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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 52 MIN

Is There A Better Way To Board A Plane?

from The Curiosity Desk · host GBH News

First up misinformation researcher Joan Donovan joins with Craig Newmark – founder of Craigslist – on internet scams in the age of A.I. Craig’s heading the public service campaign Take9  with muppet Count von Count. Then, we're learned about some under-explored Massachusetts and New England history with Greg Jackson, host of the podcast History That Doesn’t Suck, ahead of a show at the Wilbur.Lastly, we answer the question on everyones minds... Is there a better way to board an airplane? Edgar meets astrophysicist Jason Steffen, who claims to have designed the most scientifically-sound method for packing in passengers efficiently. We’ll also get some perspective from GBH transportation reporter: Jeremy Siegel. 

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