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
How Humans Took Over the World with Yuval Noah Harari
We’ve got a big one this week: best-selling historian and author of Sapiens and Unstoppable Us Yuval Noah Harari joins Adam to explain how humans took over the world, discuss his fears about A.I., and...
16 Nov 20221h 25min
Africa is Not a Country with Dipo Faloyin
Why is one of the most populous, diverse, interesting places on Earth barely covered in the media? Why isn’t the most violent conflict on Earth barely discussed in the US? And where do common stereoty...
9 Nov 20221h
