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Think from KERA

Krys Boyd

Booking Overview

A daily topic-driven interview and call-in program covering public affairs, science, health, technology, and culture, it regularly features external journalists, authors, researchers, and policy experts. Agencies could credibly pitch established subject-matter experts, academics, authors with timely books, and senior professionals with authoritative research or policy perspectives; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally have strong credentials or recognized media expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 1000

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 10.0k subscribers

Instagram: 2.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

maggie.gourville@prx.org

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Host

Krys Boyd - Krys Boyd is the host and interviewer of Think on KERA, leading daily conversations about current issues, science, health, technology, culture, and other topics of public interest.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established journalists or correspondents, published authors, academic or scientific researchers, senior policy specialists, and leaders at respected institutions with authoritative expertise on a timely subject.
Required Achievements:  
Bylines or correspondent roles at major media outlets, Publication of topical books or influential articles, Senior fellow, director, or other leadership roles at respected institutions, Recognized research or policy expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Olga Khazan - Adverse Effects Of Meditation And Mindfulness, Risks Associated With Intensive Meditation Practice, And Her Article The Dark Side Of Mindfulness.

Erin D. Dumbacher - Nuclear Deterrence, The Risks Of Expanding Nuclear Arsenals, Stockpile Modernization, And U.s. Strategic Policy.

Allison Aubrey - Approaching Midlife As An Opportunity, The Concept Of A Third Turn, And Ideas From Her Book Your Turn: How To Create A Midlife You Love.

Jonathan O'Callaghan - Satellite Congestion In Low-earth Orbit, Space Debris, The Growth Of Satellite Launches, And His Article Battle For The Night Sky.

Allie Volpe - Loneliness, Technology-based Solutions To Social Isolation, Online Connection Apps, And Her Article Can You Spend Your Way Out Of Loneliness?

Recent Topics

Society, Public Affairs, Politics, Science, Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Think from KERA
:

We want to believe in UFOs

October 27, 2026

The search for life outside our planet can be seen as a yearning to find out what makes us human. Adam Kirsch is a poet, literary critic and senior editor at The Atlantic, and he joins guest host Paige Phelps to discuss the search for life in the cosmos —both UFOs and the scientific hunt for biological matter outside our universe — and what happens to our collective trust when we don’t find it. His book is “We Want to Believe: How Aliens Went Mainstream and Why It Matters.” Learn about your ...

We’ve gutted voting rights

October 26, 2026

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a landmark bill. So why has a conservative Supreme Court been so willing to knock it down? Kevin Morris, senior research fellow and voting policy scholar at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss what the Voting Rights Act did for representational democracy across the country, why it’s fallen out of favor and the ways the Supreme Court has neutered key sections to weaken the legislation. His book, ...

Even blueberries aren’t safe from China’s IP thieves

October 23, 2026

Companies looking to expand in the Chinese market face a looming problem: intellectual property theft. Wall Street Journal reporter Jon Emont joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the example of Driscoll’s berries, which sought to corner the Asian market with a new fruit there but found its plant cuttings stolen and greenhouse growing methods copied. His article is “Driscoll’s Gave China Its Blueberries—Then China Swiped the Secret to Growing Them.”   Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.or...

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Frequently asked questions

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Think from KERA
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How do I get in touch with Think from KERA?

Think from KERA is hosted by Krys Boyd. Its publicly listed email is maggie.gourville@prx.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Think from KERA?

The publicly listed email for Think from KERA: maggie.gourville@prx.org.

How many listeners does Think from KERA have?

Podseeker estimates Think from KERA reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Think from KERA?

Think from KERA typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established journalists or correspondents, published authors, academic or scientific researchers, senior policy specialists, and leaders at respected institutions with authoritative expertise on a timely subject. Common among recent guests: Bylines or correspondent roles at major media outlets; Publication of topical books or influential articles; Senior fellow, director, or other leadership roles at respected institutions. Recent guests include Olga Khazan, Erin D. Dumbacher, and Allison Aubrey.

How hard is it to get booked on Think from KERA?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Think from KERA cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Public Affairs, Politics, Science, and Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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