As more states debate the legality of marijuana, Alex Berenson joins us to discuss the pros and cons of ending the prohibition on pot. His new book is called “Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence.”
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Making Sense Of ‘Mercy’ Killings
Ann Neumann joins us to talk about how some people view assisted suicide as merciful while others see it as the ultimate betrayal. She writes about the topic for Harper’s magazine.
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Alt Medicine And The Will To Heal
Melanie Warner joins us to talk about why patients are turning away from science – and how the medical field is engaging with alternative medicine. Her new book is called “The Magic Feather Effect: The Science of Alternative Medicine and the Surprising Power of Belief.”
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Appalachia’s Silent Killer
Howard Berkes contributed to a joint Frontline-NPR investigation about how government regulators responded to toxic mine dust and joins us to share stories about miners dying from dirty lungs.
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Rethinking How We Treat Depression
University of Cambridge psychiatry professor Edward Bullmore joins host Krys Boyd to talk about possible links between depression, stress and inflammation.
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Gene Editing As A Cure For Deafness
Science writer Dina Fine Maron joins us to explain a fascinating procedure in which edited genes are attached to a virus and snuck by the immune system.
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The Ethics Of Editing Babies
This hour, we’ll talk about how Chinese researcher He Jiankui opened a Pandora’s Box with his announcement that he’s edited the genes of twin girls.
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Why We Should Be Talking About Rape
Sohaila Abudlali joins us to talk about whether or not rape is a life-defining moment – and if we can create a world without these kinds of assaults.
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Your Brain On Art
Ellen Winner, director of the Arts and Mind Lab at Boston College, joins us to talk about how art affects how we think and feel.
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Surprise: Placebos Are Effective
Clinical trials include a placebo to guard against misleading results. So what should we make of cases when placebo groups also improve?
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Growing Up Queer: What Kids Need To Know
Kids questioning their sexual identity have more resources than ever. Still, the road to clarity can be arduous.
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How Houston Became The Beating Heart Of Cardiac Care
Mimi Swartz joins us to talk about the challenges of creating an artificial heart – and why the only option for patients in need of one remains a transplant.
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