In The Moment podcast
248 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsListen in on the latest Town Hall conversation, wherever you are! In the Moment is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews curated by Town Hall’s Digital Media Manager, Jini Palmer. Senior Correspondent Steve Scher, along with a host of Seattle journalists and thought leaders, take on topics ranging from science and health, civics and culture, to the arts—and beyond! Join us, In the Moment, for expansive talks from Town Hall’s digital stage.
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30: Dahr Jamail, Siri Hustvedt, Urban Poverty Forum
March 21, 2019 22:50 - 29 minutes - 41.4 MBGrist editor and correspondent Matt Craft talks with journalist Dahr Jamail about his experience exploring different parts of the world to witness climate disruption firsthand (2:17). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher interviews author and poet Siri Hustvedt about trusting our memories, and how our older and younger selves can remember things differently (12:28). Host Jini Palmer delves into the 13th annual Urban Poverty Forum, highlighting a special introduction by the Mahogany Project which ...
30. Dahr Jamail, Siri Hustvedt and Urban Poverty Forum
March 21, 2019 22:50 - 29 minutes - 41.4 MBGrist editor and correspondent Matt Craft talks with journalist Dahr Jamail about his experience exploring different parts of the world to witness climate disruption firsthand (2:17). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher interviews author and poet Siri Hustvedt about trusting our memories, and how our older and younger selves can remember things differently (12:28). Host Jini Palmer delves into the 13th annual Urban Poverty Forum, highlighting a special introduction by the Mahogany Project which ...
29. John Lanchester, Frans de Waal and Jonathan Shipley
March 07, 2019 21:54 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBCorrespondent Katy Sewall talks with John Lanchester about the dream that inspired his frighteningly timely novel The Wall, exploring the purpose of walls as a tool for safety and security, but whose very existence can promote exclusion and "othering" (3:58). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher interviews renowned biologist Frans de Waal about the widely unacknowledged capacity for animals to experience empathy and emotion (12:20). Host Jini Palmer sits down with Town Hall's own Jonathan Shipley...
29: John Lanchester, Frans de Waal, Jonathan Shipley
March 07, 2019 21:54 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBCorrespondent Katy Sewall talks with John Lanchester about the dream that inspired his frighteningly timely novel The Wall, exploring the purpose of walls as a tool for safety and security, but whose very existence can promote exclusion and "othering" (3:58). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher interviews renowned biologist Frans de Waal about the widely unacknowledged capacity for animals to experience empathy and emotion (12:20). Host Jini Palmer sits down with Town Hall's own Jonathan Shipley...
Bonus: Town Hall Building Update with Wier Harman
February 25, 2019 20:27 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBThis special update is all about Town Hall's renovation and reopening. Host Jini Palmer goes on an exclusive tour of the building with Town Hall's executive director, Wier Harman. They discuss the construction delays (Town Hall will open its doors as soon as possible), what's in store, and what you can do to help. Wier talks about compelling Town Hall events taking place in venues throughout the city this spring. He chats about Town Hall's Take the Stage campaign, where you can purchase a pl...
Bonus: Global Rhythms with Spider Kedelsky & Jon Kertzer
February 06, 2019 23:01 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this bonus episode, get an inside look at the past and present of our Global Rhythms series! Host Jini Palmer talks with Spider Kedelsky, the founder of the Global Rhythms series (1:00). He recalls how the music series came to be and shares his experience working with different groups and musicians over the years. Then Jini sits down with Jon Kertzer, current curator of our Global Rhythms series, to find out how he got involved with Global Rhythms and learn about his experience in radio a...
Bonus: Town Music with Joshua Roman
January 30, 2019 23:30 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBThis bonus episode of In The Moment offers an insider's look at our Town Music series! Host Jini Palmer talks with Town Music curator Joshua Roman about chamber music, the theatrical aspects of a live performance, and his selection process for each season's lineup. They dive into this season of Town Music, taking a look at our upcoming concerts. For the first performance, Sideshow by Talea Ensemble (15:50), Roman highlights the theatrical spin that the piece brings to chamber music. Then he ...
