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Episodes (20)

The Internet Whisperers
Ep 1

The Internet Whisperers

6.0
2018-08-2318m
Many find ASMR videos -- online clips of offbeat sound effects -- both soothing and stimulating. Scaachi Koul examines this unconventional trend.
Black Survivalists
Ep 2

Black Survivalists

2.5
2018-08-2316m
Bim Adewunmi reaches beyond the stereotypes of doomsday preppers to interview black survivalists who train people of color to prepare for disasters.
Intersex
Ep 3

Intersex

8.0
2018-08-2319m
Juliane Löffler speaks with the intersex community in Germany about their new legal recognition and a possible ban on gender surgeries for children.
Men's Rights
Ep 4

Men's Rights

4.5
2018-08-2318m
Scaachi Koul takes a look at the toxic world of "men's rights activists" along with initiatives that support men without turning the blame on women
Life Support
Ep 5

Life Support

2018-08-2317m
As the opioid crisis intensifies, Azeen Ghorayshi explores safe injection sites, heroin users' perspectives on them and Seattle's push to open one.
Whores Day
Ep 6

Whores Day

2018-08-2316m
John Stanton explores how legislation created to protect sex trafficking survivors has impacted the safety of another vulnerable group -- sex workers.
The Future of Fakes
Ep 7

The Future of Fakes

2018-08-2318m
Charlie Warzel reveals how increasingly sophisticated technological wizardry can blur reality and fiction -- and could fuel the misinformation crisis.
Tech Addict
Ep 8

Tech Addict

2018-09-2720m
When does too much technology become dangerous? Charlie Warzel visits a tech addiction rehab center and thinks critically on how we spend our time.
Teen Boss
Ep 9

Teen Boss

2018-09-2719m
The billion-dollar teen influencer industry is skyrocketing, but at what cost to the teen stars? Scaachi Koul talks to influencers, parents and more.
Bollywood Beauty
Ep 10

Bollywood Beauty

2018-09-2716m
Rega Jha reports on India's increasingly rigid beauty standards, the influence of Bollywood and the stigma associated with plastic surgery.
Amish Romance
Ep 11

Amish Romance

2018-09-2716m
Amish romance novels have become increasingly popular among Christian women, but how authentic are they? Bim Adewunmi investigates.
Whose Embryos?
Ep 12

Whose Embryos?

2018-09-2715m
Azeen Ghorayshi takes a look at the complicated court cases and ethical quandaries surrounding in vitro fertilization and frozen embryos in the U.S.
A Deadly Prank
Ep 13

A Deadly Prank

2018-09-2718m
Swatting, a type of prank that sends police on an armed raid, can turn fatal. Ahmed Ali Akbar talks to a serial swatter, a victim's family and others.
Rehab Tourism
Ep 14

Rehab Tourism

2018-09-2715m
Americans suffering from opioid addiction are seeking recovery across the border. John Stanton looks at two controversial treatment centers in Mexico.
Scooter Wars
Ep 15

Scooter Wars

2018-11-0121m
Are scooters a dangerous nuisance or environmentally friendly transportation? Or both? Charlie Warzel zips through the pros and cons of this debate.
Cover-up Couture
Ep 16

Cover-up Couture

2018-11-0116m
Is dressing modestly oppressive or empowering? Bim Adewunmi speaks with designers and influencers about this rapidly growing fashion movement.
Sexbots
Ep 17

Sexbots

2018-11-0120m
To see how sex robots could impact women, Scaachi Koul looks into simulated companions and speaks with a sex-tech CEO, a customer, and therapists.
Superbug Snipers
Ep 18

Superbug Snipers

2018-11-0116m
As superbugs increase and some antibiotics fail, Azeen Ghorayshi looks at phage therapy, an obscure treatment that can fight bacterial infections.
India's Utopia
Ep 19

India's Utopia

2018-11-0116m
Rega Jha explores Auroville, an eco-conscious, spiritual city in India, speaking with residents about how they created their own version of utopia.
Gánster Rap
Ep 20

Gánster Rap

2018-11-0118m
Members of MS-13 use hip-hop to incite fear, recruit and communicate. John Stanton interviews former and current street gang members to learn more.