Episode 112
How bioelectricity could regrow limbs and organs, with Michael Levin
Biologist’s innovative research on how cells rebuild themselves could be the future of regenerative medicine
Episode 111
A Nobelist’s controversial approach to solving inequality, with James Heckman
Economist examines how investments in early childhood help kids flourish
Episode 110
How the food industry created today’s obesity crisis, with Marion Nestle
Scholar and critic discusses how politics in food and processed foods is impacting our health
Episode 109
Why your gut health is so important, with Cathryn Nagler and Eric Pamer
Scientists discuss what we now know about building your microbiome, food allergies and probiotics
Episode 108
Why Mourning Is Essential to Our Well-Being, with Jonathan Lear
Philosopher discusses how mourning helps us find meaning
Episode 84
The overlooked history of Black cinema, with Jacqueline Stewart
Academy Museum’s artistic leader examines how films help contextualize Black history
Episode 107
The scientific secret to a happy life, with Marc Schulz
‘The Good Life’ co-author discusses the world’s longest study on happiness
Episode 106
Unraveling sleep’s greatest mysteries: The Day Tomorrow Began
Explore how UChicago pioneered research on sleep and its effects on the body—and the questions still puzzling scientists
Episode 105
Is the U.S. headed toward another civil war? with William Howell
Political scientists examine extreme polarization—and whether we’re more moderate than we think
Episode 104
Why Quantum Tech Will Change Our Future: The Day Tomorrow Began
Explore how foundational discoveries at UChicago have shaped quantum research
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