What science taught me about being a Muslim drag queen | Amrou Al-Kadhi
For a long time, Amrou Al-Kadhi struggled to negotiate the intersections between their queer and Islamic heritage. These identities felt completely polarized, as if their identity were founded on a te...
26 Maalis 20215min
An election system that puts voters (not politicians) first | Amber McReynolds
From hours-long lines and limited polling locations to confusing and discriminatory registration policies, why is it so hard to vote in the US? Voting rights expert Amber McReynolds offers a proven al...
25 Maalis 202110min
Why I photograph the quiet moments of grief and loss | Caroline Catlin
The only thing as powerful as our grief is the love we have for those we've lost, says photographer Caroline Catlin. In this meditation on the intersection of life and death, Catlin shares how her per...
24 Maalis 202113min
Possible futures from the intersection of nature, tech and society | Natsai Audrey Chieza
Biodesigner Natsai Audrey Chieza prototypes the future, imagining a world where people and nature can thrive together. In this wildly imaginative talk, she shares the vision behind her innovation lab,...
23 Maalis 20219min
The innovations we need to avoid a climate disaster | Bill Gates
The single most important thing for avoiding a climate disaster is cutting carbon pollution from the current 51 billion tons per year to zero, says philanthropist and technologist Bill Gates. Introduc...
22 Maalis 202146min
The power of spaces | Michael Murphy
How do spaces shape the human experience? In what ways do our rooms, homes and buildings give us meaning and purpose? In this segment, architect Michael Murphy joins host Manoush Zomorodi to explore t...
19 Maalis 202112min
Online learning could change academia — for good | Tyler Dewitt
Higher education remains rooted in rigid, traditional structures and tracks -- and it's at risk of getting left behind in favor of expanded access, greater flexibility and tailored learning. Educator ...
18 Maalis 202114min
How to have constructive conversations | Julia Dhar
“We need to figure out how we go into conversations not looking for the victory, but the progress,” says world debate champion Julia Dhar. In this practical talk, she shares three essential features o...
17 Maalis 202110min
