Lisa Curry — Writer

Episodes 20

The Rise of White Nationalism

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March 19, 201922m
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Jim explains how the internet radicalizes white nationalists like the shooter in New Zealand, visits Australia's anti-immigration border fence and examines public shaming.

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Jim examines the many flaws in America's nuclear weapon stockpile, takes a critical look at doomsday-prepping advice and sits down with North Korean defectors.

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Jim looks at the rise of the NRA as a lobbying group, visits Chicago to see how the city became a proxy in the gun-control debate and tries to save after-school programs.

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The Extra Hurdles for Trans Athletes

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April 9, 201922m
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Jim looks at the discriminatory barriers trans athletes face, sits down with a transgender scientist and marathoner, and examines the state of LGBTQ rights in Thailand.

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Jim Goes on an Anti-Poaching Safari

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April 16, 201922m
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Jim explains why zoos are a good thing, goes on patrol with an anti-poaching task force and sticks up for an underappreciated member of the animal kingdom.

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Jim's Guide to Growing Old and Dying

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April 23, 201922m
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Jim explains why the funeral industry is exploitative and wasteful, seeks happiness by attending his own mock funeral in South Korea, and devises a new model of retirement.

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Addicted to Everything

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April 30, 201922m
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Jim looks at how gamification gets people addicted to tech, tries to figure out if Australia has a gambling problem and explains why strict laws don't curb addiction.

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Giving Kids in Foster Care a Leg Up

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May 7, 201922m
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Jim weighs in on ancestry testing, chats with Ty Burrell about giving opportunities to kids in foster care and examines how kid influencers are vulnerable to exploitation.

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Dividing the United States

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May 14, 201922m
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Jim makes the case for universal basic income, takes a critical look at "poverty tourism" in South Africa and proposes splitting America up into different countries.

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The Cost of Trading Away Freedom

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May 21, 201922m
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Jim examines the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, visits Singapore to weigh the pros and cons of living in a restrictive society, and criticizes recent abortion bans.

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Americans Stopped Caring About Privacy

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September 17, 201922m
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Jim gives his take on some unpopular opinions, visits Hong Kong to learn about "citizen scores" and scrutinizes America's nonchalant attitude about data security.

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Jim Gives Socialism an Overhaul

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September 24, 201922m
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Jim explains why free college for everyone might not be a good idea after all, finds a compromise between socialism and capitalism, and celebrates the Emmy Awards.

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Jim Takes on Cancel Culture

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October 1, 201922m
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Jim discusses the consequences of "cancel culture," shares how inclusion is changing the toy industry and laments a hairy situation.

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The Decline of Sex in Japan

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October 8, 201922m
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Jim discusses the spate of recent deaths linked to vaping, visits Japan to examine the decline of sex among young people and looks at the disappearing stigma around STDs.

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Diving Into the Trump Impeachment Inquiry

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October 15, 201922m
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Jim unpacks the Trump impeachment inquiry, visits South Africa to learn about traditional medicine techniques and weighs in on how U.S. culture tackles mental health.

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Jim's Ride-Along with His Cop Brother

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October 22, 201922m
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Jim explains why people love conspiracy theories, looks at why policing is safer in Australia and shares the latest news about how humans have doomed their own planet.

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Legal Prostitution vs Sex Trafficking

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October 29, 201922m
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Jim breaks down the latest Halloween trends, finds out whether sex trafficking is linked to legal prostitution, and compares American and British chocolate manufacturing.

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Why Americans Fear the Wrong Things

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November 5, 201922m
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Jim looks at recent Facebook controversies, enlists Rep. Madeleine Dean to help him run for office, and talks to author Barry Glassner about America's "Culture of Fear."

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Are Japanese B-Stylers Racist?

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November 12, 201922m
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Jim examines the decline of religion in America, investigates the Japanese trend of appropriating African-American culture and asks panelists to identify racist scenarios.

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There Are Too Many Choices

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Season Finale
November 19, 201922m
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On Jim's final episode, he discusses the world's first penis transplant, exposes the brutal practice of shark finning and explains why too many choices can be a bad thing.

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