Ep. 8 – A History of Things That Go Bump in the Night
On this special Halloween edition of the podcast, cultural historian Leo Braudy, author of Haunted, sat down with us to talk about the history of monsters and other scary creatures. Spooky!
Ep. 40 – The Art of the Iran Deal
Trita Parsi explains the Iran Deal: its strengths, weaknesses, and the ramifications of ending it
Ep. 39 – The History of Fishing
A look at the history of fishing from ancient civilizations to modern times and the problems caused by overfishing
Ep. 38 – Inside the Human Organ Trade
Big ticket items like kidneys, livers, and hearts aren’t the only things that can be extracted from you after death. A look inside the cadaver trade and its shadowy history.
Ep. 37 – The Origin of Early Civilization
Early civilizations came about with the domestication of fire, plants, animals, and humans. James C. Scott gives us the history of these early states and the problems they faced.
Ep. 36 – The Challenges of Being a Social Media Star
The road to social media stardom is difficult and rarely pays well. Brooke Erin Duffy shares stories of success and offers advice and a warning for those looking to make it big.
Ep. 16 – The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep
Everyone could use more sleep. Global sleep expert Dr. Meir Kryger has tips for doing just that along with an explanation of what happens to a body that doesn’t get enough sleep.
Ep. 23 – How Retailers Strip Your Privacy
Your personal data isn’t safe even when you shop offline. Retailers are tracking your behavior and evaluating your value as a customer in physical stores. Privacy expert and author Joseph Turow discusses the ways they are doing this and what you can do to protect your privacy.
Ep. 24 – The Science and Mystery of Solar Eclipses
Solar eclipses have fascinated us since the beginning of human existence. Astronomer and anthropologist Anthony Aveni discusses the cultural history of eclipses, the science behind them, and gives some tips for watching two upcoming US total solar eclipses.