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Episodes
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Jim Hudspeth: How Do We Hear — And How Do We Lose Our Ability To Hear?
Over 30 million people in the U.S. have hearing loss. Neuroscientist Jim Hudspeth explains how the ear's thousands of hair cells function to amplify sound—and how they can be damaged but not repaired.
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Mary Louise Kelly: How A Veteran Radio Journalist Adapts To Hearing Loss
For years, NPR host Mary Louise Kelly found ways to do her job and manage hearing loss. But now she can no longer rely on reading lips or leaning-in. She describes how she's adapting all over again.
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Stacey Abrams: How Can Your Response to a Setback Influence Your Future?
Stacey Abrams' journey in politics has taught her a lot about life. Her greatest lessons, she says, have come from the setbacks she has experienced along the way.
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Ash Beckham: What Can We Learn From Uncomfortable Moments?
When Ash Beckham was misgendered in front of her niece, she wasn't sure how to respond. Her eventual choice taught her a lesson about handling uncomfortable moments — and finding a middle ground.
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Tracy Edwards: What Can A Sailboat Teach You That A Classroom Can't?
When Tracy Edwards was expelled from school, she wound up working on boats. That led her to form a record-breaking all-female sailing crew, which circumnavigated the world in 1989.
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Alvin Irby: How Can We Inspire Children To Be Lifelong Readers?
Even though kids learn to read in school, many hate it. Educator Alvin Irby shares insights on inspiring children—especially Black boys—to discover books they enjoy and begin identifying as readers.
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Debbie Millman: Why Does Design Matter?
For Debbie Millman, host of the podcast Design Matters, design is everywhere. She joins Manoush to explore ideas and curate talks about the role of design in our lives.
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Esther Perel: How Can We Develop Resilience In Our Relationships?
How do we build more trusting and empathetic relationships, even during a crisis? This hour, therapist Esther Perel shares ideas on creating lasting bonds in romance, family, and at work.
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Lucy King: How Can Bees Keep The Peace Between Elephants And Humans?
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Jad Abumrad: How Journalism Taught Me A New Way To Resolve Conflict
Radio journalist Jad Abumrad spent years developing a formula for storytelling—then one contentious report upended it all. He shares his journey of finding resolution in stories where truths collide.
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Ebony Roberts and Shaka Senghor: After Separating, How Do You Co-Parent As A Team?
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Heidi Larson: Why Is Trust In Vaccines As Important As The Vaccines Themselves?
In 2003, polio reemerged in twenty countries that had long been declared polio-free. Anthropologist Heidi Larson says to stop the spread of disease, we need to first build trust in vaccines.