Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy Are American Kids Such Picky Eaters?
Is your kid a fussy eater? A lot of us have come to accept that there’s a period where children can only stomach dino nuggets, buttered noodles and P…
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What Does It Take to Be a ‘Good Woman’?
“All my life I have tried to be a good woman,” writes Savala Nolan. Being “good” meant not rocking the boat. It meant following the rules and fitting…
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The Vast Reach of Jeffrey Epstein's Network
Weeks after the Department of Justice released millions of pages of documents related to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, new questions are em…
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US and Israel Bomb Iran, Kill Khamenei. What Comes Next?
The United States and Israel’s strikes against Iran continued throughout the weekend, killing supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei, top officials and ci…
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Who Runs the World? Fanfiction Writers!
Fan fiction, where fans reimagine their favorite characters in new – often steamy – stories, is reshaping mainstream literature, television and film.…
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Real Life Couple Jimmy Smits and Wanda De Jesús, Play Husband and Wife in Berkeley Rep’s ‘All My Sons’
Arthur Miller’s classic play “All My Sons” tells the story of a father who attains the American Dream, but at a high cost to himself and everyone aro…
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Ethical Questions Arise from CA’s Commercial Surrogacy Industry
Commercial surrogacy has long been life-changing for LGBTQ+ and infertile couples wishing to have children. Even though the practice is banned or hig…
2 weeks, 5 days ago
AI is Changing Fast. How Are You Using It Now?
Newer AI tools have begun to act less like “a souped up search engine and more of a junior staffer” observes one industry watcher. Software develope…
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Michael Pollan Explores Labyrinth of Consciousness in 'A World Appears'
What is consciousness for, and why did it evolve? Can we change our “default” consciousness? These are some of the questions that Michael Pollan says…
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Mexico Braces for More Violence After Killing of Cartel Leader
Violence erupted across Mexico after the killing of Mexico’s most notorious drug cartel leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, on Sunday. Cervantes, kno…
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