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Innovation

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Viewpoints Explained: Closing The Digital Divide One Classroom At A Time

>> July 23, 2025

We highlight Ed Farm - an innovative nonprofit that’s working to boost these communities.

topics covered: Artificial Intelligence (AI), College and Admissions, Education, Innovation, Labor Rights and Wages, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Software Engineering, Technology, Utilities
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Kitchen Innovation: The Debate Over Lab Vs. Land-Grown Meat

>> April 6, 2025

Journalist and author Chase Purdy joins us to share his insights into the world of cell-cultured meat.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Climate Change, Conservation and Sustainability, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Food Industry, Innovation, Philosophy and Ethics
ListenKitchen Innovation: The Debate Over Lab Vs. Land-Grown Meat

Bessie Coleman: The Stunt Pilot Sensation Of The Early 1900’s

>> February 16, 2025

We cover the story of Coleman and the countless barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s set on making a name for herself as a pilot.

topics covered: Innovation
ListenBessie Coleman: The Stunt Pilot Sensation Of The Early 1900’s

Viewpoints Explained: Why Deepseek Is Shaking Up Artificial Intelligence

>> February 12, 2025

We explain why this new artificial intelligence platform is pushing companies and public officials to rethink future AI strategy.

topics covered: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Economics and Finance, Industry, Innovation, Technology
ListenViewpoints Explained: Why Deepseek Is Shaking Up Artificial Intelligence

Viewpoints Explained: A Big Setback for Future Missions to Mars

>> July 3, 2024

We cover this emerging research and what this means for plans to soon send humans to Mars.

topics covered: Health and Medicine, Innovation, Research, Science, Space Travel and Space Exploration, Technology
ListenViewpoints Explained: A Big Setback for Future Missions to Mars

Forget Amelia Earhart: The Story Of The First African American Female Pilot Who Succeeded Against All Odds

>> December 10, 2023

We cover the story of Coleman and the many barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s determined to make a name for herself as a pioneer in performance stunt flying.

topics covered: African American History, American Culture and History, Aviation, Career, Innovation, Racism and Discrimination, Technology
ListenForget Amelia Earhart: The Story Of The First African American Female Pilot Who Succeeded Against All Odds

Are You Making the Most Out of Chat GPT?

>> September 24, 2023

We breakdown what are some of the biggest ways AI helps with tasks and how you can go about interacting with these chatbots to get the answer you’re looking for.

topics covered: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Career, Education, Innovation, Productivity and Organization, Science and Technology, Time Management
ListenAre You Making the Most Out of Chat GPT?

From Cow’s Milk To Saltwater Oysters: The First People To Dive Into The Unknown

>> August 20, 2023

We explore the many firsts throughout history and how key archaeologic evidence plays a role in accurately telling these narratives.

topics covered: Archaeology, Culture and the Arts, Food and Nutrition, Food Industry, Health and Medicine, History, Innovation, Invention, Technology
ListenFrom Cow’s Milk To Saltwater Oysters: The First People To Dive Into The Unknown

Viewpoints Explained: Can ChatGTP Perfectly Mimic Humans?

>> August 9, 2023

We discuss what sets humans apart from this network created by OpenAI.

topics covered: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Employment and Workplace Issues, Innovation, Labor Rights and Wages, Technology
ListenViewpoints Explained: Can ChatGTP Perfectly Mimic Humans?

Looking Through a New Lens: The Largest & Most Powerful Telescope Ever Built

>> July 30, 2023

We speak with astronomer Jacob Bean about how this telescope will lead to greater discoveries – including the hunt extraterrestrial life.

topics covered: Astronomy, Culture and the Arts, Innovation, International/Global Affairs, Physics, Science and Technology, Space Travel and Space Exploration, Technology
ListenLooking Through a New Lens: The Largest & Most Powerful Telescope Ever Built

Would You Ever Spend $63,000 on a Pound of Rare Mushrooms? Some Chefs Say Yes

>> July 9, 2023

We highlight the many niche aspects of fine dining and how we can all takeaway some learning points to infuse it into our own cooking at home.

topics covered: Cuisine, Culture and the Arts, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Innovation, Tourism, Trade
ListenWould You Ever Spend $63,000 on a Pound of Rare Mushrooms? Some Chefs Say Yes

What We Do & Still Don’t Know About Black Holes

>> June 25, 2023

Janna Levin, an astronomy and physics professor at Columbia University, joins us to discuss the most intriguing aspects of black holes.

topics covered: Astronomy, Infrastructure and Engineering, Innovation, Physics, Science, Space Travel and Space Exploration
ListenWhat We Do & Still Don’t Know About Black Holes

How Did Past Civilizations Keep Time?

>> January 22, 2023

Chad Orzel joins us this week to highlight just how much we rely on accurate clocks and how timekeeping technology has evolved across human history.

topics covered: Ancient Civilization, Astronomy, Culture and the Arts, History, Innovation, Invention, Physics, Sociology, Technology
ListenHow Did Past Civilizations Keep Time?

Falling Asleep in Space

>> January 8, 2023

We explore the fascinating science and study of how humans sleep in space and its effects on the body.

topics covered: Biology, Health and Medicine, Innovation, Science, Science and Technology, Sleep, Space Travel and Space Exploration
ListenFalling Asleep in Space

The Effects of Extreme Weather Felt Across the Globe

>> December 11, 2022

Experts explain the common denominator between these seemingly opposite weather events, and the health and financial toll of natural disasters.

topics covered: Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Innovation, Science
ListenThe Effects of Extreme Weather Felt Across the Globe

The Rise & Fall of General Electric

>> December 4, 2022

William D. Cohan joins us this week to share the story of General Electric.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, History, Innovation, Invention
ListenThe Rise & Fall of General Electric

Elevating Solar Energy

>> August 14, 2022

While current solar energy relies on the sun, scientists are now developing new technology that would allow for 24/7 energy absorption. We speak with an expert about this exciting development and what lies ahead.

topics covered: Climate Change, Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Energy and Renewable Energy, Energy Production, Infrastructure and Engineering, Innovation, Solar Power
ListenElevating Solar Energy

Left in the Dust: Forgotten Blue-Collar U.S. Cities & Towns

>> July 24, 2022

Stanford University law professor and author Michelle Wilde Anderson joins us this week to explain why these areas have declined over time and how residents have suffered during this downturn.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Community, Government and Politics, History, Housing and Homelessness, Innovation, Local Government, Personal Finance, Politics, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Small Business
ListenLeft in the Dust: Forgotten Blue-Collar U.S. Cities & Towns
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