Separating Fact From Fiction: Are You a Victim of Misinformation?
Experts discuss how conspiracy theories arise, why they’re so pervasive online, and why artificial intelligence may make these narratives more difficult to detect.
Experts discuss how conspiracy theories arise, why they’re so pervasive online, and why artificial intelligence may make these narratives more difficult to detect.
We explore the many firsts throughout history and how key archaeologic evidence plays a role in accurately telling these narratives.
We speak with highly acclaimed pharmacology expert Dr. Richard Miller about the global history of cannabis and its controversial record over the last 70 years of American history.
We speak with biographer, Judith L. Pearson about the many big contributions Lasker made to cancer & heart disease research throughout the twentieth century.
If traveling out of state this summer is out of the question (or you just want to spend more time at home), we offer up some ways to rediscover your own town, city, or region and gain a new perspective.
We discuss the early history of horse racing in America and one African American jockey who made a lasting impact on the sport.
We talk about the current landscape and changes that need to be made to include communities who've been targeted during the War on Cannabis.
Cats get a lot of hate across the world for being un-trainable, moody, and, at times, hard to figure out. We cover why these furry felines are unique.
We highlight the prevalence of processed and ultra-processed foods in the U.S., the ingredients in them and the importance of moderation.
We speak with mass transit expert Steven Beaucher about the the state of mass transportation agencies today and the first subway system built in Boston.
She’s known as Woodrow Wilson’s second wife and first lady, but Edith Wilson's story is much more fascinating than what meets the eye.
For thousands of women, living out West meant greater independence, and an opportunity to start anew. Historian and author Winifred Gallagher joins us to share how the women of the Old West paved the way for women across the U.S.
We rewind back to the Great Depression, which forced millions of Americans to get creative with the limited ingredients they could afford.
Crosswords have stayed in style and graced newspapers from the New York Times to USA Today. We speak with crossword expert Adrienne Raphel to find out more about this beloved word game.
Chad Orzel joins us this week to highlight just how much we rely on accurate clocks and how timekeeping technology has evolved across human history.
New York is America’s largest metropolis with a population of more than eight million people. Longtime resident and New York Times journalist, Sam Roberts joins us this week to highlight the stories behind some of the remarkable people who made the Big Apple the innovative and bustling city it is today.
More than 1.3 million African Americans served as part of the U.S. military and helped with war efforts during WWII. Yet rarely is this population ever fairly represented in blockbuster movies or TV shows about this era.
We speak with author and activist Philip Allen about the role photography and videography played during the Civil Rights Movement and the role it still plays today in capturing racial bias & inequality.
There are an estimated three million shipwrecks lying under the ocean and underground. We speak with author Daniel Stone about these fascinating structures that give us a look into the past.
How often do you think about the privileges you have in life? What life experiences may have looked a bit different if you had darker skin or lighter skin?
We speak with basketball expert and former NBA player and coach Ray Scott about the NBA's early years and its efforts to evolve in a time when segregation and discrimination ran rampant.
Fashion writer and author of The Ten, Lauren Cochrane joins us this week to highlight some of the most iconic clothes in fashion history and how these pieced shaped American style culture.
This week – we highlight a lesser-known narrative about how Europe exploited African gold and labor in order to fuel its expansion.
Stanford University law professor and author Michelle Wilde Anderson joins us this week to explain why these areas have declined over time and how residents have suffered during this downturn.
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