28. Favorite Town Hall Moments: Recap Episode
December 22, 2018 05:47 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBHost Jini Palmer speaks with Megan Castillo, Town Hall's Community Engagement Manager, about our community's responses on social media about favorite Town Hall moments (2:15). Jini and Steve highlight a selection of interviews which didn't make it into previous episodes. Speakers include: Blair Imani with Monica Guzman (31:25); Arnie Duncan with Steve Scher (33:28); Denise Hearn with Alex Gallo-Brown (37:58); Rob Reich with Steve Scher (40:10); Randy Shaw with Tammy Morales (44:44); David Re...
28: Favorite Town Hall Moments, Recap Episode
December 22, 2018 05:47 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBHost Jini Palmer speaks with Megan Castillo, Town Hall's Community Engagement Manager, about our community's responses on social media about favorite Town Hall moments (2:15). Jini and Steve highlight a selection of interviews which didn't make it into previous episodes. Speakers include: Blair Imani with Monica Guzman (31:25); Arnie Duncan with Steve Scher (33:28); Denise Hearn with Alex Gallo-Brown (37:58); Rob Reich with Steve Scher (40:10); Randy Shaw with Tammy Morales (44:44); David Re...
27: Randy Shaw, Octavio Solis, Limetown
November 29, 2018 21:58 - 30 minutes - 42.8 MBRandy Shaw speaks with Town Hall Correspondent Tammy Morales to examine the rising tide of factors that are making metropolitan housing unaffordable (2:17). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher sits down with Octavio Solis to unpack the rich personal history of memoir and explore the dreams of his past (13:12). Host Jini Palmer shares a backstage interview with Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie—creators of the hit podcast Limetown—along with Cote Smith, author of the series' prequel novel (22:25). Get ...
27. Randy Shaw, Octavio Solis and Limetown
November 29, 2018 21:58 - 30 minutes - 42.8 MBRandy Shaw speaks with Town Hall Correspondent Tammy Morales to examine the rising tide of factors that are making metropolitan housing unaffordable (2:17). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher sits down with Octavio Solis to unpack the rich personal history of memoir and explore the dreams of his past (13:12). Host Jini Palmer shares a backstage interview with Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie—creators of the hit podcast Limetown—along with Cote Smith, author of the series' prequel novel (22:25). Get ...
26. Denise Hearn, Alex Rosenblat, Rob Reich and L.A. Kauffman
November 15, 2018 22:38 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBCorrespondent Alex Gallo-Brown hears from Denise Hearn about the economic monoliths undermining capitalism in our nation, and the anti-worker policies running rampant in corporate culture (1:55). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher speaks with Alex Rosenblat about her research on Uber, and how its algorithms are quietly manipulating consumers while stripping drivers of their rights (14:23). Steve also sits down with Rob Reich to discuss the corrosive effect of wealthy philanthropy on modern demo...
26: Denise Hearn, Alex Rosenblat, Rob Reich, L.A. Kauffman
November 15, 2018 22:38 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBCorrespondent Alex Gallo-Brown hears from Denise Hearn about the economic monoliths undermining capitalism in our nation, and the anti-worker policies running rampant in corporate culture (1:55). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher speaks with Alex Rosenblat about her research on Uber, and how its algorithms are quietly manipulating consumers while stripping drivers of their rights (14:23). Steve also sits down with Rob Reich to discuss the corrosive effect of wealthy philanthropy on modern demo...
25: Blair Imani, Peter Sagal, Ijeoma Oluo
November 01, 2018 22:58 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBCorrespondent Mónica Guzmán speaks with author and nonprofit founder Blair Imani about a rally-turned-protest that got her sent to prison—and propelled her visibility as a queer, black, Muslim woman (1:46). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher sat down with Peter Sagal to delve into a personal biography about the ways which running has shaped Peter's life and helped him through hard times (13:50). Host Jini Palmer talks with Ijeoma Oluo about her experience at Town Hall's event with Jill Soloway....
