Dana G. Smith

Coral Davenport, an energy and environmental policy correspondent for The New York Times, and Dana Smith, a health and science reporter for the same publication, tackle the staggering impacts of recent heat waves. They discuss how extreme heat is crippling worker productivity, costing the U.S. economy billions annually. The pair highlights the lack of federal regulations to protect workers and sheds light on physical responses to heat, underlining the urgency of adopting effective cooling methods as the climate crisis intensifies.

Dana G. Smith, a New York Times health reporter specializing in personal health, joins Marguerite Preston, Wirecutter's senior kitchen editor, to explore the joys of non-alcoholic drinking. They discuss the health risks of alcohol consumption and advocate for a vibrant bar cart filled with tasty alternatives. The conversation highlights creative non-alcoholic cocktails and the appeal of sophisticated non-alcoholic beverages, emphasizing how they can elevate social experiences without compromising well-being.

Dana Smith, a freelance science journalist, shares her insights on the rising trend of microdosing psychedelics as a means to boost mood and enhance performance. She discusses compelling personal stories of individuals using small doses to alleviate anxiety and depression. The conversation dives into educational settings where microdosing has improved focus in classrooms. Smith also addresses the legislative landscape, including Oregon's psilocybin legalization, and the economic potential of the psychedelics market, questioning the ethics of these emerging therapies.