Neil Shubin: Why Would a Fish Have Fingers?

On the eve of our nation's 250th, Walter Isaacson takes a deep dive into the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence. It's what he calls "the greatest sentence ever written." Hosted by Simp...

30 Juni 36min

A decade on from being diagnosed with a deadly cancer – and eight years since her first visit with Clear and Vivid  – she tells of the many ways she has been taken by surprise by joy, as recounted in ...

23 Juni 37min

As AI takes an increasing role in medical decisions, a physician employs stories to tell how the role of our doctors is changing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

16 Juni 36min

Finding humor in the many absurdities of everyday life – including our own foolishness – can help us see things in new ways, foster understanding… above all, mend our ability to connect with others. H...

9 Juni 36min

Alan and Executive Producer Graham Chedd look ahead to season 34. Episodes include one of Alan’s favorite topics – humor, and its power to connect; finding joy in unexpected places; why telling storie...

2 Juni 26min

Alan revisits a conversation with his old friend to compare notes on staying happy when old, as Roger’s new book, More Rules for Aging: Making the Most of Your Ridiculous, Wondrous Life, hits the book...

26 Maj 38min

In her new book she argues that if you want to feel more loved, you don't need to change yourself, you don't need to change the other person (which is sure to backfire!). You just need to change the c...

19 Maj 37min

Wondering why she and her husband got into frequent spats while practicing competitive ballroom dancing led her to a career in social psychology with a focus on disagreements; not just on why and how ...

12 Maj 37min