Podcast Episodes

The Chemistry of Coffee: Health Benefits and Risks

Season 1 Episode 9

Coffee fuels billions of mornings — but is it helping us, hurting us, or a little of both? In this episode, we dive into the science behind the world…

7 months ago

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Modernity and Survival of the Geisha Tradition

Season 1 Episode 8

Japan’s geisha tradition is fading — but a new generation is fighting to keep it alive by reinventing what it means to be a geisha today. In this epi…

7 months ago

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China's Myopia Epidemic and State Intervention

Season 1 Episode 7

China is facing an unexpected public-health crisis — and it starts with the eyes of its children. Myopia now affects more than a third of the populat…

7 months ago

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Snakebite: A Neglected Crisis of Poverty and Poison

Season 1 Episode 6

It’s one of the world’s deadliest health threats — yet most people never talk about it. Snakebites kill nearly 140,000 people every year, with India …

7 months ago

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The Devastating Rise of ACL Injuries

Season 1 Episode 5

Why are ACL injuries exploding — and why are young women bearing the brunt of the crisis? In this episode, we unpack the soaring rates of one of spor…

7 months ago

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The Butter Question: Saturated Fats and Mortality

Season 1 Episode 4

Butter is back on America’s tables — but is it quietly taking years off our lives? In this episode, we dig into the science and controversy behind th…

7 months ago

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Sacred Translation: Script Versus Story

Season 1 Episode 3

What if every Bible you’ve ever read is already an interpretation — not just of words, but of theology itself? In this episode, we explore the hidden…

7 months ago

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The Global Market for Human Remains

Season 1 Episode 2

What happens to the human body after death — and why do some countries quietly import what others willingly donate? In this episode, we step into the…

7 months ago

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The Fatal Cost of Heavier Vehicles

Season 1 Episode 1

America’s cars keep getting bigger—and so does the danger. In this episode, we dive into the hidden cost of the nation’s SUV obsession: heavier vehic…

7 months ago

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