Season 2

Why Doesn't the US Have Paid Parental Leave?
Danielle looks at the history of maternity leave.
Why Doesn't the US Have Paid Parental Leave?

How a Spy Changed Horror Movies
You may not know their names, but these screams are so ubiquitous in horror films.
How a Spy Changed Horror Movies

Why Did We Plant a Flag on the Moon?
Why did Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin plant a flag on the moon?
Why Did We Plant a Flag on the Moon?

Why Are We Obsessed with Cults?
What is it about cults that captures the public imagination?
Why Are We Obsessed with Cults?

Why Do Schools Teach Sex Education?
Why are school teachers tasked with teaching students about sexual education?
Why Do Schools Teach Sex Education?

Why are Patriotic Songs All the Same?
Why do so many anthems and patriotic songs from across the globe sound the same?
Why are Patriotic Songs All the Same?

Modern Warfare and Alien Invasions
What really crashed down to Earth in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947?
Modern Warfare and Alien Invasions

Why Does the Government Need to Know My Race?
Why does the government care about race?
Why Does the Government Need to Know My Race?

How Did Edison Invent Christmas Lights?
How Did Edison Invent Christmas Lights?
How Did Edison Invent Christmas Lights?

Why Do So Many Religions Have Headwear?
Hijabs, yarmulkes, habits, and dastars — why do so many religions have rules about hair?
Why Do So Many Religions Have Headwear?

How Did Makeup Ads Go From Style to Science?
When did makeup ads become less about beauty and more about science?