Saving Time Is For Suckers with Jenny Odell
Our conception of time is a construct, so why does it have so much power over us? Adam and author Jenny Odell delve into the history of "time" as we know it, and how the popular obsession with trying ...
28 Jun 20231h 27min
The Real Cause of Poverty with Matthew Desmond
The United States is one of the wealthiest nations on the planet, so why is it that our poverty rates surpass those of so many other countries? In this episode, sociologist Matthew Desmond shares a ha...
21 Jun 20231h 12min
Why Language is Always Changing with Valerie Fridland
Language changes, and that's not a bad thing! This week, Adam is joined by sociolinguist Valerie Fridland to uncover how language is much more malleable than we're led to believe, and how the resistan...
14 Jun 20231h 3min
Debunking the Tech Hype Cycle with Dan Olson
From the Metaverse to AI, tech giants continue lure us with false promises of "the next big thing." This week, Adam is joined by Dan Olson, a perceptive YouTube personality known for deconstructing na...
7 Jun 20231h 18min
Why Cops Are Untouchable with Joanna Schwartz
Is there such a thing as "too much justice"? This week, Adam explores the pressing issue of police violence and accountability with Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law Joanna Schwartz. Together the...
31 Mai 20231h 14min
Why Writers Are On Strike with David A. Goodman and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel
For the first time in over 15 years, the Writers Guild of America is on strike. Your favorite shows and movies are at risk, but so is the livelihood of thousands of writers, and the future of writing ...
17 Mai 20231h 11min
Remembering Judith Heumann and the Extraordinary History of the Disability Rights Movement
In honor of the passing of the Judith Heumann, we’re re-airing Adam’s 2019 interview with the trailblazing disability rights activist and hero, Judith Heumann. Pick up a copy of Judith’s memoir, Being...
3 Mai 20231h 15min
A.I. and Stochastic Parrots with Emily Bender and Timnit Gebru
So-called “artificial intelligence” is one of the most divisive topics of the year, with even those who understand it in total disagreement about its potential impacts. This week, A.I. reseachers and ...
26 Apr 20231h 9min
