Explain It to Me

You won’t wear those jeans again. Or use that pasta maker. So why can’t you get rid of the... more

It’s not just for school kids anymore. Why more adults are getting diagnosed with the diso... more

America runs on credit. Those plastic cards we carry around can get us into big trouble — ... more

When crises hit, neighbors turn to mutual aid. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewit... more

The days are shorter and colder, and can leave us feeling listless and drained of energy. ... more

The internet is forever. So how do we handle posts from our past selves? This episode was ... more

Bland colors, AI summaries, and declining literacy rates have lots of us worried that we’r... more

Why we’re obsessed with Heated Rivalry and hooking up on the small screen. This episode wa... more

How this season’s flu got supercharged — and why viruses may make you healthier. This epis... more

Once a place of serendipity and discovery, the internet now thrives on feeding us toxic ra... more

Our brain constructs the world we hear, see, and feel — but tinnitus shows how that superp... more

If AI handles all our busy work and optimizes our resources, it may also give us the one t... more

Turns out those personality tests you’re taking online are all wrong. This episode was pro... more

How this big, lean bird became the staple of the most American of meals. This episode was ... more

Housing prices aren't coming down, and that's challenging us to redefine the American drea... more

It’s open enrollment season, and new health insurance premiums are causing sticker shock a... more

You know those annoying scam texts offering an easy, remote job? We find out how they work... more

Patients and doctors both are turning to AI for help with diagnosing ailments and managing... more

We tell the stories of three ingredients that can shine outside the US: beef, bread, and t... more