Kat Bohannon
Researcher and author with a Ph.D. from Columbia University, author of Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution, and guest discussing biological sex differences and related research.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 56min
Listener Questions #21 featuring Cat Bohannan
Kat Bohannon, author of 'Eve' and a researcher on reproduction and evolution, joins the discussion. She dives into whether gestation can be shortened and the potential of external wombs for reproduction. Bohannon explains why human infants are so helpless at birth and discusses the concept of superhuman strength linked to adrenaline and pain suppression. Intriguingly, she also reveals how viruses may have played a role in our evolution, highlighting their unexpected benefits. Her insights challenge conventional views on reproduction and biology.
Jan 10, 2026 • 50min
Strange Ways Men and Women Differ & Why We Label Some Animals Pests - SYSK Choice
Kat Bohannon, a Columbia-trained researcher and author, explores fascinating biological differences between men and women, including longevity factors and hearing variations. She reveals the impact of hormones on behavior, particularly in emergency situations. Meanwhile, science writer Bethany Brookshire delves into why we label certain animals as pests, linking this perception to human behavior and cultural viewpoints. She advocates for coexistence with wildlife, reframing animals like bees and mosquitoes in a more positive light.
