Assume I’m an Idiot

DO WE STILL NEED ADVANCED MATH IN SCHOOLS? With Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi

Advanced math makes a lot of sense for people going into the sciences. But what about people who aren’t? JR tries to upset the education apple cart by drilling into the way we’re currently taught in school. Joined by a friend of the show… crazy-smart, world-renown astrophysicist and all around cool cat, the amazing Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi.

WTF IS THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE AND SHOULD IT TAKE A HIKE? With Justice Melissa Hart

The Electoral College has been around since basically the birth of our country, and has been at times successful and at times a total train wreck. JR digs into what the E.C. is, how it works, and investigates whether or not it’s time to kiss it bye-bye… all with the help of former Colorado Supreme Court Justice, and super smarty pants, Melissa Hart. ‘Cause we’re fancy now.

WHAT PART OF A.I. SHOULD I *REALLY* BE SCARED OF? With Dr. Hany Farid

AI can be fun. It can be scary. And, it turns out, it can be incredibly dangerous. JR dives in to AI’s effect on the creative industry, the media industry, and society as a whole. And discovers just how far deep fakes and generative content can go… explained with the help of his special guest: super-smart brainiac, Chief Science Officer, and renowned digital content authenticator Dr. Hany Farid!

A LIFE AND DEATH MATTER: ARE YOU READY FOR BOTH? Pt.2 With Tom West

Attention planners, procrastinators, and crashers! We talked about our golden years, now let’s talk about our final hours. An insightful look at the psychology, prep, and emotional roller coaster that is death planing. Part 2 of a special double episode with JR featuring the dulcet tones and sage wisdom of his special guest, Tom West.

A LIFE AND DEATH MATTER: ARE YOU READY FOR BOTH? Pt.1 With Tom West

Life is hard. It turns out death is, too. Join our resident idiot as he discovers all the legal, technical, and emotional stuff involved with aging, retirement, and our surprisingly complicated post-mortem… So much, in fact, it’s gonna take 2 episodes to cover it. All with the guidance of JR’s special guest: industry expert Tom West!