Mapping the Human Brain with Bobby Kasthuri (Ep. 12)
UChicago neuroscientist describes a high-tech effort to map the brain’s trillions of neurons and understand what makes humans unique.
Quantum technology: From sci-fi to reality with David Awschalom (Ep. 11)
Prof. David Awschalom discusses how quantum technology could lead to breakthroughs in communication, encryption and medicine, and how he’s helping train the next generation of quantum engineers.
U.S. Immigration and Hidden Abuse with Claudia Flores (Ep. 9)
Legal scholar Claudia Flores discusses her report on the abuse of migrant children, the history and future of immigration policy, and her career as a human rights advocate.
SCOTUS Nears Unimaginable Era with Geoffrey Stone (Ep. 8)
Legal scholar Geoffrey Stone discusses why we are on the verge of an unimaginable era for the Supreme Court, the forgotten history of Roe v. Wade and free expression on college campuses.
Economist’s Journey to the Nobel with Richard Thaler (Ep. 7)
Richard Thaler discusses how a bowl of cashews inspired his early research, how he missed a 4 a.m. Nobel wakeup call from Sweden, and what it was like to act in a movie alongside Selena Gomez.