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The Arik Korman ShowHidden in the OpenMillie Korman Selinger was born in Poland on September 1, 1938. She lived in Poland until 1947, when her family escaped to Germany and then to the United States in 1948. Over the years, Millie asked her mother many questions about the reasons why they moved around so much during her childhood — she’d had no idea that they were refugees, and for a long time, she didn’t even know they were Jewish. Millie's memoir, Hidden in the Open, pieces those remarkable memories and stories together to gain a full picture of how the family survived the Holocaust.2023-01-2724 min
Own Your AwkwardAwkward Moments with Arik KormanArik Korman is on a journey to learn from superhumans - people who have done remarkable things or have remarkable ideas to share - so that he can be the best dad he can be for his son, AJ.
The Arik Korman Show on iHeartRadio, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts features conversations with thought leaders from the arts, sciences, academia, and more. Previous guests have included newsmakers Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Robert Reich, Rahm Emanuel, Congressman Eric Swalwell, author Salman Rushdie, dance icon Misty Copeland, Tiger Mom Amy Chua, former CIA operative Valerie Plame, and pollster Nate Silver...2022-12-0156 min
The Arik Korman ShowIn Praise of Walking: A New Scientific ExplorationShane O’Mara, professor of experimental brain research at Trinity College Dublin, talks about how walking upright has benefited human survival over the generations, how to encourage our kids to leave their screens and go for a walk, and what happens to us if we don't exercise, especially during the pandemic. Professor O’Mara’s new book is In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration.2020-09-1224 min
The Arik Korman ShowThe Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War IIKatherine Sharp Landdeck, a Guggenheim Fellow at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and history professor, talks about how to teach our kids about World War II, shares some personal flying stories, and explores how this time of COVID-19 will fit into history. Professor Landdeck's new book is The Women with Silver Wings: The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II.2020-08-2821 min
The Arik Korman ShowCongressman Eric Swalwell on the Impeachment of Donald TrumpEric Swalwell, one of only three members of Congress who serves on both the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees, talks about how the impeachment of President Trump could impact the 2020 election, how we can heal as a nation, and why he decided to proceed with the impeachment even though he knew the Senate would acquit. Congressman Swalwell's new book is Endgame: Inside the Impeachment of Donald J. Trump. Follow him on Twitter @EricSwalwell2020-08-1414 min
The Arik Korman ShowNovelist Lydia Millet on How Systemic Crises Impact Our KidsPulitzer Prize finalist Lydia Millet talks about what we can say to our kids to keep them engaged during this challenging time, whether science will save us from climate change, and how to handle dealing with multiple crises at once. Lydia's new novel is A Children's Bible. Info at LydiaMillet.net2020-08-1021 min
The Arik Korman ShowCOVID-19: Short Term and Long TermScience writer David Quammen, author of Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic, talks about why political leaders ignored the science behind COVID-19, how we can talk to our kids about the virus, and what the short-term and long-term prognosis looks like. Info at DavidQuammen.com2020-07-2721 min
The Arik Korman ShowRace, Equity, and What Belonging MeansSameer Pandya, author of the new novel Members Only, shares how a person of color navigates today's focus on racial equity and Black Lives Matter, how to talk to our kids about race, and what racial equity means.2020-07-1322 min
The Arik Korman ShowRace, Diversity, and Silicon ValleyArlan Hamilton, Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, talks about her career path to becoming a venture capitalist, the role that race plays in the investment community, and why diversity is so important. Arlan’s new book is It's About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantage. Info at ItsAboutDamnTime.com2020-07-0123 min
The Arik Korman ShowRediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and JoyInternationally acclaimed speaker and #1 national bestselling author John O'Leary talks about how we can help our kids to not lose their sense of awe, how we can help ourselves rise above difficult situations, and how we can find beauty and meaning around us - even in this time of COVID-19. John O’Leary’s new book is In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy.2020-06-2128 min
The Arik Korman ShowWhy We Are More Powerful Than We BelieveStanford Graduate School of Business Professor and Social Psychologist Deborah Gruenfeld talks about whether we can determine how much power we really have, how Beyonce can inspire us to be more powerful, and what our leaders' reactions to COVID-19 say about them. Professor Gruenfeld’s new book is Acting With Power: Why We Are More Powerful Than We Believe.2020-06-0727 min
