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Think from KERA
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.
Episodes
Think from KERAWould you trust Elon Musk with your life?
What does the chaos surrounding Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter say about his approach to building cars at Tesla? Christopher Cox, an editor at New York…
Think from KERAWhat it's like to be a puppy
Between housetraining and playtime, the first year of a puppy’s life is also marked by a burgeoning personality. Alexandra Horowitz, senior research fellow and…
Think from KERAThe role of your brain in long Covid
Long Covid has real symptoms but isn’t always detected by medical tests. Natalie Shure of The New Republic joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why long Covid is…
Think from KERAFrom the archives: We need to start paying attention to boys’ problems
In the quest for gender equality, it’s easy to overlook that many men have not fared well in recent years. Richard V. Reeves is director of the Boys and Men…
Think from KERAThe U.S. wasn’t founded on free markets
The idea that what’s good for corporations is what’s good for Americans has its roots in early 20th Century ideology. Naomi Oreskes is professor of the history…
Think from KERACould Big Tech have stopped January 6?
The Jan. 6 committee hearings were a highly produced public display, but they largely left out how social media was used to organize the insurrection. Cat…
Think from KERAHow to experience moments of awe every day
One emotion is unlike any other in that it can connect us with humans and nature alike: awe. Dacher Keltner is professor of psychology at the University of…
Think from KERASome of the greatest minds in history were autistic
The same traits that make autism a social and neurological challenge might also lead to great discoveries. Simon Baron-Cohen is professor of developmental…
Think from KERAFrom Star Trek to Star Wars: Our obsession with space
“To infinity … and beyond!” “To boldly go where no man has gone before.” The wonder of space has fueled movies and television shows for decades. Margaret A…
Think from KERACutting people off from opioids may not be the solution
Reducing the use of addictive opioids is a noble goal, but people in pain still need help. Maia Szalavitz is a contributing opinion writer for The New York…
Think from KERAThe border is about more than undocumented immigration
The U.S.-Mexico border is about much more than just heated immigration policy. Geraldo Cadava, professor of history and Latina and Latino Studies at…
Think from KERAFrom the archives: Why does the government care about labeling your gender?
A person’s sex designation on official documents has a lot to do with the state they live in. Paisley Currah is professor of political science and women’s &…
Think from KERAThe new Gold Rush? Prospecting solar power
In the rapidly expanding solar industry, a lack of oversight has some crying foul. Harper’s contributor Hillary Angelo joins host Krys Boyd to discuss Nye…
Think from KERAHow you can stop wasting food
One lesser-discussed strategy to fight climate change: clean your plate. Susan Shain is a reporting fellow for Headway, a section of The New York Times. She…
Think from KERAHow our attention warps American politics
Social media can act as a sounding board for issues in American politics, and it can also add to those problems. Megan Garber, staff writer at The Atlantic…
Think from KERAWhy you should be scheduling time for fun
Of all the things on our daily to-do list, one thing most of us probably leave off is: Have fun. Mike Rucker, organizational psychologist and charter member of…
Think from KERADo your friends hold the key to your happiness?
The research is pretty clear that to live a happy life, we’ve got to connect deeply with other people. Robert Waldinger is professor of psychiatry at Harvard…
Think from KERAWhat Dry January can do for you
After the excess of the holidays, Dry January is a popular way for people to experiment with sobriety and reset their habits. Richard De Visser, Reader in…
Think from KERAThe real science of James Bond
James Bond has escaped many a sinister plot to kill him, but how many of those methods could actually work in real life? Kathryn Harkup is a…
Think from KERAKids need to talk about death, too
Conversations about death are difficult, but with a child, they can be especially hard. Elena Lister is associate professor of clinical psychiatry at New…
Think from KERAWhat’s in store for the world in 2023?
