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157 this season · 2902 totals2013e01 Jimmy Wales 2013-01-08 04:30
Jimmy Wales
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales explains operating costs, censorship in China and the budding Wikivoyager.
s2013e02 Chris Kluwe 2013-01-09 04:30
Chris Kluwe
Chris Kluwe explains the punter's role and reiterates his support for pro-gay Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo.
s2013e03 Neil Shubin 2013-01-10 04:30
Neil Shubin
The biological scientist shares his book, "The Universe Within: Discovering the Common History of Rocks, Planets, and People."
s2013e04 Ben Gibbard 2013-01-11 04:30
Ben Gibbard
The lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie discusses his relatively universal solo album, "Former Lives."
s2013e05 Piers Morgan 2013-01-15 04:30
Piers Morgan
Piers Morgan, who comes from a place without the Second Amendment, quietly points out England's low gun murder rates.
s2013e06 Jared Diamond 2013-01-16 04:30
Jared Diamond
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author talks about his book, "The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies?"
s2013e07 Tom Brokaw 2013-01-17 04:30
Tom Brokaw
Network news icon Tom Brokaw discredits calls for Obama's impeachment and describes a few of the nine presidents he's covered since JFK.
s2013e08 Akhil Reed Amar 2013-01-18 04:30
Akhil Reed Amar
The legal scholar shares his book, "America's Unwritten Constitution: The Precedents and Principles We Live By."
s2013e09 Ta-Nehisi Coates 2013-01-22 04:30
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses President Obama's reelection, the Black Panther Party and Michelle Obama's youthful hairdo.
s2013e10 Kathryn Bigelow 2013-01-23 04:30
Kathryn Bigelow
Kathryn Bigelow defends the firsthand accounts which informed "Zero Dark Thirty" and its portrayal of enhanced interrogation tactics.
s2013e11 Sally Field 2013-01-24 04:30
Sally Field
The award-winning actress talks about Mary Lincoln's tragic life, Hollywood and the audition that swayed Steven Spielberg.
s2013e12 Tavi Gevinson 2013-01-25 04:30
Tavi Gevinson
Fashionista Tavi Gevinson describes her online magazine, "Rookie, " the world of teenage girls, and effective fashion styles for Stephen.
s2013e13 Michael Shellenberger 2013-01-29 04:30
Michael Shellenberger
Co-founder of The Breakthrough Institute Michael Shellenberger explores global energy consumption, nuclear power and lessons from Frankenstein.
s2013e14 George Saunders 2013-01-30 04:30
George Saunders
The MacArthur Grant Fellow uses analogies to explain why he prefers short stories over novels.
s2013e15 Bill Gates 2013-01-31 04:30
Bill Gates
Microsoft's founder talks about polio eradication, information technology and the decline in childhood deaths worldwide.
s2013e16 Matthew Guerrieri 2013-02-01 04:30
Matthew Guerrieri
Music critic Matthew Guerrieri examines Symphony No. 5, German Romanticism and Beethoven's dating life.
s2013e17 Justice Sonia Sotomayor 2013-02-05 04:30
Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Justice Sotomayor discusses her funny colleagues, self-reliant childhood and most conservative belief as an Independent.
s2013e18 Julie Andrews 2013-02-06 04:30
Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews discusses her Dame Commander rank, latest children's book and celebrated role as Mary Poppins.
s2013e19 Lawrence Wright 2013-02-07 04:30
Lawrence Wright
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses his book, "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief."
s2013e20 Behn Zeitlin 2013-02-08 04:30
Behn Zeitlin
The Oscar-nominated director discusses his film collective, Court 13, and Louisiana communities that sit on the wrong side of the levee.
s2013e21 Garry Wills 2013-02-12 04:30
Garry Wills
Gary Willis, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, talks about transubstantiation, Catholic priesthood and all the trouble that comes from the book of Hebrews.
s2013e22 Roger Hodge 2013-02-13 04:30
Roger Hodge
Roger Hodge talks about his quarterly, The Oxford American, slow-smoked pig and the music of Louisiana.
s2013e23 Dave Grohl 2013-02-14 04:30
Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl talks about Nirvana, L.A.'s legendary Sound City Studios and his touring super group, the Sound City Players.
s2013e24 Gavin Newsom 2013-02-15 04:30
Gavin Newsom
The Lieutenant Governor of California shares his book, "Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government."