25. Blair Imani, Peter Sagal and Ijeoma Oluo
November 01, 2018 22:58 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBCorrespondent Mónica Guzmán speaks with author and nonprofit founder Blair Imani about a rally-turned-protest that got her sent to prison—and propelled her visibility as a queer, black, Muslim woman (1:46). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher sat down with Peter Sagal to delve into a personal biography about the ways which running has shaped Peter's life and helped him through hard times (13:50). Host Jini Palmer talks with Ijeoma Oluo about her experience at Town Hall's event with Jill Soloway....
24: Natalie Ross, Dr. Marie Rose Wong, David L. Hu, Edward Wolcher
October 18, 2018 21:23 - 37 minutes - 52 MBChief Correspondent Steve Scher talks with Natalie Ross, co-author of Seattleness, about geography, maps, and new beautiful ways to look at information (2:50). Steve also speaks with Dr. Marie Wong about the value of land in Seattle's International District and the harmful practice of developers renovating storefronts and pricing out local businesses (13:04). Correspondent Grace Hamilton sits down with David Hu to discuss the latest research on animal locomotion, and how the study of animal...
24. Natalie Ross, Dr. Marie Rose Wong, David L. Hu and Edward Wolcher
October 18, 2018 21:23 - 37 minutes - 52 MBChief Correspondent Steve Scher talks with Natalie Ross, co-author of Seattleness, about geography, maps, and new beautiful ways to look at information (2:50). Steve also speaks with Dr. Marie Wong about the value of land in Seattle's International District and the harmful practice of developers renovating storefronts and pricing out local businesses (13:04). Correspondent Grace Hamilton sits down with David Hu to discuss the latest research on animal locomotion, and how the study of animal...
23: Michael Hebb, Chris Hedges, David Reich, Jose Antonio Vargas
October 04, 2018 20:38 - 34 minutes - 48 MBCorrespondent Lesley Hazleton chats with Michael Hebb about the exhilaration she experienced at one of his Death over Dinner events and the kinship that can occur when talking about hard topics, even between strangers (2:05). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher brings us two back-to-back conversations—first he interviews Chris Hedges, who urges us to fight for the future of our country and stand up to prevent the collapse of our society (16:35). Then Steve sits down with David Reich to learn abo...
23. Michael Hebb, Chris Hedges, David Reich and Jose Antonio Vargas
October 04, 2018 20:38 - 34 minutes - 48 MBCorrespondent Lesley Hazleton chats with Michael Hebb about the exhilaration she experienced at one of his Death over Dinner events and the kinship that can occur when talking about hard topics, even between strangers (2:05). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher brings us two back-to-back conversations—first he interviews Chris Hedges, who urges us to fight for the future of our country and stand up to prevent the collapse of our society (16:35). Then Steve sits down with David Reich to learn abo...
22: Teaching for Black Lives, Thor Hanson, Edward Wolcher
September 21, 2018 00:44 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBCorrespondent Reagan Jackson interviews student activist leaders Layla Mohamud & Ha'aheo Auwae Dekker about their own experiences with racism and their efforts to promote racial justice in their schools and communities for our Teaching for Black Lives event (2:35). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher talks with Thor Hanson (in a lavender patch at San Juan Island!) about the nature and necessity of bees, their rapid disappearance, and the ways we're working to save them (19:35). And Jini Palmer i...
22. Teaching for Black Lives, Thor Hanson and Edward Wolcher
September 21, 2018 00:44 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBCorrespondent Reagan Jackson interviews student activist leaders Layla Mohamud & Ha'aheo Auwae Dekker about their own experiences with racism and their efforts to promote racial justice in their schools and communities for our Teaching for Black Lives event (2:35). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher talks with Thor Hanson (in a lavender patch at San Juan Island!) about the nature and necessity of bees, their rapid disappearance, and the ways we're working to save them (19:35). And Jini Palmer i...
