The Catholic Divide: A Church in Conflict over Money and Power (with Katherine Stewart)

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That "Wet Dog Smell" (and other fascinating facts)

Here's a fun one for the holiday. In this show, we answer questions like, "Why do we get the hiccups?" "How do flu shots work?" And of course, "Why do dogs stink when they get wet?"Science can indeed be fun!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thet ...  Show more

Somebody is Watching (with Nita Farahany)

Professor Nita Farahany of Duke Law is an expert on the implications of new technologies on society, law, ethics, and privacy. We spoke about today's culture of smart tech and surveillance.VIDEO of this conversationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc ...  Show more

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