Is deprogramming teens from porn addiction as cruel as harmful conversion therapies for LGBTQ populations? Historian and journalist Hallie Lieberman joins host Krys Boyd to discuss wilderness programs that purport to treat porn addiction with questionable methods and, critics say, promote abuse. Her article “Inside an Abusive Anti-Porn Camp for Teens” was published in Reason Magazine.

Is deprogramming teens from porn addiction as cruel as harmful conversion therapies for LGBTQ populations? Historian and journalist Hallie Lieberman joins host Krys Boyd to discuss wilderness programs that purport to treat porn addiction with questionable methods and, critics say, promote abuse. Her article “<a href="https://reason.com/?p=8238047" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside an Abusive Anti-Porn Camp for Teens</a>” was published in Reason Magazine.

At anti-porn camps, echoes of conversion therapy

Nigeria has the highest global concentration of sickle cell disease in its population. Harper’s contributor Krithika Varagur joins host Krys Boyd to discuss Nigeria’s approach to “genetic responsibility,” and what couples are up against when they meet a mate whose genes when combined with their own could produce a child with the painful disease. Her article is “Love in the Time of Sickle Cell Disease.”

Nigeria has the highest global concentration of sickle cell disease in its population. Harper’s contributor Krithika Varagur joins host Krys Boyd to discuss Nigeria’s approach to “genetic responsibility,” and what couples are up against when they meet a mate whose genes when combined with their own could produce a child with the painful disease. Her article is “<a href="https://harpers.org/archive/2023/08/love-in-the-time-of-sickle-cell-disease/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love in the Time of Sickle Cell Disease</a>.”

 In Nigeria, DNA testing is a part of courtship

Shows like “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and “My So-Called Life” were pioneers of prestige TV in that they took the experiences of teenagers seriously. Entertainment journalist Thea Glassman joins host Krys Boyd to make the case that teen shows of yesterday paved the way for today’s diverse, complex and compelling teen storylines. Her book is “Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson’s Creek.”

Shows like “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and “My So-Called Life” were pioneers of prestige TV in that they took the experiences of teenagers seriously. Entertainment journalist Thea Glassman joins host Krys Boyd to make the case that teen shows of yesterday paved the way for today’s diverse, complex and compelling teen storylines. Her book is “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Freaks-Gleeks-Dawsons-Creek-Transformed/dp/0762480769" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson’s Creek</a>.”

How TV learned to take teenagers seriously

Lab-grown meat is here. Who’s going to eat it? Annie Lowrey, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the new world of “cultivated meat” – animal proteins combined with other chemicals to produce the texture and flavor of meats – and how manufacturers are hoping to make them taste even better than the real thing. Her article is “Open Your Mind to Unicorn Meat.”

Lab-grown meat is here. Who’s going to eat it? Annie Lowrey, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the new world of “cultivated meat” – animal proteins combined with other chemicals to produce the texture and flavor of meats – and how manufacturers are hoping to make them taste even better than the real thing. Her article is “<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/plant-based-lab-grown-meat-start-up-investment/674639/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Open Your Mind to Unicorn Meat</a>.”

Beyond Beyond Burgers: The future of ‘meat’

The pandemic kept us apart; it’s time to rediscover the beauty of being together. Andy Field is an artist, writer and curator, and he joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the magic of life in cities surrounded by strangers, and the ways we can interact with people to spark creativity. His book is “Encounterism: The Neglected Joys of Being In Person.”

The pandemic kept us apart; it’s time to rediscover the beauty of being together. Andy Field is an artist, writer and curator, and he joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the magic of life in cities surrounded by strangers, and the ways we can interact with people to spark creativity. His book is “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Encounterism-Neglected-Joys-Being-Person/dp/1324036583" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Encounterism: The Neglected Joys of Being In Person</a>.”

