Podcast Episodes

Week of Wonder: Volcanologist Tamsin Mather on her 'adventures in volcanoland'

What's it like standing on the slopes of an active, erupting volcano? Volcanologist Tamsin Mather takes us on her journey to some of the world's biggest volcanoes.

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Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Week of Wonder: The truth about your period

Menstruation is a definitive experience of a woman's life, and an indicator of her health. So why has period blood or menstrual fluid been largely under-researched?

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Week of Wonder: 'Vivaldi smells like breakfast sausage'

Smell can trigger memories and influence emotions. New research is giving us insight into how that happens, including why some people can "smell" music and why losing the sense of smell can alert us …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Week of Wonder: The marvelous and misunderstood world of sharks

Sharks are full of secrets, despite being some of the oldest creatures on the planet. Marine biologist Jasmin Graham has spent a decade studying them — and trying to bring more women of color like he…

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The GENIUS Act and the Wild West of crypto

If Congress passes the GENIUS Act, banks will be allowed to issue their own cryptocurrency, as long as it’s tied to a stable asset like the dollar. But some economists warn it could have very unstabl…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Jackpod: It's going to be everywhere

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the rapid expansion of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency under the Trump administration.

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Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Democrats divided over populism

Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary. He's a self-declared Democratic Socialist with a populist's platform. That's made some Democrats across the country nervous. Is populism…

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How AI tools are transforming the lives of people with disabilities

For people with disabilities, artificial intelligence tools are helping them see, hear, experience, and move through the world in profound new ways.

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Why American farmers rely on unauthorized workers

More than 40% of hired farm laborers in the U.S. are immigrants without legal status. President Trump campaigned on a plan for mass deportation. But even he admits -- the country can't survive withou…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The power of the golden share

When President Trump approved the merger between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel he demanded a so-called “golden share.” It gives the White House a say in key business decisions. So, what happens when th…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago