Everyday Anthropology

An inventor designs a robotic device that creates a dilemma for the administrators and judges of a major electronics trade show.


When Mariya Karimjee was little, members of her family made a decision that would affect her entire life.

There's one group of people that is universally tarred and feathered in the United States and most of the world.

Host Ira Glass calls Jennifer to talk about the new security law. (12 minutes)

A bunch of 22-year-olds from Hong Kong explain why they are cursed and what that means for their and Hong Kong’s future. (17 minutes)

Jennifer, Ira, and producer Emanuele Berry go to a protest and get tear gassed in front of a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. (6 minutes)