Listen "Is empathy toxic?"
Episode Synopsis
Society teaches us empathy is a good thing. But some are now saying the opposite, and science is complicating our assumptions too.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Megan Cunnane, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Adriene Lilly and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Image credit Olga Pankova/Getty Images.
If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545 or send us a note here. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Megan Cunnane, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Adriene Lilly and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Image credit Olga Pankova/Getty Images.
If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545 or send us a note here. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More episodes of the podcast Explain It to Me
Why everyone is sick right now
11/01/2026
Internet bad
04/01/2026
Is your brain lying to you?
21/12/2025
Let AI replace you
14/12/2025
The rise of the introverts
07/12/2025
Talk turkey to me
23/11/2025
The case for renting forever
16/11/2025
Why your health insurance is so expensive
09/11/2025
That text is a scam
02/11/2025
Paging Dr. ChatBot
26/10/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.