The perfect photograph I never took, by John Moore
While filming one day in the Congo Rainforest, legendary photojournalist John Moore pursued the vision of a perfect photograph — a vision that literally brought him to his knees. He shares the magic t...
17 Sep 201919min
Krista Tippett: What we discover when we’re not looking
Sitting around tables with arms experts, moving missiles around a map of Europe as if it were a gameboard, On Being's Krista Tippett grabs the moment to dislodge herself from the exhilaration of power...
10 Sep 201927min
Fighting my fears – and winning in spite of losing, by Thomas Page McBee
Author and journalist Thomas Page McBee takes us into the boxing ring at Madison Square Garden, where he finds answers to some of his most profound questions through fighting – and along the way disco...
3 Sep 201920min
Building a bond with my son, by Dan Harris
Broadcaster Dan Harris shares a candid look at his attempts to connect more with his son, Alexander, on their first father-son trip.If this episode resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Plea...
27 Aug 201928min
This Human Moment: Finding meaning in the vastness of the universe, by Michelle Thaller
For this human moment, join astronomer Michelle Thaller as she contemplates the night sky. We’re such a small part of the universe – and yet so significant within it.If this episode resonates with you...
22 Aug 201915min
Finding meaning in the vastness of the universe, by Michelle Thaller
Renowned astronomer and science commentator Michelle Thaller shares a story about cosmic awe and deep connection — both to our fellow human beings and to the universe around us.If this episode resonat...
20 Aug 201927min
To visualize ... and then make it so, by Larry Jackson
In a tiny studio in Tampa, Florida, with new-to-the-scene Jennifer Hudson and a Pomeranian dog named Grammy, young music producer Larry Jackson begins to feel the heat. It’s his job to not only make m...
13 Aug 201923min
Life and love and the moment, by Arianna Huffington
A glossy picture on the cover of a magazine. That’s all it takes for a teenage Arianna Huffington to decide she’s going to leave her family and home – and the activity and warmth of her mom’s kitchen ...
6 Aug 201923min
