Full Episodes

4/12/2026: Pope Leo's Church; Risk on the Road; What Happened to the Great White Sharks?

First, Pope Leo's voice on American politics. Then, a report on the ticking time bomb on U.S. roadways. And, South Africa's missing great white sharks.

• Apr 12
• 43:38

4/5/2026: Return to RAM; Ghost Train; The Mardi Gras Indians

First, a report on patients, cut off from health care, getting help. Then, the state of high-speed rail in the U.S. And, a look at the Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive.

• Apr 5
• 43:41

3/29/2026: Inside the Tower; Unmanned; Wonder of the World

First, investigating the D.C. midair plane crash. Then, a look at the drone arms race transforming modern warfare. And, inside Son Doong, the world's largest cave passage.

• Mar 29
• 43:33

3/22/2026: Elemental Crisis; Turning the Ship Around; The Dog Aging Project

First, a report on the only active rare earth mine in the U.S. Then, collapse of U.S. shipbuilding poses national and economic security risks. And, a dog study may help pets and humans age well.

• Mar 22
• 43:27

3/15/2026: Choke Point; Laser Focus; Growing Up Behind Walls

First, a report on ships stranded by the Strait of Hormuz closure. Then, could lasers help fend off Iran's drones? And, a look inside author Mitch Albom's Haiti orphanage.

• Mar 15
• 43:17