Latest 710 Podcast Episodes
Cancer is becoming a younger person’s disease
KERA's Think - May 31, 2024 19:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsBad news: more young people are getting cancer. The good news? Better drugs are targeting the disease. Dylan Scott, a reporter for Vox’s Future Perfect, and science journalist Jyoti Madhusoodanan, join host Krys Boyd to discuss the reasons why cancer is hitting earlier and earlier, and ...
How Nicholas Kristof still has hope for the world
KERA's Think - May 30, 2024 21:12 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsIn his work as a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, Nicholas Kristof has seen the best and worst of humanity. The op-ed columnist for The New York Times joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his memoir, which details the danger of war zones and oppressive regimes – and the exhilaration of telli...
A.I could drive most languages to extinction
KERA's Think - May 29, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsThe ease of A.I. translating for us via apps is also speeding the erasure of lesser-used languages. Matteo Wong is a staff writer for The Atlantic, and he joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the looming extinction of some 7,000 languages since A.I. is only using about 10 to learn from. Plus...
You can love your kids but still regret having them
KERA's Think - May 28, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsIt’s possible to both love your children and regret having them – though very few parents would actually admit to those dual feelings. R.O. Kwon, author of the novel “Exhibit,” joins host Krys Boyd to discuss her interviews with parents who are made to feel like monsters because they wi...
Winning Audiences in a Digital World
Be Seen Be Loved with Christie Love - May 28, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode, Christie shares how mastering the art of winning audiences in a digital world allows speakers to captivate and connect with listeners globally, from the comfort of their own homes. This approach ensures longevity in their speaking careers by expanding their reach and adaptabil...
What makes a job worth doing?
KERA's Think - May 27, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsn pursuit of a distinguished career, are we missing out on a good life? Christopher Wong Michaelson is Opus Distinguished Professor and academic director of the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership at the University of St. Thomas and on the Business and Society...
The ancient inventions that made the modern world
KERA's Think - May 24, 2024 19:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsWithout nails and other simple inventions, we wouldn’t have bustling megacities of today. Roma Agrawal is an engineer, author and broadcaster best known for working on the design of The Shard, Western Europe’s tallest tower. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss simple inventions such as ...
Living the Constitution’s many contradictions
KERA's Think - May 23, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsOriginalism is a legal argument that we should follow the Constitution to the letter; living that out is quite a conundrum. Author and journalist A.J. Jacobs joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his year of following the Constitution as closely as possible in his quest to understand what “Am...
The grief of institutionalizing a child
KERA's Think - May 22, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsIt wasn’t uncommon for previous generations to hide away family with disabilities in institutions. Jennifer Senior is a staff writer at The Atlantic, and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the story of her aunt Adele, who was sent away at age 6 because of intellectual disabilities. Ade...
Strategies to staying focused with ADHD
KERA's Think - May 21, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsWe all could use tips on how to stop scrolling and pay better attention to the world around us. Jeff Karp is a biomedical engineering professor at Harvard Medical School and MIT, a Distinguished Chair at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors....
Navigating Difficult Conversations in the Workplace
Be Seen Be Loved with Christie Love - May 21, 2024 12:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis week, Christie discusses how to navigate difficult conversations at work which requires a certain level of courage and empathy. If you are a leader who is looking to develop new strategies on how to address challenges directly while fostering a positive environment, then be sure to tune in....
Why prisoners rarely get furloughed
KERA's Think - May 20, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsIt wasn’t that long ago that life in prison actually lead to early release, and it was considered part of the tradition. Reiko Hillyer is associate professor of history at Lewis & Clark College, and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the history of prison furloughs in this nation – whe...
RSBANDBUpdate! 986 – High Contrast Roadmap
RSBANDBUpdate! - Weekly RuneScape News and Straight Talk - May 17, 2024 21:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsHosts: Shane, Tanis, Pyrnassius, and Xurdones The 2024 Roadmap is here and it finally delivers news on updates for the rest of the year. We also hear from Mod Markos and how he’s helping rebuild trust. Also this week, High Contrast mode and why it’s RuneScape’s best accessibility update ever. ...
What it takes to be top dog at a dog show
KERA's Think - May 17, 2024 16:09 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsSome people tune into the sports; for others, the Westminster Dog Show is all the Super Bowl they need. Tommy Tomlinson is host of the podcast SouthBound and teaches magazine writing at Wake Forest University. He joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss the world of competitive dog ...
When joy and heartbreak overlap
KERA's Think - May 16, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsThat first year of motherhood is a blur of heightened emotions; now compound that with the heartbreak of a marriage falling apart. Leslie Jamison teaches at the Columbia University MFA program, and she joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss her new memoir, “Splinters: Another Kind...
