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Season 1 Episode 109
What can a swim lane reveal about a city’s soul? In this episode, we slip into the shimmering world of Paris’s public pools—architectural gems from t…
7 months ago
The White Lotus: Pandemic Anxiety and Satire
Season 1 Episode 108
Why did The White Lotus become the defining drama of the post-pandemic world? In this episode, we unpack how the hit series turns luxury vacations in…
7 months ago
The Superyacht Boom Amid Global Turmoil
Season 1 Episode 107
Superyachts weren’t supposed to boom in a time of pandemics, wars, and shrinking billionaire lists—and yet, they’re bigger business than ever. In thi…
7 months ago
The Obstacles to Modernizing Global Air Traffic Control
Season 1 Episode 106
Commercial aviation has never been busier—or more fragile. In this episode, we uncover why the world’s air-traffic control systems are buckling under…
7 months ago
The Dark Arts of Sportsmanship and Winning
Season 1 Episode 105
Every sport has its heroes—and its hustlers. In this episode, we dive into the world of “dark arts” and shithousery: the sneaky, time-wasting, rhythm…
7 months ago
Singapore's Public Housing: From Slums to Million-Dollar Flats
Season 1 Episode 104
Singapore’s skyline tells a story—not of luxury condos, but of one of the world’s most ambitious social experiments. In this episode, we unpack how H…
7 months ago
Freestyle Chess: Glitz and Spectacle for the Masses
Season 1 Episode 103
Chess is getting a makeover—and it’s anything but quiet. In this episode, we explore the launch of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, a $12 million…
7 months ago
The Puzzling Economics of Tipping
Season 1 Episode 102
Why do we tip—and why does it make absolutely no sense? In this episode, we unravel the strange economics and even stranger psychology behind one of …
7 months ago
Japan's Education: The Art of Making People
Season 1 Episode 101
What if the secret to a well-ordered society starts in primary school? In this episode, we explore Japan’s unique approach to education, where the go…
7 months ago
The Pandemic’s Effect on Daily Showering Habits
Season 1 Episode 100
What happens when a global pandemic rewrites one of our most ingrained daily habits—the shower? In this episode, we explore why many Americans are ba…
7 months ago