Why Are IUDs Still a Mystery?
The story of IUDs is a story of technology, reproductive rights, shortcomings in communication about women’s health, and politics. Guest: Mia Armstrong-Lopez, managing editor at ASU Media Enterprise a...
30 Jun 202422min
Why Extreme Weather Keeps Surprising You
Saying any one storm or heat wave or weather in general was “caused by climate change” is tricky—summer is, after all, usually pretty hot, and storms happen. But researchers are working on a model tha...
28 Jun 202427min
Buckling Up for the Debate
It’s Trump vs. Biden—again. But CNN promises, this time will be different.Guest: Margaret Sullivan, columnist covering media, politics and culture for The GuardianWant more What Next? Subscribe to Sla...
27 Jun 202424min
The OB-GYN Behind the Fight to Ban Mifepristone
The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to uphold access to mifepristone left the door open for another case to be brought to ban the abortion pill. This physician is eager for another chance. Guest: D...
26 Jun 202428min
Is the Apprentice Movie Fired?
The Apprentice, starring Captain America’s Sebastian Stan and Succession’s Jeremy Strong, was financed in part by the widely-loathed former-Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder. But after the movie ...
25 Jun 202422min
Lauren Boebert Will Not Go Away
Lauren Boebert barely won re-election to the House in 2022. Now the gun-loving Freedom Caucus firebrand is running for Congress in a new Colorado district.. Even after a lewd theater scandal threatene...
24 Jun 202423min
Is Your Phone Tracking Your Driving?
As cars get smarter, automakers - with the help of third-party apps - are leveraging the new data they’re able to collect on people's driving habits to influence drivers’ insurance prices. The problem...
23 Jun 202421min
Amazon Wants Your Handprint
Amazon has installed digital palm readers at Whole Foods. The reader scans your palm, collecting biometric data, and links it to your credit card to pay for your groceries. What does exchanging vein m...
21 Jun 202419min
