Hacks
What Are the Police For, Anyway?
Freakonomics Radio, Stephen J. Dubner
In this September 2021 episode of Freakonomics Radio, Stephen Dubner examines the function of the police and how the U.S. police force has evolved over time, questioning whether redefining their role could lead to more effective, unbiased service.
What Are the Steps of Writing a Song?
Cemre Kiralioglu Savatli
A song is the detail. It is a pleasant way to reflect on emotions, experiences, and life, past or future. It's the reflection of the soul. If you love the power of words and want to become a songwriter, this Hack can help.
What Are You Doing With Your Life
J. Krishnamurti
A compilation of key sections from the 20th-century philosopher's writings and lectures, covering the teachings he gave on how to lead a happy and fulfilling life.
What Artists Wear
Charlie Porter
A fluid investigation into the way artists have used clothing as a means of self-expression and a force for social critique.
What Blind People Need to Succeed at Work
The Be My Eyes Podcast, Krissy Bisda
On this September 2019 episode of the Be My Eyes podcast, hosts Hans and Julia interview human resources expert Krissy Bisda about how to make workplaces more accessible and inclusive for blind people.
What Can I Do When I Grow Up?
The School of Life, Alain de Botton
This guide from The School of Life facilitates open conversations with young adults about choosing careers in today's world.
What Causes Alzheimer's?
Unexplainable, Noam Hassenfeld
This September 2021 episode of the Unexplainable podcast dives into the ongoing research behind what causes Alzheimer's disease and why there is still no cure.
What Causes High Blood Pressure
The Doctor's Farmacy, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. George Papanicolaou , Dr. Cindy Geyer
In this September 2023 episode of The Doctor's Farmacy podcast, host Dr. Mark Hyman meets with Dr. George Papanicolaou and Dr. Cindy Geyer to talk about hypertension – also known as high blood pressure – which affects nearly 25% of adults worldwide.
What Causes Inflation?
Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark, Chuck Bryant
In this June 2021 episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant address inflation and discuss economic theories that try to explain where it comes from, how it works, and what impact it has on the individual consumer.
What ChatGPT Is — and Isn’t
Danny in the Valley, Danny Fortson, Benedict Evans
In this December 2022 episode of the Danny in the Valley podcast, host Danny Forston interviews tech analyst Benedict Evans to discuss the potential of ChatGPT and machine learning.
What Did Historical Figures Really Look Like?
Becca Segovia
Graphic designer Becca Segovia breathes new life into historical portraits.
What Do Women Want?
Daniel Bergner
This informative book utilizes data from studies and real people's experiences to define female desire and answer the tantalizing question of what women want.
What Does "In The Fog" Mean In Adoption?
Who Am I Really? Podcast
The adoptee community sometimes uses the phrases, 'in the fog' or 'out of the fog.' They are a metaphor for an adopted person's level of conscious consideration of what it means to be an adoptee. Here is more about being in the fog, and what it means to come out of the fog.
What Does Keir Starmer Believe In?
The Today Podcast, Nick Robinson, Amol Rajan, Tom Baldwin
In this May 2024 episode of the BBC's Today Podcast, hosts Nick Robinson and Amol Rajan examine British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, looking at his background, values, and policies.
What Drives the Body?
University of Aberdeen, Dr. Alison Richmond
In this course from the University of Aberdeen, explore how the body uses energy to power itself, keeps its systems in balance, and fights off harmful invaders.
What Every Parent Should Know
Feel Better, Live More, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Philippa Perry
In this September 2019 episode of the Feel Better Live More podcast, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee chats to psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry about tips for parents to foster a more harmonious relationship with their children.
What Everyone Needs to Know about Tax
James Hannam
Who knew tax could be so interesting? Tax advisor James Hannam uses psychology, politics, and common sense to cut through the complexities of the UK tax system.
What Happened
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton drops her guard and tells her side of history in this vulnerable personal account of the 2016 US presidential election.
What Happened to You?
Oprah Winfrey, Bruce D. Perry
What Happened to You? presents a different way of identifying and healing from trauma by asking a different type of question: not 'what's wrong with you?' but 'what's happened to you?'
What Happened, Brittany Murphy?
Jason Blum, James Buddy Day, Jeremy Gold
When actress Brittany Murphy mysteriously died in 2009, rumors swirled about the cause of her death. A new two-part documentary series from HBOMax explores her life, career, and marriage to con artist Simon Monjack in What Happened, Brittany Murphy?
What Happened, Miss Simone?
Liz Garbus
What Happened, Miss Simone? is a documentary-style movie that tells the story of the queen of blues, Nina Simone, who journeyed from child prodigy from a poor family to a powerful figure in the U.S. civil rights movement.
