In this week's podcast, Tom Jacobs and Melinda Burns discuss studies they reported on concerning gender differences in math and science, while Emily Badger examines the hubbub over the idea of government oversight of Google search algorithm.

This week we discuss symbolism in modern holiday celebrations, while Emily Badger examines congressional reapportionment.

This week we discuss awkward silences, while Emily Badger examines the U.S. Civil War and the mythology that grown up around it.

In this week’s audio newsletter, we discuss Chinese artist and political dissident Ai Weiwei, and Idea Lobby author Emily Badger looks at a proposal for cybersecurity.