Archives: Episodes

We take a look at giftedness — how it’s defined, who qualifies as gifted, and how our understanding of giftedness is changing.

AI is disrupting the industry, musicians are making less for their art thanks to streaming services. Join us for a panel on the state of music.

We hear a lot of complaints about the economy. But, is it really that bad? We'll get the answer from Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi.

Nicola Coughlan & Luke Newton talk with Patrick Stoner about how they play more of the humor in the popular series than they did ear ...

As beachgoers start heading down the shore, we look at new sea level rise projections that put much of New Jersey's coastline underwater in the coming decades.

New York Times columnist Frank Bruni joins us to talk about why Americans feel so angry, outraged and aggrieved these days.

Modern motherhood can feel impossible — from juggling kids and work, to finding a quiet moment for self-care. We look at how to lighten the load of being a mom.

The Joy Luck Club author Amy Tan on her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles. Plus, from AI chatbots to cheap products, American consumers have a long list of complaints.

Jennifer Connelly, Oscar winner, talks with Patrick Stoner about how she juggles her character’s shifting knowledge & emotions in ...

The avian flu has spread to birds, foxes, sea lions, dairy cows, and a farmworker has been infected. All this is raising concerns about a potential pandemic.

MSNBC host and correspondent Ali Velshi joins us to talk about his new memoir about his family history and how it was shaped by ideas of social justice and democracy.

Jamie Wyeth comes from an artist dynasty. His father is Andrew Wyeth and grandfather N.C. Wyeth. Jamie Wyeth join us to talk about finding his own artistic vision.

We talk with historians Beth Linker about the “posture panic” that led to a college photo scandal, and Natalia Mehlman Petrzela about the evolution of fitness culture.

Beth Linker's 'Slouch' delves into this history, revealing the scientific and societal implications of the perceived epidemic of bad posture in twentieth-century America.