Episodes
Jim explains how the internet radicalizes white nationalists like the shooter in New Zealand, visits Australia's ...read more Jim explains how the internet radicalizes white nationalists like the shooter in New Zealand, visits Australia's anti-immigration border fence and examines public shaming. show less
Jim examines the many flaws in America's nuclear weapon stockpile, takes a critical look at doomsday-prepping advice and ...read more Jim examines the many flaws in America's nuclear weapon stockpile, takes a critical look at doomsday-prepping advice and sits down with North Korean defectors. show less
Jim looks at the rise of the NRA as a lobbying group, visits Chicago to see how the city became a proxy in the gun-control ...read more Jim looks at the rise of the NRA as a lobbying group, visits Chicago to see how the city became a proxy in the gun-control debate and tries to save after-school programs. show less
Jim looks at the discriminatory barriers trans athletes face, sits down with a transgender scientist and marathoner, and ...read more Jim looks at the discriminatory barriers trans athletes face, sits down with a transgender scientist and marathoner, and examines the state of LGBTQ rights in Thailand. show less
Jim explains why zoos are a good thing, goes on patrol with an anti-poaching task force and sticks up for an underappreciated ...read more Jim explains why zoos are a good thing, goes on patrol with an anti-poaching task force and sticks up for an underappreciated member of the animal kingdom. show less
Jim explains why the funeral industry is exploitative and wasteful, seeks happiness by attending his own mock funeral in South ...read more Jim explains why the funeral industry is exploitative and wasteful, seeks happiness by attending his own mock funeral in South Korea, and devises a new model of retirement. show less
Jim looks at how gamification gets people addicted to tech, tries to figure out if Australia has a gambling problem and explains ...read more Jim looks at how gamification gets people addicted to tech, tries to figure out if Australia has a gambling problem and explains why strict laws don't curb addiction. show less
Jim weighs in on ancestry testing, chats with Ty Burrell about giving opportunities to kids in foster care and examines how kid ...read more Jim weighs in on ancestry testing, chats with Ty Burrell about giving opportunities to kids in foster care and examines how kid influencers are vulnerable to exploitation. show less
Jim makes the case for universal basic income, takes a critical look at "poverty tourism" in South Africa and proposes ...read more Jim makes the case for universal basic income, takes a critical look at "poverty tourism" in South Africa and proposes splitting America up into different countries. show less
Jim examines the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, visits Singapore to weigh the pros and cons of living in a restrictive ...read more Jim examines the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, visits Singapore to weigh the pros and cons of living in a restrictive society, and criticizes recent abortion bans. show less
Jim gives his take on some unpopular opinions, visits Hong Kong to learn about "citizen scores" and scrutinizes ...read more Jim gives his take on some unpopular opinions, visits Hong Kong to learn about "citizen scores" and scrutinizes America's nonchalant attitude about data security. show less
Jim explains why free college for everyone might not be a good idea after all, finds a compromise between socialism and ...read more Jim explains why free college for everyone might not be a good idea after all, finds a compromise between socialism and capitalism, and celebrates the Emmy Awards. show less
Jim discusses the consequences of "cancel culture", shares how inclusion is changing the toy industry, and laments a ...read more Jim discusses the consequences of "cancel culture", shares how inclusion is changing the toy industry, and laments a hairy situation. show less
Jim discusses the spate of recent deaths linked to vaping, visits Japan to examine the decline of sex among young people and ...read more Jim discusses the spate of recent deaths linked to vaping, visits Japan to examine the decline of sex among young people and looks at the disappearing stigma around STDs. show less
Jim unpacks the Trump impeachment inquiry, visits South Africa to learn about traditional medicine techniques and weighs in on ...read more Jim unpacks the Trump impeachment inquiry, visits South Africa to learn about traditional medicine techniques and weighs in on how U.S. culture tackles mental health. show less
Jim explains why people love conspiracy theories, looks at why policing is safer in Australia and shares the latest news about ...read more Jim explains why people love conspiracy theories, looks at why policing is safer in Australia and shares the latest news about how humans have doomed their own planet. show less
Jim breaks down the latest Halloween trends, finds out whether sex trafficking is linked to legal prostitution, and compares ...read more Jim breaks down the latest Halloween trends, finds out whether sex trafficking is linked to legal prostitution, and compares American and British chocolate manufacturing. show less
Jim looks at recent Facebook controversies, enlists Rep. Madeleine Dean to help him run for office, and talks to author Barry ...read more Jim looks at recent Facebook controversies, enlists Rep. Madeleine Dean to help him run for office, and talks to author Barry Glassner about America's "Culture of Fear." show less
Jim examines the decline of religion in America, investigates the Japanese trend of appropriating African-American culture and ...read more Jim examines the decline of religion in America, investigates the Japanese trend of appropriating African-American culture and asks panelists to identify racist scenarios. show less