Justice for Animals with Martha Nussbaum
What, exactly, do we owe to our fellow animals? Which animals are conscious, and how do we tell? How can we know what’s best for animals that cannot tell us their preferences and needs directly? This ...
11 Jan 202352min
Viral Justice with Ruha Benjamin
When the problems facing us are so massive and systemic, how can we ever hope to address them as individuals? This week’s guest, Ruha Benjamin, joins Adam to explain how small actions for justice can ...
4 Jan 20231h 9min
Snitching with Alexandra Natapoff
What exactly is a snitch, and why is the use of informants so corrosive to criminal justice? This week, Adam is joined by Alexandra Natapoff to talk about why the government cuts deals with informants...
28 Dec 20221h 14min
How DAs are Changing Criminal Justice with DA George Gascón
We’ve talked a lot about criminal justice reform, but this week, we’re discovering how it’s actually put into practice. Adam is joined by Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón to talk about the ...
21 Dec 20221h 16min
Why No One Wins the Lottery with Jon Cohen
Lotteries are the most popular form of gambling. So why the hell is the lottery run by our own government? And do they actually provide a windfall for public schools, or are they a scam that diverts m...
14 Dec 20221h 16min
How Viruses Have Shaped Our World with Joseph Osmundson
Viruses are everywhere. But what exactly ARE they, and why have they been able to reshape our world? This week Adam is joined by microbiologist Joseph Osmundson to for a fascinating deep dive into mic...
7 Dec 20221h
Why Humans Need Music with Susan Rogers
What does neuroscience tell us about music’s impact on our species? And why do humans enjoy music at all? This week, sound engineer and neuroscientist Susan Rogers joins Adam to talk about the effects...
30 Nov 20221h 20min
How the NLRB Defends Workers Rights with Jennifer Abruzzo
Workers are standing up for their rights across America, but to fight back against corporate power, they need help. This week Adam is joined by the General Counsel of the NLRB, Jennifer Abruzzo, to ex...
23 Nov 202253min
