EpisodeWe’re All Gonna Die
How the Great Depression gave birth to horror cinema. And: We’re all gonna die. Why not talk about it?
EpisodeREPLAY: Winning NIL
A law was passed in 2021 for athletes to make money off of their likeness. How are they fairing now?
EpisodeRoot Down to Move Forward
Virginia’s Eastern Shore has a distinct way of living–and eating. And looking at the Eastern Shore, there are some big changes on the horizon.
EpisodeThe Game’s Afoot
Fictional detectives rely on their wit and intuition to solve crimes–but also the cleverest forensic techniques. From the presence of rare bat droppings to unexpected fingerprints, footprints, or even lip prints–how realistic are fictional forensics?
EpisodeCall 9-1-1
The human obsession with growth has created a planetary emergency. Plus: The darling 9-1-1 is a hyperlocal network of dispatch centers.
EpisodeWhat’s Your Name Again?
We’ve all forgotten someone’s name at a party or social gathering. It can be a special kind of embarrassment.
EpisodeDry January
For the last decade or so, more and more Americans have taken part in a new New Year’s tradition: dry January. Are you taking a month off?
Episode32 Blocks of Music
The great, internationally recognized musicians that grew up in Richmond, Virginia.
EpisodeREPLAY: Spooky Season
Could a centuries-old curse be to blame for Will Smith’s infamous slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards?
EpisodeFailing to Succeed
Failure is a key part of the scientific process. But women in STEM aren’t always allowed to fail.
