Explained Season 1

May. 23,2018      TV-MA
Rating:
8
Trailer Synopsis

This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.

Episode 20 : Music
September. 19,2018
When does sound become music? Why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality? Researchers talk rhythm, octaves and the magic of song and dance.
Episode 19 : The World's Water Crisis
September. 12,2018
The global water crisis is at an inflection point. How do we price our most valuable resource, while also ensuring access to it as a human right?
Episode 18 : Why Women Are Paid Less
September. 05,2018
Hillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the "motherhood penalty."
Episode 17 : Political Correctness
August. 29,2018
Political correctness can sometimes feel like a tug-of-war between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the concepts behind the fraught term.
Episode 16 : The Female Orgasm
August. 22,2018
The female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved. Discover the reasons why and how women are embracing hands on solutions.
Episode 15 : Can We Live Forever ?
August. 15,2018
Can we uncover the secrets to extending the human lifespan? Experts discuss how developments in science -- even the French lilac -- hold some clues.
Episode 14 : Astrology
August. 08,2018
Do zodiac signs prescribe your fate? Or do horoscopes' accuracy lie in the placebo effect? Take a look at the science, history and lure of astrology.
Episode 13 : Tattoo
August. 01,2018
They've been used to command respect, punish criminals and mark achievements. Tattooists speak about the origins of tattoo traditions and rituals.
Episode 12 : Weed
July. 25,2018
Marijuana experts discuss the rise of potent "sexually frustrated" cannabis plants, the quests for consistency in weed strains and the history of hemp.
Episode 11 : Cricket
July. 18,2018
Cricket experts look at how the confusing sport became so popular and discuss its evolution in becoming more accessible entertaining and profitable.
Episode 10 : !
July. 11,2018
Do we overuse exclamation points!? Linguists and copy editors look at how the punctuation has adapted across history, literature and internet-speak.
Episode 9 : Extraterrestrial Life
July. 04,2018
Despite decades of searching, we have yet to discover extraterrestrial life. Scientists discuss the reasons, including: Are aliens just too snobby?
Episode 8 : eSports
June. 27,2018
Is fake violence a sport? Fans, shoutcasters, and eSports icons break down today's video games and the explosive popularity of competitive gaming.
Episode 7 : The Stock Market
June. 20,2018
Does the stock market accurately reflect the status of the economy? Finance specialists discuss market history, valuations and CEO incentives.
Episode 6 : Why Diets Fail
June. 13,2018
Atkins. Paleo. Keto. Do any work in the long term? Experts look at marketing, food environments and genes to explain why diets are often unsuccessful.
Episode 5 : Cryptocurrency
June. 06,2018
Cryptocurrency has made people billionaires, but is digital cash the next revolution? Learn about this anonymous currency and how it's coveted.
Episode 4 : K-Pop
May. 30,2018
Elaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that goes beyond "Gangnam Style."
Episode 3 : Monogamy
May. 23,2018
What do biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy? Experts and everyday couples weigh in on shifting cultural norms.
Episode 2 : Designer DNA
May. 23,2018
Scientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing.
Episode 1 : The Racial Wealth Gap
May. 23,2018
Cory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create a racial wealth gap.

Seasons

Season 3
Season 3 2021
Season 2
Season 2 2019
Season 1
Season 1 2018

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