Presenting “Smart Girl Dumb Questions”

How is “negative reinforcement” different from punishment? Could positive reinforcement encourage prosocial behavior on a national scale? And what’s the deal with Taiwan’s dog-poop lottery? This episode originally aired on Jan 16th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. ... Show More

What’s the connection between conversations about money and financial literacy? Could the taboo against talking about your salary be fading? And why did Angie’s teenage daughter call Vanguard to learn about I.R.A.s? This episode originally aired on January 9th, 2022. Hosted by Si ... Show More

Why are great accomplishments often followed by disappointment? Is it better to win and feel bummed out than to never have won at all? And where was ping-pong invented? This episode originally aired on January 2nd, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c ... Show More

<p>The girlies get down to business and confront the questions society is too scared to ask: are mosquitoes tiny terrorists? Should I be getting preventative rabies shots? WHAT IS GLASS?? And so, so much more. This episode involves minimal reseach, maximum questioning, and radica ... Show More

<p>Comedy podcaster and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people dumb questions to learn about their professional obsessions.</p><p>Music: Nick Thorburn</p><p>Production: Jason Scardamalia, Dustin Marshall, Steven Ray Morris</p><p>Follow @ologies on <a href="https://www. ... Show More

This week finds our girls discussing differing party dynamics, self-gaslighting, and healing family trauma; we also get a surprise visit from Danielle’s mom! Check out the video version of this podcast on PATREON! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

<span>The girlies answer the tough questions: has Google created sentient AI? Can you romanticize your way out of a shitty job? How can you tell if the vibes are off? Digressions include everything. It's all digressions this week.</span><br /> <br /> Advertising Inquiries: <a hre ... Show More

Tori Spelling is in the hot seat and answering a round of unexpected questions. From childhood celebrity crushes to conspiracy theories, a fan who once called her “hot pregnant,” and her hopes for a “monogamous situationship,” nothing is off limits. She opens up about her fear of ... Show More