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Episode 1

AFTERMATH: The Dobbs Effect

Thu, Oct 6, 2022 49 mins

The stakes have never been higher; since the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, states are implementing bans and rolling back laws; when it comes to the polarizing topic of abortion, things aren't always as black and white as they seem.

Episode 2

Before Columbine & Climate Conservatives

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 49 mins

The case study of a school shooting years later; the unlikely hero of the climate change movement.

Episode 3

Caffeine Jungle

Thu, Oct 27, 2022 49 mins

The remote highlands of Chiapas, Mexico showcase the world of ethically certified coffee.

Episode 4

The Bodies of Lake Mead & Make-Believe Backlash

Thu, Oct 27, 2022 49 mins

Bodies keep popping up in Lake Mead, and the world of make believe is getting more diverse.

Episode 5

Threat to Democracy & 48 Hours With Charlie Puth

Thu, Nov 3, 2022 49 mins

Civic workers under attack threaten democracy; behind the scenes with Charlie Puth, who says he's a "definite dork."

Episode 6

Ye: It All Falls Down

Thu, Nov 10, 2022 49 mins

Exploring the controversy around Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, whose antisemitic comments sparked a firestorm.

Episode 7

Weekend With Weezy

Thu, Nov 17, 2022 49 mins

Seventy-two hours with Lil Wayne in his New Orleans hometown; he opens up about his mental health, growing up as a child star, and when fans might finally hear "The Carter VI."

Episode 8

Taylor Swift's Ticketmaster Disaster and Retro Revolution

Thu, Dec 1, 2022 49 mins

Seventy-two hours with Lil Wayne in his New Orleans hometown; he opens up about his mental health, growing up as a child star, and when fans might finally hear "The Carter VI."

Episode 9

Killer Curves

Thu, Dec 8, 2022 49 mins

From the hyper-popular BBL to illegal augmentation injections, the lengths some are taking to achieve the bouncing bottom of their dreams are explored.

Episode 10

Into the Deep With Avatar

Thu, Dec 15, 2022 49 mins

A never-before-seen journey behind the scenes of the highly-anticipated film "Avatar: The Way of Water;" 13 years later, James Cameron talks about the barriers this movie is still breaking.

Episode 11

Megan Thee Stallion & the Trial of Tory Lanez

Thu, Jan 12, 2023 49 mins

The case of Tory Lanez, the rapper convicted of shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion; a look at why it seemed like Megan Thee Stallion was the one on trial and what this case says about how survivors of violence are treated.

Episode 12

The Housewife's Scam: The Real Life of Jen Shah

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 49 mins

The star of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Jen Shah, is sentenced to six and a half years in prison for running a massive fraud scheme; the victims whose lives were destroyed by Shah's scams open up.

Episode 13

The Year That Crypto Broke

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 49 mins

A look at the makers and breakers of a volatile year in the cryptocurrency world and whether the industry will be able to pick itself back up again.

Episode 14

Football City, USA

Thu, Feb 2, 2023 49 mins

Michael Strahan travels to the South Carolina city that says it pumps out more football players per capita than anywhere else.

Episode 15

The Boys Are Back: 24 Hours With the Jonas Brothers

Thu, Feb 9, 2023 49 mins

It's been almost four years since Kevin, Joe and Nick released an album; now, the Jonas Brothers are back, and Juju Chang is behind the scenes with exclusive access; they catch up on their lives, their wives, and why they almost broke up for good.

Episode 16

Under His Spell: Sarah Lawrence Dad Turned Predator

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 49 mins

The case that horrified the country; a dad moved into his daughter's dorm at Sarah Lawrence College; for about ten years, Lawrence Ray violated, extorted and sex trafficked her friends and others; disturbing recordings and the survivors' stories.

Episode 17

The Skinny Shot

Thu, Feb 23, 2023 49 mins

Drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro seem to have everyone buzzing about the possibility of weight loss in a few months; they're FDA-approved to treat diabetes; now, recent shortages have some questioning priorities about who should get the drug.

Episode 18

Model Behavior

Thu, Mar 2, 2023 49 mins

With old shows getting new life on streaming, one show is getting heat: America's Next Top Model; past contestants and judge Janice Dickinson join the show; supermodel Coco Rocha teaches pose, poise and how aspiring models can protect themselves.

Episode 19

Famous Fake-Outs

Thu, Mar 9, 2023 49 mins

America's history is littered with those who lie and defraud; some of the most well-known liars are freshman Congressman George Santos and fake heiress Anna Delvey.

Episode 20

Paris Hilton: In Her Own Words

Thu, Mar 16, 2023 49 mins

The hotel heiress and reality star has had her story told by the paparazzi and tabloids for years. Now she's opening up to JuJu Chang on the Paris Hilton she says almost no one knows, telling her story of trauma, survival, and hope.

Episode 21

The AI Revolution

Thu, Mar 23, 2023 49 mins

Artificial Intelligence is developing at radical speed, it can now speak, write, create art, and some humans are even falling in love with their AI companions. Are we ready for it?

Episode 22

Cashing In: The Debate Over Paying College Athletes

Thu, Mar 30, 2023 49 mins

After the Supreme Court decided that college athletes could profit from their NIL- name, image and likeness- the floodgates opened. Teens as young as 16 are signing deals, making big bucks for what students used to be punished for. Are we ready for it?

Episode 24

Checkmate: The Great Chess Scandal

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 49 mins

Accusations of cheating, a $100 million lawsuit, and a bizarre false rumor about vibrating anal beads. What happens when a brash teen star beats the chess world champion in a high stakes tournament?

Episode 25

#AlmondMom: Body Image & Baggage

Thu, Apr 27, 2023 49 mins

Almond Mom videos spoofing diet culture have forced celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow to defend their diets. Iskra Lawrence, Jillian Michaels and Emme weigh in on society's food baggage. The funny videos tap into a hard conversation between moms and daughters.

Episode 26

United States of Drill: Rap, Beef, and Bullets

Thu, May 4, 2023 49 mins

Why are mayors and DJs trying to ban one kind of rap? We look at drill rap's deadly consequences. From Chicago and NYC to the streets of North Florida, we unpack the influence on communities, and the vicious cycle of art and murder that comes with it.

Episode 27

Buff Enough: Liver King, Steroids, and Male Body Image

Thu, May 11, 2023 49 mins

Liver King's bulging biceps and 6-pack abs made him a social media sensation. But in a world of many online fitness influencers, including Liver King, what happens when a sea of buff bodies leads some young people to body image issues and steroid abuse?

Episode 28

#MomTok: Posting Perfection

Thu, May 18, 2023 49 mins

They're women who seem to have parenting and marriage figured out. Is the world of mommy influencers all that it seems? We dive into the controversy that swirled around one group of Mormon moms and the effort to make the industry more inclusive.

Episode 29

Anatomy of a Scandoval: Our Obsession with Gossip and Scandal

Thu, May 25, 2023 49 mins

Vanderpump Rules' cheating scandal became a cultural moment revealing society's obsession with celebrity and scandal. Gossip blogger Perez Hilton, comedian Heather McDonald, former Real Housewife Meghan King and super fans dissect "Scandoval."

Episode 30

The King Road Killings

Thu, Jun 8, 2023 49 mins

A quadruple murder haunts the University of Idaho and online commentary isn't helping. As content creators speculate, they spread rumors and false accusations. We break down who suffers when online sleuths turn crime into entertainment.

Episode 32

Vanished: Children of the Prophet

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 49 mins