February 14, 2026
From silent Zen monk to teen mindfulness pioneer, Caverly Morgan shares how to separate from our inner critic to find presence and peace.
February 7, 2026
Polymath Nathan Myhrvold discusses his journey from physics to tech, and now inventing radical solutions for climate change and nuclear energy.
January 31, 2026
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki on her pivotal role at Google, the billion-dollar YouTube acquisition, and navigating content moderation at scale.
January 24, 2026
Jeopardy GOAT Ken Jennings shares insights on memory, strategy, and turning your weird passions into a rewarding and fulfilling life.
January 17, 2026
Economist Kerwin Charles on his journey from Guyana, the nuanced reality of racial economic gaps, and how video games affect the labor market.
January 10, 2026
Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik on breaking Hollywood's rules, reframing STEM education, and building an authentic life.
January 3, 2026
Steven Pinker discusses data-driven optimism, rationality, and a pragmatic approach to global challenges like climate change and education.
December 20, 2025
Steve Levitt reflects on 5 years of PIMA, his new mission to reform education by fostering engagement, and his future on Freakonomics Radio.
December 13, 2025
Nobel laureate Robert Solow discusses why economic growth isn't essential, the moral problem of inequality, and his journey into economics.
December 6, 2025
ASU President Michael Crow shares his radical vision for higher ed: a 'New American University' focused on inclusion, scale, and innovation.
November 22, 2025
Economist Michael Greenstone on measuring air pollution's real-world costs and using market-based solutions to save millions of lives.
November 15, 2025
Author Suleika Jaouad on her cancer journey, the power of authentic conversation, and finding creativity amidst profound illness and loss.
November 8, 2025
Physicist Brian Cox discusses his journey from pop star to particle physics, demystifying the Higgs boson, black holes, and the nature of science.
October 25, 2025
A cuneiform expert decodes the world's oldest writing, revealing a pre-biblical flood story where Noah's Ark was a giant, round boat.
October 18, 2025
Mathematician Moon Duchin applies abstract geometry to political gerrymandering, using math to define and create fairer voting districts.
October 11, 2025
Nobel laureate Frances Arnold explains directed evolution, a method to breed new enzymes in the lab, revolutionizing chemistry and biofuels.
September 27, 2025
Harvard's Steven Pinker reveals how 'common knowledge'—what we know others know—underpins society, from financial markets to social norms.
September 20, 2025
Unlock the secrets of connection. Author Charles Duhigg reveals how understanding conversation types and asking deep questions can transform any interaction.
September 13, 2025
Seth Berkley, former head of Gavi, discusses the economics of vaccinating 1B+ kids, the challenges of vaccine development, and our collective failure to prepare for the next pandemic.
