Larry Miller: From Prison to the Nike Boardroom
Convicted of murder at age 16, Nike executive Larry Miller kept his crime and incarceration a secret for over 40 years. But after building the Jordan brand at Nike into…
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On Background: A History of Bankruptcy in the US
Often when a corporation declares bankruptcy, that happens at the end of a long and difficult road. But entering bankruptcy proceedings also means setting out on a new and equally…
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Laurie swaps seats in the studio to be interviewed by none other than Katie Couric. In this episode of Next Question with Katie Couric, Laurie’s asked to define happiness; outline…
The Science of Making (and Keeping) Friends
It’s a mistake to prioritize romantic and familial relationships over friendship, argues psychologist Dr. Marisa Franco. Strong, supportive friendships expand our sense of self, she says, and are associated with…
Actor Steven Yeun Tells a New Story
Today, we sit with actor Steven Yeun! At the top, we discuss his new Netflix series Beef (3:40), a powerful church scene from the show (12:10), and his personal experience…
Higher Animals with Michael Specter
Malcolm talks with his old friend, the brilliant science writer Michael Specter, about the future of life on Earth. Michael’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic was to create a new…
Life Without Plastic (It’s Not Fantastic)
Is it possible to live for even a day without plastic? Stunt journalist extraordinaire A.J. Jacobs tries his best. And fails miserably. You can read the full New York Times…
The Vigilante and the Air Traffic Controller
Air traffic controllers are meant to stop aircrafts from flying into one another… and if they fail, computer systems are installed to warn pilots of a coming collision. But sometimes…
Maggie Wolbert, Hair colorist with an electric palette
Maggie Wolbert will transform your hair — but only into bright, mega-watt, loud colors! This “vivid artist” turned her passion for brilliant hair color into a money-making niche in Tacoma,…
Graham Nash, Part 2
Today we have the second part of Rick Rubin’s conversation with legendary singer/songwriter Graham Nash. We dropped part one a couple of weeks ago, so definitely go check that out…
Francis Ngannou: From the Cameroon Sand Mines to Heavyweight Champ
Fighting champion Francis Ngannou defied all the odds to chase his dream of becoming a professional boxer. Surviving a 14-month migration from Africa to Europe, Francis bet it all, to…
The Devastation of Things Going Exactly to Plan
Writer Kelly Corrigan always wanted a family. She craved the closeness and familiarity of a strong parent-child relationship. When her daughters were little, she relished knowing everything about their lives.…
