
Lines in the Sand: How Maps Shape Power, Borders, and Belonging - Lab 107
Maps aren’t neutral. From redlining and colonial borders to Texas redistricting and ICE checkpoints, lines on a map are decisions—about who gets power, who gets protection, and who gets pushed out. In...
17 Elo 202541min

From the Lab to the People: Why the Way We Talk About Science Matters - Lab 106
Titi and Zakiya reminisce about how Dope Labs came to be and talk to some of their favorite science communicators on social media. Raven the Science Maven, Lindsay Ejoh, and Dr. Andre Issacs share how...
10 Elo 202538min

Floods, Fire & Hunger - Lab 105
Flash floods swamp Texas, Canadian wildfires choke the Midwest, Trump’s swollen ankles launch “Ankle-Gate,” and the UN warns 295 million people face acute food shortages. Titi and Zakiya unpack the sc...
3 Elo 202522min

LOUD: The Complex and Thin Line Between Sound and Noise - Lab 104
Why do some sounds feel like a personal attack while others just fade into the background? In this episode, Titi and Zakiya dive into the science of noise with journalist Chris Berdik, author of Clamo...
27 Heinä 202531min

Process Over Prompt: How to Use AI without Losing Your Spark
Overwhelmed by the explosion of new AI tools? Titi and Zakiya team up with creative tech expert Lauren deVane (a.k.a. the “AI Auntie”) to cut through the noise. They decode the most game-changing tool...
20 Heinä 202537min

Fungus Among Us: The Science and Hype Behind Mushrooms - Lab 102
From your morning Lion’s Mane latte to zombie ants in The Last of Us—fungi are having a moment. In this episode of Dope Labs, Titi and Zakiya dig deep into the world of mushrooms with park ranger, dat...
13 Heinä 202530min

Scalp to Split Ends: Hair Care Demystified - Lab 101
Zakiya and Titi chat with Dr. Cicely Shillingford from Amika to break down the real science behind hair care. From personal hair wins (and fails) to the latest product innovations, they’re getting to ...
6 Heinä 202534min

The Science of Celebration - Lab 035
We’re in the middle of the summer celebration season. Whether it is Juneteenth, the 4th of July, or your family’s annual reunion, there are some elements of celebrating that never change. We pulled an...
29 Kesä 202524min





















