Wavemaker Conversations: A Podcast for the Insanely Curious
Society & Culture
Astrophysicist Sara Seager joins me for a conversation about her leading role in the search for earth-like planets outside our solar system. When she began her search as a graduate student – not just for any “exoplanets” as they’re called, but planets that may have just the right atmosphere to support life – she was greeted with plenty of “no’s.” Not anymore. Our conversation about her search led to insights on creativity, resilience, parenting, and the importance of sleep and free time doing nothing as key ingredients of success. Seager, a Professor of Planetary Science and Physics at MIT and recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant, also shares the details of a side project that could, one day, change the nature of space exploration: mining asteroids for precious metals. Her thrilling journey began as a child, when she noticed something in the night sky for the first time and asked herself: “Why hadn’t anyone told me about this?”
Ishmael Beah: Former Child Soldier
Azar Nafisi
Rosalynn Carter
Stan Fischler: From Roller Skates to the Stanley Cup
Miles O'Brien on Science, Risk & Resilience
Introducing Ben Sollee: Kentucky Native
A Commencement Address For Parents of 8th Graders
Same-Sex Marriage: What Can Straight Couples Learn From Gay & Lesbian Couples?
Jesus on Death Row
China's Wild Hearts with Evan Osnos
Calling Candy Crowley
College Fraternities: An Inside Look
The Trevor Noah Episode
John Urschel: The NFL Mathlete (& His Mom)
Baseball As A Road To God: The Spring Training Episode
Dr. Carol Dweck: The Woman Who Teaches Us To Struggle - And Love It
Get Me Out of This Mess. A Conversation With master negotiator William Ury, author of the new book Getting to Yes With Yourself.
Does Honesty Pay?
Breaking News on the Brain: From Parkinson's to Parenting
How To Watch The Super Bowl Better Than Your Friends.
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