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The Rise of White Nationalism
Episode number: 1
Overview: Jim explains how the internet radicalizes white nationalists like the shooter in New Zealand, visits Australia's anti-immigration border fence and examines public shaming.
The Hidden Dangers of Vast Nuclear Arsenals
Episode number: 2
Overview: Jim examines the many flaws in America's nuclear weapon stockpile, takes a critical look at doomsday-prepping advice and sits down with North Korean defectors.
How Chicago Became Central to the Gun Debate
Episode number: 3
Overview: Jim looks at the rise of the NRA as a lobbying group, visits Chicago to see how the city became a proxy in the gun-control debate and tries to save after-school programs.
The Extra Hurdles for Trans Athletes
Episode number: 4
Overview: Jim looks at the discriminatory barriers trans athletes face, sits down with a transgender scientist and marathoner, and examines the state of LGBTQ rights in Thailand.
Jim Goes on an Anti-Poaching Safari
Episode number: 5
Overview: Jim explains why zoos are a good thing, goes on patrol with an anti-poaching task force and sticks up for an underappreciated member of the animal kingdom.
Jim's Guide to Growing Old and Dying
Episode number: 6
Overview: Jim explains why the funeral industry is exploitative and wasteful, seeks happiness by attending his own mock funeral in South Korea, and devises a new model of retirement.
Addicted to Everything
Episode number: 7
Overview: Jim looks at how gamification gets people addicted to tech, tries to figure out if Australia has a gambling problem and explains why strict laws don't curb addiction.
Giving Kids in Foster Care a Leg Up
Episode number: 8
Overview: Jim weighs in on ancestry testing, chats with Ty Burrell about giving opportunities to kids in foster care and examines how kid influencers are vulnerable to exploitation.
Dividing the United States
Episode number: 9
Overview: Jim makes the case for universal basic income, takes a critical look at "poverty tourism" in South Africa and proposes splitting America up into different countries.
The Cost of Trading Away Freedom
Episode number: 10
Overview: Jim examines the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, visits Singapore to weigh the pros and cons of living in a restrictive society, and criticizes recent abortion bans.
Americans Stopped Caring About Privacy
Episode number: 11
Overview: Jim gives his take on some unpopular opinions, visits Hong Kong to learn about "citizen scores" and scrutinizes America's nonchalant attitude about data security.
Jim Gives Socialism an Overhaul
Episode number: 12
Overview: Jim explains why free college for everyone might not be a good idea after all, finds a compromise between socialism and capitalism, and celebrates the Emmy Awards.
Jim Takes on Cancel Culture
Episode number: 13
Overview: Jim discusses the consequences of "cancel culture," shares how inclusion is changing the toy industry and laments a hairy situation.
The Decline of Sex in Japan
Episode number: 14
Overview: Jim discusses the spate of recent deaths linked to vaping, visits Japan to examine the decline of sex among young people and looks at the disappearing stigma around STDs.
Diving Into the Trump Impeachment Inquiry
Episode number: 15
Overview: Jim unpacks the Trump impeachment inquiry, visits South Africa to learn about traditional medicine techniques and weighs in on how U.S. culture tackles mental health.
Jim's Ride-Along with His Cop Brother
Episode number: 16
Overview: Jim explains why people love conspiracy theories, looks at why policing is safer in Australia and shares the latest news about how humans have doomed their own planet.
Legal Prostitution vs Sex Trafficking
Episode number: 17
Overview: Jim breaks down the latest Halloween trends, finds out whether sex trafficking is linked to legal prostitution, and compares American and British chocolate manufacturing.
Why Americans Fear the Wrong Things
Episode number: 18
Overview: Jim looks at recent Facebook controversies, enlists Rep. Madeleine Dean to help him run for office, and talks to author Barry Glassner about America's "Culture of Fear."
Are Japanese B-Stylers Racist?
Episode number: 19
Overview: Jim examines the decline of religion in America, investigates the Japanese trend of appropriating African-American culture and asks panelists to identify racist scenarios.
There Are Too Many Choices
Episode number: 20
Overview: On Jim's final episode, he discusses the world's first penis transplant, exposes the brutal practice of shark finning and explains why too many choices can be a bad thing.