74. Getting Our Hands Dirty
Soil scientist Asmeret Asefaw Berhe could soon hold one of the most important jobs in science. She explains why the ground beneath our feet is one of our greatest resources — and, possibly, one of our...
7 Maj 202252min
73. Turning Work into Play
How psychologist Dan Gilbert went from high school dropout to Harvard professor, found the secret of joy, and inspired Steve Levitt's divorce. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...
30 Apr 202251min
72. “Leaving Black People in the Lurch”
Linguist and social commentator John McWhorter explains how good intentions may be hurting Black America — and where the word “motherf*cker” comes from. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...
23 Apr 202247min
71. Bombs Away
Beatrice Fihn wants to rid the world of nuclear weapons. As Russian aggression raises the prospect of global conflict, can she put disarmament on the world's agenda? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...
16 Apr 202246min
70. You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Experiment
Nobel Prize winner Joshua Angrist explains how the draft lottery, the Talmud, and West Point let economists ask — and answer — tough questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...
9 Apr 202235min
69. Does Death Have to Be a Death Sentence?
Palliative physician B.J. Miller asks: Is there a better way to think about dying? And can death be beautiful? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our ...
2 Apr 202245min
68. “No One Can Resist a Jolly, Happy Pig.”
Naturalist Sy Montgomery explains how she learned to be social from a pig, discovered octopuses have souls, and came to love a killer that will never love her back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...
26 Mars 202246min
67. We Can Play God Now
Gene-editing pioneer Jennifer Doudna worries that humanity might not be ready for the technology she helped develop. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...
19 Mars 202241min