21. Shane Bauer, David Quammen and Wier Harman
September 07, 2018 23:08 - 34 minutes - 52 MBWelcome to Season 2 of In The Moment, an insider's look at all things Town Hall. Correspondent Sydney Brownstone speaks with Shane Bauer about the history of the for-profit private prison system, his experience as an undercover guard, and how private prisons are thriving under the Trump administration (2:40). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher interviews David Quammen about new DNA analysis and the genetic inter-relatedness of life (10:30). And Jini Palmer interviews Town Hall's Executive Direc...
21: Shane Bauer, David Quammen, Wier Harman
September 07, 2018 23:08 - 34 minutes - 52 MBWelcome to Season 2 of In The Moment, an insider's look at all things Town Hall. Correspondent Sydney Brownstone speaks with Shane Bauer about the history of the for-profit private prison system, his experience as an undercover guard, and how private prisons are thriving under the Trump administration (2:40). Chief Correspondent Steve Scher interviews David Quammen about new DNA analysis and the genetic inter-relatedness of life (10:30). And Jini Palmer interviews Town Hall's Executive Direc...
20. Angela Garbes, Leni Zumas, Richard Prum and Shaun Scott
June 14, 2018 22:50 - 33 minutes - 58.6 MBAngela Garbes shares her experience about being pregnant and talks with Lindy West about the myths and science surrounding pregnancy (5:31); Leni Zumas, Tiffany Hankins, and Megan Burbank ruminate on the ways which personal stories can humanize discussions of women's reproductive rights (11:16); Richard Prum invigorates Charles Darwin's theory of sexual selection, exploring how aesthetics can drive evolution (16:11); and Steve Scher interviews Shaun Scott about his community discussion serie...
20: Angela Garbes, Leni Zumas, Richard Prum, Shaun Scott
June 14, 2018 22:50 - 33 minutes - 58.6 MBAngela Garbes shares her experience about being pregnant and talks with Lindy West about the myths and science surrounding pregnancy (5:31); Leni Zumas, Tiffany Hankins, and Megan Burbank ruminate on the ways which personal stories can humanize discussions of women's reproductive rights (11:16); Richard Prum invigorates Charles Darwin's theory of sexual selection, exploring how aesthetics can drive evolution (16:11); and Steve Scher interviews Shaun Scott about his community discussion serie...
19: Jason Colby, Rex Holbein, Khaled Beydoun, Allison Rinard & Raymond Williams
June 07, 2018 22:41 - 35 minutes - 61.9 MBJini Palmer interviews Town Hall's Jonathan Shipley about his experience watching our livestream of Jason Colby's event (3:55); Jason Colby shares the story of how the orca went from being considered a pest and a killer to the gentle and intelligent creature we know today (5:09); Rex Holbein outlines 'The Block Project' architecture firm and their initiative to help the homeless by building small but sustainable lodging in Seattle residents' own backyards (11:13); Khaled Beydoun asserts that...
19. Jason Colby, Rex Holbein, Khaled Beydoun, Allison Rinard and Raymond Williams
June 07, 2018 22:41 - 35 minutes - 61.9 MBJini Palmer interviews Town Hall's Jonathan Shipley about his experience watching our livestream of Jason Colby's event (3:55); Jason Colby shares the story of how the orca went from being considered a pest and a killer to the gentle and intelligent creature we know today (5:09); Rex Holbein outlines 'The Block Project' architecture firm and their initiative to help the homeless by building small but sustainable lodging in Seattle residents' own backyards (11:13); Khaled Beydoun asserts that...
18: Michael Pollan, Yanis Varoufakis, Simon Winchester, Khaled Beydoun
May 26, 2018 01:19 - 30 minutes - 54.2 MBMichael Pollan outlines the remarkably positive outcomes of the latest medical research on psychedelic substances (2:04); Yanis Varoufakis highlights the importance of understanding our own roles in the economy, and explains the ways in which it affects everything around us (10:45); Simon Winchester discusses precision engineering and asks us to consider whether we're becoming too reverent of perfection (15:45); and Steve Scher interviews Khaled Beydoun about the religious, racial, and socia...
