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.67 Sparks: Risk Oct 28, 2016

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Our monthly science series looks at why humans make, or don't make, risky choices. Part 2 of this conversation - and interview with author Kayt Sukel - airs next week.

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.66 When The Algorithm Decides Oct 23, 2016

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Cathy O'Neil discusses her book "Weapons Of Math Destruction," about algorithms that are widespread, harmful, and secretive.

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.65 Optimized Or Monetized? Oct 15, 2016

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Julia Angwin of Pro Publica discusses their investigations into "black box" algorithms.

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.64 Do You Feel Informed? Oct 07, 2016

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Carl Bialik discusses a new study that shows how Americans get their information, how they make decisions, and how they change their minds.

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.63 Sparks (Pt 2) Mental Health Stigma Sep 29, 2016

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Maggie Koerth-Baker talks with Dr. Patrick Corrigan about the stigma of mental health and how it relates to public figures.

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.62 Sparks: Politicians' Mental Health Sep 22, 2016

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Our monthly science series looks at the ethics and laws of discussing and diagnosing the health of political figures. Part 2 of this show airs next week.

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.61 Bear Tracks Sep 16, 2016

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How a digital model can help prevent bear-human conflicts. Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant discusses her work in the field, and at the computer.

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.60 Blythe Picks A Team Sep 08, 2016

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From Hot Takedown, how our editor Blythe Terrell used an algorithm to help pick a new NFL team to root for.

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.59 Your Browser's Fingerprint Sep 01, 2016

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A new survey of one million websites reveals the latest tricks being used to track your online behavior. Arvind Narayanan of Princeton University discusses his research.

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.58 Math Gold Aug 25, 2016

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The coach of the U.S. Math Olympiad team shares his secrets.

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