DarkHorse Podcast: The Evolutionary Lens
Hosted by Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying · 15 decoded episodes · newest Oct 7, 2026
DarkHorse Podcast is hosted by evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying, who apply evolutionary theory and their scientific toolkit to a wide range of questions about biology, society, culture, health, governance, and current events. The show combines long-form discussion and guest interviews while examining contemporary issues through an evolutionary lens.
Episodes 15
- Aug 19, 2026 · 1h 50mHow institutions turn disagreement into fanaticismThe episode argues that institutions lose their ability to test reality when protecting identities and punishing dissent replace ordinary standards of judgment.
- Aug 12, 2026 · 1h 25mSurveillance technology tests the meaning of evidenceThe episode connects disputes over sex-based eligibility with a more consequential question: what remains trustworthy when institutions can alter the record.
- Aug 9, 2026 · 1h 21mBoghossian links the Arday scandal to institutional collapseThe discussion asks whether academic credibility can be restored when ideological selection, weak oversight, and declining trust extend beyond universities.