This enlightening series from Vox digs into a wide range of topics such as the rise of cryptocurrency, why diets fail, and the wild world of K-pop.
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- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes aired
- 44
- Latest aired
- S03E14
- Total runtime
- 14h 40min
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 May 2018 – September 2018 20 episodes
- Season 2 September 2019 – November 2019 10 episodes
- the show was away for 1 year and 7 months
- Season 3 July 2021 – October 2021 14 episodes
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S03E01 Sugar
July 16 · 24min find the promo
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Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk. Is there a way to satisfy our primeval craving for sweetness in a healthy, balanced way?
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S03E02 Royalty
July 23 · 24min find the promo
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How do monarchies survive when they no longer wield power? By presenting a royal fairy tale that may not reflect the reality of the past — or present.
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S03E03 Flags
July 30 · 22min find the promo
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A flag can unite, divide and terrorize. Explore how a piece of cloth transformed into a powerful symbol of both love and hate, freedom and oppression.
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S03E04 Dogs
August 6 · 23min find the promo
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Who's a good dog? They all are! From puppy-dog eyes to feats of heroism, see how canines evolved into humankind's best friends and sources of pure love.
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S03E05 The End of Oil
August 13 · 21min find the promo
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Oil led to huge advancements - and vast inequities. As the planet warms, why is it so hard to turn away from fossil fuels, and can it be done in time?
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S03E06 Chess
August 20 · 23min find the promo
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For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds — and pawns — and it's more popular than ever. What makes this ever-changing board game so special?
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S03E07 Your Skin
August 27 · 21min find the promo
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Don’t panic, but our skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microscopic guests. Go beyond skin-deep with our largest organ.
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S03E08 Apologies
September 3 · 22min find the promo
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Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power?
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S03E09 Hurricanes
September 10 · 23min find the promo
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As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.
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S03E10 Plastic Surgery
September 17 · 24min find the promo
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The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.
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S03E11 Dance Crazes
September 24 · 20min find the promo
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From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?
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S03E12 Time
October 1 · 25min find the promo
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Time flies… sometimes. Its passage can seem to speed up and slow down. Why do we experience time the way we do, and how do we take back some control?
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S03E13 Country Music
October 8 · 25min find the promo
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Dirt roads. Pickup trucks. Hip-hop? As the borders around country music shift, who decides what defines the popular genre, and who gets to be a star?
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S03E14 Fairy Tales
October 15 · 24min find the promo
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Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.