Fred Turner joins Krys Boyd to discuss the established workday patterns that the pandemic upended – and how workers can wrestle back control of the clock from their employers.
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Not every movie needs a moral
Adam Kotsko joins host Krys Boyd to discuss our tendency to judge a movie or book on how it reflects our personal values rather than as something existing outside of our personal experiences.
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For old-school conspiracy theorists, QAnon crossed a line
Conspiracy theory researcher Annie Kelly discusses how old-school skeptics raised on late-night call-in radio fear modern day conspiracy theorists are giving their passion a bad name.
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As we age, we’ll all need a lot more help
Elder justice expert M.T. Connolly discusses the needs of older people – everything from health care to financial advice to companionship – and how we can make their golden years easier and more enjoyable.
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We’re doing the wrong things to fix poverty
Sociologist Matthew Desmond won a Pulitzer Prize in 2017 for his book “Evicted,” and he joins us to discuss his follow-up investigation, which centers on the idea that affluent Americans keep poor people poor.
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Attention is a skill you need to practice
Christian Madsbjerg talks about how we can recapture our ability to focus on things that matter and reestablish our connection to the people around us.
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A lesson on trans-friendly schools
Gender inclusion activist Aidan Key discusses practical tips for parents and school staff to approach trans students with a sense of welcoming, creating a safe space for them to learn.
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Never let a story get in the way of good facts
New Yorker staff writer Parul Sehgal discusses why narrative style is so attractive to contemporary readers, and what we must look out for if we want to see the whole story.
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The world’s full of scams – here’s how they get you
Psychology professor Daniel Simons discusses the many ways we get taken for a ride and the faulty thinking that got us there so we can be aware next time.
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The lies you’ve heard about fat people
Writer Aubrey Gordon debunks myths about fat people’s health and the ease of losing weight in order to further fat acceptance and fat justice in this country.
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The maestro of mystery
Best-selling author Brenden Slocum discuss themes of authorship, authenticity and art from his novel about uncovering the truth about a composer’s legacy.
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How TV learned to take teenagers seriously
Entertainment journalist Thea Glassman makes the case that teen shows of yesterday paved the way for today’s diverse, complex and compelling teen storylines.
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