Factually! with Adam Conover
319 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2K ratingsComedian Adam Conover talks to exceptional experts, revealing shocking truths and thought-provoking new perspectives. It’s an investigative comedy podcast for curious people who never stop asking questions.
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The Problem with Mind-Uploading and Transhumanism with Susan Schneider
August 19, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIs it really possible to upload your mind to the cloud, or is the entire idea fatally confused? Philosopher Susan Schneider joins Adam to explain how your brain differs from a computer, the limits of AI, and why philosophy must be an essential part of the study and development of artificial minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...
How the Internet is Transforming Language with Gretchen McCulloch
August 12, 2020 17:27 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBInternet linguist Gretchen McCulloch joins Adam to break down how technology has changed the way we write, reveal the hidden truth about what your texting style says about you, and finally solve the mystery of why boomers can’t stop using… ellipses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How the Internet is Transforming Language with Gretchen McCulloch.
August 12, 2020 17:27 - 1 hour - 114 MBInternet linguist Gretchen McCulloch joins Adam to break down how technology has changed the way we write, reveal the hidden truth about what your texting style says about you, and finally solve the mystery of why boomers can’t stop using… ellipses. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
The Surprising Path to Women's Suffrage with Ellen Carol DuBois
August 05, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBJust in time for the 100 year anniversary of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, author and professor Ellen Carol DuBois joins Adam to discuss the history of the women's suffrage, the movement’s difficult history with the issue of race, how the temperance movement helped the cause, and the winding path America took to win women the power to vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
The Surprising Path to Women's Suffrage with Ellen Carol DuBois.
August 05, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBJust in time for the 100 year anniversary of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, author and professor Ellen Carol DuBois joins Adam to discuss the history of the women's suffrage, the movement’s difficult history with the issue of race, how the temperance movement helped the cause, and the winding path America took to win women the power to vote. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Why Giving Cash Works with GiveDirectly’s Michael Faye
July 29, 2020 06:12 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBSo many charities try to fix poverty by giving away goods, services, and training. But why not address the actual problem and give away… money? Michael Faye, President and co-founder of the charity GiveDirectly, joins Adam to explain the evidence behind direct cash giving, and wrestles with the question of whether philanthropy can ever create systemic change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
Why Philosophy is like Comedy with Quill Kukla.
July 22, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBPhilosophy isn't exactly a science; so what is it? In this fascinating interview, Georgetown philosopher Quill Rebecca Kukla argues that it's more like comedy than you might think, and explains what being an amateur competitive boxing has taught them about how to think. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Why Philosophy is like Comedy with Quill Kukla
July 22, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBPhilosophy isn't exactly a science; so what is it? In this fascinating interview, Georgetown philosopher Quill Rebecca Kukla argues that it's more like comedy than you might think, and explains what being an amateur competitive boxing has taught them about how to think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Immersion Journalism with Ted Conover
July 15, 2020 18:38 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBJournalist Ted Conover joins Adam to talk about his experience becoming a prison guard to report on Sing Sing Prison, and how his unique form of immersion can help develop empathy in his audience and encourage real change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Immersion Journalism with Ted Conover.
July 15, 2020 18:38 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBJournalist Ted Conover joins Adam to talk about his experience becoming a prison guard to report on Sing Sing Prison, and how his unique form of immersion can help develop empathy in his audience and encourage real change. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
The Science of How COVID-19 Affects Us Differently with Sabra Klein.
July 08, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBHow does COVID-19 affect men and women differently — and what the heck is a virus in the first place? Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health microbiologist Sabra Klein joins Adam this week to explain. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
The Science of How COVID-19 Affects Us Differently with Sabra Klein
July 08, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBHow does COVID-19 affect men and women differently — and what the heck is a virus in the first place? Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health microbiologist Sabra Klein joins Adam this week to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cult of Policing and What Defunding Means with Larry Smith
July 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBFormer Baltimore City police officer Larry Smith joins Adam to dig deep on the causes of police violence and racism, what stops fellow cops from speaking up about it and what needs to change about policing in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cult of Policing and What Defunding Means with Larry Smith.
