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Mass-produced fashion slop Oct 04, 2026

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How algorithms and instant fashion killed style — and how to get it back.

This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

People search for clothes by sorting through piles of second hand textiles displayed on large tables during an Emmaus clearance sale in Poitiers, France. Photo by Jean-François FORT / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images.

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The end of etiquette Sep 27, 2026

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It’s not just about being nice. Manners allow us to peacefully coexist at work, in transit, and out in the wider world.

This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

Manspreading is the practice of some men sitting on public transportation with legs wide apart, thereby covering more than one seat. Photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images.

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We should party more Sep 20, 2026

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We’re lonely, isolated, and bored. The solution may be as simple as an invite and killer playlist.

This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

A raucous loft party. Photo by Hiroyuki Ito/Getty Images.

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How to date IRL Sep 13, 2026

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People are getting tired of the dating apps and turning to a more old-fashioned way of finding love.

This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

Known, an AI-driven dating app, has their branding plastered on a storefront in San Francisco, CA. Photo by Camille Cohen/For The Times.

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How to survive a flop Aug 30, 2026

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In the streaming era, success is public, failure is viral, and everyone's one release away from a flop era. How do you come back?

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton and Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

Lizzo at the "Scary Movie" global premiere at the Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images.

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Why everyone's an introvert now Aug 23, 2026

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Move aside extroverts. In this episode — which aired last year — we explore personality types and whether they are set in stone.

This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by We Are/Getty Images.

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Why can’t I remember being a baby? Aug 16, 2026

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Even if we have little to no memory of our first few years, our earliest experiences still matter.

This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noam Hassenfeld.

A baby crawling on the floor. Photo via Getty Images.

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Vacation? In this economy? Aug 09, 2026

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Gas is expensive and Europeans want us to stay home. How can you still make use of that precious PTO?

This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

Tourists take selfies in front of the Barcelona Cathedral. Photo by Paco Freire/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images.

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Going broke on wellness Aug 02, 2026

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Americans spend billions on healthcare products, from green powders and cold plunges to costly gym memberships. Last summer we asked: what good do they do?

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

Visitors wear the Myblend myLEDmask2 "Anti-Aging" product at the FIBO trade show for health, fitness and wellness in Cologne, Germany. Photo by Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty Images.

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The perimenopause moment Jul 26, 2026

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Women’s health and hormones have been misunderstood by the medical establishment for decades. That’s changing.

This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Brandon McFarland, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

Photo by Edwin Tan for Getty Images.

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