S03 Episode 1
Sugar
Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk; an exploration of healthy, balanced ways to satisfy the craving for sweetness.
24 mins · Fri, 16 Jul 2021
S03 Episode 2
Royalty
Experts ponder how monarchies survive when they no longer wield power: by presenting a fairy tale image that may not reflect the reality.
25 mins · Fri, 23 Jul 2021
S03 Episode 3
Flags
A flag can unite, divide and terrorize; an exploration of how a piece of cloth gets transformed into a symbol of love, hate, freedom, and oppression.
25 mins · Fri, 30 Jul 2021
S03 Episode 4
Dogs
From puppy dog eyes to feats of heroism, canines evolve into humankind's best friends and sources of pure love.
20 mins · Fri, 6 Aug 2021
S03 Episode 5
The End of Oil
Oil leads to advancements and inequities; as the planet warms up, an examination of why it is so hard to turn away from fossil fuels and whether it can be done in time.
24 mins · Fri, 13 Aug 2021
S03 Episode 6
Chess
For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds -- and pawns -- and now it's more popular than ever.
23 mins · Fri, 20 Aug 2021
S03 Episode 7
Your Skin
Going beyond skin-deep to examine how one's skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites, and other microscopic guests.
22 mins · Fri, 27 Aug 2021
S03 Episode 8
Apologies
Apologising is tough, and in this era of mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed; what makes for a good apology and why a genuine one is so powerful.
21 mins · Fri, 3 Sep 2021
S03 Episode 9
Hurricanes
As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive; what can be done to survive and minimize the threat of these storms.
23 mins · Fri, 10 Sep 2021
S03 Episode 10
Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality; the origins and effects of plastic surgery.
21 mins · Fri, 17 Sep 2021
S03 Episode 11
Dance Crazes
From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history; a loot at who gets the credit when a dance catches on.
23 mins · Fri, 24 Sep 2021
S03 Episode 12
Time
The passage of time can seem to speed up and slow down; a look at why people experience time the way they do and how they can take back some control.
22 mins · Fri, 1 Oct 2021
S03 Episode 13
Country Music
Defining country music and determining who gets to be a country music star.
24 mins · Fri, 8 Oct 2021
S03 Episode 14
Fairy Tales
Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason; exploring their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.
24 mins · Fri, 15 Oct 2021