18. Michael Pollan, Yanis Varoufakis, Simon Winchester and Khaled Beydoun
May 26, 2018 01:19 - 30 minutes - 54.2 MBMichael Pollan outlines the remarkably positive outcomes of the latest medical research on psychedelic substances (2:04); Yanis Varoufakis highlights the importance of understanding our own roles in the economy, and explains the ways in which it affects everything around us (10:45); Simon Winchester discusses precision engineering and asks us to consider whether we're becoming too reverent of perfection (15:45); and Steve Scher interviews Khaled Beydoun about the religious, racial, and socia...
17. Barbara Ehrenreich, Nomi Prins, Freeman Dyson, James and Deborah Fallows
May 10, 2018 23:14 - 33 minutes - 58.2 MBBarbara Ehrenreich ruminates on the unpredictability of our body's cells and shares her philosophy of living a life she enjoys rather than extending a life she doesn't (4:10); Nomi Prins calls out the role of the central banking system and the Federal Reserve in the 2008 financial crisis and suggests potential healthy economic alternatives (10:00); Freeman Dyson reconciles scientific models with the natural world around us and asserts that the most interesting parts of science are the myster...
17: Barbara Ehrenreich, Nomi Prins, Freeman Dyson, James & Deborah Fallows
May 10, 2018 23:14 - 33 minutes - 58.2 MBBarbara Ehrenreich ruminates on the unpredictability of our body's cells and shares her philosophy of living a life she enjoys rather than extending a life she doesn't (4:10); Nomi Prins calls out the role of the central banking system and the Federal Reserve in the 2008 financial crisis and suggests potential healthy economic alternatives (10:00); Freeman Dyson reconciles scientific models with the natural world around us and asserts that the most interesting parts of science are the myster...
16. Annelise Orleck, Heidi Groover, Asne Seierstad and Ashley Dawson
April 26, 2018 22:24 - 37 minutes - 65.3 MBAnnelise Orleck discusses the perceptions surrounding "working for the man" and advocates for unions and fair wages (4:58); Heidi Groover interrogates conspiracy theories surrounding smart meters in a performance of the Trust Issues Podcast Live (10:38); Åsne Seierstad tells the story of two Syrian refugee sisters living in Norway, and their return to Syria as Jihad Islamic extremists (19:00); and Steve Scher interviews Ashley Dawson about the impact of extreme weather and climate change on ...
16: Annelise Orleck, Heidi Groover, Asne Seierstad, Ashley Dawson
April 26, 2018 22:24 - 37 minutes - 65.3 MBAnnelise Orleck discusses the perceptions surrounding "working for the man" and advocates for unions and fair wages (4:58); Heidi Groover interrogates conspiracy theories surrounding smart meters in a performance of the Trust Issues Podcast Live (10:38); Åsne Seierstad tells the story of two Syrian refugee sisters living in Norway, and their return to Syria as Jihad Islamic extremists (19:00); and Steve Scher interviews Ashley Dawson about the impact of extreme weather and climate change on ...
15: Samantha Irby, Adam Winkler, Chris Clearfield & Andras Tilcsik, William Vollmann
April 12, 2018 21:29 - 27 minutes - 48.3 MBIn this episode of In The Moment Jini Palmer interviews Event Manager Amanda Winterhalter about Town Hall's recent event featuring Samantha Irby and Lindy West (1:49). Samantha Irby recounts an uproarious story about her time working at a veterinarian clinic (2:44); Adam Winkler outlines how American corporations have civil rights similar to those of individual citizens—and why we should restrict those rights (5:22); Chris Clearfield & Andras Tilcsik discuss the benefits of diversity for pre...
