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Breathing Is Easy. But We’re Doing It Wrong.
James Nestor, author of ‘Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art,’ joins Derek to dive into the science of breathing
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The News Media’s Dangerous Obsession With “Fake Facts”
Derek is joined by Atlantic writer Jerusalem Demsas to talk about the most important bias influencing the media right now: a bias toward negativity and catastrophe
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Microplastics Are Everywhere. How Dangerous Are They?
Plastic can be a lifesaving technology, yet the microplastics and nanoplastics that are produced by processing and recycling plastic are potentially life-threatening. What do the latest studies tell us—and what should we ask of future research?
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Why the New NBA Deal Is So Weird. Plus, How Sports Rights Actually Work.
At a time when basketball ratings are in steady decline, the NBA is on the verge of signing a $70-plus billion sports rights deal that would grow its annual media rights revenue by almost three times. How does that make any sense?
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What America’s Bold, New Economic Experiment Is Missing
Derek is joined by David Leonhardt to examine the new movement in Washington regarding technology, trade, and growth
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The Five Superstars Who Invented the Modern NBA
Kirk Goldsberry, author of ‘Hoop Atlas,’ talks with Derek about the players who have caused paradigm shifts in the way the game is played
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Are Smartphones Really Driving the Rise in Teenage Depression?
Derek takes a closer critical look at the relationship between smartphones and mental health
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Are Flying Cars Finally Here?
Gideon Lewis-Kraus joins the show to talk about the past, present, and future of flying car technology, why flying cars don’t presently exist, and more
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How the Logic of Cults Is Taking Over Modern Life
Derek talks about his thoughts on cults, identity, and the history of news media
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How Will the Gaza War Finally End?
As protests spread around the world, Derek is joined by Natan Sachs to discuss what is currently going on in the conflict between Israel and Hamas