Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
NASA, SpaceX, and other private companies are working on plans to make Mars humanity’s next frontier. However, should settling Mars be one of America’s priorities? Those arguing “yes” say the U.S. sho...
11 Apr 202553min
Is Objectivity Essential to Journalism?
For decades, objectivity has been cited as journalism's gold standard, promising that journalists would stick “to the facts" and deliver both sides of the story, excluding their personal views. Those ...
4 Apr 202553min
Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Is the Future Bleak?
Today we’re bringing you an episode of Smart Girl Dumb Questions, the new podcast by one of our frequent guest moderators, Nayeema Raza. Nayeema asks the questions we’re all thinking to big thinkers i...
2 Apr 202543min
Think Twice: About Abundance with Derek Thompson
Reporter and podcaster Derek Thompson says we’re better at recognizing problems, but our ability to solve them has not improved. How can we make sure meaningful progress occurs? In this conversation w...
28 Mar 202553min
Should We Address the Gender Wage Gap?
American women are, on average, paid 84 cents for every dollar men make, according to the Department of Labor. This wage gap has persisted despite near-record rates of women’s participation in the lab...
21 Mar 202553min
UN Efforts in the Middle East: Helping or Hurting?
UNRWA and other peacekeeping forces in the Middle East play an important role in the Israel-Palestine conflict, but do they do enough? Those saying they help argue that they act as buffers between war...
14 Mar 202553min
Is Musk’s DOGE Dodging the Law?
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have taken on a contentious role in the new Trump administration, which has affected federal agencies and thousands of workers. But are DOG...
7 Mar 202553min
PODCAST BONUS RELEASE: Is it Time to End Daylight Savings Time?
Are you ready to change the clock on Sunday? Is springing forward or falling back still an idea worth practicing? Those ready to end Daylight Savings argue it is inconvenient and has negative health a...
5 Mar 20251h 1min
