#116 The Case for Passion in Our Lives

August 16, 2017 Richard Davies

This "Fix It" episode is about passion, what inspired our guests to pursue their work, or write that book? We revisit interviews with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Mary Roach, Emily Esfahani Smith, Rose Gowen and Karen Firestone.

#102 Neil deGrasse Tyson: Space, The Universe and The Case for Science, Part.1

May 10, 2017 Richard Davies

Neil deGrasse Tyson, America’s most prominent spokesman for science and Director of New York City’s Hayden Planetarium, talks about the benefits of a cosmic perspective, the case for manned space flight and much more in this first part of our wide-ranging conversation. We also discussed Tyson's new book, "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry."