Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat’s behind the protests in China?
We have seen significant public protests in China over the last couple weeks on a scale that’s almost unheard of in the country. These were sparked b…
3 years, 3 months ago
Where does the FTX disaster leave the cryptocurrency industry?
Is it the 2020s, or the 1920s? Given how fast and hard FTX fell in a manner reminiscent of the bank panics in the early 20th century, we had to do a …
3 years, 3 months ago
Do margins matter? What a Republican House of Representatives could look like.
In this year’s midterm elections, Republicans took control of the House of Representatives - but it will be a very slim margin. It doesn’t leave much…
3 years, 3 months ago
Dyslexia unpacked: what the common learning disorder actually means for kids
Dyslexia has been studied for nearly 150 years, but to this day, we’re still trying to fully understand the disorder and how it impacts reading abili…
3 years, 3 months ago
Do we still need affirmative action?
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in two cases challenging affirmative action policies at Harvard University and the University of North Car…
3 years, 3 months ago
Something better than "thank you for your service": rethinking how we appreciate veterans
How many times have you either said or thought about saying, "Thank you for your service" to an American military veteran? Despite our best intention…
3 years, 3 months ago
Where is the planet losing most of its wildlife?
Over the last 60 years, Earth has experienced an average 69% decline in the relative abundance of monitored wildlife populations. This is one of the …
3 years, 3 months ago
Making sense of Brazil's tense general election and how Lula regained power
For the past month, Brazil has been on edge. Would President Jair Bolsonaro accept the results of the general election? While he still has yet to for…
3 years, 4 months ago
Phillies' World Series run makes Philadelphia's economy a winner
The Phillies' magical run to the World Series has completely consumed Philadelphia. While the city anxiously waits to see whether its club can ultima…
3 years, 4 months ago
Getting lost in the joy of a Phillies ride for glory
The Phillies are headed to the World Series for the first time since 2009! This success for the Phillies has had a dramatic effect on the city, as we…
3 years, 4 months ago