s2013e25 Emily Bazelon 2013-02-20 04:30
Emily Bazelon
The senior editor of Slate discusses her book, "Sticks & Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy."
s2013e26 David Goldhill 2013-02-21 04:30
David Goldhill
The Game Show Network CEO shares his book, "Catastrophic Care: How American Health Care Killed My Father -- and How We Can Fix It."
s2013e27 Lil Buck 2013-02-22 04:30
Lil Buck
Lil Buck describes a Memphis street dance called jookin and teaches Stephen the beginner bug jump.
s2013e28 Simon Garfield 2013-02-26 04:30
Simon Garfield
Simon Garfield talks about Christopher Columbus' map fiasco and the biggest badass in the history of mapmaking, Claudius Ptolemy.
s2013e29 Dr. Michio Kaku 2013-02-27 04:30
Dr. Michio Kaku
"Physics of the Future" author Michio Kaku talks about the Apophis asteroid, set to skim by Earth in 2029 and possibly hit in 2036.
s2013e30 Paola Antonelli 2013-02-28 04:30
Paola Antonelli
MoMA's Architecture and Design senior curator talks about interfaces, a vase made by bees, and an earthquake-proof school desk.
s2013e31 Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau 2013-03-01 04:30
Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau
President Obama's former speechwriter talks about his collaborative writing process and the importance of storytelling versus sound bites.
s2013e32 Kirk Bloodsworth 2013-03-05 04:30
Kirk Bloodsworth
Witness to Innocence's advocacy director, Kirk Bloodsworth, discusses DNA evidence testing for death row inmates and his quest to abolish the death penalty.
s2013e33 James Franco 2013-03-06 04:30
James Franco
"Oz The Great and Powerful" star James Franco chats about the "Wizard of Oz" prequel, wicked witches and "The Lord of the Rings."
s2013e34 Brendan O'Connell 2013-03-07 04:30
Brendan O'Connell
The contemporary artist explains why he paints Jif jars and classic American blondes shopping in Wal-Mart.
s2013e35 John Sexton 2013-03-08 04:30
John Sexton
The president of NYU believes that baseball, like Catholicism or Buddhism, can be a road to God and that the real meaning of life can't be put into cognitive terms.
s2013e36 Junot Diaz 2013-03-26 03:30
Junot Diaz
The MacArthur Fellow discusses path to citizenship, education for undocumented immigrants and the "Superman Question."
s2013e37 Dr. Eric Topol 2013-03-27 03:30
Dr. Eric Topol
The cardiologist talks about his book, "The Creative Destruction of Medicine: How the Digital Revolution Will Create Better Health Care."
s2013e38 Carl Edgar Blake II 2013-03-28 03:30
Carl Edgar Blake II
The owner of Rustik Rooster Farms explains how breeding a Chinese pig and a Russian pig makes a prize-winning German pig.
s2013e39 Dr. Robert Lustig 2013-03-29 03:30
Dr. Robert Lustig
The pediatric endocrinologist shares his book, "Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease."
s2013e40 Sigourney Weaver 2013-04-02 03:30
Sigourney Weaver
The Golden Globe winner discusses her Broadway debut, science fiction roles and television miniseries "Political Animals."
s2013e41 Jim McGreevey 2013-04-03 03:30
Jim McGreevey
The former governor of New Jersey discusses political sex scandals, a program for incarcerated addicts, and his HBO documentary, "Fall to Grace."
s2013e42 A.C. Grayling 2013-04-04 03:30
A.C. Grayling
The philosopher shares his book, "The God Argument: The Case Against Religion and for Humanism."
s2013e43 Dr. Francis Collins 2013-04-05 03:30
Dr. Francis Collins
BRAIN Initiative project director Francis Collins discusses the most complicated biological structure in the universe.
s2013e44 Bill Clinton 2013-04-09 03:30
Bill Clinton
President Bill Clinton explains why he doesn't call the Clinton Global Initiative the Clinton American Initiative.
s2013e45 Charlie LeDuff 2013-04-10 03:30
Charlie LeDuff
Detroit native Charlie LeDuff discusses white flight, black flight, business flight and "dead flight" in his hometown.
s2013e46 Shane Smith 2013-04-11 03:30
Shane Smith
VICE co-founder Shane Smith discusses his journalism adventures in Taliban-controlled areas, North Korea and labor camps.
