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Roadtrip Nation

Being You

1 in 5 individuals in the U.S. struggles with math, writing, focus, and organization—but many people with learning and attention issues feel alone. They don’t have to. Follow three young people with learning and attention issues as they travel the country to seek advice from TV host Howie Mandel, ice sculptor John Rodrigues, and many more who have harnessed their differences for success.

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Build the Future
25:24
The end of the journey, with GoldieBlox’s Debbie Sterling and MythBusters’ Kari Byron.
Many Paths
25:17
NASA’s largest rocket engine test facility, and engineer and designer Leah Buechley.
Get Out There
25:15
Stories from engineer Katherine Kuchenbecker, artist Zaria Forman, CEO Jewel Burks.
Find Your Voice
25:11
The road trip begins with Harvard professor Evelynn Hammonds and artist Janet Echelman.
The Door's Wide Open (Season 13 | Episode 4)
25:10
As their trip comes to an end, the team reflects on everything they learned along the way.
Get the Ball Rolling (Season 13 | Episode 3)
25:08
The team has an action-packed week highlighted by stops in Las Vegas, Denver, and Chicago.
Breaking Down Barriers (Season 13 | Episode 2)
25:14
The team’s journey takes them into Silicon Valley, the hub for innovation in technology.
Pumped and Ready (Season 13 | Episode 1)
25:10
Three computer science students embark on a road trip to meet leaders in their field.
Everything is Design (Season 12 | Episode 8)
24:42
The journey ends in NYC with designer swissmiss and Helvetica director Gary Hustwit.
Deciding What's Next (Season 12 | Episode 7)
24:42
The team meets an exhibition designer in Chicago, an inventor-turned-entrepreneur in NYC.
Make it Your Own (Season 12 | Episode 6)
24:42
Breaking out of comfort zones with glassblowing, palm readings, and impromptu interviews.
The Answer is Within You (Season 12 | Episode 5)
24:42
The team explores the Experience Music Project and talks indecision with Michael Franti.
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