The bad advice you’re getting about concussions
KERA's Think - May 15, 2024 19:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsCocooning with little activity and bed rest is still prescribed for concussion patients – and that could be harmful. Science journalist Isobel Whitcomb joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss the newest science of concussion – which shows dark rooms and a long break from communicat...
How EV Batteries are getting a major upgrade
KERA's Think - May 14, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsIf the thought of running out of energy on long road trips is keeping you from a buying an EV, the next wave of technology is coming. Christopher Mims, technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the growing life span of batteries for these high-tec...
Using Emotional Intelligence when Communicating
Be Seen Be Loved with Christie Love - May 14, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode, Christie talks about how incorporating emotional intelligence into your communication allows you to connect more deeply with others, fostering trust and understanding. This is an essential skill to have if you want to enhance your leadership because it enables you to navigate ...
Paris through the eye of a food writer
KERA's Think - May 13, 2024 19:06 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsRuth Reichl made a name for herself writing about food for The New York Times and Gourmet magazine. And now she turns her talents to the world of fiction – while keeping one foot planted in her first love. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss her new novel, which tells the story of a wom...
RSBANDBUpdate! 985 – Jagex Deleted England
RSBANDBUpdate! - Weekly RuneScape News and Straight Talk - May 10, 2024 22:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsHosts: Shane, Tanis, and Luminos Rellekka gets a fresh coat of paint bringing new life to the village, lighthouse, and surrounding woods. Patch notes this week also cover dialog boxes, barrows, and deleting England. We also start the process of presauding the 2024 roadmap. For detailed show no...
From Charley Pride to Beyoncé: The Black roots of country music
KERA's Think - May 10, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsBeyoncé might’ve been the first Black woman to hit No. 1 on the Billboard country album chart, but she stands on the shoulders of giants. Alice Randall, the first Black woman to write a No. 1 country hit, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the Black roots of country music, from Grand Ole O...
Why so many people love the suburbs
KERA's Think - May 09, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsMore than half the U.S. population lives in the suburbs—so why all the dissing? Julie Beck is a staff writer at The Atlantic, and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how dismissing the suburbs discounts the very rich lives of those who choose to live there—plus we’ll examine how nostalg...
Is your culture cool with therapy?
KERA's Think - May 08, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsBeing a “third culture” kid—someone pulled between their immigrant parents and U.S. culture—can take a mental toll. Sahaj Kaur Kohli is the founder of Brown Girl Therapy, a mental health and wellness community organization for adult children of immigrants, and an advice columnist for th...
It’s 2024: Where are our flying cars?
KERA's Think - May 07, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsA running joke in the tech world is that flying cars are perpetually three to five years away. So when will they ever be a reality? New Yorker staff writer Gideon Lewis-Kraus joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the industry trying to create “electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles”—a...
Elevate Your Business with Branding and Positioning
Be Seen Be Loved with Christie Love - May 07, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIn this episode, Christie shares how elevating your business through branding and expert positioning helps speakers and professionals to stand out in a crowded market. A strong personal brand not only enhances your visibility but also establishes your credibility, making you a go-to expert in yo...
You're not crazy: Gaslighters are real
KERA's Think - May 06, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsWe bandy about the phrase “gaslighting” a lot these days, maybe it’s time for a refresher on what it really means. Kate Abramson, associate professor of philosophy at Indiana University Bloomington, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss what defines gaslighting, what motivates perpetrators, a...
RSBANDBUpdate! 984 – Prestiging Game Jams
RSBANDBUpdate! - Weekly RuneScape News and Straight Talk - May 03, 2024 21:53 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsHosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius It’s Patch Week with a revival of sorts and Mod Lee’s patch notes series, is it good for the community? We’ll find out! We also discuss what we would do for Game Jam. It comes down to Invention, holiday events, and something called Prestige Mode! For detaile...
Why screenwriters can’t make a living
KERA's Think - May 03, 2024 15:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsThe Writers Guild of America strike was settled – so why is selling screenplays in Hollywood harder than ever? Daniel Bessner is a contributor to Harper’s Magazine and an associate professor at the University of Washington’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. He joins hos...
Feathers, fur and freedom: The birth of the animal rights movement
KERA's Think - May 02, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsThe animal rights movement of today traces its roots to just after the Civil War. Bill Wasik, editorial director of The New York Times Magazine, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss a late 19th century wave of activism that moved our culture away from seeing animals as just property to a new...
Does spying on your kids really protect them?
KERA's Think - May 01, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 799 ratingsFor many parents, policing a child’s online activity is a challenge. Devorah Heitner, an expert in young people’s relationship with digital media and technology, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how to balance protecting kids with allowing them to have some level of autonomy, what to do ...