Yesterday

Russia's Plague Scare and America's Sinkholes Ruin Kosta’s Quarantine Plans | Sebastian Stan

Michael Kosta dives into the various disasters plotting to kill humanity, from sneaky sinkholes devouring cars, to widespread frozen food contamination, to a possible plague outbreak in Russia. And if Trump’s elevated scientific language is a litmus test of concern, we’re f**ked. ... Show More

40m 55s

Oct 7

Ramaswamy Nearly Drops a Kid, Paxton's Ad Backfires & Trump Wants to Fix Your Clock | Aaron Sorkin

Michael Kosta breaks down the headlines as the GOP struggles ahead of the midterms: Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton drops an ad boasting that he tears down posters of missing children, Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy almost drops a literal child at a campaign rally ... Show More

40m 4s

Oct 6

Jon Stewart Unpacks AI’s Dubious Promise of a "Better Future" | Jacob Coxon

As the threats posed by AI models continue to grow, AI oligarchs struggle to explain the upsides of their technology. Jon Stewart breaks down the latest tech headlines, including Trump’s refusal to regulate AI and CEOs’ awkward attempts to make human annihilation seem less scary ... Show More

56m 4s

Sep 2020

We’re in a She-cession

The economic recession caused by Covid-19 has disproportionately affected women, especially women of color. CNN Senior Global Affairs Analyst Bianna Golodryga speaks to Nicole Mason, President and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research about how this pandemic has expose ... Show More

13m 27s

Jan 2022

The Pandemic Health Gender Gap

<p>As the pandemic approaches its second year, new data around physical and mental health impacts suggests women may be taking the brunt of negative health outcomes. Learn more about the toll the pandemic is having on our bodies and our minds.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad ... Show More

48m 13s

Jan 2021

The Time COVID ruined everything, then got us cheap lunch

Brent talks to three people affected by the pandemic in different waysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11m 54s

Dec 2020

Pandemic motherhood

The pandemic has been brutal on working moms. In September alone, women left the workplace at four times the rate that men did. The numbers are shocking, but behind them are real, human experiences. This week, we hear some of those stories.Your support makes our podcast possible ... Show More

22m 57s

Mar 2022

Women at Work: An Honest Chat with Luminary’s CEO

The pandemic has been rough on everyone, but women in particular have suffered as they try to juggle Zoom calls with their endless responsibilities at home. More than two million American women have left the labor force, and many struggle to return due to difficulties finding car ... Show More

47m 53s

Mar 2020

COVID-19: How it spreads, how to test for it, and economic impact

Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks with Verge health reporter Nicole Wetsman and Verge deputy editor Liz Lopatto about the health concerns of the coronavirus outbreak as well as its economic effect in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices. ... Show More

56m 13s

Apr 2020

We’re Beyond Stretched

Women from around the world tell us how the coronavirus crisis is impacting them both professionally and personally. We share how we've been coping and give advice for handling all of this extra stress. Guests: Aliya Hamid Rao and Ruchika Tulshyan. Our theme music is Matt Hill’s ... Show More

38m 17s

Mar 2021

The Shecession and the Meaning of Harry and Meghan

Why did the Covid-19 recession affect women disproportionately and what can we do about it? Plus, what might Oprah’s recent interview with Harry and Meghan tell us about the future of the monarchy?Rebecca , Rawi , and Mihir discuss the impacts of the pandemic recession on women a ... Show More

39m 38s

COVID-19 Has Caused a Recession for Wome...