From the Big Bang to God: The Universe's Biggest Mysteries
Journey to the frontiers of human knowledge with astrophysicist Kelsey Johnson as she explores mind-bending questions about the cosmos. Rather than just celebrating what we know, Johnson delves into t...
23 Nov 20241h 38min
Inventing God: Psychology of Belief and the Rise of Secular Spirituality
Michael Shermer interviews Jon Mills, a psychoanalyst and philosopher, on a variety of topics, including the evolution of psychoanalysis, the dynamics of therapeutic relationships, and the psychologic...
19 Nov 20241h 20min
2024 Election Postmortem
In this special solo episode, Michael Shermer reflects on the 2024 election.
14 Nov 202425min
Fentanyl and the Opioid Epidemic
In 2023, 107,543 Americans died from an overdose—over 75 thousand of those overdosed from fentanyl. This is almost double the number of people who died in car accidents or from gun homicides that year...
12 Nov 20241h 11min
Stories From the Front Lines of Abortion Care (Dr. Warren Hern)
Dr. Warren Hern's book, Abortion in the Age of Unreason: A Doctor's Account of Caring for Women Before and After Roe v. Wade, chronicles the difficult realities of providing abortion care amidst a pol...
8 Nov 202456min
The Most Important Election of My Lifetime … Again (Michael Shermer)
In this solo episode, Michael Shermer discusses the upcoming election, reflecting on the historical context of past elections and the political polarization that has intensified over the years.
31 Okt 202420min
The Future of Global Order and America's Influence
Edward Goldberg analyzes the United States' emergence as the global liberal hegemon, detailing its geographical and economic advantages that led to its post-World War II dominance. He argues that Amer...
29 Okt 20241h 19min
Faith, Politics, and Power: Talia Lavin on the Christian Right's America
Across America, a storm is brewing as the Christian Right gains unprecedented power. From book bans to anti-trans laws, this political force is reshaping the nation. In her book, Wild Faith, author Ta...
26 Okt 20241h 10min
