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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 …
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 2 months 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 Inter…
1 year, 2 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 di…
1 year, 2 months 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 Ch…
1 year, 2 months 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 …
1 year, 2 months 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 everyt…
1 year, 3 months 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…
1 year, 3 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 mo…
1 year, 3 months 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,” desp…
1 year, 3 months ago