Franz Lidz
Archaeology and culture reporter for The New York Times who writes about human origins and Neanderthals, providing historical and anthropological context in the episode.
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Jan 25, 2026 • 32min
The Sunday Daily: We Underestimated the Neanderthal
Franz Lidz, archaeology and culture reporter who writes about human origins, and Carl Zimmer, science writer covering evolution and genomics, explore shifting views of Neanderthals. They trace how early finds shaped stereotypes. They discuss DNA breakthroughs, interbreeding, cultural behaviors, Denisovans and what these discoveries reveal about human identity.