July 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBFormer Baltimore City police officer Larry Smith joins Adam to dig deep on the causes of police violence and racism, what stops fellow cops from speaking up about it and what needs to change about policing in America. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Where Does Our Second-Hand Stuff Actually Go?! with Adam Minter
June 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBAuthor of Secondhand and Junkyard Planet, Adam Minter, joins Adam to talk about the hidden world of globalized recycling, where our trash actually goes, and the trash, recycling and secondhand economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Where Does Our Second-Hand Stuff Actually Go?! with Adam Minter.
June 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBAuthor of Secondhand and Junkyard Planet, Adam Minter, joins Adam to talk about the hidden world of globalized recycling, where our trash actually goes, and the trash, recycling and secondhand economy. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
How to (Actually) Protect Yourself from COVID-19 with Immonologist Erin Bromage
June 17, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBStates, stores, and workplaces are reopening. But how can we tell which spaces and activities are safe, and which aren’t? UMass Dartmouth immunologist Erin Bromage joins Adam to reveal what situations to avoid, how to protect yourself, and which risky-seeming form of transportation is actually surprisingly safe.
How to (Actually) Protect Yourself from COVID-19 with Immonologist Erin Bromage.
June 17, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBStates, stores, and workplaces are reopening. But how can we tell which spaces and activities are safe, and which aren’t? UMass Dartmouth immunologist Erin Bromage joins Adam to reveal what situations to avoid, how to protect yourself, and which risky-seeming form of transportation is actually surprisingly safe. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
How to (Actually) Protect Yourself from COVID-19 with Immunologist Erin Bromage
June 17, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBStates, stores, and workplaces are reopening. But how can we tell which spaces and activities are safe, and which aren’t? UMass Dartmouth immunologist Erin Bromage joins Adam to reveal what situations to avoid, how to protect yourself, and which risky-seeming form of transportation is actually surprisingly safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...
The System of Systemic Racism with Adam Serwer
June 10, 2020 21:15 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBWriter for The Atlantic, Adam Serwer, joins the show to talk about why these protests go way beyond Trump, why the system behind systemic racist police abuse is the problem and how the state of the world could affect the November election.
Why the George Floyd Protests are Different with Adam Serwer
June 10, 2020 21:15 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBWriter and reporter Adam Serwer joins Adam to talk about why the protests of the past two weeks go way beyond Trump, why the system behind racist police abuse is the problem and how recent events could affect the November election.
Why the Black Lives Matter Protests are Different with Adam Serwer.
June 10, 2020 21:15 - 1 hour - 106 MBWriter and reporter Adam Serwer joins Adam to talk about why the protests of the past two weeks go way beyond Trump, why the system behind racist police abuse is the problem and how recent events could affect the November election. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Why the Black Lives Matter Protests are Different with Adam Serwer
June 10, 2020 21:15 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBWriter and reporter Adam Serwer joins Adam to talk about why the protests of the past two weeks go way beyond Trump, why the system behind racist police abuse is the problem and how recent events could affect the November election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Do Violent Protests Work? with Daniel Gillion
June 05, 2020 19:19 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBIn this special edition of Factually!, UPenn political scientist Daniel Gillion joins Adam to discuss the role that violence plays in protest movements both historical and present-day, the truth about what “the right way to protest” is, and gives an optimistic analysis of what’s going on in America right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...
Do Violent Protests Work? with Daniel Gillion.
June 05, 2020 19:19 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBIn this special edition of Factually!, UPenn political scientist Daniel Gillion joins Adam to discuss the role that violence plays in protest movements both historical and present-day, the truth about what “the right way to protest” is, and gives an optimistic analysis of what’s going on in America right now. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Mass Incarceration, Accountability and The Wire with James Forman Jr. (Re-release).