You should really spend more time with people

For much of Hollywood history, the myth of the model minority has limited the roles available to Asian-American actors. Matt Stevens is an arts and culture reporter for The New York Times. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the new wave of angry, messy and action-oriented roles for Asian-American actors – from “Beef” to “Everything Everywhere All at Once” – and how this evolution has chipped away at harmful stereotypes. His article is “For Asian American Actors, Playing a Hot Mess Is Liberating.”

For much of Hollywood history, the myth of the model minority has limited the roles available to Asian-American actors. Matt Stevens is an arts and culture reporter for The New York Times. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the new wave of angry, messy and action-oriented roles for Asian-American actors – from “Beef” to “Everything Everywhere All at Once” – and how this evolution has chipped away at harmful stereotypes. His article is “<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/movies/joy-ride-beef-shortcomings-asian-americans.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Asian American Actors, Playing a Hot Mess Is Liberating</a>.”

In movies and TV, Asian American stories are claiming the spotlight

What would the Star Wars or Indiana Jones movies be without their memorable musical scores? Frank Lehman, associate professor of music at Tufts University, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the brilliance of composer John Williams, whose oeuvre augments the action and adventure of the modern classics we love. His article in the New York Times is “How to Write Music for Rolling Boulders.”

What would the Star Wars or Indiana Jones movies be without their memorable musical scores? Frank Lehman, associate professor of music at Tufts University, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the brilliance of composer John Williams, whose oeuvre augments the action and adventure of the modern classics we love. His article in the New York Times is “<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/07/07/opinion/indiana-jones-movie-john-williams-music.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Write Music for Rolling Boulders</a>.”

Your favorite movies would not be the same without John Williams

The upcoming “Barbie” movie will introduce the beloved doll to a new generation. At the same time, older generations are pondering why she’s even still around? Kelly Gilblom, global business editor for Bloomberg News, joins host Krys Boyd to talk about the gamble Warner Bros. is taking on Barbie – and the attempted modernization of Mattel behind the scenes. The article, written with Thomas Buckley, is “Barbie Goes to the Movies.”

The upcoming “Barbie” movie will introduce the beloved doll to a new generation. At the same time, older generations are pondering why she’s even still around? Kelly Gilblom, global business editor for Bloomberg News, joins host Krys Boyd to talk about the gamble Warner Bros. is taking on Barbie – and the attempted modernization of Mattel behind the scenes. The article, written with Thomas Buckley, is “<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2023-barbie-movie-mattel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barbie Goes to the Movies</a>.”

Hollywood’s big bet on Barbie

TV and movie actors have joined Hollywood writers for the biggest strike in four decades. Dominic Patten, senior editor for Deadline, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the move, which has effectively shut down the industry as negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers broke down. Plus, we’ll hear how streaming and A.I. have brought new complications into discussions of fair wages, royalties and studio profits.

TV and movie actors have joined Hollywood writers for the biggest strike in four decades. Dominic Patten, senior editor for <a href="https://deadline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deadline</a>, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the move, which has effectively shut down the industry as negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers broke down. Plus, we’ll hear how streaming and A.I. have brought new complications into discussions of fair wages, royalties and studio profits.

Hollywood’s shut down. Now what?

Behind ChatGPT or Bard, there’s a programmer who cataloged every single item in play. Josh Dzieza, an investigations editor covering tech, business and climate change for The Verge, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the tedious work it takes to create the artificial intelligence that seems so quick and breezy – and his own crack at the job that confounded him. His article is “AI Is a Lot of Work.”

Behind ChatGPT or Bard, there’s a programmer who cataloged every single item in play. Josh Dzieza, an investigations editor covering tech, business and climate change for The Verge, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the tedious work it takes to create the artificial intelligence that seems so quick and breezy – and his own crack at the job that confounded him. His article is “<a href="https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/ai-artificial-intelligence-humans-technology-business-factory.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AI Is a Lot of Work</a>.”

Meet the humans who power A.I.

