Remixed: The Unexpected Side of Science - Lab120
In this episode, Titi and Zakiya take listeners behind the scenes of their new planetarium film, Remixed: The Unexpected Side of Science. They share how a four-year idea turned into a full-dome experi...
7 Dec 202527min
The Psychology of Black Friday - lab 119
Show Notes: Titi and Zakiya talk to behavioral economist Dr. Dan Ariely to unpack why Black Friday still pulls us in even when we swear we’re “saving.” They dig into the psychology behind sales, scarc...
23 Nov 202532min
Inside the 2025 Economy - Lab 118
Titi and Zakiya sit down with Dr. Darrell West from the Brookings Institution to unpack what’s really going on behind the economy and job numbers. We talk about why unemployment stats can underestimat...
16 Nov 202540min
Allergies: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What’s Making It Worse - Lab 117
It feels like everyone’s sneezing, coughing, or cutting out gluten—but what’s really behind the allergy explosion? Titi and Zakiya dig into why seasonal allergies seem worse than ever, how climate cha...
9 Nov 202540min
We Built This Internet (So We Can Fix It) - Lab 116
Screen names with your graduation year are out; but Ring cams, smart fridges, and “accept all” cookies seems to be in. This lab is all about how we’re using the internet! Titi and Zakiya sit down with...
2 Nov 202545min
Tenderheaded: Hair, History, and Healing with Michaela Angela Davis - Lab115
Titi and Zakiya sit down with writer and image activist Michaela Angela Davis to talk about her book Tenderheaded and the tangled relationship between hair, colorism, and identity. From childhood memo...
26 Okt 202523min
Scream With Me - Lab 114
It’s spooky season and the Dope Labs crew LOVES a good horror film. From Rosemary’s Baby to Get Out, horror movies have always reflected the fears and tensions of their time. This week, Titi and Zakiy...
19 Okt 202531min
