In Episode #152, Egyptologist Kara Cooney provides insights into contemporary society through the lens of Egyptian history and culture. The discussion explores how history often repeats itself and highlights the few aspects of today's world that are genuinely unique.

Kathlyn M. (Kara) Cooney is an Egyptologist, archaeologist, professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA and chair of the Department of Near Eastern Language and Cultures at UCLA. As well as for her scholarly work, she is known for hosting television shows on ancient Egypt on the Discovery Channel as well as for writing a popular-press book on the subject. She specialises in craft production, coffin studies, and economies in the ancient world.