Jad Abumrad

Host, Radiolab

Jad Abumrad appears in the following:

American Pendulum I

Sunday, October 01, 2017

If you can’t find justice in the Supreme Court, can you find it someplace else?

Radiolab Presents More Perfect Live: The First Amendment in the Digital Age

Tuesday, September 05, 2017

Should you be able to say whatever you want online? Join Jad Abumrad and guests for a debate about the First Amendment in the digital age. 

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Podcast Mixtape: Radiolab Presents More Perfect

Monday, July 10, 2017

Would you give up your home if it could benefit the greater good? Watch video of our debate with Radiolab's Jad Abumrad and More Perfect's Elie Mystal.

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Radiolab Presents: Ponzi Supernova

Friday, February 10, 2017

Madoff speaks. Investigating the world's largest con with the team behind @Audible_com's #PonziSupernova.
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Beyond Pot Brownies (with Radiolab's Jad Abumrad)

Monday, August 22, 2016

We explore the science of weed-infused foods with Radiolab's Jad Abumrad. We’ll tell you how it tastes, how it makes us feel, and what happens when you eat way too much of it.

Talk With Radiolab about Your Addiction

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Radiolab's Jad Abumrad wants to hear from those of you who have dealt with substance abuse. What treatment options were made available to you and which one did you choose?

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Mau Mau Deleted Scene

Tuesday, July 07, 2015

Here's a deleted scene from our latest podcast.
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When Your Conspiracy Theory Is True

Friday, June 19, 2015

The government actually WAS sending beams through the walls of Daniel Rigmaiden's apartment, and his attempt to figure out how changed how we understand surveillance.

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Not Your Mom's Pot Brownies (with Radiolab's Jad Abumrad)

Monday, June 08, 2015

Dan and Radiolab's Jad Abumrad explore the new frontier of weed-infused foods. They'll tell you how it tastes, how it makes them feel, and what happens when you eat way too much of it.

Staring Into the Abyss

Friday, March 13, 2015

Brooke follows up on her conversation with Radiolab, and explores our longstanding fascination with nihilism: why it's popular today, and whether that's always been the case.

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In the Dust of This Planet

Friday, March 13, 2015

Radiolab host Jad Abumrad explores the philosophy that turned his brother-in-law's book cover into a celebrity fashion statement.

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The Music of La Mancha Screwjob

Tuesday, March 03, 2015

A peek into making the musical mashups in our La Mancha Screwjob episode. 
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Staring into the Abyss

Friday, September 19, 2014

Brooke explores our long fascination with nihilism: why it's popular today, and whether that's always been the case.

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Radiolab on "Neither Confirm Nor Deny"

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Reporter Julia Barton and Jad Abumrad, co-host of Radiolab, explain the story behind the phrase "we can neither confirm nor deny" -- also known as "The Glomar Response" -- and how it has come to frustrate so many journalists and others seeking official information.

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Behind the Scenes Video: Apocalyptical Scoring

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

A quick dispatch from the road. Glenn Kotche and Darin Gray are on tour with us and they're insane. They make up the band On Fillmore, and Glenn also plays with Wilco. Each night, during the show, they create excellent noises to go along with our stories. Just ...

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Radiolab's Jad Abumrad & Robert Krulwich on the Meaning of Endings

Tuesday, October 08, 2013

This fall, the staff of WNYC's Radiolab is producing their second multi-city tour, Apocalyptical. In this new live stage performance, Radiolab turns its gaze to the topic of endings, ...

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What Doctors Want from End of Life Care

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Why do so many end-of-life patients get care that is ineffective? Radiolab Jad Abumrad on the show's recent story.

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Jad Abumrad on Making Radiolab

Monday, December 24, 2012

Jad Abumrad, host of Radiolab and 2011 MacArthur fellow, talks about his favorite Radiolab episodes, how the show gets made, and takes your calls.

→ Bonus: Jad's Picks

1. Follow on Twitter: Vaughanbell, Andrew_zolli; brainpicker

2. BBQ you should eat: Smoke Joint, Fort Greene

3. Music you should BUY: Thao & The Get Down Stay Down

4. Short Stories You Should Read: Anything by Tim Kreider

5. What You Should Drink: Kings County Kentucky Bourbon

→ Episodes, Audio, and More Discussed on the Show

The Mantis Shrimp Chorus

Zelda Quits Smoking

Finding Emile

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A Calm Voice in the Storm

Thursday, November 01, 2012

A quick note of appreciation from Jad for WNYC's Hurricane Sandy coverage throughout a devastating storm, and difficult recovery, here in NYC.
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Jad Abumrad on Making Radiolab

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Jad Abumrad, host of Radiolab and 2011 MacArthur fellow, talks about his favorite Radiolab episodes, how the show gets made, and takes your calls.

→ Bonus: Jad's Picks

1. Follow on Twitter: Vaughanbell, Andrew_zolli; brainpicker

2. BBQ you should eat: Smoke Joint, Fort Greene

3. Music you should BUY: Thao & The Get Down Stay Down

4. Short Stories You Should Read: Anything by Tim Kreider

5. What You Should Drink: Kings County Kentucky Bourbon

→ Episodes, Audio, and More Discussed on the Show

The Mantis Shrimp Chorus

Zelda Quits Smoking

Finding Emile

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