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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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In dating, finding “the one” might be easier if you stop assuming “the one” will be a perfect match. Paul Eastwick is professor of psychology at UC Davis, where he serves as the head of the Social-Personality Psychology program and the director of th... more

When DOGE slashed and burned the federal workforce, those who stood up to the carnage were called “Blockers.” Best-selling author Michael Lewis joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the people who called out illegality and were punished for it, the haphaza... more

If the definition of “green” is yellow plus blue, how do you define “yellow” and “blue”? Kory Stamper is a lexicographer who has written dictionaries for nearly 30 years at Merriam-Webster, Cambridge Dictionaries and Dictionary.com. She joins host Kr... more

Grammar hounds might despise it, but “like” is both ubiquitous and necessary in our everyday speech. Megan C. Reynolds, editor at Dwell magazine, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss one little word that defines so much of modern speech: like – from appro... more

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Paul Eastwick
Professor of Psychology, UC Davis; author of Bonded by Evolution, The New Science of Love and Connection
University of California, Davis
Episode: Your perfect person doesn’t have to be perfect
Kory Stamper
Lexicographer, author of True Color
Merriam-Webster; Cambridge Dictionaries; dictionary.com
Episode: How do you define color?
Megan C. Reynolds
Editor at Dwell Magazine and author of the new book, Like, A History of the World's Most Hated and Like, Misunderstood Word
Dwell Magazine
Episode: Like — literally the most misunderstood word
Leslie John
James E. Burke Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Episode: How vulnerability strengthens relationships
Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling
Journalist and author of 'The Ghost Lab, How Bigfoot Hunters, Mediums, and Alien Enthusiasts Are Wrecking Science'
Episode: Should pseudoscience be taken seriously?
McKay Coppins
Staff writer at The Atlantic; author's guest who conducted immersive gambling reporting
The Atlantic
Episode: It’s easy to bet on sports. It’s hard not to get hooked
Ben McIntyre
Best-selling author and commentator on espionage; author of Redwood
HarperCollins (author of Redwood)
Episode: The spy who saved us from nuclear war
Anne Applebaum
Historian, Pulitzer Prize-winning author
The Atlantic essay Empire of Grift; Johns Hopkins SNG Agorah Foundation
Episode: Who’s getting rich off of U.S. foreign policy?
David Gelles
Correspondent for The New York Times Climate Desk; author of Six Strangers Connected by Disaster
The New York Times Magazine
Episode: How natural disasters survivors connect with each other

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

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Add it

    This show is amazing. I am constantly referencing episodes in conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AshgatorLA
    United States6 days ago
  • Weak not Think.

    15 minutes is all the time required to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JNLCIA
    United States6 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
    Norway9 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 States9 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

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Q: Why did you choose to interview people from outside your immediate circle, and how did you approach gathering diverse perspectives?
I flew to new cities, used snowball sampling, joined local groups, and deliberately avoided conversations with people who had seen my writing, to capture fresh, varied viewpoints beyond my own biases.
Who’s getting rich off of U.S. foreign policy?
Q: Your contention in this essay is that American foreign policy is now little more than a tool for private gain. Is that fair to say?
Yes, the argument is that policy decisions are increasingly driven by a blend of private, financial, and ideological interests connected to individuals close to the Trump administration, rather than being aimed at broad national welfare or democratic values.
How natural disasters survivors connect with each other
Q: What surprised you most in your reporting?
He was surprised by how hard people had to fight to get relief, navigating bureaucratic mazes of paperwork, call centers, and delays, which underscored the value of peer support networks.
How natural disasters survivors connect with each other
Q: Why did you decide to write about the Extreme Weather Survivors group?
The reporter explains that the cycle of news often ends before the rebuilding work is visible; this group shows how people find one another and persist in recovery, revealing a broader theme about resilience and community in the climate-change era.
Election denial is reaching the grass roots
Q: What role do observers and protection groups play in elections now?
There is increased training and deployment of election protection and observation groups to prevent intimidation and ensure voters' rights, though training quality and objectives vary and are under scrutiny.

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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. Kory Stamper
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4. Leslie John
5. Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling
6. McKay Coppins
7. Ben McIntyre
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