This enlightening series from Vox digs into a wide range of topics such as the rise of cryptocurrency, why diets fail, and the wild world of K-pop.
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1. The Racial Wealth GapCory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create a racial wealth gap.TV-MACC19minMay 23, 2018
2. Designer DNAScientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing.TV-MACC18minMay 23, 2018
3. MonogamyWhat do biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy? Experts and everyday couples weigh in on shifting cultural norms.TV-MACC18minMay 23, 2018
4. K-PopElaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that goes beyond "Gangnam Style."TV-MACC18minMay 30, 2018
5. CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency has made people billionaires, but is digital cash the next revolution? Learn about this anonymous currency and how it's coveted.TV-MACC18minJun 6, 2018
6. Why Diets FailAtkins. Paleo. Keto. Do any work in the long term? Experts look at marketing, food environments and genes to explain why diets are often unsuccessful.TV-MACC18minJun 13, 2018
7. The Stock MarketDoes the stock market accurately reflect the status of the economy? Finance specialists discuss market history, valuations and CEO incentives.TV-MACC18minJun 20, 2018
8. eSportsIs fake violence a sport? Fans, shoutcasters, and eSports icons break down today's video games and the explosive popularity of competitive gaming.TV-MACC18minJun 27, 2018
9. Extraterrestrial LifeDespite decades of searching, we have yet to discover extraterrestrial life. Scientists discuss the reasons, including: Are aliens just too snobby?TV-MACC20minJul 4, 2018
10. !Do we overuse exclamation points!? Linguists and copy editors look at how the punctuation has adapted across history, literature and internet-speak.TV-MACC16minJul 11, 2018
11. CricketCricket experts look at how the confusing sport became so popular and discuss its evolution in becoming more accessible entertaining and profitable.TV-MACC15minJul 18, 2018
12. WeedMarijuana experts discuss the rise of potent "sexually frustrated" cannabis plants, the quests for consistency in weed strains and the history of hemp.TV-MACC18minJul 25, 2018
13. TattooThey've been used to command respect, punish criminals and mark achievements. Tattooists speak about the origins of tattoo traditions and rituals.TV-MACC17minAug 1, 2018
14. AstrologyDo zodiac signs prescribe your fate? Or do horoscopes' accuracy lie in the placebo effect? Take a look at the science, history and lure of astrology.TV-MACC17minAug 8, 2018
15. Can We Live Forever ?Can we uncover the secrets to extending the human lifespan? Experts discuss how developments in science -- even the French lilac -- hold some clues.TV-MACC14minAug 15, 2018
16. The Female OrgasmThe female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved. Discover the reasons why and how women are embracing hands on solutions.TV-MACC14minAug 22, 2018
17. Political CorrectnessPolitical correctness can sometimes feel like a tug-of-war between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the concepts behind the fraught term.TV-MACC20minAug 29, 2018
18. Why Women Are Paid LessHillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the "motherhood penalty."TV-MACC18minSep 5, 2018
19. The World's Water CrisisThe global water crisis is at an inflection point. How do we price our most valuable resource, while also ensuring access to it as a human right?TV-MACC17minSep 12, 2018
20. MusicWhen does sound become music? Why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality? Researchers talk rhythm, octaves and the magic of song and dance.TV-MACC16minSep 19, 2018
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This enlightening series from Vox digs into a wide range of topics such as the rise of cryptocurrency, why diets fail, and the wild world of K-pop.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ezra Klein
- Studio
- Vox Entertainment, Vox Media Studios
