Podcasts

10% HAPPIER WITH DAN HARRIS (by ABC News, Year Published: Weekly) In this podcast, Dan explores happiness (whatever that means) from all angles. Guests include legendary meditation teachers -- from the Dalai Lama to Western masters -- as well as scientists, and even the odd celebrity. But the show also ventures beyond meditation, bringing on leading researchers in areas such as social anxiety, bias, creativity, productivity, and relationships.

CRITTER CAST (by Cassie and Koreena, Year Published: Monthly) Listen with the whole family as we learn about animals from leopard geckos to goblin sharks, and axolotls to meerkats! We combine science, nature, and research with a light-hearted comedy into a show that is fun for all.

EVERY LITTLE THING (by Flora Lichtman, Year Published: Weekly) Who invented pants? ELT is here to answer your burning questions.

FICTIONAL (by fictional.fm, Year Published: Weekly during the season) Fictional takes classic literature and retells it in a modern way.

GETTING IN: A COLLEGE COACH CONVERSATION (by The VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network: Year Published: Weekly) The show shares what colleges are really looking for and how to highlight your hard-won achievements for the best chance at success.

HEY YA (by Eric and Kelly, Year Published: Twice A Month) Hear about what is going on in the world of Young Adult (YA) literature. Hear about upcoming releases, movie adaptions and what they have been reading.

IS THAT A FACT? (by News Literacy Project: Year Published: Weekly) NLP's new podcast, features experts who address the question, “How can American democracy survive and thrive in our toxic information environment?”

PRESIDENTIAL (by The Washington Post, Year Published: 2016-17) The Washington Post's Presidential podcast explores how each former American president reached office, made decisions, handled crises and redefined the role of commander-in-chief.

STARTALK (by Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Year Published: Weekly (Sometimes more but usually weekly) Astrophysicist and Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities and scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up!

TUTOR TED TALKS COLLEGE ADMISSIONS (by Ted Dorsey, M.A., Year Published: 2017) In this podcast, Ted talks with admissions officers, college counselors, test prep tutors, and former clients to hear their perspective on best practices, pitfalls to avoid, and more than anything, staying sane while navigating the college admissions process.

TODAY EXPLAINED ( by Vox, Year Published: Weekdays) News comes at you fast. Join us at the end of your day to understand it. Today, Explained is your all killer, no filler, Monday to Friday news explainer hosted by Sean Rameswaram and featuring the finest reporters from the Vox Media Podcast Network and beyond.