Meet The Expert: Esther Perel Couples therapist Esther Perel leads host Ophira Eisenberg and musician Jonathan Coulton in a guessing game of relationship statistics.
Michael Ian Black Is Back, All Right! Comedian and author Michael Ian Black reflects on starting the very first "Twitter war," redefining masculinity, and his podcast inspired by the Thomas Hardy novel, Jude The Obscure.
J. Marshall Shepherd: How Does Bias Shape Our Perceptions About Science? Why do many people dismiss issues like climate change, despite strong scientific evidence? Climatologist J. Marshall Shepherd examines how different forms of bias shape how we perceive science. NPR/TED Staff
Tony Salvador: How Does Bias Affect How We Listen? Experimental psychologist Tony Salvador says we often hear only what we want to hear. He asks us to move beyond selective listening and be open to hearing all ideas — even ones we don't agree with. NPR/TED Staff
Andreas Ekström: Can We Solve For Bias In Tech? We think of search engines as unbiased sources of information. But they're not — and they can be manipulated. Andreas Ekström asks: who should hold the burden of addressing bias in search engines? NPR/TED Staff
Yassmin Abdel-Magied: Is It Possible To Unravel Unconscious Bias? Yassmin Abdel-Magied says people often make assumptions about her because she wears a hijab. She challenges people to recognize this as an unconscious bias—and learn to look a little deeper. NPR/TED Staff
Feb. 15: Singles Awareness Day Feb. 15 is being called Singles Awareness Day, a holiday for those who are not involved in a romantic relationship to complement Valentine's Day.
Your Seattle-area weekend culture picks: Feb. 15 After more than a week of snow, it's time to trade your sleds for a little culture. Here are a few suggestions. Marcie Sillman
'The Source Of Self-Regard' Speaks To Today's Social And Political Moment Though the essays, speeches, and meditations in Toni Morrison's new nonfiction collection were written over the course of four decades, virtually every entry feels strikingly relevant now. Ericka Taylor
