Minds Over Matters focuses on discoveries, research, and insights that enhance our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. No noise. Just real research broken down.https://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mm7ulbgovg2sIs wellness really for sale? Dr. Scott Fishman of @ucdavishealth.bsky.social joins us to discuss the true meaning of wellness, and shares his vision for an improved health system in America. Watch more: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4utwwMP Spotify: https://bit.ly/4mMnSWQ Apple: https://bit.ly/4eJhxJH19 May 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7ulbgovg2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mlorehpzh72sWhat are the implications of an intoxicated army? This week's guest, Adam Zientek, joins us to discuss the French army’s use of wine during World War I, exploring what it means for a government to chemically modify the behavior of its fighting force. Watch now: https://bit.ly/3PC21Fo12 May 2026 21:49 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlorehpzh72shttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mlcco36n3y2fExpert economist Chris Meissner joins us to discuss the current state of the economy and what could lie ahead. Watch: bit.ly/4ukZ7Uh Spotify: bit.ly/48w7Nic Apple: bit.ly/49iazYy07 May 2026 22:54 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlcco36n3y2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3ml4sktlfxl26Dr. Emily Merchant, a historian of science, technology, and medicine at @ucdavis.bsky.social, joined us to discuss the history, potential, and current state of genetic sciences. Watch her full episode: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4sUaPEg Spotify: https://bit.ly/41VhQcT Apple: https://bit.ly/4t0dgFt05 May 2026 18:22 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4sktlfxl26https://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mkqd63kd432iThe world has certainly seen its share of economic crises before...but have we ever seen anything like this? We sat down with noted economist Chris Meissner to discuss his insights and expertise. Watch: https://bit.ly/4ukZ7Uh Spotify: https://bit.ly/48w7Nic Apple: https://bit.ly/49iazYy https://youtu.be/oFauVMNKIYk30 Apr 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqd63kd432ihttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mjijoemfug2oWhat is "wellness," and is it really something that can be bought? This week, Dr. Scott Fishman joins us to discuss the true meaning of wellness and the vast scope of influences that affect our well-being — many of which can't be purchased. Watch or listen: https://youtu.be/CoqXWBkLVhs?si=376ux0fdFZNBMqL_14 Apr 2026 23:25 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjijoemfug2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mh7sltemuc2wThe short answer? Yes. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Mar 2026 01:20 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh7sltemuc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mgxpxsskxk2yEXCLUSIVE: The Middle East with Keith David Watenpaugh During a recent trip to Syria to study the post-civil war healing process, Keith Watenpaugh found himself in the midst of a fresh conflict — a war declared by the United States and Israel on Iran. Watch more: https://youtu.be/YXKpjeUbybk?si=Lcuev76uUMm1VmbZ13 Mar 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxpxsskxk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mgpwxtskoq22Climate change affects us all in one way or another, but how does it change our oceans? Dr. Tessa Hill joins us to discuss just that and shares one of the things you can do to make a difference. Watch more: https://bit.ly/46wSXXT Spotify: https://bit.ly/3ZYvhIf Apple: https://apple.co/46vpZHK10 Mar 2026 17:56 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpwxtskoq22https://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mgdas3kc7727Dr. Katharine Burnett shares one of the most memorable things she learned from her father, "They can take your money, they can take your things, but they can't take your education. They can't take your experiences." Watch more: https://bit.ly/3N4D3NI05 Mar 2026 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdas3kc7727https://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mg6yhfmujk2eThis week, renowned theoretical cosmologist and physicist Andreas Albrecht joins us for a conversation that sheds some light on the mysteries of the quantum world and clears up a few of the blurry lines between real science and the Hollywood version. Watch more: https://youtu.be/mH8F3WP7vjI?si=3reAucx70PL6ujZa04 Mar 2026 00:07 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg6yhfmujk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mdyhcrah3c2sImagine if neighborhoods were designed for intentional living, with sustainability, energy-efficiency, community, and safety at the forefront. It may seem like a stretch to some, but not Tim McNeil, Director of the UC Davis Design Museum and resident of Village Homes. Check out our latest episode: https://youtu.be/PXHLGvZjxUc?si=Q64PxLXcsujlIynw03 Feb 2026 22:54 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdyhcrah3c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3md54rjavu22hICYMI: On this week's episode, we take a deeper look at the impact of tea with Katharine Burnett, Director of the Global Tea Institute at UC Davis. Watch more: https://youtu.be/d0xtkzBe5JU?si=6cMVgF8JeG9UXxZC24 Jan 2026 02:03 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3md54rjavu22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mcxue4uu322eAhead of the Global Tea Institute's Annual Colloquium, GTI Director Katharine Burnett joined for a conversation on the scope of tea’s impact and its current resurgence in U.S. culture. Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0xtkzBe5JU [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Jan 2026 23:49 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcxue4uu322ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mcd4iu5mp22k"This trend of rising income inequality is one of the most important social phenomena of the last fifty years." The United States is one of the world’s wealthiest nations, yet millions of families struggle to make ends meet. Find out why: https://bit.ly/3NqthVU13 Jan 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcd4iu5mp22khttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mbruaik7zs2lWhy is it that the United States is one of the world’s wealthiest nations, yet millions of families struggle to make ends meet? This week, Marianne Page joins us for an eye-opening chat about poverty in the United States, breaking down its causes, effects, and possible remedies. Watch now: https://youtu.be/HXT7lCeyXAc?si=qfleX1fDTnSmvBrG06 Jan 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbruaik7zs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mbeqsotg2i2wHappy New Year! Our team wishes you a safe and celebratory welcome to the new year 🥳 01 Jan 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbeqsotg2i2whttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mb7wzz4aty2g"Engineering can tell us how to build a nuclear bomb, but the humanities provide us with the guidance and ethical framework to know never to use it." Watch more: https://youtu.be/8VD75w7oR4s?si=PnFGS1DcLx_Lavqj30 Dec 2025 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb7wzz4aty2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3maohsw5bq22aThis week, Keith David Watenpaugh, a leading expert on human rights, joins Ed Kiggins for a deep discussion on the history of genocide. • Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8VD75w7oR4s?si=I_XHZD0vEgCR99VX • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qPr96cH0t6XBSBXbyEeVf?si=Kz_0G2aDTuSmrL--H_6hRQ&nd=1&dlsi=578e915361274107 • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binary-of-genocide/id1845457278?i=100074247008223 Dec 2025 19:21 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3maohsw5bq22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3mam7bhxsdh2fHow did our economy become what it is today? Historian Ellen Hartigan-O'Connor joins us to discuss how auctions in early America shaped the way we buy and sell everything today. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Y8xeRu Spotify: https://bit.ly/3MXOtCp Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3LfwV4f22 Dec 2025 21:42 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3mam7bhxsdh2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3m7o7x5dppq23This week, we sit down with Jae Yong Suk to discuss lighting, smart homes, and energy resiliency in the 21st century. How does lighting affect our health? And how are our energy technologies evolving to meet the growing needs of decarbonization, grid resiliency, and community well-being? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U05C3fsbjgA&t=6s10 Dec 2025 23:35 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7o7x5dppq23https://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3m6zfu5iwse2kHow does deportation affect the economy? Expert economist Giovanni Peri joins us to discuss the numbers behind deportation and what he thinks is important for people to know. Watch or listen to the full episode: https://youtu.be/SC2hASkuIp802 Dec 2025 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6zfu5iwse2khttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3m6i7hiiu7r2gThis week, climate scientist and oceanographer Dr. Tessa Hill joins us for a thoughtful conversation about the state of our oceans and the urgent work needed to address the climate crisis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ut40mFrep025 Nov 2025 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6i7hiiu7r2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3m5hmqrmpbv2dOn this week's episode, we're joined by Historian Ellen Hartigan-O’Connor to discuss how auctions came to define how we buy and sell goods. She explains that auctions were as much a social as an economic activity, and how this early adoption still resonates today. Subscribe and watch now! https://youtu.be/ymH6j6ThXB8?si=tA7E6s0gzpGb5U4V12 Nov 2025 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5hmqrmpbv2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3m5chp44zzp2aShamanism may feel like a topic far from our world, but it's quite present in modern-day Western society. Dr. Manvir Singh joins us to talk about what first piqued his interest in shamanism and how he sees it manifest across cultures. Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cc178bO4kY10 Nov 2025 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5chp44zzp2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3m4sw6qyddl2pDid you catch our second episode last week with Giovanni Peri? Peri -- an award-winning global economist and one of the world’s leading experts on migration -- joined us to discuss the impact of deportation and immigration on the U.S. economy. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC2hASkuIp804 Nov 2025 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4sw6qyddl2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3m4eoe2iwxk2fHistorian Ellen Hartigan-O'Connor joins us next month on Minds Over Matters to discuss how early American auctions helped shape buying, value, and ownership. Don't miss episode three, premiering November 11th! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsOverMattersPod [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Oct 2025 00:10 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4eoe2iwxk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/mindsovermatters.bsky.social/post/3m4bphi2xmk2hOur second episode is now live! This week, Giovanni Peri joins us to discuss the historical effects of aggressive deportations on the U.S. economy, as well as the impact of immigrant workers on jobs and wages. Be sure to listen and share your thoughts below! https://youtu.be/SC2hASkuIp8?si=Om-CVMdI9Zf5siRq28 Oct 2025 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:pf534jkg2amrrlbvtx3ajnga/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4bphi2xmk2h