Is it possible to objectively know when someone is lying? Humans have wrestled with this problem for centuries. And about 100 years ago, the polygraph device was made to solve it. But can this machine, commonly known as a lie detector, actually do what it says?

This week, we dive into the controversial history of the polygraph to find out how it works, why Pete Hegseth is using it to hunt Pentagon leakers, and how the government has allegedly punished people for selling tips to "beat" the machine, all while the device remains banned from most courtrooms.

Our guests this week helped us cover this one from all angles:

• Amit Katala, author of Tremors in the Blood Murder: Obsession, and the Birth of the Lie Detector
• George Maschke, former U.S. Army interrogator and reserve intelligence officer and co-founder of AntiPolygraph.org
• Nathan Gordon, Director of The Academy for Scientific Investigative Training, President of the International Society of Polygraph Examiners

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On today’s episode, we’re diving into texting etiquette. How long should someone take before they text back? Is it ever OK to ghost someone? Are bad texters actually just bad friends?

Our guest this week is Julie Beck from The Atlantic. Check out her article: Forgive the Bad Texters

We want to hear from YOU for a couple upcoming episodes!

First, ASK NO SUCH THING ANYTHING: We're doing an AMA to break down some behind-the-scenes on how we make the show. What questions do you want to know about MND?

And second: we're taking on GENTLE PARENTING: What does it mean to you? Do you think it works? Let us know what you think.

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Conflict is inevitable, so why are we so bad at it? In this special featured episode from Corner Piece, host Taha investigates the nature of conflict to help his co-hosts, Melissa and Sabrina (and all of us), find healthier ways to handle conflict. He interviews Harville Hendrix, a couples therapist with over 50 years of experience, and Eli J. Finkel, a professor and author of "The All-or-Nothing Marriage". They explain what happens when conflict gets in the way of connection and how to turn it into an opportunity for growth.

Corner Piece is a new podcast made by TED and the creators of YouTube channel, Answer in Progress. In each episode, hosts Taha, Melissa and Sabrina follow their curiosities down rabbit holes with help from expert guests to help you, and themselves, understand the world around us a little bit better.

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