The Arik Korman ShowThe FBI, The CIA, and the Truth about America's "Deep State"Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Rohde talks about how COVID-19 has impacted rhetoric about the "Deep State," what we can say to our kids to encourage them to constructively engage with government, and whether the Deep State really exists. David’s new book is In Deep: The FBI, the CIA, and the Truth About America’s “Deep State.” Follow David on Twitter @RohdeD2020-05-2523 min
The Arik Korman ShowDivergent author Veronica Roth on Chosen Ones and COVID-19Veronica Roth, the bestselling author of the Divergent series, talks about how to handle fame, what we should say to our kids going through tough times, and how COVID-19 compares to a dystopian future. Veronica’s new book is Chosen Ones, her first adult novel.2020-05-1024 min
The Arik Korman ShowBarack Obama's Campaign Manager David PlouffePolitical strategist David Plouffe, who ran Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, talks about what the election season could look like in the wake of COVID-19, what we can say to our kids who don't like Donald Trump yet still respect the office of the presidency, and how to counter lies from the Trump campaign and his supporters. David’s new book is A Citizen’s Guide to Beating Donald Trump. Follow David on Twitter @davidplouffe2020-04-2628 min
The Arik Korman ShowCOVID-19 and Decoding Four Billion Years of LifePaleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and author Neil Shubin talks about what we should say to our kids about COVID-19, how life evolved to leave the water and live on land, and how we humans will continue to evolve. Neil’s new book is Some Assembly Required: Decoding Four Billion Years of Life, from Ancient Fossils to DNA.2020-04-1220 min
The Arik Korman ShowRahm Emanuel on Why Mayors Are Now Running the WorldRahm Emanuel, 55th Mayor of Chicago and President Obama's Chief of Staff, talks about why he decided to give up a chance to be Speaker of the House, why he left the Obama White House to run for mayor of Chicago, and whether a mayor is qualified to be president. Mayor Emanuel’s new book is The Nation City: Why Mayors Are Now Running the World.2020-03-2917 min
The Arik Korman ShowRockstar Astrophysicist Brian Greene on The End of TimePhysicist and Mathematician Brian Greene talks about what may have happened before the Big Bang, whether anything is permanent, and what the End of Time really means. Professor Greene's new book is Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe. Follow him on Twitter @bgreene2020-03-1522 min
The Arik Korman ShowLong Shadows Wine Master Gilles NicaultGilles Nicault, the world-class Director of Winemaking and Viticulture at Long Shadows Vinters, talks about what makes Washington Wine unique, what he's looking forward to at 2020 Taste Washington, and what happened after President Obama served his 2009 Chester Kidder red blend to French President Francois Hollande at a 2014 White House state dinner.2020-03-0118 min
The Arik Korman ShowA Dad's Message to his BoysAward-winning author Tim O'Brien talks about the challenge of balancing family and career, why its important to be present for our kids, and why he wrote his latest work, Dad's Maybe Book.2020-02-1625 min
The Arik Korman ShowOne Kid’s Extraordinary JourneyMagdalena Newman and her son Nathaniel, featured in an inspiring '20/20' profile about living with Treacher Collins syndrome, talk about secrets for resilience, the power of story, and what Nathaniel sees when he looks in the mirror. Magdalena and Nathaniel Newman tell their stories in their new books NORMAL: A Mother and Her Beautiful Son and NORMAL: One Kid’s Extraordinary Journey.2020-02-0226 min
The Arik Korman ShowHow College Makes or Breaks UsPaul Tough, bestselling author of How Children Succeed, talks about what higher education institutions can do to help students complete their credentials, what we can say to our kids about the importance of college without stressing them out, and how K-12 schools can best prepare students for what comes after high school. Paul’s new book is The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us.2020-01-1918 min
The Arik Korman ShowFelicia Day on Facing Your Fears and Unleashing Creativity'Supernatural' actress, writer, and web series creator Felicia Day talks about how Buffy and Avengers creator Joss Whedon has impacted her life, how to find your inner superhero, and why facing your fears head-on is not always the best thing. Felicia’s latest book is Embrace Your Weird: Face Your Fears and Unleash Creativity.2020-01-0518 min
The Arik Korman ShowUnlocking the Power of EmotionsDr. Marc Brackett, Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, talks about what to do with our 'negative' emotions, how to teach our kids to manage their feelings, and how our feelings affect workplace productivity and ethical behavior. Dr. Brackett’s new book is Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive.2019-12-2224 min
The Arik Korman ShowAdrienne Brodeur on why it's important to be a Parent, not a FriendAccomplished literary editor Adrienne Brodeur talks about how to give children perspective on their own lives, how to set proper boundaries between parents and children, and what could happen when those boundaries get blurred. Her new memoir is Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover, and Me.2019-12-0822 min
