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Radiolab

WNYC Studios
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Death
Pancreatic Cancer
Mortality
Venus
Animal Intelligence
Mental Health
Mathematics
Stanford University
ICU
Death Interrupted
International Astronomical Union
Astronomy
Evolutionary Biology
Aging
Depression
Interstitium
Bob Milne
Music
Medical Ethics

Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.

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One spring evening in 2024, a science journalist named Rachel Gross bombed at karaoke. The culprit was a bleed in a fist-sized clump of neurons tucked down in the back and bottom of her brain called the cerebellum. A couple weeks later, her doctors t... more

Most of us spend some part of our lives feeling bad about ourselves and wanting to feel better. But this preoccupation is a surprisingly new one in the history of the world, and can largely be traced back to one man: a rumpled, convertible-driving Ca... more

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This episode, first aired in 2019, brings you the story of John Scott, the professional hockey player that every fan loved to hate.  A tough guy. A brawler. A goon. But when an impish pundit named Puck Daddy called on fans to vote for Scott to play a... more

When neuroscientist Madeline Lancaster was a brand new postdoc, she accidentally used an expired protein gel in a lab experiment and noticed something weird. The stem cells she was trying to grow in a dish were self-assembling. The result? Madeline w... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Schmahmann
Neurologist at Mass General Hospital who has studied the cerebellum for decades
Mass General Hospital
Episode: Song of the Cerebellum
David Eagleman
Neuroscientist Studying Brain Recovery After Injury
Episode: Song of the Cerebellum
John Vasconcellos
Former California politician and advocate for self-esteem
California State Assembly
Episode: You and Me and Mr. Self-Esteem
Will Storr
Author and journalist
Episode: You and Me and Mr. Self-Esteem
Jennifer Crocker
Psychologist
Episode: You and Me and Mr. Self-Esteem
John Scott
NHL player and enforcer, central figure in the All-Star campaign
Episode: The Punchline
Dr. Madeline Lancaster
Scientist who discovered the ability of stem cells to form structures resembling a brain
Not specified
Episode: Brain Balls
Dr. Insoo Hyun
Director of the Center for Life Sciences at the Museum of Science in Boston
Museum of Science, Boston
Episode: Brain Balls
Dr. Howard Fine
Medical and neuro-oncologist studying brain cancer
Weill Cornell Medical Center
Episode: Brain Balls

Hosts

Jad Abumrad
Co-host of Radiolab
Latif Nasser
Co-host of Radiolab
Lulu Miller
Co-host of Radiolab

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 63.5k ratings
  • Editing style makes this unlistenable. It doesn't feel like a natural conversation, instead just splicing in alternating words from the hosts when experts are talking. Matthew play a whole sentence and then paraphrase and elaborate rather than doing both simultaneously?

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    rclary
    21 days ago
  • Eugenics & Autism

    I’ve loved and listened to this show for many years. The most recent episode, Brain Balls, starts as a neat discovery and quickly enters eugenics. Autism and “autistic like traits” is not something to cure/fix/erase. I’m an autistic person- the world is made up of many type of minds as a natural part of neurodiversity. Shame on radiolab for covering this story and leaning into autism erasure and eugenics at a time when the feds and Kennedy are openly calling for the eradication of autistic peopl... more

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    Enby L
    United States24 days ago
  • Unfortunate….

    I like the topics but the listening experience is totally ruined by the presentational style. It irritates and, worse, gets in the way without adding anything

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kevinincanadaagain
    Canada24 days ago
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  • Ugh. When did radiolab become a silly giggling narrative...

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Listeners appreciate the educational value and innovative storytelling techniques, with many noting the captivating sound design as a unique strength.
Some feedback highlights that episodes can feel overly politicized or biased, leading to disappointment among those who enjoyed the more scientifically focused content.
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You and Me and Mr. Self-Esteem
Q: How do you feel about the self-esteem movement?
It has a cultural effect, emphasizing mental health and self-worth but also revealing flaws in the approach, as self-esteem isn't the sole factor determining a person's value or contribution.
Song of the Cerebellum
Q: What do you want to figure out now? Do you have questions that still remain?
I think I want to know like, is the self a language that I can relearn?
Shell Game: Minimum Viable Company
Q: What kind of ideas are you leaning toward for the startup?
We should do something in the AI agent space because that's something I've spent time on, and people are just starting to figure out what agents are.
Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl
Q: What were the varying opinions on the application of ICWA in this case?
Opinions differed on whether the intent of ICWA was being upheld or if it was creating an unjust situation by separating Baby Veronica from her loving adoptive parents.
Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl
Q: What is the significance of the Indian Child Welfare Act in this context?
ICWA was created to prevent the disruption of Native American families and ensure that Indian children are placed with relatives or within their communities.

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What is Radiolab about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series is centered around curiosity-driven storytelling that explores deep questions across a diverse range of topics. Each episode is characterized by its engaging blend of investigative journalism and innovative sound design, often incorporating music to enhance the narrative. Topics covered include science, legal history, cultural implications, and personal stories that span the globe. Noteworthy episodes have tackled significant themes such as political movements through music, environmental conservation, and the intersection of personal identity with science, allowing listeners to engage with complex ideas in a relatable manner.

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2. 99% Invisible
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Radiolab launched 20 years ago and published 832 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Radiolab include:

1. Jeremy Schmahmann
2. David Eagleman
3. John Vasconcellos
4. Will Storr
5. Jennifer Crocker
6. John Scott
7. Dr. Madeline Lancaster
8. Dr. Insoo Hyun

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