June 03, 2020 19:16 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBJames Forman Jr., Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of the book Locking Up Our Own, joins Adam this week to discuss the history of how mass incarceration became so distorted, juvenile court, confronting problems in the criminal justice system, and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Mass Incarceration, Accountability and The Wire with James Forman Jr. (Re-release)
June 03, 2020 19:16 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBJames Forman Jr., Professor of Law at Yale Law School and author of the book Locking Up Our Own, joins Adam this week to discuss the history of how mass incarceration became so distorted, juvenile court, confronting problems in the criminal justice system, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Cost of Doing Nothing with Michael Greenstone
May 27, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBAmerican economist, professor and chief economist during the Obama administration, Michael Greenstone, joins Adam this week to discuss transitioning our economy during a pandemic, balancing safety with the economy and what the costs and benefits truly are, and how economics can clarify policy disputes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...
The Cost of Doing Nothing with Michael Greenstone.
May 27, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBAmerican economist, professor and chief economist during the Obama administration, Michael Greenstone, joins Adam this week to discuss transitioning our economy during a pandemic, balancing safety with the economy and what the costs and benefits truly are, and how economics can clarify policy disputes. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Practical Equality with Robert Tsai.
May 20, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBAll of us care about equality. (At least, most of us do.) But how do we achieve equality, when the nation is so divided? And how can advocates for equality best make their case in the courts? American University law professor Robert L. Tsai joins Adam to discuss his book “Practical Equality” and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Practical Equality with Robert Tsai
May 20, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBAll of us care about equality. (At least, most of us do.) But how do we achieve equality, when the nation is so divided? And how can advocates for equality best make their case in the courts? American University law professor Robert L. Tsai joins Adam to discuss his book “Practical Equality” and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...
Public Health and the Pandemic Two Months In with Dr. Josh Sharfstein.
May 13, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBWe're two months in to the pandemic, and some states are starting to reopen. Are we anywhere close to where we need to be to do so safely? Dr. Josh Sharfstein, current Vice Dean for Public Health Practice at Johns Hopkins and former principal deputy commissioner of the FDA, joins Adam to discuss the state of our fight against the pandemic, the importance of public health to our communities, and reinventing the world we used to know. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Public Health and the Pandemic with Dr. Josh Sharfstein
May 13, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBDr. Josh Sharfstein, current Vice Dean for Public Health Practice at Johns Hopkins and former principal deputy commissioner of the FDA, joins Adam to discuss where we are, and where we need to go in terms of public health and the pandemic, how to build more confidence in the health and safety of our communities and reinventing the world we used to know.
Public Health and the Pandemic Two Months In with Dr. Josh Sharfstein
May 13, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBWe're two months in to the pandemic, and some states are starting to reopen. Are we anywhere close to where we need to be to do so safely? Dr. Josh Sharfstein, current Vice Dean for Public Health Practice at Johns Hopkins and former principal deputy commissioner of the FDA, joins Adam to discuss the state of our fight against the pandemic, the importance of public health to our communities, and reinventing the world we used to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Does the Success of the New York Times Threaten Local Journalism? with Ben Smith.
May 06, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBThe Grey Lady is the success story of the digital media age, but is it coming at the expense of other publications around the country? Veteran of online media, founding Editor-in-Chief of BuzzFeed News and now New York Times media columnist Ben Smith joins Adam this week to discuss the shockwaves that have rocked the media industry, and future prospects for the local journalism we desperately need. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Does the Success of the New York Times Threaten Local Journalism? with Ben Smith
May 06, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBThe Grey Lady is the success story of the digital media age, but is it coming at the expense of other publications around the country? Veteran of online media, founding Editor-in-Chief of BuzzFeed News and now New York Times media columnist Ben Smith joins Adam this week to discuss the shockwaves that have rocked the media industry, and future prospects for the local journalism we desperately need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at ...
The Stunning Decline of American Life Expectancy with Anne Case and Angus Deaton
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBFor generations, American life expectancy has only improved. Then two economists discovered that for one group in particular, it’s actually falling: White Americans without a college degree. Nobel Prize winning economists Sir Angus Deaton and Anne Case join Adam this week to explain the causes of what they call “deaths of despair", and why capitalism is at the root of the problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...