The Arik Korman ShowTravel Legend Paul Theroux on the Real MexicoLegendary travel writer Paul Theroux talks about the many misconceptions about people in and from Mexico, how to encourage more curiosity and exploration in our kids, and whether traveling in Mexico is safe. Paul’s latest book is On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey.2019-11-2418 min
The Arik Korman ShowYoung Adult Author Nic Stone on Race and ClassAcclaimed young adult author Nic Stone talks about whether we can move beyond judging people based on race and class, what she has learned from meeting with high school kids across the country, and how to be a good ally in the fight against racism. Her latest novel is Jackpot: All Bet$ Are Off.2019-11-0920 min
The Arik Korman ShowSaving the Planet Begins at BreakfastAward-winning author Jonathan Safran Foer talks about which of our activities contribute the most to climate change, how we can adjust our diets to be more planet-friendly, and what we could say to our kids about how they can have an impact. Jonathan’s latest book is We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast. More info at WeAreTheWeatherBook.com2019-10-2623 min
The Arik Korman ShowQuestions Kids Have About DeathAsk a Mortician web series creator Caitlin Doughty talks about how best to involve our kids in the funeral process, what kinds of options we have for burial when our time comes, and what happens if we're on a spacewalk and our space suit gets perforated by flying space junk. Caitlin's newest book is Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? Big Questions from Tiny Mortals about Death. Follow her on Twitter @TheGoodDeath.2019-10-1321 min
The Arik Korman ShowWhat's Under the Earth and Climate ChangeAward-winning nature author Robert Macfarlane talks about what he learned from seeking the deepest, darkest place on earth, what he predicts will happen to the human species and our planet, and how we can speak to our children about climate change. Robert's new book is Underland: A Deep Time Journey.2019-09-3015 min
The Arik Korman ShowIbram X. Kendi on How to Be an AntiracistIbram X. Kendi, one of America’s foremost historians and leading anti-racist voices, talks about how we can be anti-racist ourselves, how, in Dr. Kendi's words, he evolved from internalizing racist thoughts to being an anti-racist, and what we can do to create a more equitable, anti-racist society. Dr. Kendi's book is How to Be an Antiracist.2019-09-1623 min
The Arik Korman ShowImagining a Post-Climate Change SocietyAward-winning author John Lanchester talks about what would happen to Europe if the Gulf Stream went away, what collective action to fix climate change could look like, and whether he thinks he accurately predicted the future when he began his latest novel, The Wall.2019-09-0217 min
The Arik Korman ShowHow Safe Are We in Cyberspace?Cybersecurity expert Robert Knake talks about whether hackers are really one step ahead of the defenders, how safe our country is currently, and how to protect both small companies and ourselves. Robert’s new book, co-written with Richard Clarke, is The Fifth Domain: Defending Our Country, Our Companies, and Ourselves in the Age of Cyber Threats.2019-08-1925 min
The Arik Korman ShowTruths About Being a Foster ParentRachel Howard, author of The Lost Night, talks about how transparent foster and adoptive parents have to be, how to deal with other parents being judgmental, and how to best support children who come from complex backgrounds. Her new novel is The Risk of Us.2019-08-0421 min
The Arik Korman ShowAstronaut Renaissance Man Story MusgraveSpace Shuttle astronaut Story Musgrave talks about what it was like working on the Hubble Space Telescope, how being alone in the woods at age 3 shaped his life, and how scary it is to be in space.2019-07-2033 min
The Arik Korman ShowJourneys with the Hustlers and Rebels of the New ChinaVeteran NPR foreign correspondent Frank Langfitt talks about whether China will ever replace the US as the world's #1 superpower, why Chinese nationals are buying up property in the US, and what the real China is like. Frank’s new book is The Shanghai Free Taxi: Journeys with the Hustlers and Rebels of the New China.2019-07-0822 min
The Arik Korman ShowEnvironmental Icon Bill McKibben on Humanity's FutureBill McKibben, founder of the environmental organization 350.org, talks about whether technology can save us from climate change, the dangers of human genetic engineering and artificial intelligence, and what we should say to our kids about navigating the world moving forward. Bill's latest book is Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?2019-06-2520 min
The Arik Korman ShowEsther "Woj" Wojcicki on How to Raise Successful PeopleLeading educator, journalist, and mother Esther Wojcicki talks about how to raise happy kids, what the consequences are of over-parenting, and what kind of relationship she has with her famous daughters now. Her new book is How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results. Follow her on Twitter @EstherWojcicki2019-06-1121 min
