Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJapan’s Legal Shift Toward Joint Custody
Season 2 Episode 8
For decades, divorce in Japan often meant more than the end of a marriage—it could also mean the end of a parent’s relationship with their child. Und…
3 weeks ago
Tax and Tonic: India’s Rational Pivot on Prohibition
Season 2 Episode 7
Alcohol occupies a curious place in India—officially discouraged by constitutional ideals, yet quietly relied upon as one of the most dependable sour…
3 weeks ago
The Republic of the Uncles
Season 2 Episode 6
In India, almost everyone recognizes the stereotype of the "Indian uncle"—the older figure quick to offer unsolicited advice, enforce traditional val…
3 weeks ago
The Quantified Night: The Efficacy of Sleep Tracking
Season 2 Episode 5
Every morning, millions of people wake up and check a score—hours slept, sleep stages, recovery, readiness—trusting a smartwatch or ring to tell them…
3 weeks ago
The Global Quest of the Country Counters
Season 2 Episode 4
For most travelers, the goal is to visit the world’s most famous destinations. But for a growing community of adventurers, the challenge is something…
3 weeks ago
The Biological Reality of Low Milk Supply
Season 2 Episode 3
For many new mothers, breastfeeding is presented as something natural and instinctive—a process expected to work with enough effort, patience, and pe…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Chemical Edge: The Science and Cost of Steroids
Season 2 Episode 2
For generations, elite sports have drawn a hard line between natural ability and chemical enhancement. But a new competition is challenging that boun…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Botanical Limits of Indoor Air Purification
Season 2 Episode 1
For decades, houseplants have been celebrated as nature’s answer to indoor pollution—quietly filtering toxins from the air while making homes feel ca…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Cost and Compulsion of the Daily Commute
Season 1 Episode 365
For millions of people, the journey to work is an unavoidable part of daily life—hours spent in traffic, crowded trains, or long stretches of highway…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Chinamaxxing: The Global Viral Spread of Chinese Culture
Season 1 Episode 364
What begins as a viral video can quickly become a global lifestyle trend. Across social media, influencers are introducing international audiences to…
1 month, 3 weeks ago