• Air date: 16 Jul '21 14 episodes
      This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
  • List of Episodes (14)
    • 1. Sugar

      16 Jul '21
      Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk. Is there a way to satisfy our primeval craving for sweetness in a healthy, balanced way?
    • 2. Royalty

      23 Jul '21
      How do monarchies survive when they no longer wield power? By presenting a royal fairy tale that may not reflect the reality of the past — or present.
    • 3. Flags

      30 Jul '21
      A flag can unite, divide and terrorize. Explore how a piece of cloth transformed into a powerful symbol of both love and hate, freedom and oppression.
    • 4. Dogs

      06 Aug '21
      Who's a good dog? They all are! From puppy-dog eyes to feats of heroism, see how canines evolved into humankind's best friends and sources of pure love.
    • 5. The End of Oil

      13 Aug '21
      Oil led to huge advancements - and vast inequities. As the planet warms, why is it so hard to turn away from fossil fuels, and can it be done in time?
    • 6. Chess

      20 Aug '21
      For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds — and pawns — and it's more popular than ever. What makes this ever-changing board game so special?
    • 7. Your Skin

      27 Aug '21
      Don’t panic, but our skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microscopic guests. Go beyond skin-deep with our largest organ.
    • 8. Apologies

      03 Sep '21
      Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power?
    • 9. Hurricanes

      10 Sep '21
      As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.
    • 10. Plastic Surgery

      17 Sep '21
      The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.
    • 11. Dance Crazes

      24 Sep '21
      From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?
    • 12. Time

      01 Oct '21
      Time flies… sometimes. Its passage can seem to speed up and slow down. Why do we experience time the way we do, and how do we take back some control?
    • 13. Country Music

      08 Oct '21
      Dirt roads. Pickup trucks. Hip-hop? As the borders around country music shift, who decides what defines the popular genre, and who gets to be a star?
    • 14. Episode 14

      15 Oct '21