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The opioid epidemic has been raging on for years, and we've lost hundreds of thousands of lives to overdoses. Naloxone aka Narcan is a life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug, but is it actually helping or is it doing more harm than good? In this episode, we chat with Jennifer Doleac about her research into the effects Narcan has had on the opioid epidemic

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In this episode, Chris discusses why he's taking a break from the podcast but isn't taking a break from creating. Follow on social media for updates @TheRewiredSoul

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There have been many medical advances in the last hundred years, but one underrated surgical procedure is that of facial reconstruction. Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris writes about medical history, and in her new book, she tells the story of the World War I surgeon who helped pioneer facial reconstruction surgery for wounded soldiers. We discuss the history of this surgery, the psychological effects of facial injuries, as well as the stigma around these types of injuries and how far we've come.

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There are a ton of benefits that come with talking to strangers, so why don’t we do it? And how has “stranger danger” propaganda made the problem worse? And how can talking to strangers decrease political polarization? In this episode, we talk to Joe Keohane about the benefits of talking to strangers and how anyone can do it.

Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeKeohane Get a copy of The Power of Strangers Visit JoeKeohane.net

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Are we failing democracy? Why are we so polarized? Have we become more narcissistic? Are millennials entitled? And are boomers ungrateful? Today's guest is none other than Tom Nichols to chat about his new book, and he even gives Chris some much needed tough love.

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What’s the source of conspiratorial thinking? How do we weed out misinformation? Are people naturally dumb? Is the problem scientific literacy or something else? And should we be more optimistic or pessimistic about the state of the world? THE PODCAST HOST HAS BECOME THE INTERVIEWEE! In this episode, we chat with Aaron from the Embrace the Void podcast to get a bit philosophical and discuss these topics and much more.

Follow Aaron on Twitter @ETVPod Subscribe to the Embrace the Void podcast on Apple or Spotify Check out the Philosophers in Space podcast on Apple or Spotify Four lenses on “post-truth” problems

My FREE Addiction Recovery books on Kindle until 9/20/21: Hope: How I Overcame Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction Caught in the Crossfire: A How-To Guide for Anyone Affected by a Loved One's Addiction

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How can we work together to destigmatize mental illness? What can anthropology teach us about ending this stigma? And is the problem getting worse or better? Today's guest, is Roy Grinker who comes from a family of psychologists and is the author of the new book Nobody's Normal. In this episode, he helps us answer these questions and much more.

Follow Roy on Twitter @roygrinker Get a copy of Nobody's Normal Visit RoyRichardGrinker.com

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How big of a role do genetics play in life outcomes? Does our environment shape us more than our genes? And why is there so much fear around researching genes, intelligence, and social outcomes? In this episode, we sit down with the author of The Genetic Lottery, Kathryn Paige Harden, and we discuss these topics and much more.

Follow Paige on Twitter @kph3k Get a copy of The Genetic Lottery Visit KPHarden.com

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What is strategic storytelling? How are companies, startups, and entrepreneurs using stories to reach new audiences? And how can stories help charities and people trying to change the world? In this episode, we chat with Frank Rose about his brand new book, and he answers these questions as well as many more.

Follow Frank on Twitter @frankrose Get a copy of The Sea We Swim In Visit FrankRose.com Visit DigitalDozen.io

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Are schools indoctrinating our kids with woke ideology?  Are educators neglecting ethical standards? Are kids learning to self-censor? And how is this affecting their developmental growth? Today's guest is Bonnie Kerrigan Snyder from FIRE, and we discuss what's been going on in schools and how we can address these issues.

Follow Bonnie on Twitter @bonniekerrigan Get a copy of Undoctrinate Click here for FIRE's K-12 resources Contact highschooloutreach@thefire.org

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