The Arik Korman Show

Business gurus Chris Clearfield and András Tilcsik share lessons learned from Facebook's IPO, why we should hang onto our old cars, and why ugly designs can make us safer. Chris and András' latest book is Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It.

Astrophysicist and NPR Commentator Adam Frank talks about how millions of civilizations across the universe have likely already risen and fallen, and what that means for us. Professor Frank also served as the science consultant for Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange.

Theoretical Physicist Leonard Mlodinow, writer for MacGyver and Star Trek: The Next Generation, explores whether we should see ADHD as an asset, whether we have gotten a bad rap as a species for being change-averse, and why we should always aim to be ahead of the curve.

Distinguished Astronomy Professor Chris Impey talks about the lifecycle of black holes, whether we could create one in a laboratory, and what happens when you fall into a black hole.

Kira Lehtomaki, Co-Head Animator on Ralph Breaks the Internet, gives advice for anyone who wants to get into the animation business, explains why CG animation looks so realistic, and shares what it's like to work with Disney animation legends.

Bestselling author Anna Todd talks about her creative process as a writer, how her life has changed since writing After, and what she sees as our biggest misconception about race.

Skateboarders Sunny Suljic, Olan Prenatt, Gio Galicia, and Ryder McLaughlin describe a typical day and share their perspective on what parents should know to better connect with their teens.

Mid90s, written and directed by Jonah Hill, opens in theaters nationwide Friday, October 26th. Info at mid90s.movie

Longtime NPR contributor and bestselling author Keith O'Brien talks about the huge popularity of air racing back in the day, how hard it was to break the aviation glass ceiling, and what amazing pilots Amelia Earhart and Louise Thaden can teach our kids.

Keith's newest book is Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History.

Follow Keith on Twitter @KeithOB

Cirque du Soleil VOLTA hair suspension artist Danila Bim explains how to train yourself to spin at high speed, how to take care of your hair so it can shoulder your entire body weight, and how to handle the physical and mental pressures of performing.

Animal science professor and autism spokesperson Temple Grandin discusses why kids should make things with their hands instead of play video games, shares what it's like to be a visual thinker, and unpacks our biggest misconceptions about autism.

Dr. Grandin’s new book is Calling All Minds: How to Think and Create Like an Inventor.