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.

World famous meditation teacher Bob Roth discusses whether Transcendental Meditation (TM) gives CEOs and Hollywood celebrities their creativity, demonstrates the difference between TM and mindfulness, and explains what a mantra is.

His new book is Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation. Follow him on Twitter @MeditationBob.

Writer Emily Dufton shares stories about the personalities involved in marijuana politics, makes a prediction on whether pot will be legalized in all 50 states, and reveals what she would say to her own son about marijuana.

Emily's new book is Grass Roots: The Rise and Fall of Marijuana in America. She was in the Northwest to speak at University Lutheran Church, presented by Town Hall Seattle as part of the Civics Series.

Legendary scientist Freeman Dyson talks about how to achieve a scientific breakthrough, what it was like being around science rockstars like Albert Einstein, and whether curiosity is important.

Professor Dyson’s new book is Maker of Patterns: An Autobiography Through Letters. He was in the Northwest to speak at the Meydenbauer Center Theatre, presented by Town Hall Seattle and the Meydenbauer Center as part of the Science series.