s2013e47 Cass Sunstein 2013-04-12 03:30
Cass Sunstein
Obama's former Regulatory Affairs Administrator describes government health and safety nudges, like the USDA's "MyPlate."
s2013e48 Caroline Kennedy 2013-04-17 03:30
Caroline Kennedy
"Poems to Learn by Heart" author Caroline Kennedy encourages people to steal her book with their minds.
s2013e49 Alan Cumming 2013-04-18 03:30
Alan Cumming
Alan Cumming discusses Broadway's production of "Macbeth," set in a psychiatric unit.
s2013e50 Richard Engel 2013-04-19 03:30
Richard Engel
NBC's chief foreign correspondent talks about visiting South Korea, traveling back in time in North Korea, and being taken hostage in Syria.
s2013e51 Michael Pollan 2013-04-23 03:30
Michael Pollan
"Cooked" author Michael Pollan explains that the most important thing about one's diet is not a nutrient -- it's an activity.
s2013e52 Eric Schmidt 2013-04-24 03:30
Eric Schmidt
Google's executive chairman discusses his book, "The New Digital Age: Reshaping the Future of People, Nations and Business."
s2013e53 Danica Patrick 2013-04-25 03:30
Danica Patrick
NASCAR driver Danica Patrick explains how racing is a cardio workout.
s2013e54 Bishop Gene Robinson 2013-04-26 03:30
Bishop Gene Robinson
Bishop Gene Robinson discusses how the church got it wrong about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
s2013e55 Iggy & the Stooges 2013-04-30 03:30
Iggy & the Stooges
An almost-shirtless Iggy Pop recalls driving into a Christmas tree orchard after falling asleep at the wheel.
s2013e56 Evan Spiegel & Bobby Murphy 2013-05-01 03:30
Evan Spiegel & Bobby Murphy
The founders of Snapchat discuss how their smart phone app promotes more natural and expressive human communication when two people are apart.
s2013e57 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis 2013-05-02 03:30
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
The independent artists give advice to major music labels and talk about hip-hop's homophobic and misogynistic past.
s2013e58 Ben Kingsley 2013-05-03 03:30
Ben Kingsley
The "Iron Man 3" star talks about playing Gandhi, trembling at his knighting ceremony and portraying a villain.
s2013e59 Robert Caro 2013-05-07 03:30
Robert Caro
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author lists Lyndon Johnson's undertakings, from civil rights and voting rights bills to Medicare and education.
s2013e60 Douglas Rushkoff 2013-05-08 03:30
Douglas Rushkoff
"Present Shock" author Douglas Rushkoff talks about the dot-com boom, Facebook "friends" and stock derivatives.
s2013e61 Dr. Richard Besser 2013-05-09 03:30
Dr. Richard Besser
Richard Besser talks about his book, "Tell Me the Truth, Doctor: Easy-to-Understand Answers to Your Most Confusing and Critical Health Questions."
s2013e62 Jennifer Egan, Baz Luhrmann 2013-05-10 03:30
Jennifer Egan, Baz Luhrmann
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan helps Stephen smartificate on "The Great Gatsby". Director Baz Luhrmann explains the challenges in adapting F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel, and recounts meeting the author's granddaughter.
s2013e63 Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm 2013-05-14 03:30
Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm
The couple discuss their book, "Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six."
s2013e64 Dan Brown 2013-05-15 03:30
Dan Brown
Dan Brown discusses Dante's "Inferno," explains why he puts everything in puzzle form and becomes the subject of an anagram.
s2013e65 Cyndi Lauper 2013-05-16 03:30
Cyndi Lauper
Megastar Cyndi Lauper shares the story of a shoe factory owner and drag queen from Broadway's hit musical "Kinky Boots."
s2013e66 Dr. Daniel Lieberman 2013-05-17 03:30
Dr. Daniel Lieberman
Harvard University's Daniel Lieberman explains that human beings are among the best long-distance runners in the world because they're good at sweating.
s2013e67 David Sassoon 2013-05-21 03:30
David Sassoon
Environmental journalist David Sassoon discusses dilbit spills, climate change and his online publication, InsideClimate News.
s2013e68 Noah Feldman 2013-05-22 03:30
Noah Feldman
Dr. Noah Feldman defines "Cool War" and explains why America should be afraid of China as a fast-rising, interdependent global superpower.
s2013e69 Matt Berninger 2013-05-23 03:30
Matt Berninger
Matt Berninger of The National talks about Cincinnati's staple spaghetti dish, perfectionism and his band's meaningless moniker.
