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The iPhone X Teardown: 2.19.18 Feb 19, 2018

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As the third installment of Motherboard’s Right to Repair series, we hear about the annual race to tear down the iPhone.

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Making Comics More Inclusive with Ariell Johnson: 2.16.18 Feb 16, 2018

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In this episode, we bring you the second installment of our Black History Month special series, highlighting black entrepreneurs across diverse fields every Friday in February. We'll hear from Ariell Johnson, the first and only black woman comic book store owner on the East Coast.

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The Kratom Controversy: 2.15.18 Feb 15, 2018

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We dive into the controversy surrounding Kratom - an herbal supplement used as a pain reliever, and sometimes used to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms - which the FDA just called an opioid.

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Five Black Women Building Empowering Spaces in NYC: 2.14.18 Feb 14, 2018

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We hear about five powerful black women who are courageously creating space for other women and people of color across industries, including media, the arts, science, technology, and even exotic dancing.

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How a Plus-Size Fashion Blogger Rebranded the Bikini: 2.13.18 Feb 13, 2018

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We hear about Gabi Gregg, the black model and blogger becoming a sensation in the plus-size fashion world.

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Frank Pinello of "The Pizza Show": 2.12.18 Feb 12, 2018

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We talk to Frank Pinello, host of our new series, The Pizza Show, about a topic we can all get behind.

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Hip Hop Hacktivist: 2.9.18 Feb 09, 2018

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In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting black entrepreneurs across diverse fields every Friday in February. In this episode, we hear from Bryan Bethea, the founder of the youth coding event Hip Hop Hacktivist.

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In Thailand, Buddhist Monks Grapple with the Meaning of Video Games: 2.8.18 Feb 08, 2018

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We explore the relationship between gaming and Buddhism teachings, through the lens of some monks at Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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The Women of Color Leading the Fight Against the War on Drugs: 2.7.18 Feb 07, 2018

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We highlight the women of color leading two of the most prominent groups devoted to reforming America's drug laws.

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Tractor Hacking: 2.6.18 Feb 06, 2018

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We look into the farmer’s hacking their John Deere tractors in order to break big tech’s repair monopoly.

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