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Behind the comfort of an old book is the wild story of how it got to your home. Oliver Darkshire is an antiquarian bookseller at Henry Sotheran Ltd., and he joins host Krys Boyd to discuss one of the world’s oldest bookshops and a profession that makes more memories than it does money. His new book is “Once Upon a Tome: The Misadventures of a Rare Bookseller.”

Behind the comfort of an old book is the wild story of how it got to your home. Oliver Darkshire is an antiquarian bookseller at Henry Sotheran Ltd., and he joins host Krys Boyd to discuss one of the world’s oldest bookshops and a profession that makes more memories than it does money. His new book is “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Misadventures-Rare-Bookseller/dp/1324092076" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Once Upon a Tome: The Misadventures of a Rare Bookseller</a>.”

The eternal allure of old books

Next time you reach for that bag of chips, you might be surprised by the very long list of ingredients on the bag. Chris van Tulleken, associate professor at University College London and a practicing infectious diseases doctor, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss ultra-processed foods and how their manufacturers create products designed for profit over people. His book is “Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind the Food That Isn’t Food.”

Next time you reach for that bag of chips, you might be surprised by the very long list of ingredients on the bag. Chris van Tulleken, associate professor at University College London and a practicing infectious diseases doctor, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss ultra-processed foods and how their manufacturers create products designed for profit over people. His book is “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Processed-People-Science-Behind-Food/dp/1324036729" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind the Food That Isn’t Food</a>.”

Why does a potato chip have 20 ingredients?

The term “Latino” covers a vast array of experiences – new immigrants from Guatemala, third-generation Mexican-Americans and many, many others. Héctor Tobar, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and novelist, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his conversations with a multitude of voices identifying as Latino in the U.S. and the many ways they contribute history and culture to the American landscape. His book is “Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of ‘Latino.'” 

The term “Latino” covers a vast array of experiences – new immigrants from Guatemala, third-generation Mexican-Americans and many, many others. Héctor Tobar, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and novelist, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his conversations with a multitude of voices identifying as Latino in the U.S. and the many ways they contribute history and culture to the American landscape. His book is “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Our-Migrant-Souls-Meditation-Meanings/dp/037460990X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FOQLUXT13SMU&amp;keywords=Our+Migrant+Souls%3A+A+Meditation+on+Race+and+the+Meanings+and+Myths+of+%E2%80%9CLatino&amp;qid=1688670457&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=our+migrant+souls+a+meditation+on+race+and+the+meanings+and+myths+of+latino%2Cstripbooks%2C167&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of ‘Latino</a>.'”

The many different lives of Latinos

Who makes the best doctor? When is the best time of year to have a baby? Answers to questions like these are in medical data. Dr. Anupam B. Jena is an economist, physician, the Joseph P. Newhouse Professor of Health Care Policy at Harvard and host of the Freakonomics, MD podcast. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss questions you can consider in advance of a health event to be better prepared to make solid decisions when the time comes to see a doctor. His book, co-authored with Dr. Christopher M Worsham, is “Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health.” 

Who makes the best doctor? When is the best time of year to have a baby? Answers to questions like these are in medical data. Dr. Anupam B. Jena is an economist, physician, the Joseph P. Newhouse Professor of Health Care Policy at Harvard and host of the Freakonomics, MD podcast. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss questions you can consider in advance of a health event to be better prepared to make solid decisions when the time comes to see a doctor. His book, co-authored with Dr. Christopher M Worsham, is “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Random-Acts-Medicine-Doctors-Patients/dp/0385548818" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health</a>.”

The right questions for better health

For a great example of public housing practices, look to Vienna, Austria. Francesca Mari, contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the way housing is set up in Vienna and why it’s become a model for building wealth and security for even low-income renters. Her article is “Imagine a Renters’ Utopia. It Might Look Like Vienna.” 

For a great example of public housing practices, look to Vienna, Austria. Francesca Mari, contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the way housing is set up in Vienna and why it’s become a model for building wealth and security for even low-income renters. Her article is “<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/magazine/vienna-social-housing.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imagine a Renters’ Utopia. It Might Look Like Vienna</a>.”

