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Think from KERA

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History Of Technology
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US Economy
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Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
Unlearning Silence
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Bruce Springsteen
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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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Constitutional law is a different animal than civil or criminal law — and a president can subvert it. Duncan Hosie is a fellow at Stanford Law School, and he joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why the judicial branch shouldn’t be the end game for dealin... more

Screen time and junk food offer dopamine hits — and our kids are not immune. Michaeleen Doucleff reports on children’s health for NPR’s science desk, and she joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss misconceptions about dopamine, why it’s making ... more

Social security benefits help children and spouses survive after a death — but accessing them is a Sisyphean task. Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th’s economy and childcare reporter, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how DOGE gutted the Social Security Admin... more

Dutch teens with mental illness can choose to end their lives though euthanasia. Charles Lane, nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how the Netherlands came to the decision to grant assisted ... more

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Recent Guests

Michaeleen Doucleff
Reporter, NPR Health Desk; author of Dopamine Kids
NPR
Episode: Screen time and junk food: Why kids get hooked
Chabeli Carrazana
Economy and Child Care reporter
The 19th
Episode: How staff cuts at Social Security hurt grieving families
Charles Lane
Non-resident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute; author
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Should mentally ill people have the right to die?
Jon Lee Anderson
Staff writer at The New Yorker who reports on Cuba
The New Yorker
Episode: What are we going to do about Cuba?
Nicola Twilley
Co-host of the podcast Gastropod and a contributor at The New Yorker
Episode: There’s no perfect substitute for human blood
Kyle Manley
Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder's Earth Lab
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: Corporate ownership isn't why you can't buy a house
Len Gutkin
Editor of The Chronicle Review, author of The Right's Academic Civil War in The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle Review
Episode: The right's plan to make higher education great again
Kenji Yoshino
Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law; Faculty Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
New York University (NYU) School of Law
Episode: How to do equality post D.E.I.
Megan McArdle
Columnist at The Washington Post; host of the Reasonably Optimistic podcast
The Washington Post
Episode: Why taxing billionaires won’t save America

Host

Krys Boyd
Host with a knack for thoughtful dialogue and creating rapport with guests, Krys Boyd engages listeners through intelligent and compassionate questioning.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Kris Boyd for the win

    My mother came up with Terry Gross; much as I love her, Kris Boyd is my Terry Gross. I love her every interview. Boyd brings a perfect balance of intelligence and empathy, cutting to the meat of a story with sharp questions and building a rapport with her guests that is deeply impressive. She elevates my week and enriches my mind, in a way that feels like entertainment rather than work. Thanks to KERA’s Think I am constantly learning about subjects way out of my normal range of interests, and th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoveNightfall
    Norway3 months ago
  • great podcast, horrible audio

    Can you get a professional audio engineer to oversee your production? The podcast sounds as if the host is under water or speaking into a pillow. Really hard on the ears.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    a speck of stardust
    United States3 months ago
  • Keys Boyd is perfect, she

    … is intelligent not a shock seeker! Her voice projects so well. The people she interviews are happy with her questions. I just cozy in someplace, listen, and learn.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Al’s daughter
    United States7 months ago
  • PANS and PANDAS

    Similar issue as the inflammation in the brain

    Would it be possible to research or report on this immunocompromised span of people that have been misdiagnosed w other diseases???

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Prosa660727
    United States8 months ago
  • Always one sided conversation

    I listened 100s of Episodes. Kris is extremely talented on formulating her questions and dissecting a topic and make her guests explain their books or their knowledge to the point where the whole episode could be considered as intelligent book summary. BUT she is always one sided especially anything Palestine anything Gaza anything white vs black anything LGBT anything Democrats over Republicans. She favors blacks over whites, Israelis over Palestinians, sis-man (in her terminology) over queer m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RickyMiki
    United States10 months ago

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Many express admiration for the host's preparation and ability to foster rapport with guests, resulting in enriching conversations.
Some critiques mention concerns about perceived biases in political discussions.
Listeners appreciate the depth of insight and the quality of guests, often highlighting the intellectual engagement and thought-provoking questions.

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Screen time and junk food: Why kids get hooked
Q: How should parents handle setting limits without making it feel punitive?
The guidance is to frame limits as opportunities to introduce satisfying alternatives that light up the brain's reward systems, rather than merely restricting behavior.
Screen time and junk food: Why kids get hooked
Q: What are some concrete examples of swapping out high-dopamine activities for more constructive ones?
One example is baking cookies with a child instead of buying pre-made treats, which provides meaningful work, skill-building, and a sense of accomplishment that strengthens the activity's appeal.
Screen time and junk food: Why kids get hooked
Q: Why did you decide to approach the topic with a blend of science, history, and practical guidance?
Doucleff explains that understanding the science behind dopamine helps debunk myths and makes it easier for parents to apply actionable strategies in everyday life, connecting research to real-world parenting.
The right's plan to make higher education great again
Q: Is a college education likely to push students toward left-leaning views? What do we know about that?
The data are mixed and inconclusive; there is a positive correlation between educational attainment and left-leaning views, but the reasons are unclear and it may not be due to indoctrination in the classroom.
How America made its kids such picky eaters
Q: Wait, what's a hamburger to you?
A discussion about how foods we today categorize as simple 'kid foods' were once part of broader adult diets, illustrating that preferences have shifted with culture and time.

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3. Charles Lane
4. Jon Lee Anderson
5. Nicola Twilley
6. Kyle Manley
7. Len Gutkin
8. Kenji Yoshino

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