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Insights is an interview series aimed at breaking down the careers of today's leaders in the arts and sciences. Each week, we interview individuals who have broken barriers, revolutionized concepts, and redefined their fields. Guests have included Nobel Prize recipients, Palme d'Or winners, deans and department chairs from major institutions, Oscar winners, government health officials, best-selling authors, and more. read less

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Journey to The Sopranos (with David Chase)

Journey to The Sopranos (with David Chase)

David Chase is the Emmy award winning creator of The Sopranos. Nathan Goldrich and David discuss how he found his way into show business, the screenwriting goals and tactics behind The Sopranos, and advice for future filmmakers. Enjoy this David Chase interview.

Episodes

Journey to The Sopranos (with David Chase)

Journey to The Sopranos (with David Chase)

David Chase is the Emmy award winning creator of The Sopranos. Nathan Goldrich and David discuss how he found his way into show business, the screenwriting goals and tactics behind The Sopranos, and advice for future filmmakers. Enjoy this David Chase interview.

The Psychology of Mating (with Dr. David Buss)

The Psychology of Mating (with Dr. David Buss)

Dr. David Buss is one of the founders of evolutionary psychology. His research focuses on the psychological basis of human mating and conflict between the sexes. Nathan Goldrich and David discuss the role of technology in altering these processes, his early interest in evolutionary psychology, and his advice for future psychologists.

Reflections on Filmmaking (with Peter Bogdanovich)

Reflections on Filmmaking (with Peter Bogdanovich)

Peter Bogdanovich is the Academy Award nominated director of movies such as The Last Picture Show and Paper Moon. In this audio only interview, Nathan Goldrich and Peter discuss his early interest in cinema, stories behind the making of his films, and advice for future filmmakers.

Becoming a Scientist (with Sir Fraser Stoddart)

Becoming a Scientist (with Sir Fraser Stoddart)

Sir Fraser Stoddart won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the design and synthesis of molecular machines. Sir Fraser and Nathan Goldrich discuss his path to becoming a scientist, the state of STEM education today, and his advice for future scientists.

Becoming an Actor (with Ellen Burstyn)

Becoming an Actor (with Ellen Burstyn)

Ellen Burstyn is an Academy Award winning actress behind The Exorcist, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, and Requiem for a Dream. Nathan Goldrich and Ellen discuss her road to acting, share stories of the making and reception of The Exorcist, and offer advice for young actors.

Becoming a Scientist (with Dr. Joachim Frank)

Becoming a Scientist (with Dr. Joachim Frank)

Dr. Joachim Frank won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing cryo-electron microscopy for the high-resolution structure determination of biomolecules in solution. Nathan Goldrich and Joachim talk about the function of ribosomes, his discovery, and his early interest in science.

Reacting to Crises (with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse)

Reacting to Crises (with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse)

Sheldon Whitehouse currently serves as the Junior Senator of Rhode Island. In this conversation, Nathan Goldrich and Senator Whitehouse discuss climate change, pandemic response, and advice for future politicians.

Becoming an Actor (with John Turturro)

Becoming an Actor (with John Turturro)

John Turturro is a Cannes award winning actor of movies such as Barton Fink, Do the Right Thing, and The Big Lebowski. Nathan Goldrich and John discuss his early desire to become an actor, how he selects his characters, and advice for future actors. Enjoy this John Turturro interview.

Colonization of Australia (with Dr. Henry Reynolds)

Colonization of Australia (with Dr. Henry Reynolds)

Professor Henry Reynolds explains how he pioneered studies of the Australian aboriginal people, the impact of British colonization, and the role of the historian today.

How Viruses Work (with Dr. David Baltimore)

How Viruses Work (with Dr. David Baltimore)

Dr. David Baltimore won the 1975 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries concerning the interaction between tumor viruses and the genetic material of the cell. We talk about his discovery of reverse transcription, the nature of the novel coronavirus, and the potential of RNA vaccines.

The Power of Acting (with Tim Robbins)

The Power of Acting (with Tim Robbins)

Tim Robbins is an Academy Award winning actor of movies such as The Shawshank Redemption, Mystic River, and The Player. We talk about the responsibilities of a film and theatre actor, how stories get selected by movie studios, and potential of art to bring about empathy and change. Enjoy this Tim Robbins interview.

RNA Viruses (with Dr. Charles Rice)

RNA Viruses (with Dr. Charles Rice)

Dr. Charles Rice won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus. We talked about the nature of the Hepatitis C virus, the novel coronavirus, and his developing interest in science.

Condensed Matter Physics (with Dr. J. Michael Kosterlitz)

Condensed Matter Physics (with Dr. J. Michael Kosterlitz)

Dr. J. Michael Kosterlitz is the 2016 Nobel Prize winner in physics for theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter. We discuss condensed matter physics, rock climbing, and advice for future scientists.

Reality of Climate Change (with Dr. Owen Brian Toon)

Reality of Climate Change (with Dr. Owen Brian Toon)

Dr. Owen Brian Toon is the founding chair of the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. We talk the footprint of carbon dioxide emissions, the dangers of coal and natural gas, and advice for future scientists.

Circadian Rhythms (with Dr. Russell Foster)

Circadian Rhythms (with Dr. Russell Foster)

Dr. Russell Foster is a professor of circadian neuroscience at Oxford. We talk about the various types of biological rhythms, what happens if the clock is thrown off, and his early interest in science.

Heart Disease Trends (with Dr. Robert Harrington)

Heart Disease Trends (with Dr. Robert Harrington)

Dr. Robert Harrington was the president of the American Heart Association from 2019-2020. We talk about trends in heart disease, COVID-19 cardiac complications, and getting involved with the American Heart Association.

Quantum Physics Today (with Dr. Jim Al-Khalili)

Quantum Physics Today (with Dr. Jim Al-Khalili)

Dr. Jim Al-Khalili is a professor of theoretical physics and chair in the public engagement in science at the University of Surrey. We talk about the applications of quantum physics, the emergence of quantum biology, and the role of science in today's culture.

Dangers of Fast Food (with Dr. Kelly Brownell)

Dangers of Fast Food (with Dr. Kelly Brownell)

Dr. Kelly Brownell is the director of the World Food Policy Center. We discuss public health with regard to how and what we eat today. We also talk about how public policy could be used to promote healthier eating habits. Filmed on December 8, 2020.

Aliens, UFOs, and Space Colonization (with Dr. Avi Loeb)

Aliens, UFOs, and Space Colonization (with Dr. Avi Loeb)

Dr. Avi Loeb is the former chair of Harvard's astronomy department and the New York Times best-selling author of Extraterrestrial. We talk about the possibility of life outside Earth, the UFO sightings, and the necessity of space exploration. Link to his best-selling book, Extraterrestrial https://www.amazon.com/Extraterrestri... Link to some of his opinion pieces https://lweb.cfa.harvard.edu/~loeb/Op...

Science of Imagination (with Dr. Daniel Gilbert)

Science of Imagination (with Dr. Daniel Gilbert)

Dr. Daniel Gilbert is a psychology professor at Harvard and author of the best-selling book Stumbling on Happiness. We talk about the scientific basis of imagination and how it relates to our understanding of happiness.