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Welcome to the Dope Labs podcast facbook page!!! This is a podcast hosted by T**i and Zakiya where they show how science intersects with pop culture.

07/10/2022

Is it just us, or did everyone travel this summer? The pandemic restricted far-off vacations for a while, but people seem to be flying everywhere again. Some have even set up their remote work “offices” in paradise. But before you pack your beach bag, you might want to think about how your wanderlust affects the locals. This week, we learn all about coastal tourism, the larger tourism economy, and their effects on local communities and ecologies. Guest expert : and special commentary from

01/09/2022

🚀👩‍🚀It seems like everybody is going to space nowadays, but is this a good thing or a bad thing? In this week’s lab we talk to about the history of space exploration and its origins, the rise of commercial space flights, and what we should consider as more people are going to space. listen now for free on !

11/08/2022

Have you heard of “forever chemicals”??? If you haven’t, you NEED to listen to this weeks lab. We talk about “forever chemicals” found in food packaging, how they impact our bodies and the environment, and who we need to hold accountable to reduce our exposure. Guest Expert: Justin Boucher from the Food Packaging Forum

04/08/2022

August 5th is national oyster day and we are celebrating by putting them under the microscope for this week’s lab. You may be thinking “why should I care about oysters??” but by the end of this episode you will understand why they are so important to the health of our waters. Guest expert: Dr. Bill Walton ( ). Listen now for free on !

30/07/2022

It feels like everyone is online these days, but is that really the case? In this lab, we discuss the state of internet access in the US, digital disparities in minoritized communities, and how algorithm bias affects us in real life with guest expert Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee ( ). Listen now for free on !

22/07/2022

Did you know there was a chip
shortage? Not potato 🥔 chip…
semiconductor chip, and it had a huge impact on our economy. Listen to this weeks lab on to learn more about it, the importance of having a semiconductor chip supply, and how the US is trying to rebound from the shortage.

07/07/2022

It’s a “bye week” for Dope Labs but we aren’t leaving you hanging! It’s so we are repairing one of our favorite episodes about the science of . Check it out right now on

30/06/2022

If you’ve listened to enough episodes of Dope Labs you know WE LOVE TO TALK. In this lab, we put how and why folks talk the way they talk under the microscope with our expert Dr. John Baugh. Listen now for free on !

16/06/2022

Juneteenth is on Sunday and we had to put it under the microscope! In this lab we talk with author and food writer Nicole A. Taylor ( ) all about the celebration of Juneteenth with food, community, and culture. Make sure you pick up her book Watermelon & Red Birds and cook along with us!

02/06/2022

🏳️‍🌈HAPPY PRIDE!!!🏳️‍🌈 June is and we are celebrating on Dope Labs! This very special pride episode is highlighting our friends in the LQBTQIA+ community that are also in STEM! Check it out now on !

26/05/2022

You ever heard the phrase “you play too much” or you "playing games?” Well, guess what! Life is kind of like a game, because of the many ways different aspects of our day-to-day have been gamified, i.e given characteristics of gameplay and incentivized. Joined by University of Utah Professor of Philosophy C. Thi Nguyen (twitter: ), we learn why we game, how we game, and the difference between gaming and gamification.

19/05/2022

Did you know that art is inherently therapeutic? If you've listened to anything by Beyoncé, then of course you did. But, not only is art therapeutic but art can be part of therapy, and psychotherapists and art therapists use it to express and unlock the mind and memories that go beyond the verbal. We learn all about with our guest expert Professor Juliet L. King. (Twitter: ) You won’t want to miss this. Stream now!

12/05/2022

This week, we, along with guest expert Dr. Sarah Benatar (Twitter: ) continue the conversation about maternal health, and we ask all the why’s. Why has the maternal mortality rate tripled in the last 40 years? Why is the maternal healthcare system not prioritizing mothers and birthing people after birth? Why is the maternal healthcare system failing birthing people of color? We’re getting into it all, the data, what’s changing, and what needs to change A$AP.

05/05/2022

As Mother’s Day is approaching and in light of SCOTUS’ recent overturn of Roe v Wade, we reflect on human rights, the maternal healthcare system, and birthing equity. People have been giving birth since the dawn of time but why is it that there are so many risks to maternal health and risk disparities for different birthing people? Alongside our guest expert we investigate all that and more and dig deep into what a safe and equitably resourced space for birthing people might look like in the future.

