Our monthly science series looks at why humans make, or don't make, risky choices. Part 2 of this conversation - and interview with author Kayt Sukel - airs next week.

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Cathy O'Neil discusses her book "Weapons Of Math Destruction," about algorithms that are widespread, harmful, and secretive.

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Julia Angwin of Pro Publica discusses their investigations into "black box" algorithms.

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Carl Bialik discusses a new study that shows how Americans get their information, how they make decisions, and how they change their minds.

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Maggie Koerth-Baker talks with Dr. Patrick Corrigan about the stigma of mental health and how it relates to public figures.

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Our monthly science series looks at the ethics and laws of discussing and diagnosing the health of political figures. Part 2 of this show airs next week.

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How a digital model can help prevent bear-human conflicts. Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant discusses her work in the field, and at the computer.

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From Hot Takedown, how our editor Blythe Terrell used an algorithm to help pick a new NFL team to root for.

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A new survey of one million websites reveals the latest tricks being used to track your online behavior. Arvind Narayanan of Princeton University discusses his research.

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The coach of the U.S. Math Olympiad team shares his secrets.

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