Adam Ruins Everything
First, on the Adam Ruins Everything TV show, Adam Conover broke down widespread misconceptions about everything we take for granted. Now, join Adam as he sits down with the experts and stars from the show to go into even more detail.
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Episode 143: Jeff Neuman: An Editor's Guide to Baseball Literature
01/03/2022
Episode 143: Jeff Neuman: An Editor's Guide to Baseball Literature
On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by writer and editor Jeff Neuman. The pair discuss Jeff's history in publishing, including his early days editing the Baseball Encyclopedia and his experiences working with some of the most well known authors and baseball figures. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss another reason SABR members are winners every day. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
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Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 51: Skin in the Game
07/01/2019
Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone Ep 51: Skin in the Game
What’s this thing? Is this thing a thing? And will sunblock help? Or am I better off getting a chemical peel and looking GREAT to the end? Dr. Ilya Reyter of the American Skin Institute answers all our epidermal questions. Also, Paula and Adam see if they can “cheese their hunger away.” And we take our maiden voyage into Ken LeZebnik’s America. Guest: Dr. Ilya Reyter Founder and Medical Director of the American Skin Institute Website: Twitter: IG: FB: House Band: Stephen Billington, trumpet Twitter: IG: FB: Sponsors: HelloFresh For a total of $80 off in your first month, that’s $20 off your first 4 boxes, visit and enter promo code poundstone80 for a total of $80 off your first month! Dashlane Go to to get a FREE 30-day trial of Dashlane Premium, to try features in action. If you like it, use your coupon code paula at checkout for a 10% off discount.
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Introducing: Factually! - Adam's new podcast
05/29/2019
Introducing: Factually! - Adam's new podcast
Adam has a brand new podcast! Factually! is a show full of fascinating facts that will make you see the world in an entirely new way. Adam sits down with experts, journalists, and Pulitzer Prize winners to talk about topics like big tech, trans issues, and gun control. If you liked this show, you're going to love Factually! Look up Factually! in your podcast app and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode.
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Ep 44: Dr. Daniel Jolley on Why Conspiracy Theories Are Harmful
01/24/2018
Ep 44: Dr. Daniel Jolley on Why Conspiracy Theories Are Harmful
What once seemed like a fringe movement, conspiracy theories appear more pervasive than ever. Our guest Dr. Daniel Jolley points out, conspiracy theories have been around for centuries; social media, however, has given them a wider platform and megaphone. Believing in such theories can seem like harmless speculation. But if enough people accept ideas like the faking of the moon landing or 9/11 being a government inside job, they'll feel they have no agency. This can lead to very dangerous effects like lower voter turnout and less civic engagement at large. Daniel, who appeared on Adam Ruins Conspiracy Theories, explains why people believe in conspiracy theories in the first place, how people can believe in two contradictory conspiracy theories, and how we can combat these theories to create a healthier democracy. He studies conspiracy theories at Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom. Adam is on Twitter @AdamConover and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the TruTV show at AdamRuinsEverything.com. Produced by Shara Morris for MaximumFun.org.
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Ep 43: Professor Teresa Ghilarducci on the Future of 401(k)s
01/10/2018
Ep 43: Professor Teresa Ghilarducci on the Future of 401(k)s
As humans, our inclination is to live in the present - not save 40 years down the line - which makes saving money for retirement hard. In the 90s many companies began offering 401(k) programs, a retirement savings plan sponsored by an employer which lets workers save and invest a piece of their paycheck before taxes. It seemed like the perfect solution to our retirement woes. But 401(k)s aren't the full proof saving plan we once thought. Even judiciously setting aside money in a 401(k) might not be enough to maintain one's lifestyle into retirement. There are also so many outside factors that can still diminish one's savings, including unexpected healthcare costs, recessions, or lost jobs. So how do we set ourselves up for a secure financial future? Our guest Professor Teresa Ghilarducci, who appeared on Adam Ruins the Future, is going to tell us how we entered into this financial mess and how we can get out of it. She suggests we do the best we can to save through 401(k)s, live within our means, start planning our financial future as young as we can, delay collecting social security as much as we can, and vote for representatives who can help reform this system. Teresa is a labor economist and nationally-recognized expert in retirement security. She's also a professor of economics at The New School for Social Research. Adam is on Twitter @AdamConover and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the TruTV show at AdamRuinsEverything.com. Produced by Shara Morris for MaximumFun.org.
