Heat and Economics, Physician Burnout, Hangry Science

Published: Aug. 11, 2021, 8 p.m.

How extreme heat can affect the economy. And, the problem of burnout among doctors, especially female physicians. Plus, neurons in our brain give us that "hangry" feeling. Also, on today’s show: why Walmart is offering free college tuition to its employees; deaf people in poorer countries can’t access up-to-date cochlear implants; taking a closer look at the “school-to-prison pipeline.”