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KERA's Think

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Copyright Law
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Partisan Perceptions
Creative Work
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Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
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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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There was a time when NGOs were revered, but now they’re often eyed with suspicion. Suparna Chaudhry is an associate professor of international affairs at Lewis & Clark and the author of the forthcoming book “Civil Societies, Uncivil States: State Re... more

When someone decides to move to a new city, the top reasons are likely not what you would imagine. Patience Fairbrother, senior vice president of talent attraction at Development Counsellors International (DCI), joins host Krys Boyd to discuss their ... more

Mothers who opt for open adoption relationships hope for a future with their child — but it doesn’t always end up that way. Author Nicole Chung joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why open adoptions are more complicated than it may look from the outset, ... more

On a planet with 8 billion people, what’s the argument for an individual doing the right thing if it’s barely a drop in the bucket? Travis Rieder is a faculty member at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, where he directs the Master of B... more

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Recent Guests

Travis Rieder
Director of the Master of Bioethics degree program at Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics
Episode: Climate change and its new ethical dilemmas
Joy Harjo
Former U.S. Poet Laureate and member of the Muscogee Creek Nation
Episode: A former Poet Laureate on the wisdom of Native women
Ruby Tandoh
Journalist and author, finalist on The Great British Bakeoff in 2013
Episode: Why everybody is a foodie now
Umair Irfan
Correspondent at Vox covering energy policy, climate change and science.
Vox
Episode: The world’s deadliest animal? Mosquitoes
Samanth Subramanian
Author of The Web Beneath the Waves, The Fragile Cables That Connect Our World
Episode: Forget the cloud, the internet runs on wires
Dhruv Khullar
Physician and contributing writer at The New Yorker
Episode: Would you go to an A.I. doctor?
Matt James
Chief Animal Officer at Colossal Biosciences
Colossal Biosciences
Episode: Could extinct animals be brought back?
Jonathan Mahler
Staff writer for The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times Magazine
Episode: Why is Trump defunding federal cancer research?
Ben Wilson
Historian and author.
Episode: How to build a better city

Host

Krys Boyd
Krys Boyd is known for her thoughtful and insightful interviews, effectively leading conversations across a wide range of topics, bringing out the depth of her guests' expertise and perspectives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States2 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 States5 months ago
  • Painful to listen to sometimes

    The chosen topics are extremely interesting, but the interviews themselves can be a bit painful, often with very little chemistry. The latest episode as of this writing “why young adults can’t stop spending” was especially painstaking to hear and I was unable to listen all the way through.

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    J9w
    United States6 months ago
  • Weak not Think.

    Only questions, no answers to a show that is prefaced on what if.

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    JNLCIA
    United States7 months ago

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Many praise the podcast for its thought-provoking content and ability to inspire critical thinking among its audience.
The host is often commended for her ability to engage guests and bring out insightful discussions.
There are critiques regarding the show's perceived bias on politically charged topics, making some listeners feel that the content can lack balance at times.
Listeners appreciate the breadth of topics covered and the depth of analysis provided.

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A former Poet Laureate on the wisdom of Native women
Q: You write about the importance of learning to ask for assistance. Was that something that you had to learn?
Joy reflects on the necessity of learning to ask for help through trial and error, mentioning that asking for help can manifest assistance in various aspects of life.
A former Poet Laureate on the wisdom of Native women
Q: You share that you've got a memory of being present at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. What's your sense on that experience?
Joy discusses the connection with her ancestors and how DNA holds the spiral of stories and memories, feeling that those memories are part of her.
A former Poet Laureate on the wisdom of Native women
Q: How did you come to understand yourself as a poet?
Joy talks about her journey from wanting to be an artist to discovering her love for poetry while in an Indian Boarding School and realizing that there were Native poets in her community.
Why everybody is a foodie now
Q: How did the transition from paper recipes to internet recipes change food photography?
Ruby observes that food photography has evolved to be more visually appealing, as the first interaction with a recipe is now often a photo or video rather than just the title or page number.
Why everybody is a foodie now
Q: Why is it so easy to overlook the influence of culture on food preferences?
Ruby explains that human beings are designed to be omnivorous, which means we have more food choices than ever before, and thus culture and media play a significant role in shaping our decisions.

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Recent guests on KERA's Think include:

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2. Joy Harjo
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5. Samanth Subramanian
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