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KERA's Think
Think is a daily, topic-driven interview and call-in program hosted by Krys Boyd covering a wide variety of topics ranging from history, politics, current events, science, technology and emerging trends to food and wine, travel, adventure, and entertainment.
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Forget the cloud, the internet runs on wires
With satellites above our heads, we can easily forget about the cables that connect us along the ocean floor. Samanth Subramanian, author of “The Web...
Would you go to an A.I. doctor?
Your doctor might take weeks to diagnose a complicated set of symptoms when A.I. can do it in seconds. Dhruv Khullar is a physician and contributing w...
Could extinct animals be brought back?
A year ago, two dire wolf puppies were born — the first ones in more than 10,000 years. Matt James, chief animal officer for Colossal Biosciences, joi...
Why is Trump defunding federal cancer research?
In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon declared a “war on cancer.” Today, President Trump seems to be winding it down. Jonathan Mahler, staff writer fo...
How to build a better city
What we prioritize in our cities impacts how we work, live and play. In this episode, host Krys Boyd talks to three experts about creating a walkable...
The Texas roots of America's far right
To find the most reliably conservative area of the United States, look no further than West Texas. Jeff Roche, professor of American history at the C...
The bumps in the road facing self-driving cars
Self-driving cars are coming for American roadways, and cities better get prepared. David Zipper is a senior fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative, w...
Jane Goodall in her own words
Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist and conservationist who deepened our understanding of chimpanzees, died this week at the age of 91. In 2016,...
The four day fix to the housing crunch
One solution to a dearth of housing units is to build them more efficiently. Henry Grabar is a staff writer at Slate, and he joins host Krys Boyd to...
Will A.I kill imagination?
If A.I. can write a song with just you in mind, will you still be able to share that musical experience with others? Joshua Rothman, a staff writer fo...
Gen X isn’t slacking on parenting
Gen X kids were left to their own devices as latchkey kids. Now they’re raising Gen Z, and it’s definitely not as freewheeling. David French is an opi...
The lost history of ‘Black girl magic’
The phrase “Black girl magic” has deep roots in enslaved women’s lives. Lindsey Stewart is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Memp...
In this true crime story, the victim survived
When her abusive husband kidnapped her child for nine days, Karen Palmer knew it was time to run. The writer and Pushcart Prize-winner joins guest hos...
Why young women are going off the pill
After decades of use, hormonal birth control is suddenly under the microscope. Emma Goldberg, business features writer for The New York Times, joins h...
Would you date a chatbot?
It’s hard out there for singles trying to date, especially now that A.I. has entered the chat. Patricia Marx, staff writer for The New Yorker, joins h...
I know what you know – why that’s good for both of us
It’s common knowledge, say, that every driver stops for a stop sign – and we shouldn’t take that shared understanding for granted. Steven Pinker is th...
Why the world can’t easily quit the U.S. economy
Inflation in the U.S. has been rising since the spring, and the job market is softening. Will these trends extend beyond our borders? Mohamed A. El-Er...
Why we’re addicted to revenge
An overarching desire to seek revenge can be just as potent as a drug addiction. James Kimmel Jr. is a lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale School of Me...
The end of peanut allergies
One in 20 children is allergic to peanuts — but a cure may be on the horizon. Maryn McKenna is a journalist specializing in public health, global heal...
Can MAHA kill vaccines?
When bad journalism and moneyed interests collide, science suffers. Peter J. Hotez is dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine and professor o...
Why maggot farming may be the next big thing
Maggots may be unappetizing, but they may play a key role in the future of what ends up on your plate. Nicolás Rivero, climate solutions reporter at T...
As Texas goes, so goes the nation
President Trump’s request that Texas redraw its congressional districts has created a domino effect around the country. Robert T. Garrett is the forme...
Who wants a Guinness World Record?
To set some world records, you need buy-in from a lot of people – and it’s harder than you might think to get thousands together just to play a kazoo....
Why too many people die too young
Former CDC director and now CEO of Resolve to Save Lives Dr. Tom Frieden joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why we need the political will to transform a...
Surprise! Your dad is not your father
An at home DNA test might be a fun window into the past, but they can go sideways — so much so that a cottage industry has sprung up to deal with the...
Wear this not that – if you care about the planet
Did you know that the outfit you are wearing right now is a leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions? Laila Petrie, director general of the charity F...
What the left and the right misunderstand about gun violence
Both the left and right have failed to craft policies that end gun violence — so what might work? Jens Ludwig is a professor of public policy at the U...
Here’s what to do if you’re lonely
Our current loneliness epidemic may seem insurmountable, but solutions to overcome the problem are out there. This episode, host Krys Boyd talks with...
The reboot of Silicon Valley
Today’s Silicon Valley is far from the tech utopia many of us may still have in our minds. Mike Isaac, Silicon Valley and technology reporter for The...
Ozempic doesn’t work for everybody
For people seeking to lose weight, Ozempic can seem like a dream drug — but it doesn’t work for everyone. Andrea Javor is a freelance writer, and she...
Like — literally the most misunderstood word
Grammar hounds might despise it, but “like” is both ubiquitous and necessary in our everyday speech. Megan C. Reynolds, editor at Dwell magazine, join...
Why it’s hard to make stuff in the U.S.
President Trump is determined to shift manufacturing jobs back to American soil — but that’s a monumentally difficult task. Rachel Slade joins host Kr...
Stuff you can do to be happier
Happiness may feel elusive, but there are some proven strategies to get you there. Arthur C. Brooks is Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor at the Harv...
The scientific brain drain out of the U.S
For the first time in decades, the U.S. is facing a brain drain of the nation’s top researchers and scientists. Ross Anderson, staff writer at The Atl...
5% of Canadians now choose euthanasia
One in 20 deaths in Canada are the result of Medical Assistance in Dying, the country’s legalized euthanasia. Elaina Plott Calabro, staff writer at Th...
Why immigration lawyers have it so hard
Attorneys who practice immigration law have been busy with the Trump administration’s policies. Tekendra Parmar joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how im...
How to have a career that matters
If the 9-to-5 grind gets you down, maybe it’s time to do more with your life. Rutger Bregman, historian and co-founder of The School for Moral Ambiti...
Do the muscles make the man?
The modern notion of the ideal man involves a lot of lean muscle mass — but why does our culture demand so much bulk from men whose lives for...
Do narcissists deserve compassion?
There’s a cottage industry of self-help books for dealing with a narcissist. But what if you are the narcissist? Nick Keppler joins host Krys Boyd to...
Why businesses love it when you tip their workers
The “Big, Beautiful Bill” promised no tax on tips, but that might actually keep service-industry wages lower. Eyal Press is a contributing writer for...