Podcast Episodes

How Can We Take Charge Of Our Lives? with Dr. Edith Eger

Season 1 Episode 127

One of the lessons in Dr. Edith Eger’s latest book The Gift is that love equals time. And on this week’s Getting Curious, Dr. Eger is joining Jonathan for an hour of love, compassion, and life lesson…

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

Are Unions A Good Bargain? with Professor Rebecca Givan

Season 1 Episode 126

In the lead-up to Labor Day, Getting Curious is working it! We're re-releasing an episode from 2018 with Rebecca Givan, an associate professor of Labor Studies and Employment Relations at Rutgers Uni…

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

Is Guaranteed Income America’s Next Top Model? with Mayor Michael Tubbs

Season 1 Episode 125

Since Stockton, California, Mayor Michael Tubbs was elected in November 2016, he’s launched an innovative Guaranteed Income pilot program and created a runway for his city’s success.

Mayor Tubbs join…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

Why Do We Need A Green New Deal? with Senator Ed Markey

Season 1 Episode 124

This week on Getting Curious, Jonathan is learning about the power of clean energy with a clean energy powerhouse: Massachusetts representative and co-author of the Green New Deal bill, Senator Ed Ma…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

What’s It Like To Live On The Edge? with Astronaut & Oceanographer Kathy Sullivan

Season 1 Episode 123

Earth to listeners! This week’s Getting Curious is serving an adventure like no other, because Jonathan is talking with astronaut, oceanographer, and geologist Kathy Sullivan. She’s the first US woma…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

Am I A Self-Karen? with Ashlee Marie Preston

Season 1 Episode 122

Do you know where your donor dollars and time are actually going? Activist, thought leader, and founder of the social impact campaign YouAreEssential Ashlee Marie Preston joins Jonathan to discuss th…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

Am I Your Favorite Non-Binary Gardener / Gymnast? with Aly Raisman

Season 1 Episode 121

This episode is an All-Around winner, because Jonathan is talking with six-time Olympic medalist and captain of the Fierce Five and Final Five gymnastics teams, Aly Raisman. This isn’t a Level 10 con…

Published on 5 years, 5 months ago

How Can We Give the Theater World a Revival? with Audra McDonald

Season 1 Episode 120

This week's Getting Curious is a show like no other, since Jonathan is joined by the iconic Tony, Grammy, and Emmy award winner Audra McDonald. She and Jonathan discuss the critical work she's doing …

Published on 5 years, 5 months ago

How Can Progressives Stick The 2020 Election Landing? with Ben O’Keefe

Season 1 Episode 119

The 2020 election season has been anything but routine. To coach us through all the ways we can help flip seats, add balance to any check on our democracy, and win big on election day, Jonathan is tu…

Published on 5 years, 5 months ago

Are We Hearing A Crescendo of Anti-Racism in Classical Music? with Dr. Kira Thurman and Ashleigh Gordon

Season 1 Episode 118

This week on Getting Curious, Dr. Kira Thurman and Ashleigh Gordon join Jonathan to discuss the remarkable work of Black classical composers and musicians through history and today.

Dr. Thurman is an…

Published on 5 years, 5 months ago