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When We Live to 100 Apr 28, 2017

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Pretty soon, a lot more people are going to live to 100. We talk with Andrew Scott about how that’s going to reshape our society.

How Sun City Changed Retirement Apr 28, 2017

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These days, people retire to sun, sand, and shuffleboard. But, it wasn’t always that way. We learn the story of one man who changed the way many people spend their golden years.

Why Age Doesn't Matter In Science Apr 28, 2017

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Unlike in music, science has few one-hit wonders. We talk with professor Albert-Laszlo Barabasi about how age and skill figure into scientific discoveries.

The Biggest Little Network In Town Apr 21, 2017

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No ratings, no stars, and no commercials. We talk with C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb about the secret to success, even when nobody's watching.

Out Of The Echo Chamber Apr 21, 2017

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Our Facebook newsfeeds have become echo chambers. To break out, professor Cass Sunstein says we should embrace a diversity of information.

How Trump is Changing TV Apr 21, 2017

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The Trump phenomenon was built, in large part, by television. Michael Schneider tells us how the former star of The Apprentice is shaking up Hollywood - and creating some unexpected winners.

Full Show: Politics and Screens Apr 21, 2017

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Scrolling through your newsfeed and noticing something… eerie? Facebook can be an echo chamber. Professor Cass Sunstein tells us how social media has contributed to groupthink. Plus, which channel has no ratings, no stars, and no commercials, and wants to keep it that way? And finally, our president may have been ubiquitous on Twitter for the past few years. But his first love will always be TV. And it loves him right back. IndieWire executive editor Michael Schneider explains.

Full Show: Fragile Memories Apr 14, 2017

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Our memories are terrible, mice can lead us astray, and Americans didn't always love chicken. This week, we've got a show packed with surprising facts about both human brains and animal realities.

Why International Students Might Not Want to Come to the US Apr 07, 2017

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With President Trump in office, are international students turning away from the US? Inside Higher Ed’s Elizabeth Redden joins us to explain.

Tackling Public Problems With Private Strategies Apr 07, 2017

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What does social innovation look like? How about prisons in New Zealand that try to keep prisoners out, not in.