Hidden Forces

Hidden Forces

March 31, 2021

Theme: Hidden Forces

Five podcast episodes on a theme, each week curated by a different person

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Why did you choose this theme? 

It is always fascinating and humbling to be reminded that there is more in this world that I could ever know, forces at work I can’t see, and that there will always be more to learn and understand.

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RadiolabThe Trust EngineersRadiolab is one of the most beloved podcasts and public radio shows in the world. The show is known for its deep-dive journalism and innovative sound design. In this episode, we learn that there’s a team at Facebook whose whole job it is to make you comfortable enough to stay on Facebook so they can experiment on you. Yeah.

Every Day Is A Food Day

Peanut Butter: Spread it on Thic‪c‬

Every food you love has a story. Each episode hosts, food Anna Van Valin (s/o our curator!) and Lia Ballentine pick a favorite food or drink and nerd-out on its holidays, histories and scandals. In this episode, we get into fresh, roasted peanut butter. 

1619 ProjectThe Economy That Slavery BuiltIn August of 1619, a ship carrying more than 20 enslaved Africans arrived in the English colony of Virginia. America was not yet America, but this was the moment it began. No aspect of the country that would be formed here has been untouched by the 250 years of slavery that followed— this podcast tells that story. In this episode, we explore: how did American “work” become so brutal, thankless and winner-takes-all? It’s always been that way. With its reliance on precarious loans and enslaved labor, the cruel ambitions of the early cotton industry still haunt us.

Hidden BrainLonely American Man

Boys get the message at a young age: don't show your feelings. Don't rely on anyone. In this episode, we take a close look at misguided notions of masculinity in the United States. We explore how those notions create stressed-out romantic relationships, physical health problems, and a growing epidemic of loneliness. Plus, we consider how we might begin to tell a different story about what it means to be a man.

Encyclopedia WomannicaBeautiful Minds: Anna FreudIn just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. This podcast tells the stories of women you may or may not know -- but definitely should. In this episode, we affirm that hidden forces in our psychology are powerful. Psychologist Anna Freud (NOT her dad, Sigmund) developed some of the most widely known psychological concepts, like repression, projection, defense mechanisms and trauma. Bet ya didn't know that. 

This week, we speak with Mila Atmos, a global citizen based in New York City. Mila is the producer and series host of Future Hindsight, a weekly podcast that aims to spark civic engagement through in-depth conversations with citizen change-makers. 

Future Hindsight is a weekly podcast that aims to spark civic engagement through in-depth conversations with citizen change-makers. 

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This week's spotlight is on Venture Stories podcast. This episode discusses the recent waves of innovation in education, how college and K-12 evolve post-COVID, and what will have changed about education in the next 5-10 years. This one has super interesting views on the education system for the modern world, especially with the effects of the pandemic.This week's spotlight comes from Christine, our podcast and newsletter coordinator. 

On the Blog:The EarBuds team put together a list of podcasts to close out Women's History Month. March may be coming to an end, but it's not goodbye, it's see you all day, everyday. Check out our recommendations on celebrating women of history, and women of podcasting. 

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