Courtney Collins

What it takes to be top dog at a dog show

May 17, 2024 Culture, Think

Tommy Tomlinson joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss the world of competitive dog shows, where the lives of dogs take on a new level of attention to detail.

When joy and heartbreak overlap

May 16, 2024 Gender, Mental Health, Think

Leslie Jamison joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss her new memoir about the intense joy she felt watching her child grow coupled with the duality of sorrow as she faced divorce.

The bad advice you’re getting about concussions

May 15, 2024 Health, Science and Technology, Think

Science journalist Isobel Whitcomb joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss the newest science of concussion and how medical science is working to better disseminate the newest, best advice.

Have Elite Athletes Hit Their Peak?

June 28, 2018 Culture

Christine Brennan joins us to talk about how scientists and coaches are working to squeeze every last bit out of our potential.

The Western Roots Of Extremism

June 27, 2018 Global Issues

Journalist Souad Mekhennet joins us to talk about what fuels Islamic extremists.

Lidia Bastianich’s Life In Food

June 27, 2018 Culture

The PBS cooking-show host joins us to talk about her journey from Italian farm girl to celebrity chef.

Blocks, Blackboards And The Development Of Kids

June 26, 2018 Education

Alexandra Lange joins us to talk about what parents should be thinking about when considering which playthings are right for their children.

Why Latino Is A Race

June 26, 2018 Race/Identity

UCLA professor Laura E. Gómez joins us to talk about the role Mexican Americans have played in U.S. racial history.

Does Everything Really Need To Be Funny?

June 25, 2018 Culture

Ken Jennings joins us to trace how we’ve developed into a culture that prizes humor over more traditionally appreciated traits like strength and wisdom.