Ep. 60 – Russia’s Super Mafia
June 21, 2018
They have survived Stalinism, the Cold War, the Afghan War, and the end of the Soviet experiment, but who are the Vory? YaleUniversity · The Vory Subscribe: Apple Podcasts |… READ MORE
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Ep. 59 – The Psychology of Human Societies
June 14, 2018
We’re all part of groups, large or small, but how and why do humans form groups and societies? We look at how cognition influences society and what it means for… READ MORE
Ep. 57 – Harvey Milk
May 31, 2018
A look at the life of one of the most influential figures in modern history from his childhood to his assassination and beyond. YaleUniversity · Harvey Milk Subscribe: Apple Podcasts… READ MORE
Ep. 56 – On Being Fabulous
May 10, 2018
What does it mean to be fabulous? A look at the issues facing queer, brown, and marginalized people with madison moore. YaleUniversity · On Being Fabulous Subscribe: Apple Podcasts |… READ MORE
Ep. 42 – Cybersecurity in an Insecure Age
May 3, 2018
Cybersecurity expert and former Google privacy analyst Susan Landau on the increasing risks of not securing our data and devices and the threat from outside entities such as Russia and… READ MORE
Ep. 55 – How the Brain Works
April 26, 2018
A look inside the human brain with neuroscientist David Linden who helps explain some of its mysteries. YaleUniversity · How the Brain Works Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud… READ MORE
Ep. 54 – Antonin Scalia
April 19, 2018
A hero to the right, a foe to the left, Antonin Scalia was one of the most influential Supreme Court justices to ever serve. Richard Hasen discusses Scalia’s legacy. YaleUniversity… READ MORE
Ep. 53 – Class in America
April 12, 2018
Class in America, often ignored, has shaped the country from the very beginning. We take a look at the changing role of class and how it has led us to… READ MORE
Ep. 52 – A Little History of Archaeology
April 5, 2018
Are Indiana Jones and Lara Croft real archaeologists? Brian Fagan takes us through the history of archaeology from the early treasure hunting days to the rigorously scientific present. YaleUniversity ·… READ MORE
Ep. 51 – Why Baseball Matters
March 29, 2018
Baseball is America’s Pastime but can it survive in the technological era when games are longer than most attention spans? Susan Jacoby, author and longtime baseball fan, discusses the history… READ MORE
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