EpisodePoetry that Heals
To some, poetry and medicine seem like opposites. But both science and poetry use language to understand deeper truths about the human condition.
EpisodeThe Human Ecosystem
Philosopher Jesse Kirkpatrick says he’s less worried about human gene editing and more interested in how CRISPR technology can be used to enhance–or harm–the environment around us.
EpisodeHow to Go Clubbing
Bars, nightclubs, dance, and music have long held a special place in LGBTQ culture. But even as shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race and Pose bring that culture into the mainstream, real-life gay bars and clubs are shuttering.
EpisodeNew Virginians
Immigrants from Central and South America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the former Soviet Republics were chosen to share their stories in a new exhibit at the Library of Virginia.
EpisodeReplay: Whistles in the Mist
“Whistles in the Mist,” is the award-winning documentary on the whistling style of speech that developed in the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico.
EpisodeThe Shondaland Revolution
From color-blind casting to deep social media relationships with viewers, the shows of Shonda Rhimes have changed TV.
EpisodeThe Face of Fake News
We’re talking all things social media, from the history of fake news to the harms of Facebook.
