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How Judges Decide Who’s A Scientific Expert

March 10, 2020 History, Science and Technology

Reporter Peter Andrey Smith joins us to talk about the standards by which courts decide what scientific evidence is admissible.

Good Math Will Save The World

February 24, 2020 Education, Science and Technology

Matt Parker, host of Science Channel’s “Outrageous Acts of Science,” joins us to talk about the everyday math constantly happening all around us.

How Economists Can Save The World

December 12, 2019 Economics, Global Issues, Politics

MIT economics professors Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo join us to talk about building a more humane world through rethinking the exchange of goods and services.

We Can See The Future – So Why Do We Fail To Plan?

December 11, 2019 Current Events, Education, Environment, Global Issues, Science and Technology

Bina Venkataraman joins us to talk about why we’re so bad at developing foresight – and what we can do about it.

Can Stem Cells Really Cure Everything?

December 2, 2019 Current Events, Health, Science and Technology

Health and science journalist Laura Beil joins us to talk about the stem cell industry skirting the line between innovation and danger.

Why There’s A Massive Shortage Of Psychiatric Hospital Beds

November 26, 2019 Health, History, Science and Technology

Author Susannah Cahalan joins us to talk about her investigation into a psychology sting operation testing the legitimacy of mental health diagnoses.

What Indigenous Cultures Can Teach Climate Scientists

November 25, 2019 Environment, Global Issues, Science and Technology

Ecologist Alejandro Frid joins us to talk about integrating Western science with ancient traditions.

Death, Ingénues, And True Crime: A Halloween Special

October 31, 2019 Culture, Health, Science and Technology

Obsession, murder, dying, and a touch of humor: just some of the dark subjects we’ll touch on in this Halloween special.

When the Buzz of Progress Becomes Noise Pollution

October 28, 2019 Culture, Environment, Science and Technology

Bianca Bosker, contributing writer at The Atlantic, joins us to talk about how sound is affecting our world.

Why You Should Fear Volcanoes More Than Ebola

October 18, 2019 Environment, Global Issues, History, Science and Technology

Journalist Bryan Walsh joins us to talk about the many probabilities of world-ending catastrophic events, reported with humor and backed up by hard science.

If You Go Off The Pill, Will You Still Love Your Husband?

October 16, 2019 Health, Science and Technology

Sarah E. Hill, research psychologist and professor, Department of Psychology, TCU joins us to talk about a woman’s body and the most current research (or lack of it) that doctors rely on.

You: Meet ‘Digital’ You

October 15, 2019 Science and Technology

Neuroscientist and psychologist Michael S. A. Graziano joins us to talk about current research into our deepest selves.