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Full Show: Things Could Be Different Jul 28, 2017

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Is it a completely good thing when a billionaire gives away their money? David Callahan walks us through the new world of philanthropy. Why does so much of our most popular science-fiction feature bleak, depressing futures? We talk to a science-fiction writer to find out. Our tax system is inefficient, unfair, and infuriating. TR Reid tells us how to fix it.

Full Show: Unseen Forces Jul 21, 2017

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Dark money, microbes, oppressive ads, and overconfidence. It’s this week’s Innovation Hub.

How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Jul 14, 2017

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There’s a health epidemic that doctors have been ignoring for decades. We talk with Dr. Vincent Felitti about how childhood trauma can affect adults’ health.

The Invention Of Human Rights Jul 14, 2017

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Human rights are hotly-debated, but when did that debate begin? UCLA’s Lynn Hunt talks about what might have been the formative moment for human rights - and how we’re constantly changing our definition of equality.

Full Show: Big Oversights Jul 14, 2017

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When did the fight for human rights begin? According to Lynn Hunt, the 18th century. And why? One answer is rather unexpected: the rise of the novel. Childhood experiences can drastically affect a person’s health for the rest of their life. We talk to a doctor about what that means for medicine. Science gave us penicillin, the moon landing, and the theory of evolution. But scientists can also make really big mistakes.

Why Scientists Make Mistakes Jul 14, 2017

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Science gave us penicillin, the moon landing, and the theory of evolution. But scientists also make mistakes. NPR’s Richard Harris tells us why, and what the consequences are.

How To Fight Loneliness Jul 07, 2017

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Loneliness is a drag. But it’s also bad for your health. We find out why feeling lonely is as dangerous as obesity.

What Nature Can Teach Science Jul 07, 2017

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The key to advancing medicine might be found right in your backyard. Harvard’s Jeff Karp finds inspiration in nature to create medical solutions for humans.

Shrinking Families And America's Future Jul 07, 2017

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Our kids are our future, so what happens when we start having fewer of them? Dowell Myers and Fariborz Ghadar explain.

Full Show: We're All Connected Jul 07, 2017

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Parents won’t shut up about their kids being precious. And with American birth rates declining, they’re actually right. Geckos can help us perform surgery, and kingfishers can help us design trains. We dive into the world of biologically-inspired design. Being lonely isn’t just bad for your emotional health, it’s bad for your physical health. We talk about why Americans are lonelier than ever and what can be done about it.

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