The Arik Korman ShowElle King on Shake the SpiritSinger, songwriter, and actress Elle King talks about how to turn adversity into creativity, how to find balance in your life, and how to help people love themselves - especially children who come from hard places. Her new album is Shake the Spirit.2019-05-3017 min
The Arik Korman ShowUncovering Our Hidden Racial BiasStanford Psychology Professor Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt talks about how to address implicit bias in schools, what we can do to help adults overcome bias, and how implicit bias differs from overt racism. Dr. Eberhardt’s new book is BIASED: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do.2019-05-1627 min
The Arik Korman ShowInternet Activist Cory Doctorow on How to Change the WorldCory Doctorow, blogger, journalist, science fiction author, and co-editor of the blog Boing Boing, talks about why he's a great believer in the Internet, warts and all; how, as a white male, he became aware of the struggles of people furthest from opportunity; and how he keeps a positive outlook on life. Cory’s latest book is Radicalized: Four Tales of Our Present Moment.2019-05-0217 min
The Arik Korman ShowHow Voice Computing Will Transform the Way We LiveJournalist James Vlahos talks about how close we are to virtual assistants becoming like friends, what we should teach our kids about voice computing, and what he's most excited about with the technology.2019-04-1815 min
The Arik Korman ShowAnimal Emotions and What They Tell Us about OurselvesWorld-renowned primatologist Frans de Waal talks about how similar chimpanzee behavior is to human behavior, the difference between emotions and feelings, and the animal behavior that most surprised him when he discovered it. Professor de Waal’s latest book is Mama’s Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves.2019-04-0821 min
The Arik Korman ShowRockstar Winemaker Kerry Shiels of Cote Bonneville WineryCote Bonneville winemaker Kerry Shiels talks about what it's like working in a place where you don't speak the language, why Washington is the coolest place in the world to grow wine, and what advice she would give someone wanting to break into the wine industry.2019-03-2821 min
The Arik Korman ShowHow Precision Engineers Created the Modern WorldBritish journalist and popular historian Simon Winchester talks about the difference between precision and accuracy, whether he sees humanity becoming more like Walden Pond or Wall-e, and how to strike a balance between precision and craftsmanship. His latest book is The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World.2019-03-2419 min
The Arik Korman ShowPolitical Thriller Writer Mark Greaney on How Safe the World IsGray Man novelist and Tom Clancy co-author Mark Greaney talks about how open Navy SEALS and Army Rangers are, what we should tell our kids about how safe the world is (or isn't), and whether writing political thrillers could have real-world fallout.2019-03-1024 min
The Arik Korman ShowPodcaster and YouTuber Gaby Dunn on MoneyGaby Dunn, host of the Bad With Money podcast and co-star of Just Between Us on YouTube, talks about the impact of what our parents taught us about money, how open we should be about money with our family and friends, and whether she will ever quit working.2019-02-2427 min
The Arik Korman ShowHenry Winkler: Everybody Is SomebodyEmmy Award-winning actor, producer, director, and bestselling author Henry Winkler talks about his struggles with dyslexia, the power of mentors, and what it's like to audition for a major TV show.2019-02-1323 min
The Arik Korman ShowLindsey Jordan on the road as Snail MailIndie rock star Lindsey Jordan, aka Snail Mail, talks about her songwriting process, the challenge of making music videos, and how to make touring the best experience possible.2019-01-3018 min
The Arik Korman ShowWhy Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About ItBusiness 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.2019-01-1623 min
The Arik Korman ShowAlien Worlds and the Fate of the EarthAstrophysicist 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.2019-01-0219 min
The Arik Korman ShowFlexible Thinking in a Time of ChangeTheoretical 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.2018-12-1916 min
The Arik Korman ShowThe Life and Times of Black HolesDistinguished 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.2018-12-0524 min
The Arik Korman ShowDisney Animator Kira Lehtomaki on Ralph Breaks the InternetKira 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.2018-11-2119 min
The Arik Korman ShowAnna Todd, bestselling author of the After seriesBestselling 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.2018-11-0823 min
The Arik Korman ShowSkateboarding Stars of the film Mid90sSkateboarders 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.movie2018-10-2515 min
The Arik Korman ShowHow Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation HistoryLongtime 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 @KeithOB2018-10-1222 min
The Arik Korman ShowCirque du Soleil VOLTA Hair Suspension Artist Danila BimCirque 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.2018-09-2817 min
The Arik Korman ShowTemple Grandin on Helping Our Kids Become InventorsAnimal 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.2018-09-1420 min
