Yesterday

Progressives take on the Rust Belt

First there was New York, then Colorado. But can a progressive candidate win in the Rust Belt? This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder and Benjamin Stephen, and hosted by Astead Herndon. S ... Show More

31m 54s

Jul 17

Parasite (2026)

Cyclospora can cause explosive diarrhea that can last a month. But you don’t need to swear off vegetables. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger with help from Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted b ... Show More

26m 6s

Jul 16

Vance vs. Rubio 2028

The Republican front-runners for the 2028 presidential nomination represent two competing visions for post-Trump conservatism. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, an ... Show More

29m 31s

Jun 2025

Can we ever know our dogs?

So many of us believe we understand what our pets are feeling. Are we fooling ourselves? This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy and Naureen Khan, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered byPatrick Boyd and hosted by Noam Hassenfeld. Photo by Kylie C ... Show More

30m 9s

Jun 2025

Ruff translation

We love our pets. And think we understand them. Are we fooling ourselves? Guests: ⁠Alexandra Horowitz⁠, dog cognition researcher at Barnard College; ⁠Holly Molinaro⁠, animal welfare scientist; ⁠Jared Martin⁠, filmmaker and dog owner For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/ ... Show More

31m 47s

Jun 2021

Do dogs know they're dogs?

We treat dogs like they're part of the family. But do they know they are a different species, or do they think they're just short, four-legged people? In this episode, canine cognition researcher Alexandra Horowitz helps us puzzle out this question. We’ll also find out what happe ... Show More

29m 58s

Mar 2020

FunStuff Playlist 03: Do Dogs Use Facial Expressions to 'Talk' to Us?

It seems that dogs make more expressive faces when humans are watching. Are they trying to communicate? Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2m 44s

May 2022

Cesar Millan: Dogs Tell the Truth

<p>When Rob Lowe and Cesar Millan are behind the mic we're talking dogs dogs dogs, and some cats! In today's episode find out how connecting with nature can help keep you and your dog calm, why the eldest dog may not be the pack leader, and how every dog has the potential to gain ... Show More

48m 25s

Aug 2021

Does Your Cat Like You — Or Just Tolerate You?

(Encore episode) It's another installment of our series, "Animal Slander," where we take a common phrase about animals and see what truth there is to it. The issue before the Short Wave court today: "Do cats deserve their aloof reputation?" We look at the evidence with cat resear ... Show More

11m 42s

Aug 2023

Daily Game: Who Let The Dogs Out?

Can a caller guess the cross-bred dogs? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7m 15s

Mar 2024

Crying About Our Dog 😭

Ngl Besties, todays episode is a little different to our usual - we speak to Amanda De Warren, an Animal communicator all about our pets and what they want to say to us. If you're an animal lover, this episode is for you. Amanda's Website: https://amandadewarren.com/ Hosted on Ac ... Show More

29m 41s

Sep 2025

Can We Talk With Animals? Chapter One: Your Pets Know Way More Than You

Do you have a bond with a household pet? Do they understand what you say to them -- and, if so, how much? In the first part of this two-part series, Ben, Matt and Noel dive deep into a question that's mystified humanity since the dawn of history: Can we really talk to non-human a ... Show More

1h 2m

Nov 2021

Animal Minds

<p>In this hour of Radiolab, stories of cross-species communication.</p> <p>When we gaze into the eyes of a wild animal, or even a beloved pet, can we ever really know what they might be thinking? Is it naive to assume they're experiencing something close to human emotions? Or is ... Show More

59m 9s