logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2020
38m 56s

Masking for a Friend

ROMAN MARS
About this episode
Why the culture behind epidemic masks developed so differently in China and the doctor who started it all 
Up next
Yesterday
The Score
We keep score of everything these days. But what happens when the numbers start changing what we actually care about? Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting ... Show More
26m 8s
Jul 3
100 Objects #7: The Otis Pamphlet
Before the Declaration of Independence was even a twinkle in the founding fathers' eyes, there was James Otis. Journalist Jack Hitt returns to tell the wild, tragic story of America’s forgotten proto-founding father and his inflammatory 1764 pamphlet. A story that is, in many way ... Show More
37m 26s
Jun 30
Transatlantic Fiber-Optic Expialidocious
Before the internet went global, one undersea gamble made it possible. Jane Ruffino’s story, "Say Goodbye to the Undersea Cable That Made the Global Internet Possible," appears in the May-June issue of Wired magazine. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 9 ... Show More
31m 56s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2021
Mask Up, Maskquette
On todays episode our host and resident cohost remind you all to wear a mask and when is the best time to wear a new one. It's been close to a year and people are still having trouble with proper maskquette, don't be that person, WEAR A MASK!! 
41m 19s
Sep 2020
Mini Mask Update
MASKS. Since the early days of the pandemic, it’s been tough to nail down how much they can really do to slow down the spread of the virus. We speak to industrial hygienist Dr. Rachael Jones and share some new science that puts the final nail in the coffin of this debate (*hint* ... Show More
4m 42s
May 2020
How American and Chinese values shaped the coronavirus response | Huang Hung
To combat COVID-19, countries have enforced city-wide shutdowns, stay-at-home orders and mask mandates -- but the reaction (and adherence) to these rules has differed markedly in the East and West. In conversation with TED's head of curation Helen Walters, writer and publisher Hu ... Show More
12m 36s
Mar 2020
Mask Confusion
Face masks are one of the most confusing and debated topics right now when it comes to the coronavirus. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sets the record straight on their effectiveness. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More
6m 35s
Jul 2021
2 Different Worlds
There is a new mask mandate due to the Delta variant of COVID. Is our world now divided between the vaccinated VS the unvaccinated? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudi ... Show More
6m 44s
Dec 2020
Masking For A Friend: The Science of How Wearing A Mask Helps Us And Our Neighbors
It's 2020's hottest fashion statement! But it's not just a great looking addition to your face, it's also a vitally important tool for keeping you and your loved ones safe during this weird and wacky time. Join Guy and Mindy as they explore the who, what, where, why, how and wow ... Show More
30m 49s
Oct 2020
The Mixed Messages on Masks
Confusion about mask wearing is rampant. The messaging from scientists about the importance of masks is being distorted by noise and conflicting approaches at every level — from the White House all the way down to local government. CNN correspondent Evan McMorris-Santoro takes a ... Show More
15m 27s