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Please Explain (The Leonard Lopate Show)
In Please Explain, we set aside time every Friday afternoon to get to the bottom of one complex issue. Ever wonder how New York City's water system works? Or how the US became so polarized politically? We'll back up and review the basic facts and principles of complicated issues across a broad range of topics — history, politics, science, you name it.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.2 stars from 70 ratings
Lopate
Where is Leonard?! I miss his podcast, and his wonderful voice.
kjtfive via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/07/18
Gone, but not forgotten
It's too bad Lopate misbehaved. Although I heartily disapprove of his behavior, I still miss his show.Read full review »
Trystgirl via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/29/18
Summary issues
You have written the same summary twice?
Neleon786 via Apple Podcasts · India · 05/24/17
Recent Episodes
For this week’s Please Explain, we’re following dogs as they sniff their way through the world with their incredible sense of smell. Alexandra Horowitz, who teaches canine cognition and creative nonfiction at Barnard College and runs the Horowitz Dog Cognition Lab, explores the abilities of a...
Published 12/08/17
How did cats get domesticated? Why are they so popular on the internet? Are they good or evil? If you have wanted to know the answers to these questions, and more, tune in to our latest Please Explain, which is all about cats. We're joined by Abigail Tucker, correspondent for Smithsonian...
Published 12/01/17
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