When Fringe Ideas Go Mainstream
Where do fringe ideas come from? It turns out these “unpopular” positions might have been here all along - and may actually be pretty popular.
Nov 03, 2017•14 min
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Innovation Hub looks at how to reinvent our world – from medicine to education, relationships to time management. Great thinkers and great ideas, designed to make your life better.
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The Debate Over Charter Schools
What role should charter schools play in American education? We speak with two education experts about how charters came to be, and what lies in store for them.
Oct 27, 2017•27 min
The Reality of Merit-Based Immigration
Lots of lawmakers are promoting “merit-based” immigration. But what is it? You’ve come to the right place.
Oct 27, 2017•14 min
Full Show: Room for Improvement?
We look at how charter schools are impacting American education, whether perfection is actually an attainable goal, and the pros and cons of merit-based immigration. That’s all on this week’s Innovation Hub.
Oct 27, 2017•50 min
The Lies Behind Perfectionism
Dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s is one thing. But mathematician Eugenia Cheng says obsessing over perfection leads to a lot of wasted effort.
Oct 27, 2017•8 min
The Political Lines That Divide Us
Can ordinary people change a system designed to protect those in power?
Oct 20, 2017•19 min
Full Show: Groupthink
We look at how evangelicals changed American politics, why an online troll lives in all of us, and the history and lasting impact of gerrymandered elections. That’s all on this week’s Innovation Hub.
Oct 20, 2017•50 min
How Evangelicals Changed Politics
America has always prided itself on the ability to separate church and state. But that idea has been reimagined with the rise and influence of evangelicals over the last 50 years. We talk with two historians about how this group has influenced the political landscape.
Oct 20, 2017•25 min
The Mind Behind An Online Troll
The average online troll isn’t actually a jerk. One professor found nasty commenters are just average people who might be a little cranky.
Oct 20, 2017•6 min
Full Show: Obsessing Over Obsession
What do compulsions, fandoms, and the Polaroid camera have in common? Find out this week on Innovation Hub, where we’re obsessing over obsessions.
Oct 13, 2017•49 min
Full Show: All About Accountability
This week on Innovation Hub, we learn about different ways to keep track of the facts -- from cataloging the internet to broadcasting live from the Senate.
Oct 06, 2017•49 min
Historic Innovation: Rebuilding The Furniture Game
We learn the story of Ingvar Kamprad who revolutionized the furniture business, going from selling matches to selling matching bedroom sets.
Sep 29, 2017•3 min
Full Show: Can We Meet in the Middle?
This week on Innovation Hub, can we meet in the middle? We’re talking division, medians, and bipartisanship.
Sep 29, 2017•50 min
The Psychology Behind A Divided America
Why does it seem like America’s more divided than ever? We turn to psychology for the answer.
Sep 29, 2017•23 min
Searching For Meaning (and Medians)
Means and medians might induce flashbacks to junior high math class. But in a world awash in statistics, knowing the difference between the two is super useful.
Sep 29, 2017•8 min
Is Bipartisanship Actually Dead?
Democrats and Republicans aren’t exactly known for their ability to set aside their differences. We take a look at whether bipartisanship is alive and well, floundering, or flatlining.
Sep 29, 2017•15 min
How Your Health Data Gets Sold
Medical information stays between a patient and their doctor, right? Author Adam Tanner tells us that may not be the case.
Sep 22, 2017•15 min
The Questionable Health Benefits Of Artificial Sweeteners
On the surface, artificial sweeteners seem like a no-brainer for anyone trying to lose weight. But, before you reach for the Sweet’N Low, listen to the complex history, and possible negative health effects, of sugar substitutes.
Sep 22, 2017•24 min
Full Show: What Ails You
On the surface, artificial sweeteners seem like a no-brainer for anyone trying to lose weight. But, before you reach for the Sweet’N Low, listen to the complex history, and possible negative health effects, of sugar substitutes.
Sep 22, 2017•51 min
How Math Can Help You Understand Your Fear Of Flying
Do you get nervous before every flight you take? This interview is for you.
Sep 22, 2017•11 min
Full Show: Everybody Likes Me
This week on Innovation Hub we’ll take a look at the science of popularity, the hard work that goes into making a living online, and the reason why we always say we’re busy.
Sep 15, 2017•49 min
Historic Innovation: The Microwave
TV dinners, popcorn bags, hot pockets… the story behind the invention that led to an entirely new cuisine.
Sep 15, 2017•3 min
No Rest For The Busy American
Too busy to listen to this podcast? In America, your unavailability is a status symbol.
Sep 15, 2017•13 min
The Aspirational Economy
Turns out, being famous online doesn’t always translate into a stable income. Author Brooke Erin Duffy and Youtuber Gaby Dunn explain.
Sep 15, 2017•15 min
The Psychology Behind Popularity
Sorry nerds, popularity matters. Psychology professor Mitch Prinstein explains why.
Sep 15, 2017•19 min
Naturally Good For You
Tree huggers might be onto something. Florence Williams explains how nature can make us healthier.
Sep 08, 2017•14 min
Full Show: It's Human Nature
We look at when humans learned where babies come from, why a walk in the woods can lower your blood pressure, and which species are adapting well to climate change. That’s all on this week’s Innovation Hub.
Sep 08, 2017•50 min
Where Babies Come From
How did sea urchins help humanity figure out where babies come from? Science writer Edward Dolnick has the answer.
Sep 08, 2017•22 min
The Winners And Losers Of Climate Change
Scientists estimate that we could be losing thousands of species to climate change each year. But, take heart says ecologist Chris Thomas: there are also many new species being created.
Sep 08, 2017•15 min
Full Show: A Better Way To Learn
This week on Innovation Hub: A show on learning. First, do liberals really dominate academia? Then, if properly taught, everyone can grasp math. After that find out how reading links to health and longevity. Finally, Nancy Weiss Malkiel transports us to the moment when elite colleges finally started admitting women.
Sep 01, 2017•50 min
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