Misfit Stars
Latest Episodes
“We all need to be more like Jimmy Carter.”
On this weeks episode: how skepticism is abused by fascists to protect power structures that uphold their fragile wittle egos (poor babies); the four-day workweek revolution; how buses and trains and
“Don’t put the baby in the CRISPR.”
On this weeks episode: the healing magic of observing our feelings; how science busts the myth of a gender binary; the person we have to thank for ice cream; the two realities lived by immunocompromi
“Ok, Einstein.”
On this weeks episode: a fun fact about letters; the scientific discovery of a protein that might become a covid-killer; the benefits of free lunch; why and how we must all get invested in the human
“Fewer allies, more accomplices.”
On this weeks episode: a win for racial justice in future presidential nominations; bad habits we need our journalists to break for the sake of democracy; free bus rides to the future; allyship as a
“What are we gonna do about the police?”
On this weeks episode: some good, updated advice on how to use covid rapid tests; the shocking disparity in training hours required for various non-potentially-lethal professions as compared to those
“Let’s get more zen.”
On this weeks episode: the encouraging news about covid trends as we approach the pandemics third anniversary; a perspective-enhancing view on the population of planet Earth; why it matters for all
“Kitten-poster moments.”
On this weeks episode: how its always been hard times, and how acceptance has always been the key to thriving and progress; why facts dont stand a chance against a persons dearly-held mental short
“100% commitment.”
On this weeks episode: were talking about saving the bees; how the story of a sketchy 18th-century doctor relates to our present-day epidemic of science denialism; how Shannon is attempting to rewir
“Snow vibes.” ☃️
On this weeks episode: were talking about the welcoming power of inclusive language; the 10-year anniversary of Sandy Hook, and some breathtaking statistics regarding guns and gun policy in the US;
“Thank you, Mr. Murray.”
On this weeks episode: were talking about how the futures looking a little brighter for marriage equality, how scientists are recreating the power of the sun to get us closer to a sustainable energ