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The Five Superstars Who Invented the Modern NBA
Kirk Goldsberry, author of ‘Hoop Atlas,’ talks with Derek about the players who have caused paradigm shifts in the way the game is played
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Are Smartphones Really Driving the Rise in Teenage Depression?
Derek takes a closer critical look at the relationship between smartphones and mental health
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Are Flying Cars Finally Here?
Gideon Lewis-Kraus joins the show to talk about the past, present, and future of flying car technology, why flying cars don’t presently exist, and more
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How the Logic of Cults Is Taking Over Modern Life
Derek talks about his thoughts on cults, identity, and the history of news media
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How Will the Gaza War Finally End?
As protests spread around the world, Derek is joined by Natan Sachs to discuss what is currently going on in the conflict between Israel and Hamas
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A Political Scientist on How Protests Can Change Minds or Backfire
Derek and political science professor Omar Wasow talk about what made 1960s protests different, how protests succeed, how protests backfire, and how Wasow’s research applies to today
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What Kind of a Superpower Is India Becoming?
The 2024 Indian general election is already underway, and the popular and controversial Narendra Modi looks to be the favorite. How is India changing under Modi?
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Health Fads and Fictions: VO2 Max, Supplement Mania, Sunlight, and Immortality
Today’s show is a critical look at some of the most popular health fads of the moment, with return guests Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg
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A Sportswriter Introduces Himself to Caitlin Clark, the Trump Trial Isn’t on TV, and NPR-mageddon With Derek Thompson
Derek Thompson comes on to discuss Donal Trump’s trial, reactions to Uri Berliner’s essay about NPR, and how boring the presidential election is
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U.S. Economy FAQ: Skyrocketing Insurance Prices, Stuck Inflation, Higher Rates, and Wrong Experts
Derek welcomes Jason Furman back to the show to talk about some of the most pressing economic questions right now