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Ep 42: Professor Ellen Dunham-Jones on Retrofitting Suburbia
12/28/2017
Ep 42: Professor Ellen Dunham-Jones on Retrofitting Suburbia
While they may sport perfectly manicured lawns and beautiful white picket fences, suburbs are not the idyllic neighborhoods we think they are. They make us more sedentary, sometimes less safe, and they can even perpetuate segregation. But instead of leaving the suburbs we can actually address these issues and improve our suburbs through redevelopment and retrofitting neighborhoods to make them greener, healthier, safer and more affordable. Our guest Ellen Dunham-Jones, who appeared on Adam Ruins the Suburbs, tells us all about it. She has spent her career studying how suburbs can adapt to these 21st century challenges. Ellen is a leading authority on suburban redevelopment and is the Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at Georgia Tech. Adam is on Twitter @AdamConover and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the TruTV show at AdamRuinsEverything.com. Produced by Shara Morris for MaximumFun.org.
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Ep. 41: Heather Jarvis on the Unsustainability of Student Loans
12/13/2017
Ep. 41: Heather Jarvis on the Unsustainability of Student Loans
Student loans are an absolute necessity for many students in today's economy, but they're also among the worst forms of debt you can have, burdening students and sometimes permanently crippling their financial lives. Our guest Heather Jarvis, who appeared on Adam Ruins College, is going to tell us how we got here and give us practical tips on navigating the world of student loans. Heather is an attorney and student loan expert. She has practiced public interest law for more than a dozen years and has contributed to student debt relief policy for the House Education Committee and others in Congress. Adam is on Twitter @AdamConover and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the TruTV show at AdamRuinsEverything.com. Produced by Shara Morris for MaximumFun.org.
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Ep 40: Dr. Arjun Srinivasan on Antibiotic Resistance
11/29/2017
Ep 40: Dr. Arjun Srinivasan on Antibiotic Resistance
Is the antibiotic resistance apocalypse approaching? This week's guest, , who appeared on , says yes. On the podcast, Adam and Arjun discuss how doctors are overprescribing antibiotics, an incredibly dangerous practice. Overprescription actually makes our bacteria more resistant to antibiotics; if we become immune to these antibiotics, they can't help us fight against mild infections -- let alone extreme ones. Arjun says doctors should be intentional in how often they prescribe antibiotics and patients shouldn't think of them as a cure-all. Additionally, governments should be investing in funding for methods of battling antibiotic resistance, including new drugs and research. Arjun is the Associate Director for Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Programs at the . is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 39: Jessica Huseman on Why Filing Taxes Is Unnecessarily Difficult
11/15/2017
Ep 39: Jessica Huseman on Why Filing Taxes Is Unnecessarily Difficult
We all know how filing taxes is a pain. Every April Americans dig through receipts, meet with accountants, claim their expenses, and pray they're not audited. It takes a significant amount of time and energy, and frankly, it doesn’t make that much sense that we have to calculate what we owe the government. But our guest, , who appeared on , tells us taxes doesn't have to be so hard. In many other countries around the world, citizens file their taxes through a system called return-free filing. That means instead of citizens calculating what they owe the government, the government will calculate their taxes and essentially send them the bill. Unfortunately, the tax companies like H&R Block and TurboTax prefer the status quo because that means more business for them; they've actually very successfully lobbied the government to keep this system in place. Jessica is a reporter with and helped break for the organization earlier this year. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep. 38: Professor Brian Nosek On Science's Reproducibility Crisis and Opportunity
11/01/2017
Ep. 38: Professor Brian Nosek On Science's Reproducibility Crisis and Opportunity
