This podcast stands out as pretty much constantly astounding. As someone who writes about science for a living, the 'scientific' concepts here are rendered in an enviably fascinating and pretty much idiot-proof way. It's a testament to the skills of the hosts in their use of the audio format that they can cruise through really complex stuff and give the ordinary listener entertainment and learning in a single scoop. This is the best. Now if they would only get season one on itunes....

What can I say? It’s a winner! Lastly, I understand the acknowledgement for agendered people comes from compassion. NYC is a great place with great people, it’s not a stretch to imagine friends and colleagues that don’t adhere to genders who also plan families. But also know, to the rest of us in other parts of the country, that acknowledgment sounds flatly ridiculous, if only because it makes people seem very fragile and offended by default. It destroys the pacing of the already struggling story. It strains credulity a reasonable person who has borne children would be offended by being called a “mother”, this is a sentence I never imagined I could write. This whole audio clip is like a sound bite that’s going to be played at every MAGA rally and no I’m not happy about it.

Especially helpful in today’s world, Radiolab brings joy, knowledge, and laughter. I start conversations with things I’ve learned. I share it widely to bring a bit of happiness to friends and family!

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