COVID-19 and Church, Arachnicide, Urban Playgrounds

Why do churchgoing Americans trust their religious leaders’ advice on COVID-19 more than they trust that of politicians and officials? You might want to think twice before killing a spider. And what if we designed cities around the needs of children? Also, on today’s show: a nationwide chicken conspiracy; the massive legacy of Star Trek; how society can do a better job supporting women who suffer a miscarriage.