We've seen it time and time again. A journal publishes a seemingly significant scientific study which gains traction in the press only to be subsequently deemed irreproducible. This pattern is known as the reproducibility crisis, and our guest, Professor Brian Nosek, is trying to awaken the scientific community and the public at large to these challenges. Brian says the reproducibility crisis is not a new problem. Because scientists' career advancement is contingent on publication, the community is incentivized to create studies that tell a positive, novel and tidy story, known as publication bias, and leave findings out of publications that don't advance their conclusions. In response, Brian, who appeared on , founded the , which tried to replicate the results of 100 psychological experiments published in respected journals in 2008. In 2015, their results were published in Science and found that only 36 out of the 100 replications showed statistically significant results, compared with 97 of the 100 original experiments. Some of this sounds discouraging and might make us doubt science. But the reality is that research is difficult and lab results are often messy and many times don't fit into neat categories. Brian argues that's actually the beauty of science and we should look at this issue as less of a crisis and more as an opportunity. When we realize we're wrong about our ideas about the world, it forces us to realign our worldview and think about our surroundings from a different perspective. Being wrong only gets us closer to being right! is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 37: Professor Stephan Lewandowsky on the Backfire Effect
10/18/2017
Ep 37: Professor Stephan Lewandowsky on the Backfire Effect
On Adam Ruins Everything, we're all about using persuasive, rational arguments to bring awareness to a topic and hopefully change some minds along the way. But as our expert points out, that can lead to the opposite result, known as the backfire effect. The backfire effect says that the more you try to change someone's mind, the less likely you are to actually change it. What is more effective is to restate facts, provide alternative narratives, and ask questions that poke holes in that person's argument. Stephan appeared on and is the Chair in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Bristol in the UK. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 36: Nikole Hannah-Jones on the Rippling Effects of Redlining and Segregation
10/04/2017
Ep 36: Nikole Hannah-Jones on the Rippling Effects of Redlining and Segregation
Many people have an idyllic view of the suburbs. You can have a lawn! Access to good schools! Safety! But much of that American dream has been historically reserved for white people. On this week's episode, , who appeared on , joins us on the podcast to discuss racist federal housing laws like redlining, which prevented African American families from buying homes in certain neighborhoods in post-World War II America. This had disastrous rippling effects on the African American community; these laws made it harder for them to accrue wealth over the years and join the middle class. And even when these laws were ultimately deemed illegal under the Fair Housing Act of 1968, many didn't have the money to move into wealthier, whiter neighborhoods. This continues to have repercussions today - segregated neighborhoods means segregated schools, which means education resources are of course going to the wealthier, whiter school districts. Nikole is an award-winning investigative reporter who covers civil rights and racial injustice for . She currently writes extensively on modern-day school segregation throughout the country. You can find her fantastic story for This American Life, "The Problem We All Live With," on the recent desegregation of the Normandie School District in Missouri . is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 35: Professor Natasha Dow Schüll On How Casinos & Slot Machines Are Designed to Facilitate Gambling Addiction
09/20/2017
Ep 35: Professor Natasha Dow Schüll On How Casinos & Slot Machines Are Designed to Facilitate Gambling Addiction
When it comes to gambling, there's a perception people get addicted because there's always that glimmer of hope they can hit the big jackpot. But according to our podcast guest, , many gamblers, and more specifically many slot machine gamblers, get addicted because they're in the "zone" - the feeling players describe when they're completely absorbed in a game. They don't really care about winning; rather they want to escape the world and become subsumed in their game. Natasha, who appeared on , says casinos also facilitate this addiction by designing the most optimal gambling experience which keeps gamblers playing...and playing...and playing. This ranges from the perambulant layout of the casinos themselves to the ergonomic design of the slot machine chairs, to the games' false wins that create an illusion of winning. Casinos are now even taking advantage of big data systems which track users' gambling preferences to incentivize players to stay in their chairs as long as possible. Like most other serious addictions, gambling addiction has dangerous ramifications; it can lead to divorce, bankruptcy, jail time and even suicide, so it's important that these casinos are monitored in some fashion. Natasha is a cultural anthropologist and associate professor in the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University. She is also the author of Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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See You Soon
09/13/2017
See You Soon
We'll be back next week with a brand new Adam Ruins Everything podcast episode. Thanks for tuning in!
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Ep 34: Dr. Joann Elmore and Dr. Janie Lee on Why Mammogram Screenings are More Complex Than We Imagined
08/30/2017
Ep 34: Dr. Joann Elmore and Dr. Janie Lee on Why Mammogram Screenings are More Complex Than We Imagined
For decades women have been told that they should start getting yearly mammograms at age 35. We think of it as a no-brainer, and mammograms do save lives. But their effects are much more complicated than we originally anticipated. , who appeared on , explains how doctors can do a better job communicating the facts with their patients about mammograms. One in ten women who receive their annual screenings are routinely called back for additional testing. This is part of the screening process in the United States, and a failure to communicate that with patients can cause unnecessary anxiety. Furthermore, many women are also overdiagnosed, meaning they might have cancer but it may not be the aggressive kind and we should discuss appropriate treatment accordingly. Joann recommends that women begin talking to their doctors about breast cancer and mammograms slightly in their 40s and begin routine mammograms, meaning at least every two years, between ages 50-74. Dr. Joann Elmore is a professor of medicine and adjunct professor of epidemiology at the University of Washington, as well as an affiliate investigator with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Group Health Research Institute. She is joined by her colleague , who is an Associate Professor of Radiology and the Section Chief of Breast Imaging at the University of Washington. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 33: Anne Curzan Talks Grammar and the Flexibility of Language
08/16/2017
Ep 33: Anne Curzan Talks Grammar and the Flexibility of Language
We've all done it. Corrected someone for saying 'literally' when they weren't being literal or for saying 'good' instead of 'well'. , who is this week's podcast guest, says it's normal to notice dialectical differences between different communities but we shouldn't shame people for talking as they do. Anne, who appeared on , explains how grammar rules are not fixed in the English language. Language is constantly evolving and we’re the ones who get to shape it -- not dictionaries! So we can all stop correcting each other and just appreciate our different ways of speaking. On the podcast, Anne and Adam discuss how we should think of the dictionary as a field guide rather than the authority on language, how young people think about language and texting, and how Anne helped choose 2000's word of the millennium! Anne is an English Professor at the University of Michigan where she researches the history of English and lexicography. She is also a member of both the American Heritage Dictionary’s Usage Panel and the American Dialectical Society. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 32: Kevin Hall Gives Us the Skinny - Losing Weight and Keeping it Off is Hard
08/02/2017
Ep 32: Kevin Hall Gives Us the Skinny - Losing Weight and Keeping it Off is Hard
It's rare to hear about a researcher from the National Institute of Health collaborating with a reality TV show. But that's exactly what , a clinical researcher at the NIH, did after watching episodes of . Kevin's lab investigates how metabolism and the brain adapt in response to a variety of interventions to diet and physical activity. After watching the cast lose dramatic amounts of weight over the show's season, he wondered how that affected their long-term health. Kevin actually visited the set of The Biggest Loser to monitor the contestants' health and six years later, he brought the former contestants to the NIH to research how their body adjusted since the competition. He found they surprisingly maintained a very low metabolic rate even though they regained most of their lost weight. So even if you have the incredible willpower to shed those pounds, it's ultimately really difficult to maintain that weight loss. What we can do is be more forgiving of ourselves and relieve some of the pressure to diet. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 31: Courtney Jung on the History of Formula Feeding and Why It Gets a Bad Rap
07/19/2017
Ep 31: Courtney Jung on the History of Formula Feeding and Why It Gets a Bad Rap
One of the most controversial topics is whether mothers breastfeed their babies versus formula feed. In a society that is so obsessed with being natural and organic, formula feeding is seen as unhealthy and irresponsible. In fact, the benefits of breastfeeding as compared to formula feeding are pretty marginal. , who appeared on , discussed the myths behind breastfeeding and formula feeding on the TV show. Now she's on the podcast to get rid of formula feeding guilt once and for all! Courtney is a Political Science professor at the University of Toronto and the author of . is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 30: Jackie Stevens Exposes the Bizarre World of Immigrations Courts and Detention Centers
07/05/2017
Ep 30: Jackie Stevens Exposes the Bizarre World of Immigrations Courts and Detention Centers
