How Is This Better?
COURIERWe're constantly bombarded by grifters who claim to have all the solutions. From Donald Trump promising to "make America great" to tech bros who say they're making the world a "better place." Akilah Hughes has had enough. She's finally asking...How Is This Better?
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 47 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Love the most recent episode about weight loss. We DO need to be talking about this!
Apple Podcasts5Knit ware
United Statesa month ago - Sponsored by Anthropic?!
How are you going to have a podcast dedicated to the literacy crisis yet take money from a company exacerbating the literacy crisis?! Disgusting.
Apple Podcasts1elleinprocessUnited States2 months ago - LOVE
Thank you for being you. Your voice is made for audio and love hearing your perspective. Also, more Dr. Abdul El-Sayed pleease. I miss his podcast so much
Apple Podcasts5E EspinozaUnited States6 months ago - English
I listened to the episode featuring Oscar review. Why are you using the word (like) all the time? It doesn’t need to be in your sentence 99% of the time and please stop ending your sentence with (right). Do any podcasters have any degrees that relate to journalism or English?
Apple Podcasts2johnfivethousandUnited States7 months ago - A MUST LISTEN!!!!
So excited to see How Is This Better in my feed again after the new year! I’ve been desperately waiting this is THE podcast of 2025 for me and I can’t wait to se where she takes the show this year! 6 stars!!!!
Apple Podcasts5Enby DelUnited States9 months ago
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A sharp, culturally aware interview show that probes systemic issues at the intersection of media, politics, technology, and culture. Episodes regularly feature researchers, journalists, educators, and activists who unpack complex topics—from the US literacy crisis and AI governance to gun-violence activism, DEI debates, and the economics of fashion and media. The host pairs analytical rigor with accessible storytelling, often highlighting personal experiences and practical solutions, and frequently centers marginalized voices to challenge status-quo narratives. Noteworthy is the show's ability to translate dense policy or cultural debates into actionable takeaways for listeners, while maintaining a human, empathetic lens toward difficult t... more
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Recent guests on How Is This Better? include:
1. Bridget Todd
2. Steve Beissinger
3. Adam Auerbach
4. Kristen Brengel
5. Lauren Coffey
6. Oliver James
7. Fatima Abdur Rahman
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