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The Hygiene Hypothesis
Episode 838

The Hygiene Hypothesis

Do germaphobic parents doom their kids to a lifetime of allergies and irritable bowels? This sounds like a question for our favorite game, "Is That Bullshit?" Returning champion Maria Konnikova helps us sort good bacteria from bad. Konnikova writes for the New Yorker and is the author of The Confidence Game. In the Spiel, what should we consider before changing the definition of sexual assault? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Gist · Peach Fish Productions

September 13, 201729m 31s

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Show Notes

Do germaphobic parents doom their kids to a lifetime of allergies and irritable bowels? This sounds like a question for our favorite game, "Is That Bullshit?" Returning champion Maria Konnikova helps us sort good bacteria from bad. Konnikova writes for the New Yorker and is the author of The Confidence Game.

In the Spiel, what should we consider before changing the definition of sexual assault?

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


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