Podcast Episodes

Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on What Xi and Putin Are Really Like Behind Closed Doors (#254)

Season 1 Episode 254

Jake Sullivan spent four years at the highest level of U.S. foreign policy—sitting across the table from Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and leading the national response to crises like Ukraine, Taiwan, …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Editing Life Itself: A Conversation with David Liu, the Scientist Who’s Rewriting DNA and the Future (#253)

Season 1 Episode 253

What if we could rewrite the code of life—just like editing a Word doc?

Gene-editing pioneer David Liu takes us behind the scenes of the revolutionary tools transforming medicine. He’s the Harvard sci…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

This Is Your Brain on Beauty — And It's Powerful (#252)

Season 1 Episode 252

What if music, color, scent, and art could actually change your brain? Science now shows they do.

Join Susan Magsamen, Executive Director of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins, as she …

Published on 5 months ago

Why America’s Poorest State Is Richer Than France (#251)

Season 1 Episode 251

Mississippi is richer than France. No, really. The poorest U.S. state now has a higher GDP per person than France, the U.K., Italy, and Spain. How did that happen? Don’t miss this eye-opening episode…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

The U.S. Alone Can’t Compete with China. Here’s What Absolutely Can. (#250)

Season 1 Episode 250

China is on the march, is very determined, and has some significant advantages over the U.S. What are they and how should we respond? 

Two esteemed China experts, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The 50% Enigma: Why Trump’s Vote Mirrors the Past (#249)

Season 1 Episode 249

As the dust settles on the 2024 presidential election, now is an excellent time to take a fresh, clear-eyed look at what really happened. Join us as Larry Bartels, political scientist extraordinaire …

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Swipe, Tap, Ghost: The New Rules of Human Connection (#248)

Season 1 Episode 248

What if your phone is quietly changing your brain—and your relationships? The brilliant Christine Rosen explores how digital life is reshaping everything from childhood to public discourse, often in …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Your Brain’s Being Hijacked: The Hidden Psychology Behind Everyday Decisions (#247)

Season 1 Episode 247

Ever wondered why we sometimes act irrationally, even when it’s not in our best interest? Ori Brafman has, and his answers are enlightening. Here, he talks about the hidden forces and human emotions …

Published on 6 months ago

How Your DNA Interacts With the World Around You (#246)

Season 1 Episode 246

Are we shaped by our genes or by our environment? For centuries, this question has fueled one of science's most enduring debates. But the truth is more shocking—and more fascinating—than either side …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Don’t Believe the Doom: American Workers Are Moving Up (#245)

Season 1 Episode 245

Is today's economy delivering for American workers? According to Georgetown University professor Michael Strain, the answer is absolutely “yes,” despite populist rhetoric… and there’s convincing data…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago