Listener Reviews

I love the interesting topics this show brings forth. I look forward to each and every episode, and I always learn alot about a wide range of subjects. This show is way underrated and I hope it continues

Enjoyable educational discussions. Kara is a great host. Good measured speaking patterns and very few fluff words. Mundane academic topics are discussed in an interesting way.

Incredibly thoughtful conversations with actual experts in the field being discussed. Grateful for high quality information out there like this!

Kara's guests are always top-notch experts in their field, and she seems to always come up with questions that get them sharing their expertise, then she lets them talk. This is an excellent format, and has brought me more interesting information than any other podcast I can remember. Highly recommended!

Finally a pod cast about the world we live in without extremism being the “hook.” Good work!

I love this show and I hope she continues to put out episodes regularly. It's a special place in the podcast world. Interesting topics that aren't brain rot and she asks very good intellectual questions. In a world full of hot takes this show prioritizes context and intellect. 5/5

I wish there were 100 episodes, great way to elevate research in public discourse. I’d love for Kara to ask each guest what they don’t know yet at the end of every episode to highlight guest humility and future research needs. Update: This billionaire episode had no research. It was just two people guessing at what billionaires think about. Very disappointing. I can get that episode anywhere. This show should have more rigor.

Interesting topics, thoughtful questions and insight! I wish we could get everyone to listen - unfortunately I think sometimes the people who need information the most are the ones who listen the least … great show

Interesting topics discussed with experts and evidence.

Thought provoking episode on marriage as luxury. Would you consider addressing the rise of singledom? Curious to see what the implications are for a society that is valuing marriage yet not recognizing that finding a partner is not easy plus also sometimes people prefer to remain single. There’s a huge chunk of the population that’s being ignored. Hoping you’ll address this, you’ve got a great interview style and your topics are fascinating.

Great interviews with eye opening research

I am going to keep it short and sweet... I love this podcast because: 1) It's content. It's different from so many. 2) The length. They are perfect for getting the info without eating up three hours of my time. 3) Kara is prepared and the podcast flows smoothly. If there is editing, it's done perfectly.

Just found this podcast. Excellent topics and great discussion.

I love learning and this podcast has been a godsend. Kara does an amazing job of tackling subjects I “think” I know about and getting expert insights and research to make me reevaluate my own thinking on it. The episodes are well done and do a great job of presenting a broad perspective. Each episode I find I am challenged by some things, disagree with others, and agree with the rest. It’s exactly what you want if you want to grow intellectually and stay informed. Great job Kara!

No big words, not too many jargon - therefore easy to follow for non native speakers. The host has a great way of opening up a topic and then gently connecting it to other related ideas - thoughtful mix of economics and everyday social life, without feeling heavy. The guests are also very down to earth. Love it!

No silly banter to open the show. Just gets at the topic, respects my time and doesn’t insult my intelligence. Subscribed. ✅

Great topics. I’ve already shared it with a few friends. Only advice is to please fact check before stating statistics or just don’t provide them at all.

This podcast is exploring ideas I’ve been wondering about…for example, why the systems I grew accustomed to are now falling apart.

This is the only podcast where I do not skip through half the fluff. Kara is balanced, direct, and able to get the most out of her guests and into the meat of some very complex topics. I look forward to every episode. Brava!

I am always looking for podcasts that broaden my knowledge and views. I really appreciate this podcast. I have listened to two of the episodes and they were so varied. I learned from both presenters and they pushed me to think differently. So pleased to have found this podcast!

A gem of a podcast. Honest and hard-hitting. A rarity these days.

Really interesting interviews and unique /thought provoking insights.

This podcast makes these deep ideas so accessible and relevant to our lives: regardless of one's stage of life, this was eye-opening to see how this benefits people in different ways... this is gonna be a great podcast series. Can't want to see what's coming next - two thumbs up!