The Arik Korman ShowThe Power of Transcendental MeditationWorld 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.2018-08-3122 min
The Arik Korman ShowThe Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in AmericaWriter 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.2018-08-1718 min
The Arik Korman ShowScience Icon Freeman DysonLegendary 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.2018-08-0217 min
The Arik Korman ShowBo Burnham and Elsie Fisher on Eighth GradeComedian Bo Burnham, writer and director of the new film Eighth Grade, and actor Elsie Fisher, star of Eighth Grade, talk about how schools can be less awkward, how parents can better connect with their teens, and whether Elsie suffered PTSD from having to re-experience her eighth grade year.2018-07-1917 min
The Arik Korman ShowHow Teens Saved HumanityJohn Medina, University of Washington Affiliate Professor of Bioengineering and author of the bestselling Brain Rules book series, explains why teens behave the way they do, tells us how to build a school that will effectively educate them, and shows us the scientifically proven best way to parent teens.Dr. Medina’s newest book is Attack of the Teenage Brain: Understanding and Supporting The Weird and Wonderful Adolescent Learner. Info at JohnMedina.com2018-07-0640 min
The Arik Korman ShowWhy Our Kids Can't Do What We Want Them to DoKatherine Reynolds Lewis is an award-winning journalist based in the Washington, DC area who regularly writes for the Atlantic, Fortune, USA Today’s magazines, Washington Post, and Working Mother. Her story about school discipline was Mother Jones' most-read article ever, and she is a certified parent educator with the Parent Encouragement Program.Katherine’s new book is The Good News About Bad Behavior: Why Kids Are Less Disciplined Than Ever – And What to Do About It. Follow her on Twitter @KatherineLewis2018-06-2220 min
The Arik Korman ShowThe C.I.A. and America's Secret Wars in Afghanistan and PakistanSteve Coll is author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book Ghost Wars and the dean of the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University. From 2007 to 2013, he was president of the New America Foundation, a public policy institute in Washington, DC. He is a staff writer for The New Yorker, and previously worked for twenty years at The Washington Post, where he received a Pulitzer Prize for explanatory journalism in 1990.Steve is the author of seven other books, including On the Grand Trunk Road, The Bin Ladens, and Private Empire. His new book is Directorate S: The C.I...2018-06-1422 min
The Arik Korman ShowThe Amazing Journey of Coffee from YemenMokhtar Alkhanshali is a historian, community organizer, and coffee innovator, who envisions a world where industry empowers rather than exploits, uplifts rather than represses. Following his studies, he worked with some of the most respected civil rights and community organizations, including the ACLU and Asian Law Caucus. On several occasions, he’s been requested to partner with the city of San Francisco in working on initiatives regarding civil liberties.In 2013, Mokhtar shifted his focus toward his family’s roots as coffee farmers in Yemen. Seeking to reverse Yemen’s nearly lost art of coffee cultivation, he founded Port of Mok...2018-06-0122 min
The Arik Korman ShowAn Ode to Hiking the Pacific Crest TrailTami Asars is a writer focused on outdoor recreation and a nature photographer, living in the Cascade foothills of Washington state with her husband, Vilnis and her rough collie, Scout. She is the author of Hiking the Wonderland Trail, Day Hiking Mount Adams and Goat Rocks, Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Washington, and the upcoming Day Hiking Mount Rainier, all published by Mountaineers Books.Tami also is a contributor and columnist for Washington Trails Magazine, as well as a host of other outdoor publications and online hiking resources. Connect with her at TamiAsars.comPhilip Kramer...2018-05-1822 min
The Arik Korman ShowSteven Pinker on How Science Can Move Our Society ForwardSteven Pinker is the Harvard College Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. A two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and the winner of many awards for his research, teaching, and books, he has been named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People and one of Foreign Policy’s 100 Leading Global Thinkers. His books include The Stuff of Thought, The Better Angels of Our Nature, The Blank Slate, and The Sense of Style. Professor Pinker’s new book is Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress. He was in the Northwest to speak at University Temple United Methodist Church in S...2018-05-0417 min
The Arik Korman ShowThe Art of Screen TimeAnya Kamenetz is the lead digital education correspondent for NPR. She has worked as a staff writer for Fast Company magazine, and has contributed to the New York Times, Washington Post, New York Magazine, Slate, and O, the Oprah Magazine.Anya has won multiple awards for her reporting on education, technology, and innovation. She is the author of three books on education and technology: Generation Debt, DIY U, and The Test.Her latest book is The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media & Real Life. Anya was in the Northwest to speak...2018-04-2016 min
