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Season 1 Episode 164
Air-conditioning was once dismissed as a gimmick that would never work in hot places. Instead, it has quietly reshaped the modern world. In this epis…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Whole-Body Deodorant Craze
Season 1 Episode 163
Whole-body deodorant is having a moment in America—and it’s changing how people think about smell. In this episode, we explore the rise of sprays and…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
China's Quest for Longevity and Immortality Science
Season 1 Episode 162
China has always been obsessed with long life—from Qin Shi Huang’s doomed search for immortality to today’s biotech boom—and now that ancient dream i…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
America's New Military War on Drugs
Season 1 Episode 161
America’s war on drugs is starting to look a lot like its war on terror. In this episode, we examine Washington’s turn toward military force in Latin…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
India's Rise in Asia's Private Jet Market
Season 1 Episode 160
India’s skies are getting busier—while China’s are quietly emptying. In this episode, we explore a sharp reversal in Asia’s private jet market, where…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Perilous Cycle of Technology Hype
Season 1 Episode 159
Tech hype has a familiar rhythm: wild excitement, inflated promises, and then a sharp comedown. In this episode, we unpack why every new innovation—f…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Evangelical Resurgence in Anglicanism
Season 1 Episode 158
Evangelical Christianity is staging an unlikely comeback inside Britain’s most traditional church. In this episode, we explore how the Church of Engl…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
China's Quest for Longevity and Immortality
Season 1 Episode 162
China is betting big on living longer—maybe forever. In this episode, we explore the country’s booming longevity and anti-aging industry, where serio…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
America's New Military War on Drugs
Season 1 Episode 161
America’s war on drugs is taking a sharply militarized turn. In this episode, we examine how the Trump administration revived Cold War–era tactics—re…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Asia's Shifting Private Jet Market: China to India
Season 1 Episode 160
Asia’s private jet map is being redrawn. In this episode, we look at why China’s once-booming market for private planes is stalling—squeezed by anti-…
6 months, 3 weeks ago