The Stunning Decline of American Life Expectancy with Anne Case and Angus Deaton.
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBFor generations, American life expectancy has only improved. Then two economists discovered that for one group in particular, it’s actually falling: White Americans without a college degree. Nobel Prize winning economists Sir Angus Deaton and Anne Case join Adam this week to explain the causes of what they call “deaths of despair", and why capitalism is at the root of the problem. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
The Gig Economy In the Time of COVID-19 with Johana Bhuiyan.
April 22, 2020 19:19 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBDelivery workers are more important than ever - so why are they getting screwed? Business and tech reporter for the LA Times, Johana Bhuiyan, joins Adam to how tech companies are bungling the pandemic, the importance of gig workers to our economy and what will happen to these employees if it tanks. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
The Gig Economy In the Time of COVID-19 with Johana Bhuiyan
April 22, 2020 19:19 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBDelivery workers are more important than ever - so why are they getting screwed? Business and tech reporter for the LA Times, Johana Bhuiyan, joins Adam to how tech companies are bungling the pandemic, the importance of gig workers to our economy and what will happen to these employees if it tanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...
What Every Political Pundit Gets Wrong about the Election with Rachel Bitecofer
April 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBPolitical scientist and election forecaster Rachel Bitecofer joins Adam this week to discuss why “swing voters” don’t really exist, the dynamics that truly drive political trends, and how COVID-19 will affect the 2020 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What Every Political Pundit Gets Wrong about the Election with Rachel Bitecofer.
April 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBPolitical scientist and election forecaster Rachel Bitecofer joins Adam this week to discuss why “swing voters” don’t really exist, the dynamics that truly drive political trends, and how COVID-19 will affect the 2020 election. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
The Mass Disappearance of Insects with Akito Kawahara
April 08, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBEntomologist and professor, Akito Kawahara joins Adam to discuss why insects are disappearing at an alarming rate, how humans must play a critical role in their survival, and how incredible insects truly are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Mass Disappearance of Insects with Akito Kawahara.
April 08, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBEntomologist and professor, Akito Kawahara joins Adam to discuss why insects are disappearing at an alarming rate, how humans must play a critical role in their survival, and how incredible insects truly are. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
College Behind Bars with Max Kenner and Sebastian Yoon.
April 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBThe Bard Prison Initiative is a revolutionary program that provides a rigorous college education to men and women in prison. In one of our most power episodes ever, BPI’s founder Max Kenner and recent graduate Sebastian Yoon join Adam this week to discuss how lifechanging the program is, and how it proves that every person deserves an education, no matter the circumstances. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
College Behind Bars with Max Kenner and Sebastian Yoon
April 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBThe Bard Prison Initiative is a revolutionary program that provides a rigorous college education to men and women in prison. In one of our most power episodes ever, BPI’s founder Max Kenner and recent graduate Sebastian Yoon join Adam this week to discuss how lifechanging the program is, and how it proves that every person deserves an education, no matter the circumstances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
Why No One Understands Immigration, and Why We Need To with Jason De León
March 25, 2020 20:48 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBUCLA Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Undocumented Migration Project, Jason De León, joins Adam to uncover the truth about immigration across our southern border, how border militarization has been counterproductive and why it’s so critical to develop a full understanding who the people crossing the border truly are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...
The Truth about COVID-19 and the Next 18 Months
March 20, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this special episode, Director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, Dr. Ashish Jha, joins Adam to explain the reality and dispel myths about the coronavirus pandemic, what must be done to combat the illness, and how long the road ahead truly is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Truth about COVID-19 and the Next 18 Months.
March 20, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this special episode, Director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, Dr. Ashish Jha, joins Adam to explain the reality and dispel myths about the coronavirus pandemic, what must be done to combat the illness, and how long the road ahead truly is. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Feeling Secure with Bruce Schneier
March 18, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBOnline security expert, Bruce Schneier, joins Adam this week to discuss the concept of "security theater", how the surveillance state makes us less secure, if we can change anything to help our vulnerability and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.