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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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Kevin Warsh has been confirmed as the next Federal Reserve Chair will the central bank remain independent? Frontline correspondent and filmmaker James Jacoby joins host Krys Boyd to discuss Trump’s efforts to control the Fed, his push to indict curre... more

The most reluctant politician we’ve ever had just happens to have been our first president. H.W. Brands is Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin, and he joins host Krys Boyd to discuss George Washington who saw him... more

The 1980s brought us the young upstarts known as the Yuppies and you may be living their lifestyle today. Dylan Gottlieb is historian at Bentley University and co-host of Who Makes Cents: A History of Capitalism Podcast and author of “Yuppies: The Ba... more

In the debate of nature vs. nurture, the animal world does a lot more nurturing than you might think. Science journalist Elizabeth Preston joins host Krys Boyd to discuss parenting styles of animals – like otters that teach their offspring to swim – ... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Hoover
Senior correspondent covering the tech industry at Business Insider
Business Insider
Episode: What's the point of college if A.I. does all the work?
Dhruv Khullar
Physician and contributing writer at The New Yorker
The New Yorker; physician
Episode: How safe are injectable peptides?
Hakeem Oluseyi
Astrophysicist, CEO of the Astro Society, educator and author
Astro Society
Episode: How the universe made you possible
Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw
Distinguished professor of law at UCLA and Columbia Law School; co-founder of the African American Policy Forum; originator of intersectionality and a founder of Critical Race Theory
University of California, Los Angeles; Columbia Law School; African American Policy Forum
Episode: Critical Race Theory explained by its founder
Valerie Fridland
Professor of Linguistics, author
University of Nevada, Reno
Episode: All y'all have accents
Alex Mayyasi
Author and longtime Planet Money contributor
Planet Money
Episode: Planet Money unpacks the economy
Peter Wehner
Senior fellow at the Trinity Forum and contributing writer at the Atlantic
Trinity Forum, Atlantic
Episode: Pete Hegseth's violent prayers
Clifford Winston
Economist specializing in transportation and microeconomic policy
Episode: American cars used to be affordable. What happened?
Missy Ryan
Staff writer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Is Venezuela doing better now?

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 1.1k ratings
  • Weak not Think.

    15 minutes is all the time required to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JNLCIA
    United Statesa month 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
    Norway4 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 States5 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 States9 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 States9 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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Talking Points

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All y'all have accents
Q: What factors determine how well we understand accents we are not used to, and what can listeners do to mitigate bias or miscommunication?
Key factors include a listener's exposure to diverse accents, cognitive flexibility, and motivation to communicate. To mitigate bias, listeners should be aware of automatic judgments, seek varied linguistic input, and remain open to alternative pronunciations as valid forms of speech.
All y'all have accents
Q: We've established that everybody speaks with an accent. How does this affect our everyday communication and your understanding of others when accents differ significantly?
Accents signal social identity and group belonging, and while accuracy in understanding can vary, exposure and motivation to hear different sounds improve comprehension; the brain uses prior experiences to interpret unfamiliar accents, which can cause initial processing hiccups but often improves with exposure.
How the universe made you possible
Q: Is Why Do We Exist a fundamentally different question for an astrophysicist than it is for a bus driver or a philosopher or anybody else?
Yes, the question is framed through the lens of scientific inquiry and data; while others may approach it philosophically or practically, the astrophysicist focuses on what we know about reality through observation, theory, and the evolution of the universe, tying the question to the nine realms and the data we have about cosmic history.
Critical Race Theory explained by its founder
Q: How do you respond to those who weaponize CRT to attack equity and inclusion?
I aim to speak to stakeholders in social justice and equity, highlighting how erasing historical context and suppressing inclusive policies undermines democracy and the possibility of a truly multiracial society.
Critical Race Theory explained by its founder
Q: Was there an incident that made you think things have changed in how CRT is discussed or interpreted?
Yes, the presidential debate where the Proud Boys were asked to denounce, followed by executive actions that weaponized terms like implicit bias and diversity, leading critics to label CRT and related ideas as dangerous, which shifted public discourse.

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1. Amanda Hoover
2. Dhruv Khullar
3. Hakeem Oluseyi
4. Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw
5. Valerie Fridland
6. Alex Mayyasi
7. Peter Wehner
8. Clifford Winston

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