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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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Prices on just about everything are up – so where is all of that extra money going? Lindsay Owens, president and CEO of the Groundwork Collaborative, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how companies often band together to bump up prices, how surveillanc... more

In a family that has a genetic pre-disposition to dementia, scientists are searching for a cure for Alzheimer’s. Robert Kolker, contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the story of nine siblings who began t... more

One thing winners have in common: they know when to quit. Lindsay Crouse is an author, producer, and journalist. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the courage it takes to let go and change course, why building up “strategic quitting” is a skill, an... more

Social Security will run out of money in seven years. Even some Republicans think this it’s crucial to raise taxes. Steve Thompson covers the U.S. economy for the Washington Post and he joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why lawmakers are worried about ... more

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Allison Aubrey
Science and health correspondent for NPR News and CBS Sunday Morning contributor
NPR News / CBS Sunday Morning
Episode: How to look forward to midlife
Jonathan O'Callaghan
Freelance space journalist
Scientific American
Episode: The new prime real estate? Earth’s orbit
Antonio Damasio
David Dornsife Professor of Neuroscience, Psychology and Philosophy and Director of the Brain and Creativity Institute at the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Episode: Why consciousness evolved
Kai Bird
Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer and journalist; executive director of the Leon Levy Center for Biography at the CUNY Graduate Center
CUNY Graduate Center
Episode: The man who taught Trump everything he knows
Graeme Wood
Staff writer at The Atlantic; author of What Happened to al-Qaeda?
The Atlantic
Episode: Is al-Qaeda functionally dead — or just dormant?
Eric Klinenberg
Helen Gouldner/Shepard Professor in the Social Sciences and Director of the Institute for Public Knowledge at New York University
New York University
Episode: Europe isn’t built for the heat
Billy Brennan
Journalist
The New York Times Magazine
Episode: Some dementia patients ‘come back’ at the very end
Abigail R. Hall
Independent Institute Senior Fellow and Professor of Economics at the University of Tampa
Independent Institute; University of Tampa
Episode: Do we still need post-9/11 surveillance?
Perrin Roosevelt Ireland
Environmentalist and illustrator, author of Poking the Squid: What We Can Learn from Animal Sex
Roosevelt Institute (board member); New York Aquarium artist in residence; Banff graphic novel resident
Episode: The wild sex lives of animals

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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 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

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    5
    LoveNightfall
    Norway8 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
  • 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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Why consciousness evolved
Q: Let's get, Antonio, to really the heart of this book, which is that some researchers have assumed that consciousness evolved and made it possible for those homeostatic feelings to serve us. How did you become convinced that homeostatic feelings had to have evolved first to make consciousness possible in any form?
I think the key is recognizing that feelings are present in daily life and essential for life regulation; without conscious access to those feelings, you would not be able to recognize or respond to their signals, which implies consciousness must have emerged to allow these sentinels to function and guide behavior.
The man who taught Trump everything he knows
Q: Can you describe the collaboration between Cohn and Trump around the 1973 defamation case and what it signified for their relationship?
Bird recounts how Cohn advised Trump against settling and instead used a defamation suit as a platform to demonstrate resilience and resilience in the face of federal challenges, strengthening their alliance.
The man who taught Trump everything he knows
Q: What are some examples of how Cohn influenced Donald Trump's early career and public persona?
The host and Bird discuss how Cohn steered Trump toward aggressive legal strategies, public showmanship, and circle-sparking alliances, including introductions to exclusive social venues and press tactics that helped build Trump's brand.
Some dementia patients ‘come back’ at the very end
Q: Why do researchers think these episodes happen at the very end of life, and what does that imply about dementia?
Researchers note that terminal or paradoxical lucidity complicates the traditional view of dementia as strictly progressive and irreversible, hinting at a possible transient recovery of certain functions and raising questions about consciousness and brain-mind relationships in late stages.
Some dementia patients ‘come back’ at the very end
Q: What kinds of environmental factors have researchers looked at as potential triggers for these episodes?
Early findings suggest music and familiar environmental cues can coincide with episodes, but many researchers caution that triggers are not well established and some episodes may occur spontaneously without clear precursors.

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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. Jonathan O'Callaghan
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6. Eric Klinenberg
7. Billy Brennan
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