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Season 3 – 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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Graeme Tuckett The Post NZ 09/16/2021
This Netflix original series has been running for a few years now, and a new tranche of episodes dropping is always a good thing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Ezra Klein

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Rainn Wilson

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 16, 2021 Sugar Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk; an exploration of ways to satisfy the craving for sweetness in a healthy, balanced way. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 23, 2021 Royalty How monarchies survive when they no longer wield power. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 30, 2021 Flags A flag can unite, divide and terrorize; an exploration of how a piece of cloth gets transformed into a symbol of love, hate, freedom, and oppression. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 6, 2021 Dogs From puppy dog eyes to feats of heroism, a look at how canines evolved into humankind's best friends and sources to pure love. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 13, 2021 The End of Oil Oil leads to advancements and inequities; as the planet warms up, an examination of why it is so hard to turn away from fossil fuels and whether it can be done in time. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 20, 2021 Chess For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds -- and pawns -- and now it's more popular than ever. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 27, 2021 Your Skin Going beyond skin-deep to examine how one's skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites, and other microscopic guests. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 3, 2021 Apologies Apologizing is tough, and in this era of mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed; what makes for a good apology and why a genuine one is so powerful. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 10, 2021 Hurricanes As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive; what can be done to survive and minimize the threat of these storms. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 17, 2021 Plastic Surgery Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality; the origins and effects of plastic surgery. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 24, 2021 Dance Crazes From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history; a loot at who gets the credit when a dance catches on. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 1, 2021 Time The passage of time can seem to speed up and slow down; a look at why people experience time the way they do and how they can take back some control. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 8, 2021 Country Music Defining country music and determining who gets to be a country music star. Details Episode 14 Aired Oct 15, 2021 Fairy Tales Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason; exploring their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns. 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
Jul 16, 2021
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