This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Feb 06, 2023.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!
Is fake violence a sport? Fans, shoutcasters, and eSports icons break down today's video games and the explosive popularity of competitive gaming.
The episode was rated 7,30 from 190 votes.
Does the stock market accurately reflect the status of the economy? Finance specialists discuss market history, valuations and CEO incentives.
The episode was rated 7,37 from 208 votes.
Elaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that goes beyond "Gangnam Style."
The episode was rated 7,42 from 228 votes.
Political correctness can sometimes feel like a tug-of-war between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the concepts behind the fraught term.
The episode was rated 7,43 from 173 votes.
What do biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy? Experts and everyday couples weigh in on shifting cultural norms.
The episode was rated 7,43 from 238 votes.
Atkins. Paleo. Keto. Do any work in the long term? Experts look at marketing, food environments and genes to explain why diets are often unsuccessful.
The episode was rated 7,44 from 209 votes.
Marijuana experts discuss the rise of potent "sexually frustrated" cannabis plants, the quests for consistency in weed strains and the history of hemp.
The episode was rated 7,60 from 180 votes.
The female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved. Discover the reasons why and how women are embracing hands on solutions.
The episode was rated 7,61 from 184 votes.
Despite decades of searching, we have yet to discover extraterrestrial life. Scientists discuss the reasons, including: Are aliens just too snobby?
The episode was rated 7,64 from 206 votes.
Can we uncover the secrets to extending the human lifespan? Experts discuss how developments in science -- even the French lilac -- hold some clues.
The episode was rated 7,65 from 177 votes.
When does sound become music? Why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality? Researchers talk rhythm, octaves and the magic of song and dance.
The episode was rated 7,68 from 185 votes.
Cory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create a racial wealth gap.
The episode was rated 7,70 from 272 votes.
Scientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing.
The episode was rated 7,84 from 255 votes.
Hillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the "motherhood penalty."
The episode was rated 7,84 from 172 votes.
The 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?
The episode was rated 8,17 from 180 votes.
