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The sixth sense (the real one) Feb 21, 2020

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A study at the National Institutes of Health offers a window into some of science’s biggest mysteries, from the origins of pain to how consciousness works. (Transcript here.)

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Ok, Bloomberg Feb 20, 2020

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Enter the Bloomberg! Exit the Bloomberg? (Transcript here.)

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Where Medicare-for-all is real Feb 19, 2020

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The Democratic presidential candidates keep having the same argument over Medicare-for-all at the televised debates. To spice up the conversation, Vox’s Dylan Scott takes Sean on a journey to Taiwan to explore how the idea works in practice. (Transcript here.)

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The floating petri dish Feb 18, 2020

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One coronavirus. Two cruise ships. Lots of mistakes. (Transcript here.)

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Love Me Tinder Feb 14, 2020

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A new investigation reveals what you may have suspected: dating apps can be very dangerous. But there are safer ways to look for love online.(Transcript here.)

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Between a Stone and a hard place Feb 13, 2020

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In this, the 500th episode of your favorite daily news podcast, Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains why the sentencing of Roger Stone has thrown the United States Department of Justice into disarray. (Transcript here.)

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Bernie, bro. Feb 12, 2020

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New Hampshire felt the Bern. (Transcript here.)

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Old Hampshire vs. New Hampshire Feb 11, 2020

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House parties are key to picking a president in New Hampshire, but they’re quickly being replaced by impersonal rallies. New Hampshire Public Radio reporter Lauren Chooljian attends both to determine what’s being lost. (Transcript here.)

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President Trump's "Africa ban" Feb 10, 2020

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Vox's Nicole Narea explains how new immigration restrictions that will hit a quarter of Africa's population might be President Trump's version of diplomacy. (Transcript here.)

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Why the wrong movies win Oscars Feb 07, 2020

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Vox film critic Alissa Wilkinson would like to blame the Academy. (Transcript here.)

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