In this episode, Kate speaks with surgeon, writer, and public health leader Dr. Atul Gawande about the deeply human questions that surface when medicine meets its limits. What does it mean to be a good doctor when a cure isn’t possible? What do people really mean when they say they want “quality of life?”
Together, they talk about caregiving, end-of-life de ... Show More
Jun 9
Listen Again: Stay Curious with Alan Alda
We don’t usually have repeat guests on this podcast… except we’re making an exception for the wonderful and wise Alan Alda. Alan Alda, of course, is an award-winning actor, writer, director, and podcast host. You probably know and love him as Hawkeye on M*A*S*H or Senator Arnie V ... Show More
55m 34s
Jul 2025
Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty
After a surprise plea deal agreement, Bryan Kohberger appeared in court on Tuesday and admitted to killing four University of Idaho students: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant and CBS News legal analyst Mary Ful ... Show More
21m 19s
Jun 2024
Episode 4: No time to grieve
Content warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence and suicideIn the aftermath of a New Year’s tragedy, scrutiny intensifies on Louisa’s relationship, raising doubts about her happiness and safety. As tension continues to escalate, police become involved. Was ... Show More
38m 3s
Jun 2024
A Very DC Saturday Night
As we wait for SCOTUS opinions in cases about presidential immunity, emergency abortions, the future of the administrative state, and more, we did a rowdy live show at the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC! It was one for the books-- The Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, joined us to ... Show More
1h 39m
