased jurors tend to be. What unexpected variables factor into jury decision making? Are jurors able to check their biases at the…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
The War Correspondent
Most people veer away from dangerous places. Yet there are some people in this world, who not only don’t avoid such places, but rather seek them out; journalists who report on some of the most danger…
Published on 6 months ago
271. Tariffs and Trade Wars
With Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, may are concerned that some form of a trade war might emerge in the coming months. Particularly in Canada, where 75% of its exports go to …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
270. Health Scare
Nobody expects to get sick. Especially for someone in their 20s or 30s, being diagnosed with a significant medical condition is not something that's truly on one's radar. So how does one process a s…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
269. Selective Abortion - A Down Syndrome Dilemma
With further scientific breakthroughs and more accurate and widespread genetic testing increasingly available, it is becoming much more common to detect genetic abnormalities in a fetus during the ea…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Changing Career Paths
When we contemplate the word ‘career’, it’s natural to think of one singular profession that someone pursues via education and then remains in for a long period of time. When you think of a doctor or…
Published on 7 months ago