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Think is a daily, topic-driven interview and call-in program hosted by Krys Boyd covering a wide variety of topics ranging from history, politics, current events, science, technology and emerging trends to food and wine, travel, adventure, and entertainment.

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Friday · 46 min
How do you define color?
Lexicographer Kory Stamper discusses the difficulty of defining colors and why it took the help of scientists to create descriptions of everything around us.
Thursday · 46 min
Like — literally the most misunderstood word
Megan C. Reynolds, editor at Dwell magazine, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss one little word that defines so much of modern speech: like.
Wednesday · 46 min
How vulnerability strengthens relationships
Leslie John, James E. Burke Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, discusses why sharing our feelings garners trust.
Tuesday · 46 min
Should pseudoscience be taken seriously?
Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling joins host Krys Boyd to discuss a pushback against the scientific establishment, what our affinity for storytelling has to do with our long-held beliefs, and why the paranormal might need to be taken seriously in the future.
Monday · 46 min
It’s easy to bet on sports. It’s hard not to get hooked
McKay Coppins, staff writer at The Atlantic, discusses how his magazine gave him $10,000 to use as seed money as he explored the rise of online sports gambling.
October 9 · 45 min
The spy who saved us from nuclear war
Ben McIntyre joins guest host John McCaa to discuss the man with the code name “Redwood.”
October 8 · 46 min
Who’s getting rich off of U.S. foreign policy?
Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins guest host John McCaa to talk about her reporting during which she’s witnessed government workers – under the guise of diplomatic efforts – making self-serving deals with short-term goals.
October 7 · 46 min
How natural disasters survivors connect with each other
David Gelles joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss Extreme Weather Survivors, a nationwide support group for families upended by climate disasters.
October 6 · 46 min
Where are the working class candidates?
Nicholas Carnes joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss why ordinary citizens are not offered a seat at the table when it comes to politics.
October 5 · 46 min
What does your social media say about you?
Kathryn Jezer-Morton joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss how capturing content shapes the way we live.
October 2 · 46 min
The Big Little Lies sequel is out
Liane Moriarty joins host Krys Boyd to talk about crafting characters that readers can’t get enough of and how her large family shapes her work.
October 1 · 46 min
Election denial is reaching the grass roots
Toluse Olorunnipa joins host Krys Boyd to discuss efforts to sew doubt into the election process and concerns about a smooth midterm election in November.
September 30 · 45 min
Why do we want what we can't have?
. Sarah Hepola is co-host of the weekly culture podcast “Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em” and a staff writer for The Dallas Morning News.
September 28 · 46 min
Personalized pricing is costing you more
Lindsay Owens joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how companies have been selectively bumping up prices.
September 25 · 46 min
What a single family can reveal about dementia
Robert Kolker joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the story of nine siblings who began to lose themselves to frontotemporal dementia.
September 24 · 45 min
Sometimes you have to quit to win
Lindsay Crouse joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the courage it takes to let go and change course and why “strategic quitting” is a skill.
September 23 · 45 min
Can we fix Social Security in time?
Steve Thompson joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why lawmakers are worried about the looming budget deficit.
September 22 · 46 min
When meditation goes wrong
Olga Khazan joins host Krys Boyd to discuss adverse effects from meditation.
September 21 · 46 min
More nukes, more problems
Erin D. Dumbacher joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why having too many weapons can pose problems.
September 18 · 46 min
How to look forward to midlife
Allison Aubrey joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how taking on mid-life head-on can be both rewarding and fulfilling.

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