When Scientists Dabbled In Clairvoyance

January 20, 2021 Health, History, Science and Technology, Upcoming

Alicia Puglionesi holds a Ph.D. in the History of Science, Medicine and Technology from Johns Hopkins University, and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss a field of study that tried to make a science of the unexplained.

Toxic Patriotism

January 18, 2021 Culture, Current Events, Education, History, Politics, Race/Identity

Mychal Denzel Smith is a fellow at Type Media Center, and he joins us to talk about his thoughts on how he wrestles to understand the current moment studied against the long lens of American history.

Nature Has A Lot To Teach Us If We Would Only Listen

January 15, 2021 Environment, History

Poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil joins us to talk about finding solace and inspiration from the beautiful and odd creatures that stand out – or blend in – to their surroundings and what we can learn from them.

Donald Trump arrives on the South Lawn of the White House.

Trump Is Impeached (Again)

January 14, 2021 Current Events, Global Issues, History, Politics

Presidential historian Jeffrey Engel joins host Krys Boyd to talk about this unprecedented chapter in American history – and about whether it will unify the country or tear it further apart.

A group of missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints walks down a sidewalk

Latter-Day Saints In A Modern Day World

January 12, 2021 Culture, History

McKay Coppins, a staff writer for The Atlantic, joins host Krys Boyd to talk about his own faith, the model of assimilation it tries to capture, and the changes it must wrestle with to fit into the modern era.

How Crowd Psychology Played Out At The Capitol

January 8, 2021 Culture, Current Events, History, Politics, Race/Identity, Science and Technology

Rob Henderson studies human behavior at the University of Cambridge, and he joins us to talk about the psychology of why people follow a crowd.

The Day Extremists Stormed The Capitol

January 7, 2021 Culture, Current Events, History, Race/Identity

SMU presidential historian Sharron Conrad joins us to talk about this unprecedented event in American history – and about the role presidents play in American race relations.

Mom By Day, Nazi Hunter By Night

January 7, 2021 Culture, History, Science and Technology

Filmmaker Chana Gazit joins us to talk about the extraordinary, secret life of cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith Friedman.

The 2nd Amendment Doesn’t Cause Gun Violence

January 6, 2021 Culture, Current Events, Economics, History, Politics

University of Alabama law professor Fredrick E. Vars joins us to discuss his 10 ideas for state-level policy to promote public safety while protecting gun ownership.

The Malcolm X You Never Knew

January 5, 2021 Culture, Current Events, History, Politics, Race/Identity

Principal researcher Tamara Payne, who finished the book written by her late father, joins us to discuss previously unknown details of the man central to the Black freedom movement.

Beyond Biology: Rethinking What Makes A Family

January 4, 2021 Culture, History, Race/Identity, Science and Technology

Susan Golombok, director of the Centre for Family Research at the University of Cambridge and a professional fellow at Newnham College, Cambridge, joins us to talk about the outdated ideas we have about creating a happy home and the variety of parents out there who are thriving.

A photograph of the Milky Way in the night sky

For Inspiration, Look To The Stars

December 18, 2020 Culture, History, Science and Technology

Science journalist Jo Marchant joins us to talk about the impact stargazing has had on human civilizations and the importance of connecting to the wonder of the night sky.