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How to turn everyday moves (even typing!) into dance
Friday, March 24, 2023
Our bodies can do amazing things, even with the most mundane tasks. Choreographer Ryan Heffington encourages us to celebrate the ways the body can move and unlock our inner joy through dance.
What if a brain was given technology?
Friday, March 17, 2023
What if you could control a device, not with your hand, but with your mind? Physician and entrepreneur Tom Oxley talks about the implantable brain-computer interface that can change the way we think.
What children can teach us about asking for help
Friday, February 24, 2023
Sometimes we learn lessons from unexpected sources. Former kindergarten teacher YeYoon Kim learned from her students how to be brave enough to ask for help.
How the first LGBTQ+ video game was given a second life
Friday, January 27, 2023
In 1989, CM Ralph created "Caper in the Castro", the first LGBTQ+ video game. Nearly lost when diskettes became obsolete, this piece of gaming and queer history found new life in the Internet Archive.
What if we gave our technology a face?
Friday, December 09, 2022
We rely on technology for so much. Researcher Mike Seymour wondered: could our interactions be improved if tech had a face? He discusses how humanizing tech might make it more friendly and engaging.
What it's like to remember nearly every face
Friday, December 09, 2022
Yenny Seo remembers nearly every face — that's because she is a super recognizer. She describes what it's like to live with this extraordinary ability.
Our Late Bloomer Stories: Listener Voice Memos
Friday, November 18, 2022
We asked you: Do you consider yourself a late bloomer?
What your age really says about your chance of success at work
Friday, November 18, 2022
We often equate youth with success at work. Physicist and network scientist Albert-László Barabási put this belief to the test, and found that with persistence, we can be successful at any age.
Building a library of unread manuscripts, locked away until 2114
Friday, November 04, 2022
Artist Katie Paterson is captivated by what humanity is leaving for future generations. So she created the Future Library, a collection of unread literature to be published a century from now.
Do you consider yourself a 'late bloomer'? We want to hear from you
Friday, October 28, 2022
Milestones don't always follow the schedule we imagine for our lives. If you bloomed later in life, we want to hear your story.
'Los Espookys' co-creator Julio Torres hates main character energy
Monday, October 24, 2022
Los Espookys co-creator and star Julio Torres joined It's Been A Minute to discuss the show, his designer parents, and why he likes to write for supporting characters.
How Have You And Your Neighbors Helped Each Other Through The Pandemic?
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed just how fragile some of our institutions are. How have you and your neighbors filled in the gaps to help each other?
What Did Chicano Moratorium Of 1970 Mean For Chicano Activists?
Friday, October 09, 2020
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium — a day when Mexican Americans in Los Angeles marched to protest the Vietnam War. It influenced a generation of Chicano activists.