The Arik Korman ShowCannibalism, Fatherhood, and Why Our Brains Are Getting SmallerSang-Hee Lee is a professor of anthropology and associate dean of the college of humanities, arts, and social sciences at University of California Riverside. Her research is multidisciplinary in nature, bridging biology and anthropology. Her approach is focused on “excavating” new knowledge by rephrasing a question, redefining a concept, and developing innovative methods—all in ways that make it possible to get empirical information from fossil data that have not been possible before.Professor Lee’s new book is Close Encounters with Humankind: A Paleoanthropologist Investigates Our Evolving Species.She was in the Northwest to speak at the G...2018-04-0625 min
The Arik Korman ShowCairdeas Winery and Taste Washington 2018Charlie Lybecker is the co-founder and winemaker of Cairdeas Winery. Cairdeas is an ancient Gaelic word meaning friendship, goodwill, or alliance. Cairdeas is a very small artisan winery started in 2009 by Charlie and his wife, Lacey. Info at CairdeasWinery.comCairdeas Winery is featured at Taste Washington, celebrating 21 years of talented winemakers, award-winning chefs, educational seminars and fan-favorite events. This year’s Taste Washington festival line-up has grown even bigger with more options to sip, taste and learn about Washington wine and food. Don’t miss the Grand Tasting this Saturday and Sunday at the Century Link Field Even...2018-03-2418 min
The Arik Korman ShowAmy Chua on Political TribesAmy Chua is the John M. Duff, Jr. Professor at Yale Law School. She is a noted expert in the fields of ethnic conflict and globalization, and the author of the bestselling books World on Fire: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability, Day of Empire: How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance—and Why They Fall, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, and The Triple Package: How Three Unlikely Traits Explain the Rise and Fall of Cultural Groups in America, co-written with Jed Rubenfeld.Amy’s new book is Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the...2018-03-2019 min
The Arik Korman ShowRobert Reich on The Common GoodRobert Reich is Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He has served in three national administrations and has written fifteen books, including The Work of Nations, which has been translated into twenty-two languages, and the best sellers Saving Capitalism, Supercapitalism, and Locked in the Cabinet.His articles have appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. He is co-creator of the award-winning film Inequality for All, and is also chair of the national governing bo...2018-03-0623 min
The Arik Korman ShowDr. Nadine Burke Harris on how Adverse Childhood Experiences affect usNadine Burke Harris is a passionate advocate for children’s health, with four boys of her own. She is the founder and CEO of the Center for Youth Wellness in San Francisco’s Bayview Hunters Point. She is the subject of a New Yorker profile and the recipient of a Heinz Award. Her TED talk, “How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across the Lifetime” has been viewed over three million times.Dr. Burke Harris’ new book is The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity. Follow her @DrBurkeHarris2018-02-2017 min
The Arik Korman ShowDavid Cay Johnston on What the Trump Administration Is Doing to AmericaDavid Cay Johnston is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and bestselling author of The Making of Donald Trump. He has lectured on economics, journalism, and tax policy on every continent except Antarctica, and is a former president of Investigative Reporters & Editors. He teaches at Syracuse University College of Law.David has been a frequent guest on MSNBC, CNN, the BBC, ABC World News Tonight, Democracy Now, and National Public Radio’s Morning Edition, among other shows, and was a consultant for the Netflix series House of Cards.His newest book is It’s Even Worse Than You...2018-02-0724 min
The Arik Korman ShowRockstar Tenor Ben Bliss on Opera and Reality TVAward-winning American tenor Ben Bliss has been singing professionally since his 2011 debut with the Los Angeles Opera, and has performed with world-class companies and in recital throughout the US and in Europe. He was a young artist at the LA Opera and the Metropolitan Opera, and first became exposed to the operatic art form while watching his mother sing in the chorus of the Kansas City Lyric Opera.Ben is in the Northwest for the Seattle Opera’s performance of Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, running through January 27. Info at SeattleOpera.org and BenBlessTenor.com2018-01-2434 min
The Arik Korman ShowOur Brain on Autopilot and How Blind People SeeDr. Eliezer Sternberg is a resident neurologist at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He has a background in neuroscience and philosophy, and is interested in how brain research can unlock the mysteries of consciousness and decision-making. Dr. Sternberg is the author of three books, including Are You a Machine?, My Brain Made Me Do It, and most recently NeuroLogic: The Brain's Hidden Rationale Behind Our Irrational Behavior.Follow him on Twitter @EJSternberg2018-01-1015 min
