Big Brains

Big Brains explores the groundbreaking research and discoveries that are changing our world. In each episode, we talk to leading experts and unpack their work in straightforward terms. Interesting conversations that cover a gamut of topics from how music affects our brains to what happens after we die.

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Every guest on Big Brains

161 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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   Daniel Holz

   What Ripples in Space-Time Tell Us About the Universe with Daniel Holz · Jan 2019

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   Daniel Promislow

   What Dogs Are Teaching Us About Aging, with Daniel Promislow · Apr 2024

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   David Awschalom

   Why The Quantum Internet Could Change Everything, with David Awschalom · 3 episodes

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   David Charbonneau

   The Hunt for Alien Life and Exoplanets, with David Charbonneau · Nov 2019

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   David E. Olson

   Psychedelics Without Hallucinations: A New Mental Health Treatment? with David E. Olson · Jan 2024

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   David Gruber

   Learning To Speak To Whales Using AI, with David Gruber · May 2024

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   David M. Peña-Guzmán

   Do Animals Dream? With David M. Peña-Guzmán · Jul 2022

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   Douglas Diamond

   Why the Fed Matters Now More Than Ever, with Douglas Diamond · Apr 2026

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   Edward Awh

   Can You Improve Your Working Memory and Attention? with Edward Awh · Feb 2026

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    Edwin Kite

    Life On Mars: Is It Possible For Humans? with Edwin Kite · Sep 2025

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    Elaine Allensworth

    How Students and Schools Can Recover From Coronavirus, with Elaine Allensworth · May 2020

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    Emily Rogalski

    Unlocking The Secrets Of ‘SuperAgers’, with Emily Rogalski · Oct 2024

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    Eric Pamer
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    Eve L. Ewing

    Lessons From Our Country’s Largest School Closing with Eve L. Ewing · Mar 2019

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    Greg Engel

    Could Plants Unlock Quantum Medicine’s Potential? with Greg Engel · Aug 2025

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    Harriet de Wit

    From LSD to Ecstasy, How Psychedelics Are Altering Therapy, with Prof. Harriet de Wit · Jul 2020

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    Heather Zheng
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    Jacob Bean

    Meet The ‘Planet Hunter’ Searching For Alien Life, with Jacob Bean · May 2025

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    Jacqueline Stewart

    The History of Black Cinema Re-examined, With Jacqueline Stewart · 2 episodes

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    James A. Robinson

    2024 Nobel Laureate Explains What Makes Countries Fail Or Succeed, with James A. Robinson · 2 episodes

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    Jeffrey Hubbell
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    Jerry Avorn

    Are Your Medications Safe And Effective?, with Jerry Avorn · Jun 2025

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    Jonathan Lear

    Why Mourning Is Essential To Our Well-Being, With Jonathan Lear · Mar 2023

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    Jordan Bimm

    The Secret Nazi Past and Billionaire Future of U.S. Space Innovation with Jordan Bimm · Aug 2021

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    Junhong Chen

    Combating Our Global Water Crisis Using AI, with Junhong Chen · Oct 2021

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    Karl Herrup

    Where Has Alzheimer’s Research Gone Wrong? with Karl Herrup · Mar 2024

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    Katherine Baicker

    Providing Basic Health Insurance For Every American, With Katherine Baicker · 3 episodes

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    Katherine Kinzler

    The Science Of Speech & Identity With Katherine Kinzler · 2 episodes

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    Kristen Schilt
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    Larry Sherman

    How Your Brain Benefits From Music, With Larry Sherman · Jun 2023

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    Lauren Berlant

    Why Chasing The Good Life Is Holding Us Back With Lauren Berlant · Nov 2019

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    Linda Birnbaum

    How PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Are Harming Our Health, with Linda Birnbaum · Nov 2023

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    Linda Waite

    How Loneliness and Isolation Affect Your Health, with Prof. Linda Waite · 2 episodes

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    Manasi Deshpande

    Does Welfare Reduce Crime? With Manasi Deshpande · Aug 2022

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    Marco Pravetoni
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    Marianne Bertrand
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    Marshini Chetty

    How Websites Trick You Using ‘Dark Patterns’ with Marshini Chetty · Jun 2026

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    Matthew Campen

    How Microplastics Are Invading Our Bodies, with Matthew Campen · Aug 2025

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    Melody Swartz

    Engineering A Cure For Cancer With Melody Swartz & Jeffrey Hubbell · Dec 2021

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    Michael Polsky

    Future of Energy Innovation with Michael Polsky · May 2018

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