13 crime and murder podcasts
Armchair detectives and case file connoisseurs will love these dramatic dives into our darker sides
Cleaning up toxic waste
Brownfield sites are commonly cleaned and transformed to gentrify poorer neighborhoods, benefitting the wealthy
CEOS rake it in
The CEO-to-worker pay ratio has grown by an order of magnitude over the last half century
How Bitcoin can save voting
Bitcoin has been dismissed as an anarcho-capitalist fantasy, but its underlying tech could enable secure e-voting
Gambling for tech wins
Jason Calacanis started out broke in Brooklyn, and became one of the most successful investors in tech history
trump support failing
A third of voters remain hardcore, unapologetic fans
The '67 Detroit riot came home
50 years ago, my father, a Detroit cop, was hosting a party on his day off. Then he got called in to work
who loses on food stamp cuts?
About 13 percent of American households have low or very low food security
There's liberal fake news too
Blaming Putin for things he didn't do, or spreading ludicrous claims about "communism," only undermines the truth
Sanders: Our old, new hope
The most popular politician in America could leave a major legacy — if he would only start a third party
emojis become bffs
Digital devices offer instant connection, but don't expect a full conversation
lawsuits in california
Beach counties have made huge expenses dealing with sea level rise — hoping companies will help them pay for damage
gospel by phonograph
Folk preachers offered a new way of addressing racism and inequality
Be very skeptical
There are lots of reasons to be skeptical of the forthcoming study from the Department of Energy
Running from prison to home
As an maximum security inmate, he started running in the prison yard. His first run outside was to a fresh start
West Oakland's army base
Residents in the area are sicker for living next to the port — citing poor air quality
It is Sam's time
Sam Tarly’s screentime was actually the most important part of the first episode
The Heart of Friendship
Amy Silverstein, author of "My Glory Was I Had Such Friends," reflects on how close companions saved her life
Springsteen vs. Reagan
How George Will's tone-deaf misinterpretation of "Born in the USA" came to amplify The Boss' political voice
Mothering an addict
When you’re a mother you have to believe that no matter what your child does, they still deserve to be nurtured
The comforting myth of rescue
Two documentary filmmakers uncover a massive hoax while shooting a documentary about sex-trafficked girls
"Servant leaders" get job done
It's no wonder that Lady Vols coach Pat Summit has worked with so many women who go on to be leaders themselves
An arresting development
Netflix's complicated crime drama shows off the actor's versatility, but others steal the limelight
Delaying dementia
A combination of dieting and exercise right now can help you in the future