, a Political Theory Professor at , has seen first-hand how detention centers and immigration courts violate every assumption we have about how a fair justice system is supposed to work. Contrary to many people's assumptions, immigration courts are part of the executive branch, instead of the judicial branch like our other courts. That means they're not subject to the same due process, like having a jury and requiring public defenders. On the podcast Jackie describes how the system can even fail U.S. citizens; she tells the long and winding case of U.S. citizen who got trapped in the system and was erroneously deported to Mexico. Whatever your political stance may be, it's pretty clear this system fails not only the most vulnerable living in our country but even our very own citizens. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 29: Pete Hammond Pulls Back the Curtain on Awards Shows
06/21/2017
Ep 29: Pete Hammond Pulls Back the Curtain on Awards Shows
On , explained how behind every award show is a whole lot of campaigning. TV networks can spend between two to four million dollars on 'For Your Consideration' shipping costs alone. Pete now joins us on the podcast today to tell us how far TV networks go to campaign for their shows and how on-demand networks like Netflix and Amazon are flushing the Academies with cash and changing the entertainment industry. Pete is the Awards Columnist for , where he covers the Oscar and Emmy Seasons. Before joining Deadline, he was a regular contributing awards columnist for the online and print editions of The Los Angeles Times. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 28: Jean Twenge and Adam Discuss Their Differences on Generational Differences
06/07/2017
Ep 28: Jean Twenge and Adam Discuss Their Differences on Generational Differences
appears on the upcoming season two premiere of the TV show called Adam Ruins Having a Baby. But the reason Jean's on this week's podcast is to talk about something very different: generations. Last year Adam gave a talk called '', which sought to prove generational narratives can be inaccurate and reductive. The presentation actually referred to Jean's career-long work on the subject matter and may have made some jokes at her expense. A year later, when Adam and his team were researching on Adam Ruins Having a Baby, they came across Jean's work in a very different context - she's conducted extensive research on fertility patterns for women in their later 30s. So they invited her to be an expert on the TV show! While she and Adam were on set, they discussed their differences on generations and decided to continue the conversation on the podcast. Jean is a psychology professor at San Diego State University and is the author of and the upcoming iGen. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 27: Hayley Marie Norman Gets Existential After her TV Death
05/24/2017
Ep 27: Hayley Marie Norman Gets Existential After her TV Death
On season one of the Adam Ruins Everything TV show, played Adam's foil and budding love interest until she faced her untimely TV death in the season finale. But on this week's podcast, Hayley is back! And she's just as charming in person as she is on the show. On the episode, the two talk about Hayley's successful career, from getting discovered by Cindy Crawford to her stint on Deal or No Deal, and how Hayley's TV death made her consider her mortality. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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EP 26: Dr. Josh Sharfstein on the Dangers of Supplements and Why Health Regulation is Important
05/10/2017
EP 26: Dr. Josh Sharfstein on the Dangers of Supplements and Why Health Regulation is Important
has been working for decades to keep Americans safe - he's the guy who took Four Loko off the market and ensured transparency at the FDA. He also appeared on and told us all about the shadiness of herbal supplements. Josh is the Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at . Previously, Josh served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Principal Deputy Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as Commissioner of Health for Baltimore City, and as health policy advisor for Congressman Henry A. Waxman. On the TV show, Josh discussed how herbal supplements are completely unregulated by the FDA and can sometimes be dangerous! But because Josh is such a leading figure in the public health world, Adam dove into other topics with him - like his work to bring down drug prices in Louisiana and transform the hospital payment system in Maryland. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 25: Bud Hammes on Why Talking About Death Is Life-Changing
04/26/2017
Ep 25: Bud Hammes on Why Talking About Death Is Life-Changing
Death is one of the hardest things to talk about, but our guest today encourages us to get real about the end. Bud Hammes joins us on today's episode to discuss his work with advanced care planning - the idea that as we get older, we should have discussions with our doctors and our loved ones on how we want to end our lives. Having such systems in place not only gives us control over our deaths but it also clarifies our final wishes for our family and friends. Bud is one of the foremost thought leaders on advanced care planning. In his hometown of La Crosse, Wisconsin alone, some 96 percent of people who die there have some sort of advance directive. On the episode, Adam and Bud discuss what constitutes a 'good death', the potential misuses of these planning processes, and its success in La Crosse and cities across the country. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for
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Ep 24: Roy Samaan on Why Airbnb is Bad for Housing Markets
04/12/2017
Ep 24: Roy Samaan on Why Airbnb is Bad for Housing Markets
