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Season 1 Episode 184
Between 1975 and 1979, Cambodia experienced one of the 20th century’s darkest chapters, when the Khmer Rouge set out to remake society—and killed aro…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Elusive Definition and Nature of Genius
Season 1 Episode 183
What does it really mean to be a genius—and can it be made, or only born? In this episode, we unpack how the idea of genius evolved from an ancient “…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Danao's Illegal Gunsmiths: Craft, Livelihood, and Crime
Season 1 Episode 182
In this episode, we travel to Danao in the Philippines, where an illegal but highly skilled gunsmithing trade has sustained families for generations.…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
India's Evolving Short-Stay Love Hotels
Season 1 Episode 181
In socially conservative India, finding privacy can be harder than finding love itself. In this episode, we explore the rise of short-stay “love hote…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Decline of Independent Arab Media
Season 1 Episode 180
Independent journalism across the Arab world is quietly being strangled. In this episode, we explore how governments that once tolerated critical med…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Clinical Obesity: A New Diagnostic Framework
Season 1 Episode 179
Obesity is no longer being treated simply as a risk factor—it’s increasingly being defined as a disease in its own right. In this episode, we unpack …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
India's Booming Pet Economy and Changing Lifestyles
Season 1 Episode 178
India is in the middle of a pet boom. As middle-class incomes rise and young adults delay marriage and children, dogs and cats are stepping into the …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Syrian Wedding Celebrations: From Gunfire to Fireworks
Season 1 Episode 177
Weddings in Syria are changing—and that shift says a lot about a country trying to leave war behind. For decades, celebrations were marked by gunfire…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Global Problem of Sexual Dysfunction
Season 1 Episode 176
Sex is supposed to be intimate and effortless—but for millions of people, it’s a quiet source of stress, shame, and silence. In this episode, we unpa…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Falconry, Endangered Species, and the Wild Price
Season 1 Episode 175
Falcons have become some of the world’s most expensive birds—and their soaring price is pushing them toward extinction. In this episode, we explore h…
6 months, 3 weeks ago