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.

Weight for It with Ronald Young Jr. - Lab 097 (Re-Air)
42:20

The Language of Love (and AI) - Lab 127
32:25

Fantasy Sports & Betting - Lab 126
39:18