EP. 41 — What’s Up With The Opioid Crisis? with Dr. Chris Evans

Dr Chris Evans talks with Jonathan about how people get addicted to opioids, why addiction is so hard to kick, and what we can do about this national crisis. Dr Evans is Director of the Brain Research Institute at UCLA and of the Hatos Centre for Neuropharmacology. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN.

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EP. 311 — Whose Land Is This Land? with Dr. Elizabeth Rule

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This week, we’re touring Washington, DC, to learn how the nation’s capital is a Native capital—with returning guest Dr. Elizabeth Rule! She and Jonathan explore the city’s significance for the 574 tribal nations in the US today and spotlight Indigenous art, architecture, and activism. Put on your walking shoes and join us for a journey that’ll change how you see the city, and the United States.

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March 16, 2023

EP. 309 — How Smart Is AI? (Part Two) with Meredith Broussard

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