Tracy Clayton

Join Dan Engber, a science writer known for his critiques of animal intelligence research, and Laurel Braitman, an expert on sperm whale social structures. They are joined by Tracy Clayton, who boldly defends the smarts of crows, and comedian Jordan Mendoza, who champions slime molds. The lively discussion covers the emotional intelligence of animals, hilarious competitions between species like raccoons and quokkas, and thought-provoking insights into how we define intelligence. Prepare for an entertaining showdown to crown the world's smartest animal!

Tracy Clayton, known for her controversial Thanksgiving opinion, joins the hosts to discuss differing views on cornbread and Thanksgiving traditions. They also share memories of Thanksgiving and Persian New Year celebrations, explore the art of homemade stuffing, and talk about the importance of condiments like cranberry sauce. Plus, they discuss the making of mango pie as a Thanksgiving dessert that combines American and Indian traditions.