What we could learn from Vienna’s public housing

The search for life in the universe helps reaffirm what it means to be human. Jaime Green is a science writer and series editor of The Best American Science and Nature Writing. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the science, even science fiction, that inspires astronomers to look for life in the cosmos and what it means for those of us living back on Earth. Her book is “The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos.” 

The search for life in the universe helps reaffirm what it means to be human. Jaime Green is a science writer and series editor of The Best American Science and Nature Writing. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the science, even science fiction, that inspires astronomers to look for life in the cosmos and what it means for those of us living back on Earth. Her book is “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Possibility-Life-Science-Imagination-Kinship/dp/1335463542" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos</a>.”

What our quest for alien life says about humanity

If you need a souvenir from a great trip, was it all that memorable to begin with? Agnes Callard, associate professor in philosophy at the University of Chicago, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why our wanderlust might be just a panacea for staving off the hands of time and how we may need to rethink our global adventures. Her essay “The Case Against Travel” was published in The New Yorker. 

If you need a souvenir from a great trip, was it all that memorable to begin with? Agnes Callard, associate professor in philosophy at the University of Chicago, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why our wanderlust might be just a panacea for staving off the hands of time and how we may need to rethink our global adventures. Her essay “<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/the-case-against-travel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Case Against Travel</a>” was published in The New Yorker.

Are we deluding ourselves about the value of travel?

Affirmative action had been in place for decades, now schools must fine-tune the process. Bertrand Cooper joins host Krys Boyd to make the case that race-conscious admissions by universities frequently benefit students who are already from elite backgrounds and that it’s time to also consider socioeconomic status if we’re ever going to actually level the playing field. His article in The Atlantic is “The Failure of Affirmative Action.”

Affirmative action had been in place for decades, now schools must fine-tune the process. Bertrand Cooper joins host Krys Boyd to make the case that race-conscious admissions by universities frequently benefit students who are already from elite backgrounds and that it’s time to also consider socioeconomic status if we’re ever going to actually level the playing field. His article in The Atlantic is “<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/06/failure-affirmative-action/674439/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Failure of Affirmative Action</a>.”

The real beneficiaries of affirmative action

Feeling stuck in life is common, but good news: There are tried and true strategies for greasing the wheels. Adam Alter is professor of marketing and the Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He also holds an affiliated professorship in social psychology at NYU’s psychology department. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the emotions, thoughts and behaviors that hold us back — and tricks for flourishing amid our anxiety. His book is “Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most.”

Feeling stuck in life is common, but good news: There are tried and true strategies for greasing the wheels. Adam Alter is professor of marketing and the Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He also holds an affiliated professorship in social psychology at NYU’s psychology department. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the emotions, thoughts and behaviors that hold us back — and tricks for flourishing amid our anxiety. His book is “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Breakthrough-Unstuck-When-Matters/dp/1982182962/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1688056997&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most</a>.”

How to keep going when it feels like you’re getting nowhere

Billions of dollars are being stolen from individuals, businesses and governments … and banks are turning a blind eye. Kurt Eichenwald, senior investigative editor at The Conversation, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his reporting into sham bank accounts being opened by crime rings with real and fake identities and the large profits they make for financial institutions. His article written with David Maimon is called “Heists Worth Billions.”

Billions of dollars are being stolen from individuals, businesses and governments … and banks are turning a blind eye. Kurt Eichenwald, senior investigative editor at The Conversation, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his reporting into sham bank accounts being opened by crime rings with real and fake identities and the large profits they make for financial institutions. His article written with David Maimon is called “<a href="https://theconversation.com/heists-worth-billions-an-investigation-found-criminal-gangs-using-sham-bank-accounts-and-secret-online-marketplaces-to-steal-from-almost-anyone-and-little-being-done-to-combat-the-fraud-206893" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heists Worth Billions</a>.”

How criminals do their banking

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