14: Erik Molano, Peter Levitt, Deborah Espinosa, Jill Mangaliman
March 29, 2018 21:54 - 32 minutes - 57.1 MBIn this episode of In The Moment Jini Palmer interviews Town Hall's Community Programs Curator Kristin Leong about our Inside/Out Neighborhood Residents, and Leong introduces us to their events throughout this episode. Erik Molano discusses his proximity to the #MeToo movement and shares ways we can re-frame our masculinity and avoid being part of the problem (2:47); Peter Levitt explores Zen Buddhist concepts of ourselves as whole beings, interdependent on one another and connected to all t...
13: ISB Future of Health Panel, Stimson Center Oceans Panel, Amy Chua, Leonard Mlodinow
March 15, 2018 22:05 - 27 minutes - 48.3 MBThe ISB Future of Health Panel discusses data from many different fields that points to a necessity for a holistic future of medicine; the Stimson Center Oceans Panel outlines the need for a tough but fair approach to curtail the damaging practice of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing; Amy Chua and Bill Radke explore concepts that drive humans to create tribes based on culture, aesthetics, or politics—and why these tribes are becoming more and more rigid; and Steve Scher inte...
12: Sang-Hee Lee, Erin Jones, Jeremi Suri & Rajiv Chandrasekaran, Scott L. Montgomery
March 01, 2018 20:40 - 35 minutes - 62 MBSang-Hee Lee reexamines our story of human evolution based on new bone fragments and anthropological findings (1:12); Erin Jones at the Urban Poverty Forum panel shares stories of experiencing racial difficulties in the US—surrounding white parents adopting a black child—which she never encountered in Europe (5:22); Jeremi Suri and Rajiv Chandrasekaran examine our heightened expectations of the office of the American presidency, and the issues and impacts out of the President's reach (10:31)...
11: Anya Kamenetz, Nadine Burke Harris, Rhonda Aronwald, Andrew Keen, Shaun Scott
February 15, 2018 23:14 - 31 minutes - 53.6 MBThis episode of In The Moment highlights human agents of change—industries, technologies, frameworks of mental health, and an entire generation challenging the status quo. Anya Kamenetz outlines how screens affect our children and how we can shift mobile devices towards positive, safe, and educational uses (1:57); Nadine Burke Harris discusses ways to work together to counteract the negative and widespread effects of adverse childhood experiences (7:23); Jini Palmer interviews Rhonda Aronwal...
10: Charles Mann, Denise Fairchild, Maryn McKenna, Arlie Russell Hochschild
February 01, 2018 22:03 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis episode of In The Moment highlights four speakers focused on the core values that define (or divide) us. Jini Palmer interviews Town Hall's Curator of Lectures Edward Wolcher about his experience in conversation with Charles Mann onstage; Charles Mann discusses the visions of "the Wizard and the Prophet" and their duel over humanity's technological or environmental future (3:15); Denise Fairchild explores how our democratic confluence of beliefs fuels the way we live and what we choose ...
9: Daniel Ellsberg, Frances McCue, Devin Briski, Emily Dufton, Charles Mann
January 18, 2018 21:03 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBDaniel Ellsberg addresses threats of nuclear conflict with North Korea and calls for citizens to engage with global conversations on nuclear weapons (3:10); and Frances McCue and Cary Moon discuss the importance of keeping urban development from displacing artist populations in our city (10:28). Steve Scher interviews three speakers from upcoming events: Devin Briski on multi-nationalists and the craft brewery movement (15:45); Emily Dufton on the historic pendulum of marijuana legalization ...
8: Neil Patrick Harris, Dr. Beverly Tatum, Jaron Lanier
December 15, 2017 01:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBNeil Patrick Harris shares musings on inspirations for his young adult novel and the strengths we draw from our differences (1:05); Dr. Beverly Tatum outlines ways we can address our race and leverage our own influence to combat racist systems of advantage (5:40); Jaron Lanier, pioneer in virtual reality tech, addresses the risks of an advertisement-based economy (11:00); and Steve Scher compiles highlights from his previous interviews with this season’s speakers (17:37). Hosts Jini Palmer a...
