Rachel Faulkner
Stories
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Alzheimer's, memory, and how to keep our brains healthy as we age
The prospect of a neurological condition like Alzheimer's or ALS can be terrifying. But these illnesses affect us all. Neuroscientist and novelist Lisa Genova asks us to confront that reality head-on.
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Politics
Yaël Eisenstat: Why we need more friction on social media
Facebook profits from being frictionless, says Yaël Eisenstat. But without friction, misinformation can spread like wildfire. The solution, Yaël says, is to build more friction into social media.
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Science
Jennifer Vail: How tribology can change the way you view the material world
Have you brushed your teeth today? Or gotten a shot recently? As tribologist Jennifer Vail explains, these mundane activities are among the many in our daily lives that are made possible by friction.
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Arts & Life
Stewart Brand reflects on a lifetime of staying "hungry and foolish"
From hippie culture to the first personal computers, Stewart Brand has been key to some of the most groundbreaking movements of the last century. This hour, he reflects on his life and career.
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Sports
Allyson Felix: The precarious crossroad between motherhood and sports
Getting pregnant as a track and field athlete was called the "kiss of death." After becoming pregnant, Olympian Allyson Felix fought to change that by reforming her former sponsor's maternity policy.
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Environment
Ermias Kebreab: What do seaweed and cow burps have to do with climate change?
Each year, one cow can belch 220 pounds of the greenhouse gas methane. Animal scientist Ermias Kebreab experimented with alternative cow diets and found a surprising solution: seaweed.
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Anna Malaika Tubbs: The forgotten mothers of civil rights history
MLK Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin are household names, but what about their mothers? This hour, author Anna Malaika Tubbs explores how these three women shaped American history.
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Health
Bill Bernat: How to build a connection with your friends living with depression
Sometimes, we tiptoe around people experiencing depression because we don't know what to say. Bill Bernat suggests that instead of waiting for them to feel better, we can meet them where they are.
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Arts & Life
Sara Jones: What stories are missing from the the transracial adoption narrative?
What information is missing from our family narratives? For transracial adoptee Sara Jones, her Korean cultural roots were hidden until she sought answers on her own.
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Law & Courts
Diana Adams: How can we provide better care for non-traditional families?
For LGBTQIA and non-nuclear families, navigating the legal system and family benefits is difficult. Attorney Diana Adams says we need more inclusive laws that cater to all chosen families.
