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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.

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Stereotype threat creates significant performance gaps by introducing distracting mental chatter during challenging tasks. Research into the "Obama effect" demonstrates that performance disparities between black and white students on standardized tests diminished following Barack Obama's political success, suggesting t...