KERA's Think
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KERA's Think
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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Unpacking the Donroe Doctrine
First there was the Monroe Doctrine, now President Trump’s foreign policy approach is being dubbed the “Donroe Doctrine.” Joshua Keating is a senior c...
Why do only some drinkers become drunks?
Our complicated relationship with alcohol goes far beyond Dry January. Dr. Charles Knowles is professor of surgery at Queen Mary University of London...
Is football forever?
America’s pastime used to be baseball, but these days football is clearly king. Author Chuck Klosterman joins guest host Paige Phelps to discuss all t...
What global experts worry about in 2026
The military action in Venezuela sent shockwaves around the world, but that is not the only hotspot with potential for war. Paul Stares is General Joh...
What about the rest of Latin America?
Venezuela’s future looks uncertain, and the entire region is bracing for what comes next. Will Freeman is a fellow for Latin America studies at the Co...
Will vitamin c cure your cold?
If you’re chugging orange juice or sipping chicken soup to battle colds, you might’ve been sold a bill of goods. Daniel M. Davis is head of life scie...
You’re funnier than you think
In an angry, polarized world, it’s good to remember the many benefits of a good laugh. Chris Duffy is a comedian and host of TED’s podcast “How to Be...
A.I. is changing the business of sex
A.I. is changing the way business is done in every industry — including the business of sex. Avantika Chilkoti, Global Business Correspondent for The...
David Greene’s obsession with obsessives
There’s a fine line between a voracious hobby and an out-and-out obsession. David Greene, journalist, author and former host of NPR's Morning Edition...
Bye bye binary, welcome to the poly era
Binary thinking is black or white, on or off, good or bad – and our modern world requires a more nuanced approach. New York Times opinion columnist Th...
Fish have feelings too
One way to understand the intelligence of a species is if they can feel pain. Marina Bolotnikova, Deputy Editor for Vox’s Future Perfect, joins host...
Geothermal energy is the next hot thing
Of all the renewable energy sources, the one most overlooked might be the one to save us all. New Yorker staff writer Rivka Galchen joins host Krys Bo...
Your memories are subject to change
Neuroscientists have successfully altered memories in a lab, and yours could be next. Steve Ramirez, neuroscientist and associate professor of psychol...
Best of Think '25: How to have a career that matters
If the 9-to-5 grind gets you down, maybe it’s time to do more with your life. Rutger Bregman, historian and co-founder of The School for Moral Ambitio...
Best of Think '25: The lost history of ‘Black girl magic’
The phrase “Black girl magic” has deep roots in enslaved women’s lives. Lindsey Stewart is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Memp...
Best of Think '25: Eureka! How your brain figures it out
“By Jove, I think I’ve got it!” A-ha moments can feel electrifying, but where do these bursts of insight come from? John Kounios is professor in the D...
Best of Think '25: The joy of being a word nerd
The English language is full of words that both communicate and confound. Martha Barnette, co-host of the popular radio show and podcast “A Way with W...
Best of Think '25: What makes a genius
Acing that Mensa test might not be the definite sign of genius you think it is. Helen Lewis is a staff writer at The Atlantic and host of the BBC podc...
Best of Think '25: A scientific guide to a better brain
The brain operates all of our thoughts, feelings and movements — and it also helps us adjust to a rapidly changing environment. This hour, host Krys B...
Best of Think '25: Why everybody is a foodie now
For many, “The Great British Bakeoff” is must-see TV – and watching it has taught us a lot about food. Ruby Tandoh is a journalist who was also a fina...
Best of Think '25: Stuff you can do to be happier
Happiness may feel elusive, but there are some proven strategies to get you there. Arthur C. Brooks is Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor at the Harv...
Best of Think '25: The secrets of super healthy old people
Our genes don’t really determine how well we’ll age in later life — and that’s good news. Dr. Eric Topol is executive vice president and a professor o...
Best of Think '25: Don’t worry if you can’t sleep
Sleep tracking technology can tell you how long you slumbered, but it can’t get you there. Jennifer Senior, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins host K...
The sexualization of girl power
The early 2000s preached “girl power” to the masses — but that often looked like sex and plastic surgery. Sophie Gilbert, staff writer at The Atlantic...
How to get better at self-improvement
The difference between top performers and the rest of us can often be traced back to an ability to maximize potential. Adam Grant is an organizational...
Will A.I kill imagination?
If A.I. can write a song with just you in mind, will you still be able to share that musical experience with others? Joshua Rothman, a staff writer fo...
Misogyny drives all types of violence – not just against women
One thread, often barely acknowledged, always present in violent extremist attacks: misogyny. Cynthia Miller-Idriss is a sociologist and professor in...
The best books of 2025
A great book transports and educates—and the New York Times has the best ones from 2025. Gilbert Cruz, NYT Book Review editor, joins host Krys Boyd to...
Why some people can’t picture stuff in their heads
For some people, the ability to visualize a treasured memory or even a loved one’s face just isn’t possible. New Yorker staff writer Larissa MacFarquh...
How to control your dreams
“Sweet dreams,” we say at bedtime. But why do we dream at all? And what happens when we’re plagued by nightmares? Michelle Carr is director of the Dre...
The U.S. state that could of been a Black utopia
After the promises of Reconstruction began to wither, Black Americans searched for freedom in radically different locales. Caleb Gayle is a journalist...
The countries the U.S. and China can't write off
The U.S. and China may be the world’s current superpowers – but that doesn’t mean they can ignore other countries. Emma Ashford is a senior fellow at...
The body parts you can (and can’t yet) replace
Advancements in science give hope to those who need life-saving skin grafts, replacements for failing organs – and even for those dreaming of a new he...
The surprising reason people name their cars
From our little fur babies to “Herbie” the car, we imbue the world around us with wonderous human-like qualities. Justin Gregg is senior research asso...
Does anyone still work a 9-5?
When we clock in on Monday morning, most of us are looking at a 40-hour work week. But what’s so special about 40 hours? Andrew Blackman joins host Kr...
The historic sentence that still defines America
“Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” was a radical concept for the Founding Fathers. How did they get there? Walter Isaacson joins host Krys B...
How rewards programs trick their most loyal costumers
All those loyalty points you’re racking up at the grocery store, hotels and airlines benefit those companies way more than you. Samuel A.A. Levine is...
What we miss when an app translates for us
Newly designed earbuds promise real-time translations right to your ear. But is something lost when we don’t engage with other languages? Ross Benjami...
Wear this not that – if you care about the planet
Did you know that the outfit you are wearing right now is a leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions? Laila Petrie, director general of the charity F...
Why you fight about the dishwasher
Every relationship has a person who loads the dishwasher like an architect, and one who throws plates in like a tornado. Ellen Cushing, staff writer f...