Podcast Episodes

A family secret like no other

Christine Kuehn knew hardly anything about her father’s family. But when a mysterious letter reaches her doorstep in 1994, it kicks off a 30-year journey uncovering her family's Nazi history, and the…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

How the cybersecurity industry is responding to growing foreign threats

American companies are being targeted by foreign spies, ransomware groups and even fake job applicants from North Korea. One cybersecurity firm speaks out about the threats they're seeing and how the…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

What the next generation of doctors needs to know about AI

AI is helping doctors treat patients in American hospitals. But many new doctors say they haven’t been trained in how to use it. Now, Stanford University is mandating AI training for all its medical …

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Meghna Faking the Nation!

Meghna recently appeared on this episode of Fake the Nation, joining comedian and host Negin Farsad and comedian/writer Benari Lee Poulton to share their unvarnished takes on topics ranging from why …

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

How AI is changing the music business

The world’s largest music streaming service now lets users to monetize music in which they don’t play or sing a single note. How is AI shaping how we make and profit from music?

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Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

The big impact of small interactions

A stranger holding the door open for you. A friendly wave from a neighbor. An angry driver cuts you off. The new book "The Social Biome" reveals how 'everyday communication connects and shapes us.'

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Published on 4 weeks ago

The power of gratitude

Studies show that feeling grateful can make you more patient, honest, generous and even help with your sleep and immune system. Psychologist David DeSteno on how to practice gratitude daily.

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Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Can democracy survive without reading?

People around the world are reading less. In the U.S., the share of people reading for pleasure dropped by 40% in the last 20 years. Writer James Marriott says that puts democracy in danger.

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Published on 1 month ago

How ACA subsidies became a lifeline for millions of Americans

Some Obamacare subsidies are set to expire at the end of this year. This could double premiums for many enrollees. How a government subsidy that was intended to be temporary, became something million…

Published on 1 month ago

What the U.S. loses when our allies stop sharing intelligence

Intelligence sharing between the U.S. and its allies has long been a powerful national security tool. But recently, some allies have stopped sharing key intelligence with the United States. What does…

Published on 1 month ago