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Season 2 – Explained

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News site Vox is behind this series that puts the spotlight on topical issues that impact people's lives. The docuseries -- which features episodes that generally range from 15 to 20 minutes in length -- aims to dig deeper into topics, questions and ideas that aren't often part of the daily news cycle. Among the subjects covered are the rise of cryptocurrency, why diets fail, and the world of K-pop music.
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ma'ark t 01/05/2020 To me the topics this season were not as interesting as Season 1 but it's still so interesting. See more Read all reviews
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Ezra Klein

Creator

Vincent Kartheiser

Narrator

LaKeith Stanfield

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Natasha Lyonne

Narrator

Cleo Abram

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Aya Cash

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 26, 2019 Cults Exploring how cults lure people in and exert control; a cult's telltale signs; how loneliness and life online make indoctrination easier than ever. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 3, 2019 Billionaires Mark Cuban and Bernie Sanders offer their thoughts on how billionaires' accumulation of wealth affects the world. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 10, 2019 Animal Intelligence Exploring what goes on inside an animal's mind; figuring out how they think and feel might just be the key to understanding man's own place in the world. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 17, 2019 Athleisure It began with bloomers, and then came spandex; now people sport leggings and other activewear; exploring how comfy, casual clothing went mainstream. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 24, 2019 Coding Computer code now controls how people live; exploring how programming languages have evolved and whether they can be used to build a new, better world. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 31, 2019 Pirates Often depicted as booty-looting rogues, the history of pirates is far more complicated. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 7, 2019 The Next Pandemic People who aren't worried about a looming global pandemic probably should be; preparing for an outbreak; Bill Gates and other experts weigh in. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 14, 2019 The Future of Meat The planet's current rate of meat consumption is unprecedented -- and becoming unsustainable; meat alternatives may be the answer in the future. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 21, 2019 Beauty Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but there are questions about what makes things like art and architecture aesthetically pleasing. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 28, 2019 Diamonds How diamonds became both a status symbol and a sparkly sign of everlasting love. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Ezra Klein
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest, Nature
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 26, 2019
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