Ryan talks to Anthropological geneticist Jennifer Raff about her new book Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas, how drastically our understanding of North American history has changed, the important perspective that understanding of history gives you about the world around you, and more.
Dr. Jennifer Raff is an assistant professor at the University of ... Show More
Yesterday
You Have Access to a Miracle of History
The Stoics weren’t just leaders and philosophers. They were parents, spouses, and friends, who experienced joy, who fell in love, who cherished the beauty of the world around them. Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 Head her ... Show More
3m 26s
Yesterday
Everything Is Connected. We Just Forgot.
It’s strange that we need a day to remind us we’re part of the planet we live on. In this Earth Day episode, Ryan explores the Stoic idea of sympatheia, the belief that we’re part of a larger whole and that what affects the world affects us too. He looks at how modern life, fille ... Show More
33m 12s
Feb 2022
The Genetic Origins of Indigenous Americans: Interview with Professor Jennifer Raff
<p>Professor Jennifer Raff, a longtime friend of the show, returns to discuss her work on the genetic ancestry of America’s Indigenous peoples. We talk about Beringia, waves of migration, the troublesome relationship between science and Indigenous peoples, and her fantastic new b ... Show More
42m 47s
Jul 2020
Leading Ladies: Carmen Miranda
Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely s ... Show More
9m 3s
Jun 2020
Best of Season 1: Hedy Lamarr
We are offering free ad space on Wonder Media Network shows to organizations working towards social justice. For more information, please email Jenny at jenny@wondermedianetwork.com.Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throu ... Show More
8m 17s