Student Loan Whiplash - Lab 095
TikTok says skip your student loans—but should you listen? Titi and Zakiya call in policy expert Colleen Campbell to cut through the chaos. From repayment plans to scams, wage garnishment, and what's ...
18 Touko 202542min
AI’s environmental cost - Lab 094
We use AI every day from music recommendations to writing emails, but what’s the environmental price of all that convenience? This week in the lab, Titi and Zakiya are joined by Dr. Shaolei Ren, a res...
11 Touko 202527min
Friendly Bacteria: Probiotics and Your Microbiome - Lab 093
Probiotic pillows? Postbiotic skincare? Yogurt in your hair?! This week in the lab, Titi and Zakiya dig into the world of probiotics, prebiotics, and the microbiome with gastroenterologist and profess...
4 Touko 202536min
Parenting, Pollen, & Prehistoric Comebacks - Lab 092
This week, we’re back with a grab bag of topics too good to leave behind! You gave us questions and we brought you answers. Titi and Zakiya cover everything from Cory Booker’s epic filibuster and Chap...
27 Huhti 202531min
The Return of Measles: What’s Fueling the 2025 Outbreak? - Lab 091
Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000—but it’s making headlines again. In this lab, we dig into why this highly contagious virus is resurfacing in places like West Texas. Plus, we talk a...
20 Huhti 202528min
Wearable Tech - Lab 089
From smart rings to glucose monitors, wearable technology is everywhere. But how much is too much? Titi and Zakiya unpack the promise, the privacy risks, and the hype with Wall Street Journal tech wri...
6 Huhti 202535min
Stream Wars: Bots & Beef - Lab 088
Kendrick came with bars, and Drake clapped back with a lawsuit. That was a move that looked pathetic, but it might’ve exposed the real cracks in the streaming game. This week, Titi and Zakiya ask big...
30 Maalis 202526min
