Episode 8 Exploring the power and mystery of consciousness All of us experience consciousness. We have thoughts and feelings, and we're aware of those acting upon us. It's the hidden internal lens through which we view the world, but why do we have this power, and are we the… By William Brangham Episode 7 Can AI companionship cure loneliness – or deepen it? For some, artificial intelligence tools answer questions and make life more efficient. But for others, AI has become a form of companionship – a virtual friend, a therapist, even a romantic partner. Is AI a cure for loneliness? Or is… By William Brangham Episode 6 The science behind exercise and why it's good for our bodies This will come as a surprise to no one, but exercise is really good for us. But why it works and how it works are far less understood. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores that with Stanford University’s Euan Ashley. He's… By William Brangham Episode 5 How Olympians prepare for the pressure of the world stage The Winter Olympics are in full swing, but it's a far cry from the first games held 130 years ago. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores advances in training, technology and psychology with Dr. Caroline Silby, and discusses how climate change… By William Brangham Episode 4 How sports betting is changing our brains and behavior Americans are expected to place a record-breaking $1.7 billion in legal bets on the Super Bowl. With a potential casino inside every phone and computer, a rising chorus of experts who study problem gambling and addiction are ringing the alarm. By William Brangham Episode 3 How PFAS harm our health — and why they're everywhere What do non-stick pans, firefighting foam and many of our couches, carpets and cosmetics have in common? They’re all made with PFAS. The so-called forever chemicals helped spur innovation, but they’re also insidious to human health. Horizons moderator William Brangham… By William Brangham Episode 2 Why Earth's melting glaciers matter more than we think Ice in the Arctic and Antarctica plays a critical role in maintaining life on Earth, and it is melting faster than previously thought. This is threatening our planet with potentially massive sea-level rise, weather disruptions and further global warming. Horizons… By William Brangham Episode 1 MAHA has a plan to clean up the American diet. Will it work? Ultra-processed foods make up more than half the average American diet and they’re linked to rising rates of obesity and heart disease. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Trump Administration has a solution. But will this plan really… By William Brangham Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
Episode 8 Exploring the power and mystery of consciousness All of us experience consciousness. We have thoughts and feelings, and we're aware of those acting upon us. It's the hidden internal lens through which we view the world, but why do we have this power, and are we the… By William Brangham
Episode 7 Can AI companionship cure loneliness – or deepen it? For some, artificial intelligence tools answer questions and make life more efficient. But for others, AI has become a form of companionship – a virtual friend, a therapist, even a romantic partner. Is AI a cure for loneliness? Or is… By William Brangham
Episode 6 The science behind exercise and why it's good for our bodies This will come as a surprise to no one, but exercise is really good for us. But why it works and how it works are far less understood. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores that with Stanford University’s Euan Ashley. He's… By William Brangham
Episode 5 How Olympians prepare for the pressure of the world stage The Winter Olympics are in full swing, but it's a far cry from the first games held 130 years ago. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores advances in training, technology and psychology with Dr. Caroline Silby, and discusses how climate change… By William Brangham
Episode 4 How sports betting is changing our brains and behavior Americans are expected to place a record-breaking $1.7 billion in legal bets on the Super Bowl. With a potential casino inside every phone and computer, a rising chorus of experts who study problem gambling and addiction are ringing the alarm. By William Brangham
Episode 3 How PFAS harm our health — and why they're everywhere What do non-stick pans, firefighting foam and many of our couches, carpets and cosmetics have in common? They’re all made with PFAS. The so-called forever chemicals helped spur innovation, but they’re also insidious to human health. Horizons moderator William Brangham… By William Brangham
Episode 2 Why Earth's melting glaciers matter more than we think Ice in the Arctic and Antarctica plays a critical role in maintaining life on Earth, and it is melting faster than previously thought. This is threatening our planet with potentially massive sea-level rise, weather disruptions and further global warming. Horizons… By William Brangham
Episode 1 MAHA has a plan to clean up the American diet. Will it work? Ultra-processed foods make up more than half the average American diet and they’re linked to rising rates of obesity and heart disease. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Trump Administration has a solution. But will this plan really… By William Brangham