7: Samuel Ligon, Dan Ariely, Oliver Uberti, Feliks Banal
November 30, 2017 20:44 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this episode of In The Moment Jini Palmer interviews Town Hall's Assoc. Director of Development and Messaging Missy Miller about her experience at Pie & Whiskey; Samuel Ligon shares writing inspired by butter and spirits at Pie & Whiskey’s literary reading (3:50); Dan Ariely and Jeff Kreisler discuss psychological factors that impact how we handle our money (7:50); Oliver Uberti and Melinda Holland reveal new animal-tracking technology helping us explore and better understand the natural ...
6: Brooke Gladstone, Pratap Chatterjee & Khalil Bendib, Barry Blitt, Sara Wachter-Boettcher
November 09, 2017 21:32 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBBrooke Gladstone cites 1984 and Brave New World as she discusses Democracy and human behavior (1:10); Pratap Chatterjee and Khalil Bendib address moral hardships and psychological issues in the lives of whistleblowers and drone pilots (7:59); Barry Blitt and Luke Burbank share stories of political commentary and satire through cartoons and comedy (14:27); and Steve Scher interviews Sara Wachter-Boettcher about sexist underpinnings in the computer science industry (18:11). Hosts Jini Palmer a...
5: Parenting While Queer Panel, Gabrielle Langholtz, Rosa DeLauro, Theo Gray, Dan Ariely
October 26, 2017 19:34 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBA panel of Seattle’s LGBTQ families discusses daily life in queer households (1:20); Gabrielle Langholtz, Renee Erickson, and Naomi Pomeroy delve into the culture and history of “American” cooking (6:45); Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro shares her political origin story and addresses issues of trust and communication between politicians and citizens (9:23); Theo Gray explores secrets of the molecules in light and sound and reflects on findings from failed experiments (14:18); and Steve Scher inte...
4: Mark Bowden, Caitlin Doughty, Tali Sharot, Peter Wadhams, David Neiwert
October 12, 2017 20:12 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBMark Bowden discusses political and social fallout from the Vietnam war (1:15); Caitlin Doughty discusses "the Good Death," and the requirements behind being a mortician (7:36); Tali Sharot reveals the neuroscience behind the power of our brains to influence one another (12:44); Peter Wadhams brings a report on studies of sea ice from the front lines of climate change (17:44); and Steve Scher interviews David Neiwert about the consequences of false facts and fake news, and the steady rise of...
3: Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright, Bob Sutton, Max Tegmark, Masha Gessen
September 30, 2017 00:44 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBDr. Halee Fischer-Wright advocates for doctor-patient trust as the backbone of successful healthcare (1:30); Bob Sutton gives advice on how to deal with jerks in the workplace and ways to keep people from treating you like dirt (7:08); Max Tegmark discusses the importance of ethical standards in the development of Artificial Intelligence (10:19); and Steve Scher interviews journalist Masha Gessen on the rise of totalitarianism in Russia (15:04). Hosts Jini Palmer and Steve Scher select stand...
2: Daniel Handler, John Nichols, Sam Kean, Major Margaret Witt
September 15, 2017 12:22 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBDaniel Handler and Sherman Alexie talk about Handler’s reason for writing his new book: All The Dirty Parts (1:22) John Nichols speaks about the vulnerabilities of the American political system (7:13) Sam Kean reveals the history of the air we breathe (12:55) Steve Scher talks with Major Margaret Witt about her successful constitutional challenge to the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy on military service by gays, bisexuals and lesbians (17:15). Hosts Jini Palmer and Steve Scher select standout...
1: Ijeoma Oluo, Al Franken, Betsy Hartmann, Nancy Pearl
August 28, 2017 22:18 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIn our first episode, Ijeoma Oluo answers an audience question about what we can do to regain power as American citizens (1:37); Al Franken and Eli Sanders discuss Franken's experience in the Senate and his thoughts on the current administration (5:50); Betsy Hartmann introduces the "America Syndrome" and how we are hard-wired for apocalyptic thinking (9:55); and Steve Scher interviews librarian Nancy Pearl about what it feels like as a first-time novelist (16:16). Hosts Jini Palmer and Stev...