Radiolab

Grass Apes

September 25, 2026·22 min·3-min readnarrativescience
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TLDR
Grass, often overlooked as mere background, is revealed as a foundational force in human evolution and diet, shaping our bodies, cultures, and even our sensory experiences. This Radiolab episode reframes grass as a co-creator of humanity.


PREMISE

Host Molly Webster explores the hid

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Guest

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David George Haskell

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Molly WebsterDavid George HaskellAnisa VietzeJo StrogatzPat WaltersNora Belblidia

Books

How Flowers Made Our Worldby David George Haskell

Topics

BiologyClimate ChangeEcologyEvolutionLong Form JournalismMental HealthScientific Method

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