Is it possible to tell what someone is really thinking? How can you tell if someone is lying to you? On this episode, Dr. David J. Lieberman discussed his new book, Mindreader.

The big questions of existence continue to be investigated by many areas of science. What does physics tell us about existence? On this episode, Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder discussed her new book, Existential Physics.

Changes to the global environment will require innovative solutions, perhaps even involving novel applications of photosynthesis. On this episode, Dr. Raffael Jovine discussed his book, How Light Makes Life.

The changes to the global environment will require addressing economic, scientific, and social justice issues. On this episode, Eric Davidson discussed his new book, Science for a Green New Deal.

Throughout the history of warfare, rapidly adapting and utilizing new technologies has been key to success. On this episode, Dr. Richard Schultz discussed his book, Transforming US Intelligence for Irregular War.

Although the nature of reality may appear to be solidly constructed, our conscious experiences may arise from other fundamental properties of nature. On this episode, Dr. Howard Eisenberg discussed his book, Dream It to Do It.

Homo sapiens has come to dominate the planet, but what are the traits that have allowed humans to have such a position. On this episode, Dr. Liat Ben David discussed her book, The Story of Our Lives.

World War II was a time of great historical upheaval, where many moments in time could have drastically altered the course of history. On this episode, William Martin explores these scenarios in his book, December 41.

A career in science is challenging, but even more so after serving time in prison. How can the barriers facing former inmates be overcome? On this episode, Dr. Stanley Andrisse discussed his book and organization, From Prison Cells to Ph.D.

Although emotional expression through language is often viewed as supplemental to rational thoughts, the actual organization may be reversed. On this episode, Dr. Mark Changizi discussed his book, Expressly Human.