FULL EPISODE: Remembering Dolly - August 27, 2026

Dr. Vincent Racaniello, a microbiology and immunology professor at Columbia University, discusses the history, science, and current challenges of polio vaccination efforts worldwide. Callie Ahlgrim from Business Insider discusses the rise of divorce influencers, the normalization of sharing personal life stories online, and the impact on perceptions of divorce and independence. Professor Nathan Radke discusses the rise of conspiracy theories, their psychological appeal, and their impact on society, including parallels with religion and the importance of understanding beliefs. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (00:56) Dr. Vincent Racaniello pt. 1 (10:00) Dr. Vincent Racaniello pt. 2 (20:00) Dr. Vincent Racaniello pt. 3 (30:00) Callie Ahlgrim (39:50) Lisa Wexler (49:50) Nathan Radke pt. 1 (59:50) Nathan Radke pt. 2 (1:09:50) Lisa Wexler (1:19:09) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices