This lab examines two unfolding stories where science and power collide: Venezuela’s century-long oil history and why the United States is now deeply involved, and the recent ICE shootings in Minnesota amid an unprecedented immigration enforcement surge. Listen to learn how these events reveal a critical moment in history, where decisions about resources, authority, and security are reshaping trust at home and abroad.

This lab examines two unfolding stories where science and power collide: Venezuela&rsquo;s century-long oil history and why the United States is now deeply involved, and the recent ICE shootings in Minnesota amid an unprecedented immigration enforcement surge. Listen to learn how these events reveal a critical moment in history, where decisions about resources, authority, and security are reshaping trust at home and abroad.

Dope Labs is a podcast hosted by best friends (and two of the dopest scientists you will ever meet), Titi and Zakiya. In each episode, they serve up scientific principles with a healthy dose of tea. From cuffing season to Cardi B, they’ll take what’s trending and put it under the microscope with the help of some very smart (and cool) scientific friends. At Dope Labs, we believe “science is for errybody” and our mission is to bring out the inner scientist in YOU.

Dope Labs is a podcast hosted by best friends (and two of the dopest scientists you will ever meet), Titi and Zakiya. In each episode, they serve up scientific principles with a healthy dose of tea. From cuffing season to Cardi B, they&rsquo;ll take what&rsquo;s trending and put it under the microscope with the help of some very smart (and cool) scientific friends. At Dope Labs, we believe &ldquo;science is for errybody&rdquo; and our mission is to bring out the inner scientist in YOU.

Dope Labs

Dope Labs is a new podcast from Spotify Studios hosted by best friends (and two of the dopest scientists you will ever meet), Titi and Zakiya. In each episode, they serve up scientific principles with a healthy dose of tea. From cuffing season to Cardi B, they’ll take what’s trending and put it under the microscope with the help of some very smart (and cool) scientific friends. At Dope Labs, we believe “science is for errybody” and our mission is to bring out the inner scientist in YOU.

Oil, ICE, and the Science of Control - Lab 123

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Titi and Zakiya are back with a bonus lab, and they brought a very special guest: author Alex Elle, whose new book The Company We Keep: Friendship, Connection, and Redefining What It Means to Grow Togetheris the perfect excuse to dig into everything "big friendship" and platonic love require. We're talking main ingredients like capacity, honesty, repair, and the courage to put down the "strong friend" badge.

In this conversation, Alex opens up about learning that people show up differently (and that's not always a slight), the friendship that taught her what healthy communication actually looks like, and why silence can quietly destroy the relationships we're trying to protect. Titi and Zakiya bring their own friendship into the mix too, tracing 15+ years of confrontation, repair, and re-learning what it means to be a "high-maintenance" friend in the best way.

Grab a copy of The Company We Keep and press play — this one's a mirror.

If you liked this episode, you might like:
Lab 078 - What About Your Friends Part II: Attachment Styles
Lab 026 - What About Your Friends?

Titi and Zakiya are back with a bonus lab, and they brought a very special guest: author Alex Elle, whose new book <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/779601/the-company-we-keep-by-alexandra-elle/">The Company We Keep: Friendship, Connection, and Redefining What It Means to Grow Together </a>is the perfect excuse to dig into everything "big friendship" and platonic love require. We're talking main ingredients like capacity, honesty, repair, and the courage to put down the "strong friend" badge.
In this conversation, Alex opens up about learning that people show up differently (and that's not always a slight), the friendship that taught her what healthy communication actually looks like, and why silence can quietly destroy the relationships we're trying to protect. Titi and Zakiya bring their own friendship into the mix too, tracing 15+ years of confrontation, repair, and re-learning what it means to be a "high-maintenance" friend in the best way.
Grab a copy of <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/779601/the-company-we-keep-by-alexandra-elle/">The Company We Keep</a> and press play &mdash; this one's a mirror.
If you liked this episode, you might like:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://link.podtrac.com/G0Ef9t1K">Lab 078 - What About Your Friends Part II: Attachment Styles</a></li>
<li><a href="https://link.podtrac.com/W5Lennyh">Lab 026 - What About Your Friends?</a></li>
</ul>

Titi and Zakiya are back with a bonus lab, and they brought a very special guest: author Alex Elle, whose new book The Company We Keep: Friendship, Connection, and Redefining What It Means to Grow Together is the perfect excuse to dig into everything "big friendship" and platonic love require. We're talking main ingredients like capacity, honesty, repair, and the courage to put down the "strong friend" badge.

Lab 130: The Company We Keep with Alex Elle

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This week we’re wrapping up Semester 5 in the lab.

Over the past year we’ve explored everything from bird flu and the microbiome to AI, addiction, air quality, and the psychology of Black Friday. We’ve talked about how systems—technological, biological, economic, and cultural—shape the way we live.

In this episode, Titi & Zakiya look back at some of the labs that surprised them the most and talk about the science stories they’re still watching right now. From AI governance to human behavior, the questions keep evolving.

The semester may be ending, but curiosity never stops!

This week we&rsquo;re wrapping up Semester 5 in the lab.
Over the past year we&rsquo;ve explored everything from bird flu and the microbiome to AI, addiction, air quality, and the psychology of Black Friday. We&rsquo;ve talked about how systems&mdash;technological, biological, economic, and cultural&mdash;shape the way we live.
In this episode, Titi &amp; Zakiya look back at some of the labs that surprised them the most and talk about the science stories they&rsquo;re still watching right now. From AI governance to human behavior, the questions keep evolving.
The semester may be ending, but curiosity never stops!

End of Semester 5: What We Learned - Lab 129

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You’ve seen the headlines — Gen Z can’t read, attention spans are shot, we’re all getting dumber. But is any of that actually true? This week, Titi and Zakiya slow down and actually look at the research behind the literacy panic. From international assessments to the Nation’s Report Card, they break down what the data really says, why the drops we’re seeing aren’t just a “kids these days” problem, and what gets lost when we conflate reading scores with intelligence.

You&rsquo;ve seen the headlines &mdash; Gen Z can&rsquo;t read, attention spans are shot, we&rsquo;re all getting dumber. But is any of that actually true? This week, Titi and Zakiya slow down and actually look at the research behind the literacy panic. From international assessments to the Nation&rsquo;s Report Card, they break down what the data really says, why the drops we&rsquo;re seeing aren&rsquo;t just a &ldquo;kids these days&rdquo; problem, and what gets lost when we conflate reading scores with intelligence.

Reading Between the Lines: The Truth About Gen Z and Literacy - Lab 128

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Oil, ICE, and the Science of Control - Lab 123

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