As our country is mired in a nation-wide housing crisis right now, we decided to dive into one of the many causes of this crisis: short-term rental companies like Airbnb. On this week's podcast, of , the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy, tells us how shady landlords can use Airbnb to buy up multiple housing units in neighborhoods and lease them at much higher prices on the website, which drives up the prices of entire neighborhoods. And because these rentals are so much more expensive than the original rental prices, these renters can also let these units sit vacant for months without filling them, preventing new tenants from having access to affordable housing and moving into these neighborhoods. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 23: Susan Crawford On Investing in Internet Infrastructure
03/29/2017
Ep 23: Susan Crawford On Investing in Internet Infrastructure
Today's Adam Ruins Everything podcast guest is the go-to person when it comes to internet infrastructure: . Susan is a professor at and the author of and the co-author of . On the podcast Susan tells us why the internet in the U.S. isn't as good as it should be; it's much slower than many other countries around the world because our cable conglomerates can control markets around the country. And unfortunately, these are leaving many of our communities in the technology dark ages. Susan tells Adam what we can do to promote internet infrastructure and how she's already seen that activism first-hand around the country. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 22: Why Fast Fashion Fails Us
03/15/2017
Ep 22: Why Fast Fashion Fails Us
If you wear clothes, you're going to love this Adam Ruins Everything podcast. Our guest, , appeared on where she discussed the deceptions surrounding outlets malls. But on the podcast, Laura really goes into depth about the inner-workings of fast fashion. And she would know - she lived it! Laura worked in retail for years, primarily for Gap and Urban Outfitters. She traveled to factories all over the world to oversee fashion production. The clothes might have been cute, but the rest wasn't pretty. Laura recalls many of these experiences on the podcast - from noticing the poor construction of these clothes to the awful working conditions for the factory workers. Eventually, Laura left fashion for academia. She now teaches textiles, merchandising and interiors at the University of Georgia, and she encourages her students to speak up about working conditions once they enter the workforce. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 21: Jan MacKell Collins On How Prostitution Built The Wild West
03/01/2017
Ep 21: Jan MacKell Collins On How Prostitution Built The Wild West
So much of what we've seen on TV and film about the Wild West depicts the rugged cowboy who is always ready for a showdown. But the Wild West was much more nuanced than that. In fact, many of the towns in the Wild West thrived because of the women who ran the towns - specifically women in the prostitution industry. While prostitution was at times extremely dangerous, it also gave women economic agency which was rare for the period. It allowed them to build brothels, schools, and stores and even yield political influence in the region. , who appeared on , joins us on this week's episode to unpack this 'not so polite' (although just as crucial) section of our history books. Jan is the author of six books and is the contributor to Backwoodsman Magazine, Colorado Central Magazine, Frontier Gazette and True West Magazine. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 20: Doug Massey Gives Us the Facts on Immigration
02/15/2017
Ep 20: Doug Massey Gives Us the Facts on Immigration
From the push to build a border wall to the recent executive order temporarily banning immigrants from Muslim-majority countries, there are so many emotions associated with the current immigration policy proposals. But what are the real facts regarding immigration history in this country? And what are immigrants' actual impacts on our society? Today we try to answer those questions with our guest Professor . Doug is a Sociology Professor who appeared on His research focuses on international migration, race and housing, discrimination, education, urban poverty, and Latin America, especially Mexico. On the episode, Doug and Adam discuss the negative net migration flow of immigrants coming into United States from Mexico, the United States' reliance on migrant labor, and what reasonable immigration policy looks like. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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Ep 20: Doug Massey Gives Us the Facts on Immigration
02/15/2017
Ep 20: Doug Massey Gives Us the Facts on Immigration
From the push to build a border wall to the recent executive order temporarily banning immigrants from Muslim-majority countries, there are so many emotions associated with the current immigration policy proposals. But what are the real facts regarding immigration history in this country? And what are immigrants' actual impacts on our society? Today we try to answer those questions with our guest Professor . Doug is a Sociology Professor who appeared on His research focuses on international migration, race and housing, discrimination, education, urban poverty, and Latin America, especially Mexico. On the episode, Doug and Adam discuss the negative net migration flow of immigrants coming into United States from Mexico, the United States' reliance on migrant labor, and what reasonable immigration policy looks like. is on Twitter and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the show at . Produced by for .
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