The Arik Korman ShowInside the Mind of a MathematicianEugenia Cheng was tenured in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom, and is the Scientist in Residence at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Since 2007, her YouTube videos explaining mathematical concepts have been viewed more than 8 million times.Dr. Cheng is a trained concert pianist and trilingual in French, English and Mandarin. She is the author of How to Bake Pi: An Edible Exploration of the Mathematics of Mathematics. Her new book is Beyond Infinity: An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics.Follow Dr...2017-12-2920 min
The Arik Korman ShowThe Conscious Music Journey of Singer/Songwriter Trevor HallSinger/songwriter Trevor Hall was raised on an island in South Carolina, where he realized at a young age that music was more than just a passion - it was, rather, his life’s art.Trevor’s music, a blend of roots and folk music, is filled with a deep love of Eastern Mysticism. Along with numerous pilgrimages to India, he has also completed a series of sold-out tours and collaborations with artists such as Steel Pulse, Ziggy Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Matisyahu, Michael Franti, Xavier Rudd, and Nahko & Medicine for the People.The Fruitful Darkness is Trev...2017-12-1423 min
The Arik Korman ShowThe Martian author Andy Weir on ArtemisAndy Weir built a two-decade career as a software engineer, until the success of his first published novel, The Martian, allowed him to live out his dream of writing full-time. He is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of such subjects as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics, and the history of manned spaceflight.He also mixes a mean cocktail.Andy’s new novel is Artemis.See him in the Northwest tonight at 7pm at Bellingham High School in conversation with Dr. Melissa Rice, Assistant Professor of Geology at Western Washington University, presented by Vi...2017-11-3019 min
The Arik Korman ShowCoco and Life at PixarHarley Jessup is a production designer and visual effects art director, who joined Pixar Animation Studios in 1996 as production designer for “Monsters, Inc.” His other Pixar production design credits include the Academy Award-winning feature “Ratatouille,” the Golden Globe-nominated “Cars2” and “The Good Dinosaur.” As production designer, Harley leads a team of Pixar artists, designing the settings and characters for each film.Harley’s newest Pixar film is “Coco,” which opens Wednesday, November 22nd. Info at movies.disney.com/coco2017-11-2114 min
The Arik Korman ShowLove and Trouble: A Midlife ReckoningClaire Dederer is the author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller Poser: My Life in Twenty-Three Yoga Poses. Poser has been translated into 11 languages, optioned for television by Warner Bros., and adapted for the stage. Claire is a long-time contributor to The New York Times. Her essays, criticism, and reviews have also appeared in The Atlantic, Harper’s, The Nation, Vogue, Chicago Tribune, Real Simple, Entertainment Weekly, New York magazine, Yoga Journal, Newsday, Slate, Salon, and many other publications.Her new memoir is Love and Trouble: A Midlife Reckoning. Info at ClaireDederer.com2017-11-0616 min
The Arik Korman ShowWhat Makes Us CuriousMario Livio is an internationally known astrophysicist, a bestselling author, and a popular speaker who has appeared on The Daily Show, 60 Minutes, and NOVA. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and worked with the Hubble Space Telescope for 24 years.Mario is the author of The Golden Ratio: The Story of Phi, the World’s Most Amazing Number; Is God a Mathematician?, which was the basis for the 2016 Emmy-nominated NOVA program “The Great Math Mystery;” and the national bestseller Brilliant Blunders.Mario’s latest book is Why? What Makes Us Curious...2017-10-2419 min
The Arik Korman ShowOur Trails: History and MetaphorRobert Moor has written for The New York Times, Harper’s, n+1, New York, and GQ, among other publications. He is a recipient of the Middlebury Fellowship in Environmental Journalism, and has won multiple awards for his nonfiction writing.Robert’s new debut book is On Trails: An Exploration. Info at RobertMoor.com2017-09-2719 min
The Arik Korman ShowBrain Science on Living as Long as PossibleJohn Medina is a developmental molecular biologist and research consultant. He is an affiliate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine, was the founding director of two brain research institutes: the Brain Center for Applied Learning Research, at Seattle Pacific University, and the Talaris Research Institute, a nonprofit organization originally focused on how infants encode and process information. Dr. Medina is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School, and Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child...2017-09-1329 min
