February 17, 2026
Astrophysicist Sara Seager on the search for exoplanets, the high probability of life, and why exploring the cosmos matters for humanity.
February 10, 2026
Yale political scientist Hélène Landemore argues for replacing elected officials with citizen assemblies chosen by lottery to fix a broken system.
February 3, 2026
Comedian Zarna Garg on her late-career pivot: Follow your purpose, monetize your misery, and use data to craft the perfect joke.
January 27, 2026
Dan Coyle on flourishing communities: It's not about resources, but awakening shared gifts, embracing messiness, and letting go of control.
January 20, 2026
Linguist Adam Aleksic decodes 'algo speak' and 'brain rot,' revealing how platform algorithms fundamentally reshape language, culture, and reality.
January 13, 2026
Ken Burns reveals how grief fuels his filmmaking, rejects 'careerism,' and shares his optimistic perspective on American history and human nature.
January 6, 2026
Ken Burns argues that true heroism lies in complexity, exploring George Washington's flaws and virtues to reveal a more compelling leader.
December 30, 2025
Philosopher Alain de Botton joins Adam Grant to deconstruct status anxiety, the myth of happiness, and why a dose of pessimism is key to wisdom.
December 23, 2025
Author Shannon Hale on how books build empathy, break gender stereotypes, and why choice is crucial to nurturing lifelong readers.
December 16, 2025
Margaret Atwood discusses AI's creative limits, the power dynamics of enemies, writing her first memoir, and why book bans often backfire.
December 9, 2025
Cardiologist Eric Topol debunks longevity myths, critiques pseudoscience, and outlines evidence-based strategies for extending your healthspan.
December 2, 2025
Mentalist Oz Perlman reveals how skills in mind-reading, risk-taking, and creating memorable moments are learnable life skills for anyone.
November 25, 2025
Digital anthropologist Rahaf Harfouche on navigating hypernormalization, rejecting toxic productivity, and finding stability in turbulent times.
November 18, 2025
A Black musician and a former neo-Nazi leader reveal how curiosity and conversation, not confrontation, can dismantle deeply entrenched hate.
November 11, 2025
Suleika Jaouad rethinks survival, trading 'live like it's your last' for 'your first' and using journaling to navigate uncertainty with wonder.
November 4, 2025
Malala discusses reclaiming her narrative, redefining resilience beyond trauma, and balancing global activism with personal joy and growth.
November 3, 2025
U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo discusses poetry as a ceremonial language for healing, bearing witness to history, and navigating personal and collective crises.
October 28, 2025
Musician Jacob Collier and Adam Grant discuss the psychology of music, collective joy, and the power of giving audiences permission to play.
October 21, 2025
Master interviewer Andrew Ross Sorkin on the art of conversation, the insecurity driving success, and cautionary lessons from the 1929 crash.
October 14, 2025
Author John Grisham shares his journey from law to literature, his disciplined writing process, and his profound change of heart on the death penalty.
October 7, 2025
Therapist Raquel Hopkins challenges modern mental health views, arguing for building capacity over comfort and avoiding the pitfalls of labels.
September 30, 2025
Brené Brown & Adam Grant on courageous leadership, defining values by what you sacrifice, and navigating hard talks with "the story I'm making up."
September 23, 2025
Matthew McConaughey discusses battling cynicism, embracing belief, and finding growth in self-doubt and past failures with Adam Grant.
September 16, 2025
Adam Grant interviews 10-year-old science prodigy Sean on his unique learning process, the importance of humility, and making science accessible.
September 9, 2025
Pro high diver Molly Carlson on turning extreme fear into strength, overcoming eating disorders, and building a community of bravery.
September 2, 2025
Pinterest's CEO on making social media safer by tuning AI for positivity and prioritizing 'time well spent' over enragement-driven engagement.
August 26, 2025
Combine entrepreneurial drive with moral purpose. Rethink success, use your privilege for good, and aim to make the world wildly better.
August 19, 2025
Rethink 'genius' as an action, not an identity. This episode deconstructs the genius myth, highlighting the dangers of hero-worship.
August 12, 2025
Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd on her return, the future of dating beyond apps, using AI for love, and finding yourself before finding a partner.
August 5, 2025
Actor Ed Helms joins Adam Grant to discuss how to build resilience by embracing failure, finding a supportive community, and creating unique tools.
July 29, 2025
The attention crisis is a myth. We're not more distracted; we're more obsessive. It's about motivation and values, not cognitive decline.
July 22, 2025
Neuroscientist Rachel Herz explains supertasters, the genetics of flavor, and why our deeply undervalued sense of smell is vital for emotion.
July 15, 2025
Bestselling author John Green on tackling global health inequity, the power of collaboration, finding motivation, and his book on tuberculosis.
July 8, 2025
Biographer Ron Chernow reveals his process for understanding historical figures, finding common threads of adversity, vision, and contradiction.
July 1, 2025
Jacinda Ardern on leading with kindness, managing imposter syndrome, and why optimism is an act of courage. A masterclass in modern leadership.
June 24, 2025
Rethinking parenting: This episode argues that sibling influence often outweighs parental micromanagement in shaping a child's success.
