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Ordinary Equality
Almost 100 years ago, the Equal Rights Amendment was introduced to Congress, but it has yet to be ratified. While we wait for women to be included in our Constitution, host and human rights lawyer Kate Kelly narratives for listeners the stories of the people and events that have helped us make the progress we have.
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99% Invisible
Dubbed "99 PI" by hardcore fans, this podcast is for designers, architects, and those who appreciate what went into the design of the world around us. Episodes range from why the packaging of R.E.M.'s 1985 Out of Time album was so significant to our country to how sand has helped shape the world.
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80 Days: An Exploration Podcast
Sometimes you don't have to visit a place IRL to learn about its culture (though exploring a small town in Mexico sounds great right now). With this popular podcast, you can discover an unknown town, country, territory, or settlement each week without ever paying airfare. You'll feel like you're getting those pages stamped in your passport with all the knowledge you'll surely absorb.
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Stuff You Should Know
This triweekly podcast (there are over 1,400 episodes to choose from) covers a wide range of topics, like why we love overusing exclamation points and computers one day replacing doctors. I mean, will they? We gotta know!
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Ologies with Alie Ward
I don't know how host Alie Ward does it, but she makes talking about science incredibly entertaining. Ward asks some of the world's most notable professionals questions about everything from werewolves to spiderwebs. I find myself wondering how I could have ever learned about science from anybody else.
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Philosophize This!
If you have a hard time comprehending dense philosophical texts (me), listen to 'Philosophize This!', hosted by Stephen West. There are over 100 episodes available, but I recommend starting from the beginning—he tells philosophy's history in chronological order.
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Working
When asked what we do for work, hardly anyone ever gets into the nitty-gritty details. Thankfully, this podcast from Slate is here for the curious person within all of us. Each episode highlights a different occupation and the day-to-day little things that come with it. Jobs featured include a sports bra scientist and a MoMA event planner.
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Houston, We Have a Podcast
If you couldn't tell from the title, this is the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, which is located in Houston. If you ever wondered what goes on above the clouds, this one is for you. Listen in on conversations between scientists, engineers, and astronauts as they chat about all things human spaceflight.
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1619
This podcast may have ended in late 2019, but the topic of discussion is still highly relevant. Host Nikole Hannah-Jones looks back at when 20 enslaved Africans arrived in the English colony of Virginia in 1619 and how it changed the definition and accessibility of democracy in this country.
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Our Fake History
It's in our DNA (I think) to love stories that could have happened. 'Our Fake History' explores those mythical tales, educating us on the hidden "history" of the pyramids to Santa Claus. It's as wild (and interesting) as it sounds.
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Bianca Rodriguez
Bianca Rodriguez is the digital fellow at Marie Claire, where she covers all your favorite podcasts, Netflix shows, and celebrities ranging from Rihanna to Harry Styles.
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