The Arik Korman ShowHow to be a Badass at Making MoneyJen Sincero is a bestselling author, success coach, and motivational speaker who has spent over a decade traveling the world helping people transform their lives and their bank accounts via her public appearances, private sessions, coaching seminars, and her books, including New York Times bestseller You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life.Jen and her work have appeared in a variety of media outlets including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Comedy Central, Bloomberg Magazine, Men’s Journal, Success Magazine, Interview, Cosmopolitan, and O Magazine.Je...2017-08-3119 min
The Arik Korman ShowA Journey Through AnxietyAndrea Petersen is a contributing writer at The Wall Street Journal, where she reports on psychology, health and travel. During her 18 years as a staff reporter and editor at the Journal, Andrea has covered a wide variety of beats including telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and aging. Andrea is the recipient of a Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism. Her new book is On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety. Info at ByAndreaPetersen.com2017-08-1621 min
The Arik Korman ShowLiberal Arts and the Future of TechnologyScott Hartley is a venture capitalist and global startup adviser. A former Presidential Innovation Fellow at the White House, he has worked at Google, Facebook, and Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society. He has written for Forbes and Inc., and has contributed to the Financial Times, the Boston Review, Foreign Policy, and others.Scott’s new book is The Fuzzy and the Techie: Why the Liberal Arts Will Rule the Digital World. Info at fuzzytechie.com2017-08-0315 min
The Arik Korman ShowA Young Doctor on Residency and ObamacareRachel Pearson is a physician and researcher who holds an MD and a PhD from the Institute for the Medical Humanities at the University of Texas. Her writing has appeared in Scientific American, The Guardian, and the Texas Observer. She is currently a resident at Seattle Children’s Hospital.Dr. Pearson’s new book is No Apparent Distress: A Doctor’s Coming-of-Age on the Front Lines of American Medicine. Follow her @HumanitiesMD2017-07-2014 min
The Arik Korman ShowArik Korman interviews Sloane CrosleySloane Crosley is one of the hottest writers in the country. Her first book, a brilliant collection of essays and personal stories called "I Was Told There'd Be Cake," became a New York Times Bestseller and was optioned for an HBO series. Her first novel, "The Clasp," is set for release in 2015.2013-10-2513 min
The Arik Korman ShowArik Korman interviews Gary OldmanActing legend Gary Oldman shares how he played lead character George Smiley in "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy," along with advice on how to encourage imagination in children and how I can become a better bass player.2013-08-2010 min
The Arik Korman ShowArik Korman interviews Melissa EtheridgeSinger/songwriter Melissa Etheridge talks about speaking up, her battle with cancer, parenting in a non-traditional household and the joys of following your dreams. Melissa is an inspiration.2013-08-1614 min
The Arik Korman ShowArik Korman interviews Dennis HaysbertActor Dennis Haysbert is the face of Allstate Insurance and is known for playing President David Palmer on "24," Pedro Cerrano in the "Major League" films and Sgt. Major Jonas Blaine in "The Unit." I hope you enjoy our discussion about life choices, race issues (and aliens!) as much as I did2013-08-1314 min
The Arik Korman ShowArik Korman interviews The Tiger MomYale Law School Professor Amy Chua is the author of the controversial parenting memoir "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother." She says she is widely misunderstood - her book is an apology, not a "how to."2013-08-0821 min
The Arik Korman ShowArik Korman interviews Emile HirschActor Emile Hirsch from "Into the Wild," "Speed Racer," "Milk" and Oliver Stone's "Savages"talks about travels in Africa and working with legendary "Exorcist" director William Friedkin in the film "Killer Joe"2013-08-0713 min
The Arik Korman ShowArik Korman interviews The BloggessHilarious and fearless Internet sensation Jenny Lawson, a.k.a. The Bloggess (http://thebloggess.com), came to Seattle to promote her first book, "Let's Pretend This Never Happened"2013-08-0617 min
The Arik Korman ShowArik Korman interviews Carrie FisherHollywood and Sci Fi icon Carrie Fisher talks about her unusual upbringing, issues with addiction and the definition of "normal"2013-08-0221 min
The Arik Korman ShowArik Korman interviews Jared Diamond"Guns, Germs and Steel" and "Collapse" author Jared Diamond recently spoke at Town Hall Seattle to promote his new book, "The World Until Yesterday," recommended by Bill Gates as part of his summer reading list2013-08-0122 min
The Arik Korman ShowArik's Wikileaks interview w/Alex GibneyFilmmaker Alex Gibney made "We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks" about founder Julian Assange and State Department document leaker Bradley Manning, who was found guilty on most charges, but not aiding the enemy.2013-07-3109 min
The Arik Korman ShowArik Korman interviews Dr. Brian GreeneColumbia University Professor and Theoretical Physicist Brian Greene is one of the greatest minds in the world. He visited Seattle for the Pacific Science Center's 2013 Science Festival. Dr. Greene discusses M Theory, our place in the Universe and more2013-07-3009 min