Why the Doomsday Clock is Closer to Apocalypse Than Ever, with Rachel Bronson (Ep. 40)
Even though the Doomsday Clock is a symbolic metaphor, understanding the meaning behind it is a matter of life and death.
Vladimir Putin’s No. 1 Enemy, with Bill Browder (Ep. 39)
What turned a powerful businessman into an international advocate for human rights.
How Google and Facebook Are Ruining Capitalism, with Luigi Zingales (Ep. 38)
A leading economist says American capitalism is once again under threat from monopolies.
Why Some Nations Prosper and Others Fail, with James Robinson (Ep. 37)
A leading University of Chicago scholar explains why some nations fall into poverty while others succeed.
The Hunt for Alien Life and Exoplanets, with David Charbonneau (Ep. 36)
A leading astronomer searches the stars for habitable planets and alien life.
Why Chasing The Good Life Is Holding Us Back, With Lauren Berlant (Ep. 35)
A UChicago scholar and theorist explains why the idea of the “good life” and the presidency of Donald Trump have shattered our connections and sense of belonging.
Saving Our Cities By Studying A Million Neighborhoods With Luis Bettencourt (Ep. 34)
A UChicago scholar searches for the processes underlying sustainable cities by studying a million neighborhoods.
Why Talking to Strangers Will Make You Happier with Nicholas Epley (Ep. 33)
A UChicago behavioral psychologist explains why talking to strangers will make you happier than you think, but why it’s so difficult.
Leading Presidential Scholar Analyzes Trump Impeachment with William Howell (Ep. 32)
Presidential scholar William Howell examines historic decision and its impact on power in the White House.
The Politics of Archaeology In Iraq With Christopher Woods (Ep. 31)
The director of the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago explains how archaeological investment becomes a form of diplomacy.