Climate Change’s Human Cost With Michael Greenstone (Ep. 15)
Economist discusses global energy, impact of air pollution on society and why scientists should talk clearly about climate change
David Axelrod on Why ‘Democracy is Messy’ and the Future of Politics (Ep. 14)
David Axelrod discusses the midterms, the rise in divisive politics from Obama to Trump and why young people make him optimistic about our future
How Talk Builds Babies’ Brains with Dana Suskind (Ep. 13)
Physician and author gives advice to teach kids from day one and discusses her transformation to a social scientist.
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.
Future of higher education and college access with Robert J. Zimmer (Ep. 10)
University of Chicago President Robert J. Zimmer discusses the state of higher education, providing access for all students and free expression on campuses.
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.
