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Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan
Angela Duckworth
Season 4
Episode 1
In the first episode of "Tell Me More Season 4," Kelly Corrigan speaks to New York Times best-selling author and University of Pennsylvania professor of psychology Angela Duckworth about self-perception, grit, and passion. They discuss the importance of optimism and dedication as it relates to success and debunk the notion of determinism.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on designing for safety and equity.

25:48
Writer Linda Villarosa talks about racial health disparities and how to make progress.

25:51
Army Col. (Ret.) Gregory D. Gadson on resilience and the role purpose plays in success.

25:48
Former Chairman and CEO of IBM Ginni Rometty talks about inclusion and leading by example.

25:48
Pulitzer Prize winner and sociologist Matthew Desmond on the socioeconomic gap in the U.S.

25:52
Inventor and student scientist Gitanjali Rao on innovation in service of social needs.

25:49
Kelly introduces the sixth season of the series and its theme: making it in America.

26:15
Comedian Neal Brennan talks about his life in comedy and its current landscape.

26:16
Del Seymour speaks to lasting solutions to solving issues of addiction and homelessness.

26:15
Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar shares insights on change, identity, and the human brain.