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Learn to connect better with others in every area of your life. Immerse yourself in spirited conversations with people who know how hard it is, and yet how good it feels, to really connect with other people – whether it’s one person, an audience or a whole country. You'll know many of the people in these conversations – they are luminaries in our culture. Some you may not know. But what links them all is their powerful ability to relate and communicate. It's something we need now more than ever.

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Patrick McEnroe: Calling the shots

2026/09/29

The younger brother of tennis champion John – and himself ranked number three in the world in doubles – he shares connecting and communicating secrets, both on the court and in his present career as a tennis commentator. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dame Sue Black: Science on trial

2026/09/22

Britain’s best known expert witness tells of trials where crime scene evidence has led not only to successful prosecutions but also in too many cases to people being punished for crimes they didn’t commit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Antonio Damasio: Consciousness starts in a surprising place

2026/09/15

Rather than being a feature of our complex brains, he argues that consciousness begins in the feelings and emotions generated by our bodies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lisa Margulis: Music shares our daydreams

2026/09/08

Letting your mind wander while listening to music can open you up to rewarding daydreams. Surprisingly, there is a good chance that your musical daydream is shared by others. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joanna Stern: A year living with bots

2026/09/01

She spent twelve months trying out the best and the worst that AI has to offer, from the creepy (an AI boyfriend), to the helpful (an AI-powered mammogram) to the weird (a robot masseuse) and the downright annoying (a stuffed animal toy that wouldn’t shut up). You can find Joanna's book, I AM NOT A ROBOT, at her site: https://joannastern.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Season 35 Trailer

2026/08/25

Alan and executive producer Graham Chedd introduce season 35 of Clear and Vivid. Topics include how music inspires daydreams, the mind games of championship tennis, a year living with robots, the challenges of an expert witness and the sheer joy of joy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Yael Schonbrun: It’s not what you say…

2026/08/18

There is more to successful communication than picking the right words. We need to understand that our understanding of others is shaped by factors we are mostly unaware of, ranging from our upbringing to how well we slept. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Levenson: Anti-vaxxers are living in the past

2026/08/11

Opposition to vaccines goes back to their invention. And while doubts about vaccine safely may have been justified 300 years ago, those same doubts have lingered among those opposing vaccines today – vaccines that are overwhelmingly safe and have saved millions of lives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nicholas Epley: Talking to strangers

2026/08/04

An encounter on his commuter train led to 20 years of research that changed his life for the better. You too can be friendlier, kinder, more open, more curious – and the first step could be a smile and a hello to the stranger sitting next to you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lisa Genova: She lets us into their worlds

2026/07/28

A neuroscientist who also writes novels – including one that became an award-winning movie – Lisa Genova lets us experience the stories lived by people with brain diseases ranging from Alzheimer's to bipolar disorder. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Kaplan: They were right after all

2026/07/21

Vivid stories of scientists whose claims were ignored or ridiculed, from Galileo to Kati Karikó – the woman whose work was critical in developing the mRNA Covid vaccine that saved millions of lives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roxanne Khamsi: You are mutating – and that’s (mostly) a good thing

2026/07/14

Mutations sound scary. But the DNA that shaped us is has been mutating since we were born. Some mutations are bad for our health while others are helping us stay alive, sprucing up our livers and fighting off germs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lawrence O’Donnell: Inventing Arnie Vinick

2026/07/07

Today an MS NOW host, in 2004 he was writer/producer on the popular NBC series The West Wing tasked with introducing a new character – a Republican Senator running for president. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Walter Isaacson: Are these truths still self-evident?

2026/06/30

On the eve of our nation's 250th, Walter Isaacson takes a deep dive into the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence. It's what he calls "the greatest sentence ever written." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kate Bowler: Joy is surprising

2026/06/23

A decade on from being diagnosed with a deadly cancer – and eight years since her first visit with Clear and Vivid – she tells of the many ways she has been taken by surprise by joy, as recounted in her new book – Joyful, Anyway Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Page Intentionally left blank 2026/09/12

Engaging

Alan asks great questions and very courteous allowing the answers to come without talking over the guest . very rare in podcast hosts. Love the g...

★★★★★

kimchi nick 2026/07/03

Marvelous

A source of positivity and optimism. An engine for wonder and verification.

★★★★★

Wacntn 2026/06/03

How do I stop being a compulsive talker?

Fantastic interviews on such interesting and varied topics. I learn so much. I love the seven questions but I want the answer to how do I stop bein...

★★★★★

WWWalsh 2026/05/15

Ms. Minson

Most episodes are 5 star worthy. But I had to stop listening to Ms. Minson. Why do some people finish most sentences with the word “right?” It’s a “fi...

★★★★★

Susanofrye 2026/03/23

Always interesting

Every episode is interesting and leaves me feeling hopeful in this very uncertain time. Thank you

★★★★★

Maryvillian 2026/02/19

Best ever podauest

I listen to this every day until I now can’t find the MASH podcast. Please tell me you have not rmoved it! It needs to be the top program on your lis...

★★★☆☆

E_Munch 2026/01/01

Kudos

There are so many wonderful and interesting guests on this show. A happy surprise was the conversation with Marlo Thomas!

★★★★★

dow po 2025/12/01

Mash !

Loved the episode with the Mash crew! So interesting and brings back great memories of the 70’s ! Great details of the show .

★★★★★

Simply-Di 2025/11/26

Outstanding show!

Not only is Mr. Alda a national treasure, he is an amazing example of how to stay relevant and continue to thrive as we age. His character, intelligen...

★★★★★

Tony The Writer 2025/06/26

Thoughtful conversations

I’ve been a fan of Alan Alda since my teens when I was obsessed with M*A*S*H. How delighted I was to discover his podcast featuring thoughtful discour...

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