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Think from KERA

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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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Same-sex coupledom is surprisingly frequent in the animal kingdom – scientists have found 1500 species and counting that pair up in this way. Perrin Roosevelt Ireland is an artist and environmentalist who serves on the board of the Roosevelt Institut... more

Have you ever stopped to consider just how much time you spend participating in government bureaucracy? Annie Lowrey is a staff writer at The Atlantic, and she joins us to talk about just how much the government makes us work for the services it prov... more

Masculinity is on display in our country in all sorts of interesting – and weird – ways. After his only son was lured into this world, Jon Ronson turned his keen observational powers on this far-reaching subculture. He joins host Krys Boyd to talk ab... more

Tyler Austin Harper was on a tenure track at a college in Maine when he began to realize that the school’s DEI policies were actually burdening him as a Black man. “The inescapable conclusion I arrived at was that I had been hired to be visibly Black... more

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Recent Guests

Evan Osnos
Staff writer at The New Yorker who discusses The Future Made in China
The New Yorker
Episode: Is Chinese science better than ours?
Helen Ouyang
Physician and associate professor at Columbia University; contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine
Columbia University; The New York Times Magazine
Episode: When children have to take care of their parents
Josh Turknett
Board-certified neurologist; author of The Genius and the Imposter
Institute for Performance Neurology
Episode: You’re underestimating your brain
Barbara Bradley Hagerty
Contributing writer to The Atlantic who covered the case
The Atlantic
Episode: Wrongful conviction harms victims, too
Jay Young
Son of the murdered Jeffrey Young; exoneration advocate in the discussion
Family of Jeffrey Young
Episode: Wrongful conviction harms victims, too
Ben Spencer
The man wrongfully convicted and later exonerated
Former inmate
Episode: Wrongful conviction harms victims, too
Stephanie Mencimer
Senior reporter in the Washington Bureau of Mother Jones Magazine
Mother Jones Magazine
Episode: The IRS isn’t getting its work done
Chad P. Bown
Reginald Jones Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics; co-author of How to Win a Trade War
Peterson Institute for International Economics
Episode: If we’re going to fight a trade war, we might as well win
Emi Nietfeld
Journalist, author of Gen Z Fell Out of Love with Work
The New York Times (essay author)
Episode: Gen Z’s work-life balance looks different

Host

Krys Boyd
Host and interviewer renowned for thoughtful, well-prepared conversations across a broad range of topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Weak not Think.

    15 minutes is all the time required to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JNLCIA
    United States5 months ago
  • 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
    Norway7 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 States8 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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Is Chinese science better than ours?
Q: What is the rationale behind China's approach to AI leadership and the broader tech race?
Osnos notes that China prioritizes broad access to AI and technology rather than chasing AGI, focusing on dissemination and practical deployment to empower more people, while also pursuing large-scale investment and policy consistency to outpace the US in implementation.
You’re underestimating your brain
Q: What changes would make education more effective according to your views?
Shift from external rewards to intrinsic learning, implement frequent low-stakes assessments, tailor instruction to each child, and leverage AI to customize curricula and feedback.
You’re underestimating your brain
Q: How does attention and curiosity influence learning trajectories across childhood?
Attention and curiosity drive non-conscious learning networks; early interests steer brain development and skill acquisition, explaining why some kids excel in domains they are most exposed to and care about.
The IRS isn’t getting its work done
Q: Why do you think the IRS has struggled so much during this period?
She cites staffing cuts, leadership ambiguity, aging technology, and underfunding, all intensified by reforms and political dynamics, leading to a broken customer service experience for taxpayers.
The IRS isn’t getting its work done
Q: Start by talking about what led you to this reporting project.
Stephanie explains that a concerning letter alleging tax owed led her to investigate, and she found systemic issues after contacting the IRS repeatedly, including long holds and misaligned records.

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Think-driven conversations span science, technology, culture, politics, and society, anchored by in-depth interviews with authors, journalists, researchers, and policymakers. Across episodes, listeners get rigorous context on current events, scientific advances, and historical perspectives, often connected to real-world policy implications and personal narratives. Distinctive elements include a highly prepared host who asks precise, critical questions, a willingness to tackle complex, sometimes controversial topics, and a focus on making nuanced ideas accessible to a broad audience. The show tends to attract listeners who value thoughtful analysis, expert insight, and an invitation to consider multiple sides of an issue.

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2. Helen Ouyang
3. Josh Turknett
4. Barbara Bradley Hagerty
5. Jay Young
6. Ben Spencer
7. Stephanie Mencimer
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