Factually! with Adam Conover

Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, authors of A City on Mars, discuss the practicalities and challenges of becoming a space-faring species, the risks of having babies in space, the arguments for space colonization, the importance of space safety, the concept of ownership in space, the management of international commons, and the unrealistic promises of settling Mars.

Lina Khan, FTC Chair, discusses the New Brandeis movement, antitrust enforcement, prioritizing cases in digital markets, AI technologies, challenges with cable companies, eliminating non-compete clauses, and the power of public engagement.

Nathan Thrall, a Jerusalem-based journalist and former Director of the Arab-Israeli Project at the International Crisis Group, discusses the history and dehumanizing impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict. They cover topics such as recent events, lack of civil rights for Palestinians, displacement of Palestinians, and the devastating impact on both sides.

Roma Agrawal, a structural engineer and author of Nuts and Bolts, joins Adam to discuss how engineering shapes our lives. They explore the history and significance of fasteners, the historical connection between enslaved people's work and engineering advancements, the personal significance of the lens in IVF, and the power of lenses in various contexts.

Ben Goldfarb, a conservation journalist, joins Adam to discuss the profound ecological impact of roads. They explore how roads divide us, affecting wildlife survival, human health, and even lifespan. The podcast highlights the negative effects of road noise on animals and humans, as well as the historical and racial implications of road construction. Ben's book, "Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet," offers solutions for preserving our interconnected world.

Investigative reporter Zeke Faux delivers a captivating account of the sharp ascent and rapid collapse of cryptocurrency. They discuss the crypto bubble, the mysterious world of tether, the appeal and absurdity of NFT collections, risks of buying cryptocurrency, El Salvador's experience with crypto wallets, and blockchain in online scams.

American history has been whitewashed, with the accounts of millions of black Americans pushed to the margins, and their narratives stripped of agency and action. In this episode, Adam is joined by Michael Harriot, the author of Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America, to step out from behind the white lens through which our country typically views history. Together, they explore why confronting the unvarnished truth about this nation's past is a challenging but essential endeavor. Find Michael's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAboutHeadgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creatingpremium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy toachieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to ourshows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgumSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Henry Grabar, author of Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World, joins Adam to discuss how parking impacts our cities and social lives. They explore the negative repercussions of excessive parking, including the trade-offs of expecting free parking everywhere and the impact on housing availability. They also discuss the negative impact of free parking on the shopping experience and propose solutions that encourage walking. The origins of parking requirements in American cities and the need to reduce car dependence and congestion are explored. The conflicting interests between home value and parking permits, as well as the importance of finding alternatives to car usage, are also discussed.

Kim Kelly, journalist and author of FIGHT LIKE HELL: The Untold History of American Labor joins Adam to look at overlooked labor struggles, the significance of disabled workers, the fight for incarcerated workers' rights, and the power of unions in building community and driving change. Find Kim's book at factuallypod.com/books.

Charlie and Lilith, members of Equity Strippers Noho, unionized their strip club for safety and fair wages. They discuss workplace conditions, the need for a union, supportive community, connection with Equity, duration of strike, labor dispute leading to club recognition, and building a conscious movement.