The demise of the open casket funeral - Think

Open caskets used to be fairly standard, but we’re losing the artists who make that possible. John Semley joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the history, culture and economics of morticians, why their...

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Ugly is a four letter word - Think

Stephanie Fairyington is a journalist who writes on gender, sexuality, family and parenting. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss her perception that she didn’t live up to modern standards of pretty.

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Marco Rubio is pulling the strings in Caracas - Think

Open caskets used to be fairly standard, but we’re losing the artists who make that possible. John Semley joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the history, culture and economics of morticians.

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Bad parents need elder care, too - Think

For millions of caregivers, taking care of parents is a matter of love. But caregiving gets complicated when relationships are estranged. Katie Engelhart joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the children who...

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What Jefferson really thought about race - Think

Thomas Jefferson wrote passionately about individual freedoms, yet he enslaved hundreds. How did he square the two? Annette Gordon-Reed joins host Krys Boyd to discuss Jefferson’s own words on race,...

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How to live with uncertainty (you don’t have a choice) - Think

There is comfort in certainty, but there is resilience in embracing the uncertain. Simone Stolzoff joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why striving for certainty cuts off creative thinking.

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Consumer protection is on the decline… you’ve probably noticed - Think

Consumers are mad as hell, and they’re not going to take it anymore. Heather Timmons joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why American shoppers are fed up with higher prices, inflation, private equity and...

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The trend in global entertainment: hyperlocal - Think

Taylor Swift’s world tour was a huge hit, but she might be the last of her kind. Tom Wainwright joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the rise of “local” entertainment, where artists want to appeal to...

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She created space for women astronauts - Think

Training to blast off in a rocket is one thing, but being the first mother in space turned out to be much harder. Anna Fisher joins host Krys Boyd to discuss her record as the longest serving astronaut...

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There’s a dad bod and a dad brain - Think

Motherhood changes a woman’s brain in many ways and now we know dad’s minds are impacted, too. Darby Saxbe joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the changes fathers go through when a baby is born from hormones.

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The new mission of the DOJ - Think

The Department of Justice traditionally operated with a certain level of independence until President Trump took office. Devlin Barrett joins host Krys Boyd to discuss evidence that Trump is using the...

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Michael Pollan: Your guide to consciousness - Think

Consciousness is something we can’t touch, see or even measure and yet each of us possesses it. Michael Pollan joins host Krys Boyd to explore what we do and don’t know about the mysteries of the...

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David Sedaris on the absurdity of aging - Think

When you have the natural curiosity of David Sedaris, ordinary observations turn into moments of humor and humanity. The best-selling author joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his latest book of essays that...

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Is America a bad neighbor? - Think

America has long enjoyed a relatively calm home in North America, but President Trump’s recent moves could upend that stability. Krys Boyd sits down with three guests to break down the state of U.S....

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The joy of small moments - Think

We often look for happiness in big, emotional moments but something as simple as touching grass can spark joy. Ian Bogost joins guest host Paige Phelps to discuss the difference between satisfaction and...

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To understand class, check out a grocery store - Think

Grocery stores serve as hubs for many communities, and you can learn a lot about how our society functions. Ann Larson joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss the lives of grocery store workers,...

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Why adoption tourism is booming in Utah ? - Think

Couples desperate to adopt often turn to underregulated for-profit adoption agencies. Gabrielle Glaser joins host Krys Boyd to discuss a system ripe for abuse, where “baby brokers” target pregnant...

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George Washington never wanted to be president - Think

The most reluctant politician we’ve ever had just happens to have been our first president. H.W. Brands joins host Krys Boyd to discuss George Washington who saw himself as a solider and not a politician.

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Do nukes still prevent wars? - Think

Nuclear weapons have long been thought to be deterrents for global warfare are they still? Rose Gottemoeller joins guest host Paige Phelps to discuss why nuclear weapons are largely ineffective in stopping...

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Team Jefferson or Team Hamilton? Their debate rages on - Think

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton fought for independence and fought each other. Jeffrey Rosen, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the battles Jefferson and Hamilton had over concepts of liberty and...

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Can American history be a source of pride or shame? - Think

America’s history is a mix of pride and shame so how should we square those conflicting feelings? Yoni Appelbaum, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss what it means to be a patriot when scholars argue about...

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The revolutionary women who made America - Think

The Declaration of Independence might’ve been written by men, but history was being made by women. Denise Kiernan joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the publishers, spies, and other extraordinary women...

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It’s not easy being No. 2: The presidency of John Adams - Think

George Washington may have set the standard for American presidents but that wouldn’t have mattered if John Adams hadn’t followed them. Lindsay Chervinsky joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the second...

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It’s not easy being No. 2: The Presidency of John Adams - Think

To understand how Thomas Jefferson viewed race, it’s best to look at his own writing. Annette Gordon-Reed joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why, when Jefferson wrote that freedom was “self-evident,”.

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The surprising reason people name their cars - Think

From our little fur babies to “Herbie” the car, we imbue the world around us with wonderous human-like qualities. Justin Greggjoins host Krys Boyd to discuss the benefits of anthropomorphism.

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The fight over how we celebrate 250 - Think

America’s 250th birthday celebration was to be led by the Smithsonian then President Trump took it over. Michael Scherer joins host Krys Boyd to discuss a new rebranded celebration called America250.

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The secular saints of Civil Rights - Think

Sharron Wilkins Conrad joins guest host John McCaa to discuss how Black families viewed martyred leaders who advocated for change.

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Should your pet be in hospice? - Think

Hospice care is a good option for dying loved ones so why not pets? Dr. Sunita Puri joins host Krys Boyd to discuss end-of-life care for beloved animals.

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