Christian L. Hart, a professor of psychology at Texas Woman’s University, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the psychology of people who lie all the time.
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The hazards of preferring a biological child
Leo Kim, an ideas contributor at Wired, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why “biologism” is harmful, and why we need to expand our thinking on what makes for a healthy parent-child relationship.
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When college is a waste of money
Paul Tough, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why the U.S. is an outlier globally when it comes to college popularity.
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You’re more like your partner than you realize
Tanya Horwitz, a PhD candidate at the University of Colorado, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how having similar political and religious attitudes, educational attainment – even sharing good and bad habits – are keys to partnering up.
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The many ways we monitor undocumented immigrants
Stanford professor Asad L. Asad discusses his research into the ways immigrants take part in U.S. systems – like registering with the IRS – while also fearing they will be deported for taking part.
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She got addicted to quitting
Freda Love Smith, a writer who teaches at Northwestern University, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss her approach to quitting alcohol, sugar, caffeine, cannabis and social media.
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Does spying on your kids really protect them?
Devorah Heitner, an expert in young people’s relationship with digital media and technology, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how to balance protecting kids with allowing them to have some level of autonomy.
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When you forgive, you don’t have to forget
Myisha Cherry, an associate professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why models of traditional forgiveness are lacking.
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Gen X at the crossroads
Harper’s contributor Justin E. H. Smith joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the cultural touchstones that defined Gen X and why counter-culturalism ultimately gave way to commercialism.
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The many identities of Gen Z
Psychology professor Jean M. Twenge discusses the various theories as to why this generation seems more comfortable with an array of identities.
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Why we love celebrities more than heroes
Landon Y. Jones joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the underbelly of fame — including its corrosive effects on culture. And we’ll also hear about stars using their platforms for good.
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How toxic masculinity reads to a gay man
Writer and film critic Manuel Betancourt discusses his upbringing in Colombia and how that shaped his views on being a man and his deconstruction of modern male toxicity.
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