As we begin 2023, it’s time to look into our crystal balls and anticipate what the coming year will bring. Tom Standage is an editor at The Economist, and he…
Think from KERAWhen twins raised on different continents are reunited
When twin girls are adopted out, one remaining in Vietnam and one moving to America, notions of family are challenged. Erika Hayasaki is a professor in the…
Think from KERAThere are still ways to expand on the ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990, but there’s still more work to be done. Ben Mattlin is a journalist who is also disabled, and he joins…
Think from KERAA move to America expanded her palate—and her waistline
When Rabia Chaudry’s family immigrated to the United States from Pakistan, they embraced all things American—including our love of fast food. Chaudry joins…
Think from KERABest of Think: Neil deGrasse Tyson on why we should think more like scientists
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist who helps us find our place in the universe. The director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural…
Think from KERABest of Think: How to make your anxiety work for you
Imagine if we all just embraced our anxiety rather than trying to seek to eradicate it. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at…
Think from KERABest of Think: How immigrants use food to connect their old and new lives
One way to understand the immigrant experience is through food. Author Madhushree Ghosh joins host Krys Boyd to discuss her memoir, which takes us on a trip…
Think from KERABest of Think: What the South has to say about America
Imani Perry is an Alabama native who eventually grew up in northern cities. And after becoming a professor of African American studies at Princeton, she…
Think from KERABest of Think: A wandering mind is a creative mind
It can be hard to focus on one task — and that might be good for you. Cognitive neuroscientist Moshe Bar joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why divided attention…
Think from KERABest of Think: His violin was his ticket out. Then it went missing
When a great-great-grandfather’s violin turns out to be a Stradivarius, a rural Black child’s future opens up. Author Brendan Nicholaus Slocumb joins host Krys…
Think from KERABest of Think: Your attitude about aging could be a self-fulfilling prophecy
It might not be aging that causes health decline, but ageism. Becca Levy is a professor of epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health and a professor of…
Think from KERABest of Think: Would you really be happier with someone else?
Does the modern quest for personal happiness ruin perfectly good marriages? Joshua Coleman is a psychologist in private practice and a senior fellow with the…
Think from KERABest of Think: What medical science didn’t know about vaginas
The fact of the matter is, even today, we know an awful lot more about male reproductive organs than female ones. Science journalist Rachel E. Gross joins host…
Think from KERABest of Think: How animals perceive reality
The animal kingdom perceives the world in wild and unusual ways. Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize–winning science writer on staff at The Atlantic, joins host Krys Boyd…
Think from KERAGetting to the bottom of our obsession with butts
Thirty years ago, Sir Mix-a-Lot sang “Baby Got Back.” But the fascination with the derriere is as old as time itself. Heather Radke is an essayist and…
Think from KERADamien Chazelle takes us on a dizzying ride through old Hollywood
Late 1920s Hollywood was a glamorous place to be – and it was also an era of great upheaval in the movie world with the transition from silent films to…
Think from KERAStates lose from lotteries, too
We all wish we could win the lottery, but for some, lotteries feel like the only shot at achieving the American Dream. Jonathan D. Cohen joins host Krys Boyd…
Think from KERAHow do we get all that cardboard we use?
Holiday gifting is upon us, and that means box after box made of cardboard. Matthew Shaer is contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, and he joins…
Think from KERAWhy we call some animals pests and not others
Why do we snuggle alongside our dogs and cats and then call an exterminator when we see a rat? Bethany Brookshire is a science writer and host of the podcast…
Think from KERAYou don’t have to be an influencer to be influential
It’s estimated that each of us influences 2.8 people a day – so what impact are you making on them? Tommy Spaulding, founder and president of the Tommy…
Think from KERAScientists saw Covid coming—but we didn’t listen
Scientists warned for years that a coronavirus could trigger the next big pandemic, but those warnings were largely ignored. Science writer David Quammen joins…
Think from KERASome hospice care is for-profit. Is that a problem?
For-profit hospice-care providers can expect the highest profits with the least amount of care is provided. ProPublica reporter Ava Kofman joins host Krys Boyd…
Think from KERAHow to create a sense of belonging wherever you are
We live in deeply divided times, but scientific research says there are proven ways to meet in the middle. Geoffrey L. Cohen is professor of psychology and the…
Think from KERA10 scenarios that could end the world—should you worry?
There are so many ways the world could meet a catastrophic end, but don’t worry, experts are working on which one is the most plausible. Joel Achenbach is a…
Think from KERAFrom the archives: New ways to detect alien technology
The search for aliens is shifting from looking for signs of life to scouring the cosmos for signs of technology. New York Times Magazine science writer Jon…
Think from KERAA professional poker player on knowing when to fold ’em
In a culture focused on winning, it can be hard to know when to walk away. Annie Duke is a former professional poker player, and she joins host Krys Boyd to…
Think from KERAHow Lincoln calibrated his moral compass
Abraham Lincoln was president of a divided country, and the lessons from his life might help guide America today. Jon Meacham is a Pulitzer Prize–winning…