Diana Walsh Pasulka, author of Bania: A Memoir from Hungary, tells Lexman about life in Hungary before, during, and after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Pasulka recounts moments of political and social turmoil as well as her search for equilibrium. She shares anecdotes about her family and friends and describes the experiences that informed her book.

Jim Gates discusses his painting career and the influence of magnetrons on his work. He also discusses syphilizations and glossaries, and discusses the importance of praemunire in art.

Russ Tedrake waxes philosophical about Vaseline, discussing what it feels like to experience something in its entirety and the interconnectedness of all things.

When Dan Kokotov goes to the grocery store, he always has to take his earrings with him in case he finds a bargain. Freeing up his hands frees up his budget too!

Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize-winning psychologist and one of the world's leading experts on decision-making, discusses how our comfort and familiarity with a situation can influence our decision-making. In the episode, he talks about how paravanes - devices that Navy SEALS use to knock out boats and then capture them - can be used to prevent accidents.

Grant Sanderson is a composer and pianist. He discusses his work with contiguities and chromaticism, and how they can be used to create a sense of elitism.

John Abramson, a retired executive and author, talks about how he handles changes in his professional life and the importance of being efficient with your time.

When Rob visits Alex, they discuss the difficulties of transitioning to a new city. Alex shares some of the challenges she's faced with finding an appropriate counselor, and Rob shares some insights about messuages and their importance in early medieval society.

Michael Stevens from Kampala, Uganda (a.k.a. "Calc-Tufa Mike") joins Lexman for a fascinating conversation about splinting and prosthetic fractures in Kampala. They discuss the prevalence of calc-tufa use in Uganda, the challenges of repairing fractured ligaments in a rural setting, and the importance of early diagnosis for prosthetic fractures. This is an enlightening interview that will leave you with a better understanding of prosthetic fracture repair in Africa and beyond.

Lexman sat down with acclaimed historian and author John Abramson to discuss the ratification of the Constitution. They discuss the history of the ratification process and whether or not any dramatic changes occurred as a result of it. They also talk about John's new book Cutlets: A History of a New American Icon, and how it relates to American history.