s2013e70 C.J. Chivers 2013-05-24 03:30
C.J. Chivers
The New York Times's C.J. Chivers explains the ways in which the Syrians and Iraqis are involved in the same civil war.
s2013e71 Rep. John Dingell 2013-06-04 03:30
Rep. John Dingell
The longest-serving congressman in American history explains how Washington has changed over the last 80 years.
s2013e72 Alex Gibney 2013-06-05 03:30
Alex Gibney
Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney discusses Bradley Manning's WikiLeaks trial and the Obama administration's crackdown on whistleblowers.
s2013e73 Jonathan Alter 2013-06-06 03:30
Jonathan Alter
Jonathan Alter explains how Barack Obama's young geek volunteers crushed Mitt Romney's "Mad Men" campaign during the 2012 election.
s2013e74 John Mellencamp, Stephen King & T Bone Burnett 2013-06-07 03:30
John Mellencamp, Stephen King & T Bone Burnett
John Mellencamp, Stephen King and T Bone Burnett reveal the inspiration behind their Southern gothic, supernatural musical.
s2013e75 Dan Savage 2013-06-11 03:30
Dan Savage
Dan Savage shares his book, "American Savage: Insights, Slights, and Fights on Faith, Sex, Love, and Politics."
s2013e76 Daniel Bergner 2013-06-12 03:30
Daniel Bergner
"What Do Women Want?" author Daniel Bergner explains that women may be just as promiscuous as men.
s2013e77 Paul McCartney 2013-06-13 03:30
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney discusses the reissue of "Wings Over America," recalls recording "Band on the Run" in Nigeria and debates the pronunciation of "schedule."
s2013e78 The Postal Service 2013-06-20 03:30
The Postal Service
Jimmy Tamborello, Ben Gibbard and Jenny Lewis celebrate the 10th anniversary of their album, "Give Up."
s2013e79 Joss Whedon 2013-06-21 03:30
Joss Whedon
"Much Ado About Nothing" director Joss Whedon talks about his name, his modern Shakespeare adaptation and "The Avengers 2."
s2013e80 Andrew Solomon 2013-06-25 03:30
Andrew Solomon
In his book "Far from the Tree," Andrew Solomon explores how parents respond to children who are dramatically different from them.
s2013e81 Peniel Joseph 2013-06-26 03:30
Peniel Joseph
Tufts Professor Peniel Joseph details Section 4 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, explains colorblind racism and gives a mini history lesson about the civil rights movement.
s2013e82 Bill Moyers 2013-06-27 03:30
Bill Moyers
Bill Moyers discusses the decline of the middle class portrayed in his "Two American Families" documentary and recalls the history behind the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
s2013e83 Sen. Chuck Schumer 2013-06-28 03:30
Sen. Chuck Schumer
New York Senator Chuck Schumer addresses immigration reform, gang violence on the Senate floor, border security and the keys to bipartisan support.
s2013e84 Jeremy Scahill 2013-07-16 03:30
Jeremy Scahill
Author Jeremy Scahill discusses the secret war in Afghanistan, drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen and the Obama administration's "Terror Tuesday" meetings.
s2013e85 David Karp 2013-07-17 03:30
David Karp
Tumblr creator David Karp discusses dropping out of high school, selling his site to Yahoo and letting pornographic images slide.
s2013e86 Jerry Seinfeld 2013-07-18 03:30
Jerry Seinfeld
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld puts no effort into his web series, "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."
s2013e87 Jeff Bridges 2013-07-19 03:30
Jeff Bridges
Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges theorizes about the afterlife and discusses his organization for children, the End Hunger Network.
s2013e88 Kjerstin Gruys 2013-07-23 03:30
Kjerstin Gruys
Kjerstin Gruys shares her book, "Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall: How I Learned to Love My Body by Not Looking at It for a Year."
s2013e89 Kenneth Goldsmith 2013-07-24 03:30
Kenneth Goldsmith
MoMA's Poet Laureate, Kenneth Goldsmith, discusses his book "Seven American Deaths and Disasters."
s2013e90 Anant Agarwal 2013-07-25 03:30
Anant Agarwal
The President of edX, Anant Agarwal, explains the reason for offering free university courses online.
s2013e91 Olympia Snowe 2013-07-26 03:30
Olympia Snowe
Former Senator Olympia Snowe talks about her book, "Fighting for Common Ground: How We Can Fix the Stalemate in Congress."
