World on Fire, Part 2: Global Conflict Has Surged to an 80-Year High. Why?
This is the second episode in "World on Fire," a series on the historic levels of global violence and conflict in the Middle East, the Americas, and beyond. Listen to Part 1 here: "World on Fire, Part...
16 Jan 202453min
World on Fire, Part 1: The Houthis, Israel's Impossible War, and Worsening Middle East Chaos
The chaos in the Middle East is getting worse. It’s not just in Gaza. It’s not the spasms of violence in the West Bank. It’s not just the northern border with Lebanon, where Israel is braced for the p...
12 Jan 202458min
The Dark Side of the Obsession With Focus
The 'New York Times' bestselling author and contrarian self-help writer Oliver Burkeman joins the show to talk about his new audio essay series on work, focus, and interruptions—and how, too often, ou...
9 Jan 202448min
Four Megatrends for 2024 in Tech, Economics, Media, and Weird Science
Derek shares what he considers the most important narratives of the moment, including the return of normalcy in economics, a big shift in sports media, Big Tech's 1890 moment, and ... aliens. Host: De...
3 Jan 202431min
The Biggest Breakthroughs in Science Happening Right Now
If you're looking for a hopeful and mind-expanding conversation to round out the year, this one is for you. It's our breakthroughs of the year episode, covering 2023's biggest achievements in science ...
27 Dec 20231h 3min
The Truth About Ketamine: Depression Cure, Health Fad, or Placebo?
One week ago, Matthew Perry’s autopsy report came back, finding that the ‘Friends’ actor died from the acute effects of ketamine overdose. His death has sharpened focus on the popular and controversia...
22 Dec 202343min
The Year in Media and Entertainment: What’s Broken (News), What’s Surging (Netflix), and What’s Next
Today’s episode is about 2023 in media—from TV to film, from the miracle of Barbenheimer’s to the superhero drought, from Netflix’s show of strength to Taylor Swift’s invincibility, from the podcast p...
19 Dec 20231h
How Weight-Loss Drugs Could Impact U.S. Healthcare and Food. Plus, the Biggest Problems With GLP1s.
Today’s episode is our second in a series on the weight-loss drug revolution of the last two years. On Tuesday, we talked to endocrinologist Beverly Tchang about the science of glucagon like peptide 1...
15 Dec 20231h 31min
