The Insight

The Insight


Latest Episodes

Irish genetics over the past 10,000 years
March 13, 2019

This week Razib talks to Dr. Lara Cassidy about what genetics can tell us about Ireland's history. https://pxlme.me/mUUwq7u9

Polygenic risk scores and diversity
March 06, 2019

This week, medical genetics and diversity https://pxlme.me/bmjzWq8R

Blueprint, a conversation with Robert Plomin
February 27, 2019

This week we talk about behavior geneticists with one of the doyens of the field, Robert Plomin. Show notes: https://pxlme.me/wv1-WXQK

The Prehistory of the Arabian Peninsula
February 19, 2019

Archaeologist Jeff Rose talks about the incredible Paleolithic finds in Oman and their implications for the origins of modern humanity. Show notes: https://pxlme.me/l2uKidYt

Love and biology!
February 13, 2019

This week we talked to evolutionary biologist Steve Phelps about love. Show notes: https://pxlme.me/Qe6cieei

Is the FBI Watching Your DNA?
February 06, 2019

This week Razib and Spencer talk to Judy Russell and Debbie Kennett about the recent controversy about Family Tree DNA's cooperation with law enforcement. Show notes: https://pxlme.me/QulNHrT_

The New York Times takes on Ancient DNA
January 30, 2019

This week Razib and Spencer talk to Bastien Llamas, a researcher at the University of Adelaide, about the recent expose about ancient DNA in The New York Times Magazine. Show notes: https://pxlme.me/4OULrz6S

Cultural Evolution
January 23, 2019

This week Razib discusses cultural evolution with anthropologist Richard McElreath. Show notes: https://pxlme.me/HCVcxcZh

2018 in genomics
December 20, 2018

This week, Spencer and Razib discuss the stories which defined 2018 in genomics. Show notes: https://pxlme.me/35Tq7n7g

African Genetics
December 12, 2018

This week Razib and Spencer discuss the changes occurring in the genetics of Africa, and the ramifications for all of us. Show notes: https://pxlme.me/83LHp9kw