s2013e92 The Lumineers 2013-07-30 03:30
The Lumineers
The Lumineers talk about moving to Denver and screaming "Ho Hey" at loud audience members.
s2013e93 Atul Gawande 2013-07-31 03:30
Atul Gawande
Atul Gawande discusses his New Yorker article, "Slow Ideas: Some ideas spread fast. How do you speed the ones that don't?"
s2013e94 Emily Matchar 2013-08-01 03:30
Emily Matchar
Journalist Emily Matchar explains America's re-embracing of lost domestic arts and practices.
s2013e95 Bryan Cranston 2013-08-02 03:30
Bryan Cranston
Bryan Cranston recalls his beginnings on "Power Rangers," which likely led to his criminal persona on "Breaking Bad."
s2013e96 Hugh Laurie 2013-08-06 03:30
Hugh Laurie
Actor Hugh Laurie talks about the blues, his drama series "House" and the greatest bond between England and America.
s2013e97 Robin Thicke 2013-08-07 03:30
Robin Thicke
Daft Punk abandons StePhest Colbchella '013, Stephen angers his Hyundai sponsors, and Blurred Lines singer Robin Thicke saves Stephen's career.
s2013e98 Ashton Kutcher 2013-08-08 03:30
Ashton Kutcher
"Jobs" star Ashton Kutcher talks about Steve Jobs' innovative mind, brutal honesty and personal history.
s2013e99 Colum McCann 2013-08-09 03:30
Colum McCann
"TransAtlantic" author Colum McCann talks about the great Irish novel, St. Patrick's Day and his cross-country bike ride.
s2013e100 Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse 2013-08-13 03:30
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse shares his book, "On Virtues: Quotations and Insights to Live a Full, Honorable, and Truly American Life."
s2013e101 Rep. John Lewis 2013-08-14 03:30
Rep. John Lewis
Civil rights pioneer John Lewis remembers the March on Washington and the 1965 Selma march.
s2013e102 Kevin Spacey 2013-08-15 03:30
Kevin Spacey
"House of Cards" actor Kevin Spacey explains why he should get an award for TV even though his show is on the Internet.
s2013e103 Richard Brodhead 2013-08-16 03:30
Richard Brodhead
Duke University President Richard Brodhead talks about his report on the humanities, "The Heart of the Matter."
s2013e104 Timothy Cardinal Dolan 2013-09-04 03:30
Timothy Cardinal Dolan
Timothy Cardinal Dolan discusses his e-book, "Praying in Rome: Reflections on the Conclave and Electing Pope Francis."
s2013e105 Gary England 2013-09-05 03:30
Gary England
Meteorologist Gary England locates Tornado Alley on a map and defends residents of Oklahoma.
s2013e106 John Prine 2013-09-06 03:30
John Prine
Folk legend John Prine recalls his time working as a mailman and explains why he's opposed to twerking.
s2013e107 Billie Jean King 2013-09-10 03:30
Billie Jean King
Tennis legend Billie Jean King talks about her 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" match against Bobby Riggs.
s2013e108 Shane Salerno 2013-09-11 03:30
Shane Salerno
"Salinger" author and director Shane Salerno talks about J.D. Salinger's lost love Oona O'Neill and the reason for Seymour Glass' suicide in "A Perfect Day for Bananafish."
s2013e109 Sheryl Crow 2013-09-12 03:30
Sheryl Crow
Grammy winner Sheryl Crow talks about country music and anti-war activism.
s2013e110 Philip Mudd 2013-09-13 03:30
Philip Mudd
Former FBI Senior Intelligence Advisor Philip Mudd talks about Al Qaeda, Syria, Colin Powell's WMD speech and enhanced interrogation techniques.
s2013e111 Andrew Bacevich 2013-09-17 03:30
Andrew Bacevich
Vietnam veteran Andrew Bacevich discusses his book, "Breach of Trust: How Americans Failed Their Soldiers and Their Country."
s2013e112 Arne Duncan 2013-09-18 03:30
Arne Duncan
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan discusses Obama's Race to the Top initiative and Preschool for All program.
s2013e113 Nicholson Baker 2013-09-19 03:30
Nicholson Baker
Author Nicholson Baker discusses his garden metaphor for life and his desire to rename genitalia.
s2013e114 Jack Johnson 2013-09-20 03:30
Jack Johnson
Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson talks about rock 'n' roll, the "Hawaiian Grammys" and love songs.