21/04/2022

Energy from burning fossil fuels is so 2000 and late. In this week’s lab, we and guest expert Dr. Mareena Robinson Snowden () put you on game about nuclear energy, the history and science behind it, the pros and cons of its use, and what it could possibly mean for cleaner energy in the future. Listen now !

14/04/2022

Remember when Mufasa taught us about the Circle of Life? He was spitting facts, and in this lab, we’re amplifying the conversation around biodiversity and the importance of conservation with wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. We’re digging into ecology, how ecosystems work, and learning how we all—humans, animals and plants alike—can live in harmony.

07/04/2022

The mind is the most powerful computer in the game! It controls the body and sometimes illness present in the mind can have real effects in the body. We are diving into psychosomatic disorders, their diagnoses and treatments. Stream now!

24/03/2022

Take some pig hearts, a dash of histocompatibility, and a sprinkle of sci-fi and you get our latest and super dope lab on organ transplants. We talk to guest expert David Lowe, Senior Director of Research and Development at One Lambda, Inc. The conversation? Fire. Listen now!

17/03/2022

As soon as you logged on today, you probably saw fifty- leven, umpteen targeted ads just for you. Makes you wonder how much of your data your fave sites have on you? What’s legal and what’s not? This week T**i and Zakiya are unpacking all that and more with our guest expert Christina Morillo . Listen now!

10/03/2022

From pearly whites to blinged-out grills, from braces to dentures—we’ve seen a lot of teeth. But what if we told you teeth make for more than a pretty smile AND they are vital to our body’s health? T**i and Zakiya chat with endodontist Dr. Marcus Johnson and dig deeper than a root canal to talk oral health. Tap into this week’s episode and learn with us!

03/03/2022

Let’s talk sustainability, but make it fashion! This week, we further examine our own eco-fashion faux pas, starting with where our clothing donations are actually going and what the heck sustainability really means. Joined by guest expert and founder of Frankie Collective ( )vintage apparel Drew Heifetz ( ), we dive into some present solutions for cutting back on textile waste and show us how we can help the planet out one sweatshirt at a time. Listen for free on !

25/02/2022

to our billboard in NYC! Such a surreal moment. Thank you and the Frequency team! And a HUGE thank you to all of you for loving the show. ❤️

24/02/2022

Do you still go to the mall? The way we shops has changed so much since we were kids. So we wanted to know how shopping habits had changed the fashion industry. We called on Dr. Barbara Khan, marketing professor at and author of The Shopping Revolution, to help us understand how consumers have changed the game. Listen now for free on !!

18/02/2022

We are nominated for the ! Thank you to The Podcast Academy for recognizing us in this way. And thank all of YOU for all of your support. We wouldn’t be able to do this without you! ❤️swipe to see the other nominees!

17/02/2022

Happy Black History Month y’all! To celebrate, in Lab 051 we are talking all about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)! So we HAD to bring on our homie, alum, and co-host of Spotify’s morning show Xavier Jernigan ( ) to be our guest expert. He and our co-host ,who is a alum, talk us through HBCU culture, traditions, homecoming, why being the product of an HBCU is so powerful, and SO MUCH MORE. You don’t want to miss this one! Listen now for free on !

10/02/2022

🥇The are in full swing and we are locked in! We really wanted to know more about the physics behind some of our favorite winter sports. So we called on professor of human performance, Dr. Sophia Nimphius ( ), to talk us through it all. Listen now for free on

08/02/2022

In Lab 049, we are talking all about habits, how to make new ones, and how to ditch the ones we don’t want anymore. Our guest expert is behavioral scientist and author of Good habits, Bad Habits . Listen now for free on !

28/01/2022

We have all seen the custom supplement packs on IG and it looks like a lot of you are increasing your Vitamin C, but is that the BEST way to help our bodies? In Lab 048, we talk to Dr. Alice Lichtenstein about vitamins, minerals, and supplements and how to make sure it all balances out! Listen now on

27/01/2022

If you are in the Twin Cities next week come see us on 2/2 at the parkway theater! Tickets are FREE!

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