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Radiolab

Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.

Episodes

The 1938 War of the Worlds radio broadcast serves as a foundational case study for understanding mass hysteria and the power of immersive storytelling. By adopting the format of urgent, authoritative news bulletins, Orson Welles effectively blurred the lines between fiction and reality, triggering widespread panic. Thi...