s2013e115 Metallica 2013-09-25 03:30
Metallica
Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett talk about being angry in your 50s and performing on television.
s2013e116 Joseph Gordon-Levitt 2013-09-26 03:30
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
"Don Jon" director Joseph Gordon-Levitt examines what porn and romantic comedies have in common.
s2013e117 Chris Fischer 2013-09-27 03:30
Chris Fischer
OCEARCH founder Chris Fischer discusses the detrimental effects of shark finning in Asia.
s2013e118 Vince Gilligan 2013-10-01 03:30
Vince Gilligan
"Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan discusses the fate of his main character, Walter White.
s2013e119 Daniel Radcliffe 2013-10-02 03:30
Daniel Radcliffe
"Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe talks about playing beat poet Allen Ginsberg in the biographical film "Kill Your Darlings."
s2013e120 Chris Matthews 2013-10-03 03:30
Chris Matthews
"Tip and the Gipper" author Chris Matthews discusses the government shutdown, Ronald Reagan's leadership style and the Geneva Summit.
s2013e121 David Finkel 2013-10-04 03:30
David Finkel
The Washington Post's David Finkel shares his book about the mental wounds of veterans, "Thank You for Your Service."
s2013e122 James Spithill 2013-10-08 03:30
James Spithill
Skipper James Spithill discusses yacht racing technology, the America's Cup and Larry Ellison's ocean of cash.
s2013e123 Paul Giamatti 2013-10-09 03:30
Paul Giamatti
"Parkland" star Paul Giamatti talks about being an approachable celebrity and playing Abraham Zapruder, the man who accidentally filmed John F. Kennedy's assassination.
s2013e124 Tom Hanks 2013-10-10 03:30
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks discusses his film "Captain Phillips," which portrays the 2009 capture of Richard Phillips by Somali pirates.
s2013e125 Reed Albergotti & Vanessa O'Connell 2013-10-11 03:30
Reed Albergotti & Vanessa O'Connell
Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell discuss their book, "Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France, and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever."
s2013e126 The Reflektors 2013-10-22 03:30
The Reflektors
Will and Win Butler talk about their favorite Canadian bands, the pretentiousness of Arcade Fire and how their experience in Haiti inspired them to form The Reflektors.
s2013e127 A. Scott Berg 2013-10-23 03:30
A. Scott Berg
"Wilson" author A. Scott Berg explains why he believes Woodrow Wilson is the most influential figure of the 20th century.
s2013e128 Judy Woodruff & Gwen Ifill 2013-10-24 03:30
Judy Woodruff & Gwen Ifill
Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill discuss anchoring the PBS NewsHour, the importance of in-depth reporting and the extent to which they are beholden to Big Donator.
s2013e129 Stephen Fry 2013-10-25 03:30
Stephen Fry
The multi-talented Stephen Fry talks about atheism, activism and his Broadway debut in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night."
s2013e130 Orlando Bloom 2013-10-29 03:30
Orlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom talks about his Broadway debut in "Romeo and Juliet," his love of the theater and his preference for iambic pentameter.
s2013e131 Billy Collins 2013-10-30 03:30
Billy Collins
Billy Collins talks about his writing persona and the responsibilities of a poet laureate before joining Stephen in a joint reading from "Aimless Love."
s2013e132 Jack Andraka 2013-10-31 03:30
Jack Andraka
16-year-old Jack Andraka explains how he devised a new way to detect cancer, which earned him the grand prize at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
s2013e133 Zach Sims 2013-11-01 03:30
Zach Sims
Zach Sims discusses Codecademy, his wildly popular website that provides free coding lessons to over 10 million people.
s2013e134 David Folkenflik 2013-11-05 04:30
David Folkenflik
"Murdoch's World" author David Folkenflik talks about Rupert Murdoch's media empire, his influence on world leaders and the extent of the News Corp phone-hacking scandal.
s2013e135 Julius Erving 2013-11-06 04:30
Julius Erving
Julius Erving discusses a canceled basketball game that would have given Stephen the greatest show of his life.
s2013e136 Brian Lehrer 2013-11-07 04:30
Brian Lehrer
The host of WNYC's "The Brian Lehrer Show" discusses Bill de Blasio's election, Michael Bloomberg's legacy and Chris Christie's rare political gift.
