Your DNA is constantly mutating, and that’s a good thing
Our bodily systems are rife with mutations. In fact, your DNA is mutating right now. These errors, and attempts to repair them, are a key to understanding immune function, aging, and even how heart...
View ArticleTo Go Grey or to Not Go Grey?
For many people, the decision of whether to let their hair go grey naturally, or to begin dyeing it, is a fraught and complicated one. Vanessa Friedman, New York Times fashion director and chief...
View ArticleNational Politics; Transgender Care Stand-Off; Ramadan in 2026; Protecting...
Loading...On today's show:John Heilemann, chief political columnist at Puck and host of their podcast "Impolitic with John Heilemann," and senior national affairs analyst for MS NOW, talks about the...
View ArticleHow to Sort a Deceased Parent's Stuff
Did your parents have a lot stuff? After parents pass away, figuring out what to do with all of their possessions could be a full time job. And deciding what to keep, give away, or throw away, can take...
View ArticleSports For Longevity
New research suggests there are certain sports that are better for improving longevity than others. Simar Bajaj, New York Times reporting fellow discusses his reporting, and listeners call in to share...
View ArticleTeasing Apart The Causes And Early Signs Of Parkinson’s
Each year, around 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a neurodegenerative disease that can cause tremors and affect cognition. Scientists are working to identify some of the...
View ArticleOcean Vuong's Novel 'Emperor of Gladness'
[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2025] Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It follows the relationship between a young man and an elderly woman who meet...
View ArticleNew Doc About 'Carol & Joy' Kane
Actor Carol Kane, known for her roles in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, the Princess Bride and Taxi, lives with her 98 year old mother in Manhattan. A new documentary short called "Carol & Joy"...
View ArticleCan Animal Super-Agers Teach Us Their Secrets?
Some animals have a very different relationship to aging than we do: They don’t get cancer, they never go through menopause, and they live absurdly long lives. For instance, one bat species can live...
View ArticleRetirement Planning For Gen-X
[REBROADCAST from Oct. 3, 2025] Personal finance expert Kerry Hannon, co-author with Janna Herron of the book Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future, discusses the challenges...
View ArticleWhere Are We On The Science Of Menopause?
Menopause is having a moment. Celebrities like Halle Berry, Naomi Watts, and Michelle Obama have recently shared their personal menopause experiences. Menopause and perimenopause are showing up across...
View ArticleHow ‘Super Agers’ Stay Sharp And Active Longer Than Their Peers
Ever noticed how some people get to their 80s and 90s and continue to be healthy and active? They spend their days playing mahjong, driving to lunch, learning shuffle dancing, and practicing...
View ArticleAlan Alda Reflects On Life With Parkinson’s
In 2018, actor, author and science communicator Alan Alda spoke publicly about his diagnosis for Parkinson’s Disease. Alda, who is best known for his role in “M*A*S*H,” “The Aviator,” and “The West...
View ArticleBlack Friday Best-Of: Latino Life; 'Paradise Bronx'; Kwame Alexander; Mo Rocca
On this day after Thanksgiving, enjoy some of our favorite recent conversations:Ilan Stavans, cultural critic, Latino scholar, and publisher of Restless Book, discusses his cartoon history of Latino...
View ArticleBlack Friday Best-Of: Latino Life; 'Paradise Bronx'; Kwame Alexander; Mo Rocca
On this day after Thanksgiving, enjoy some of our favorite recent conversations:Ilan Stavans, cultural critic, Latino scholar, and publisher of Restless Book, discusses his cartoon history of Latino...
View ArticleThanksgiving Best Of: 100 Years of Native People's Stories; Weird Al ;...
On this Thanksgiving, enjoy some of our favorite recent conversations:As part of our centennial series "100 Years of 100 Things," Irene Kearns, digital program manager for Native Knowledge 360° at the...
View ArticleThanksgiving Best Of: 100 Years of Native People's Stories; Weird Al ;...
On this Thanksgiving, enjoy some of our favorite recent conversations:As our centennial series continues, Irene Kearns, digital program manager for Native Knowledge 360° at the National Museum of the...
View ArticleWhat Makes ‘SuperAgers’ Stay Healthy For So Long?
A common worry among older adults is how their brains and bodies might decline as they age.A small but fortunate group will live past their 95th birthdays, while staying cognitively sharp and free of...
View ArticleRev. Al Sharpton; New Supreme Court Term; No Climate 'Safe Havens;' A Case...
Loading...On today's show: Al Sharpton, civil rights leader, host of MSNBC’s PoliticsNation, founder and president of the National Action Network (NAN) and the author of Righteous Troublemakers: Untold...
View ArticleDeciding to Go Gray
As a part of the Wall Street Journal's "About Face" column, author Roxana Robinson discusses her decision to stop dyeing her hair after previously covering her grays. Listeners continue this...
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