The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane Archive

Historian Colin Woodard explains how America's centuries-old regional differences have led to the political divisions that continue to pull the country apart.

Angus Fletcher argues our capacity for creativity, flexibility and story thinking gives humans a leg up over artificial intelligence.

Diana Nyad reflects on her historic swim from Cuba to Florida, lessons of forgiveness, and the challenges and pleasures of aging.

Psychologist Robert Coplan on the restorative power of being alone.

The Weekend Edition Saturday host talks about the state of journalism, covering war-torn regions, an awkward interview with Billy Cosby and a hilarious one with Dame Edna.

Anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker on the progress in understanding autism, the ongoing efforts to overcome mental health stigma, and the need to dispel persistent myths.

Psychologist Jean Twenge -- a mother of three -- gives parents the tools they need to help their kids develop a healthier relationship with social media.

A conversation with Columbia University linguist and author John McWhorter on the power of language, the dangers of censorship, and the evolution of slang and swearing.

Clinical psychologist Ingrid Clayton used fawning as a coping strategy growing up in a scary home. It helped her in those frightening moments but came at a terrible price.

Why don’t we always prioritize what matters most—like making time for family and friends or fitting in a workout during a busy day? ...

NYU sociologist Eric Klinenberg reflects on lessons learned and not learned from the COVID pandemic and the ways it changed our lives, culture and politics.

Princeton professor Elizabeth Margulis explains why music has the power to affect our emotions, transport us to far away places and connect us to others.

Psychedelic drugs have gained some attention in recent years and neuroscientists are doing fascinating work. Some research includes octopuses on MDMA. We'll get the latest.

Philosopher Stephen Cave on our struggles with our mortality, and how knowing we will die one day can make life precious and even more meaningful.

Are you feeling hopeless about the warming planet? In her book "Human Nature," climate scientist Kate Marvel says it’s natural to feel scared but there’s also reasons to hope.