s2013e137 Daniel Lieberman 2013-11-08 04:30
Daniel Lieberman
"The Story of the Human Body" author Daniel Lieberman talks about the many ways humans have evolved over the past 10,000 years.
s2013e138 Peter Baker 2013-11-12 04:30
Peter Baker
"Days of Fire" author Peter Baker talks about the complex and contentious relationship between Dick Cheney and George W. Bush.
s2013e139 David Christian 2013-11-13 04:30
David Christian
"Big History" host David Christian talks about the importance of understanding history on a large scale, from the origin of the universe to modern times.
s2013e140 Blind Boys of Alabama 2013-11-14 04:30
Blind Boys of Alabama
Blind Boys of Alabama founding member Jimmy Carter talks about performing since 1944, his love for gospel music and the secret to his youthful appearance.
s2013e141 Alexis Ohanian 2013-11-15 04:30
Alexis Ohanian
"Without Their Permission" author Alexis Ohanian discusses Reddit, crowdfunding and the value of a free and open Internet.
s2013e142 Steve McQueen 2013-11-19 04:30
Steve McQueen
"12 Years a Slave" director Steve McQueen talks about his film's historical roots, the brutality of slavery, and his view of Solomon Northup as an American hero.
s2013e143 Rick Santorum 2013-11-20 04:30
Rick Santorum
Rick Santorum shares his thoughts on the 2016 presidential election, the meaning of marriage and his movie, "The Christmas Candle."
s2013e144 M.I.A. 2013-11-21 04:30
M.I.A.
Rapper M.I.A. talks about her Sri Lankan roots, blending politics with music, and the American songwriters who inspire her.
s2013e145 J.J. Abrams 2013-11-22 04:30
J.J. Abrams
Director and author J.J. Abrams talks about his passionate fan base, directing "Star Trek," and the origin of his interactive novel, "S."
s2013e146 Daniel Goleman 2013-12-03 04:30
Daniel Goleman
"Focus" author Daniel Goleman describes the concept of emotional intelligence and the relationship between mental focus and success.
s2013e147 Ed Stone 2013-12-04 04:30
Ed Stone
NASA pioneer Ed Stone discusses the significance of the ongoing Voyager 1 mission, from its launch in 1977 to its arrival in interstellar space.
s2013e148 Bryan Stevenson 2013-12-05 04:30
Bryan Stevenson
The Equal Justice Initiative's Bryan Stevenson makes the case for reforming America's criminal justice system.
s2013e149 Allan Mulally 2013-12-06 04:30
Allan Mulally
Ford CEO Alan Mulally talks about the 50th anniversary of the Mustang, the 2008 auto bailout and revitalizing Detroit's economy.
s2013e150 David Keith 2013-12-10 04:30
David Keith
"A Case For Climate Engineering" author David Keith explains his proposal to use geoengineering as a means of slowing climate change.
s2013e151 Alex Blumberg 2013-12-11 04:30
Alex Blumberg
NPR's Alex Blumberg talks about the experience of following a T-shirt throughout the production process, from Mississippi to Indonesia to Bangladesh.
s2013e152 Elizabeth Gilbert 2013-12-12 04:30
Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert talks about "The Signature of All Things," her sweeping novel about a woman botanist in the 19th century.
s2013e153 George Packer 2013-12-13 04:30
George Packer
"The Unwinding" author George Packer discusses income inequality and institutional failure in America.
s2013e154 Jonah Peretti, Gregg Allman, the National 2013-12-17 04:30
Jonah Peretti, Gregg Allman, the National
BuzzFeed's Jonah Peretti talks about his company's embrace of journalism and reflects on the future of media.
s2013e155 Garry Trudeau, Cyndi Lauper, Alan Cumming 2013-12-18 04:30
Garry Trudeau, Cyndi Lauper, Alan Cumming
Garry Trudeau talks about the inspiration for his political comedy series "Alpha House" and helpfully explains the concept of streaming video for Stephen.
s2013e156 Keanu Reeves, Aaron Neville 2013-12-19 04:30
Keanu Reeves, Aaron Neville
"47 Ronin" star Keanu Reeves learns about the three things that make Stephen angry and offers his own contributions to the "Sad Keanu" meme.
s2013e157 Ben Stiller, the Blind Boys of Alabama 2013-12-20 04:30
Ben Stiller, the Blind Boys of Alabama
Ben Stiller discusses the power of imagination, celebrating the holidays and his movie, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty."