Think

Series produced by KERA

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Think is a national, talk radio program, hosted by acclaimed journalist Krys Boyd and produced by KERA — North Texas’ PBS and NPR member station. Each week, listeners across the country tune in to the program to hear thought-provoking, in-depth conversations with newsmakers from across the globe.

Think is a national, talk radio program, hosted by acclaimed journalist Krys Boyd and produced by KERA — North Texas’ PBS and NPR member station. Each week, listeners across the country tune in to the program to hear thought-provoking, in-depth conversations with newsmakers from across the globe. Previous guests on the program include former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and John Kerry, actor Bryan Cranston, Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Ted Cruz, Melinda Gates, author Malcolm Gladwell, Jane Goodall, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Rev. Jesse Jackson and more.

Since launching in November 2006, Think and Krys Boyd have earned more than a dozen local, regional and national awards, including the 2013 Regional Edward R. Murrow award for breaking news coverage. To date, Think can be heard on more than 200 public radio stations across the country, from Alaska to New York City.

In addition to the radio program, Think also is among the most-downloaded local podcasts in the public radio system. Hide full description

Think is a national, talk radio program, hosted by acclaimed journalist Krys Boyd and produced by KERA — North Texas’ PBS and NPR member station. Each week, listeners across the country tune in to the program to hear thought-provoking, in-depth conversations with newsmakers from across the globe. Previous guests on the program include former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and John Kerry, actor Bryan Cranston, Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Ted Cruz, Melinda Gates, author Malcolm Gladwell, Jane Goodall, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Rev. Jesse Jackson and more. Since launching in November 2006, Think and Krys Boyd have earned more than a dozen local, regional and national awards, including the 2013 Regional Edward R. Murrow award for breaking news coverage. To date, Think can be heard on... Show full description


35 Pieces

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FRIDAY, 9/20 For many trans people, spending time with other trans people is a learning experience. Krys Boyd talks with a trans journalist about w...

  • Added: Sep 19, 2024
  • Length: 58:54
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THURSDAY, 9/19 Flight attendants work long hours and deal with unruly passengers for wages that barely make ends meet. Krys Boyd talks with a Washi...

  • Added: Sep 18, 2024
  • Length: 58:54
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WEDNESDAY, 9/18 With new technologies, paleontologists are starting to learn more about how dinosaurs lived. Krys Boyd talks about how animals livi...

  • Added: Sep 17, 2024
  • Length: 58:54
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TUESDAY, 9/17 That buzz you get when experiencing a moment of wonder – that actually makes you a more fully formed person. Krys Boyd talks with the...

  • Added: Sep 17, 2024
  • Length: 58:55
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MONDAY, 9/16 Loneliness takes a toll on mental and physical health, but solutions are hard to come by. Krys Boyd talks about the search for a cure ...

  • Added: Sep 13, 2024
  • Length: 58:52
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FRIDAY, 9/13 One reason A.I. is taking over our lives is that we humans just like it so much. Krys Boyd talks with an M.I.T. researcher about the d...

  • Added: Sep 12, 2024
  • Length: 58:52
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THURSDAY, 9/12 Shame might work as a deterrent, but it also affects self-esteem deeply. Krys Boyd talks about how shame is often used as a weapon a...

  • Added: Sep 11, 2024
  • Length: 58:53
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WEDNESDAY, 9/11 What if lower-income people were just given money to make ends meet? Krys Boyd talks about the results of a long-term study that tr...

  • Added: Sep 10, 2024
  • Length: 58:52
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TUESDAY, 9/10 Being labeled “gifted” in school can come with perks. Krys Boyd talks about why those benefits often don’t carry over into adulthood.

  • Added: Sep 09, 2024
  • Length: 58:53
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MONDAY, 9/9 With so much disagreement about how to interpret the Constitution, is it time for a new one? Krys Boyd talks with the dean of the UC-Be...

  • Added: Sep 06, 2024
  • Length: 58:52
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FRIDAY, 9/6 Cynicism may be useful as a defense mechanism, but it rarely accomplishes anything. Krys Boyd talks with a psychologist about why a lit...

  • Added: Sep 05, 2024
  • Length: 58:53
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THURSDAY, 9/5 Can big spenders and cheapskates peacefully coexist? Krys Boyd talks with the author of “Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the M...

  • Added: Sep 04, 2024
  • Length: 58:53
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WEDNESDAY, 9/4 Our favorite songs may move us deeply, but do they also help us in other ways? Krys Boyd talks with a neuroscientist about the medic...

  • Added: Sep 03, 2024
  • Length: 58:53
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TUESDAY, 9/3 Both presidential campaigns are focused on messaging that connects with voters. Krys Boyd talks with a political strategist about how ...

  • Added: Aug 30, 2024
  • Length: 58:53
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Monday, 9/2 – Think In pursuit of a distinguished career, are we missing out on a good life? Up next on Think we will discuss the differences betwe...

  • Added: Aug 30, 2024
  • Length: 58:52
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FRIDAY, 8/30 A community of what are known as “trad wives” has emerged online. Guest host Courtney Collins talks about this retro approach to woman...

  • Added: Aug 29, 2024
  • Length: 58:53
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THURSDAY, 8/29 Did you know dolphins call each other by name? Krys Boyd talks with a zoologist about new research into how animals communicate.

  • Added: Aug 28, 2024
  • Length: 58:54
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WEDNESDAY, 8/28 Eel smuggling is one of the most lucrative wildlife crimes. Krys Boyd talks with the author of a new book that examines what makes ...

  • Added: Aug 27, 2024
  • Length: 58:53
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TUESDAY, 8/27 One of the most dangerous parts of a migrant’s journey to the U.S. border is a dense jungle known as the Darién Gap. Krys Boyd talks ...

  • Added: Aug 26, 2024
  • Length: 58:53