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Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan

Many Possible Lives

Season 7 Episode 3

Kelly speaks with Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the National Institutes of Health, who oversaw the prominent Human Genome Project. Dr. Collins shares how genetics are most often misunderstood, his concern about the impacts of social media on adolescents, and what scientists know makes a lasting difference when it comes to our well-being.

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Linda Villarosa
25:48
Writer Linda Villarosa talks about racial health disparities and how to make progress.
Ret. Col. Greg Gadson
25:51
Army Col. (Ret.) Gregory D. Gadson on resilience and the role purpose plays in success.
Ginni Rometty
25:48
Former Chairman and CEO of IBM Ginni Rometty talks about inclusion and leading by example.
Matthew Desmond
25:48
Pulitzer Prize winner and sociologist Matthew Desmond on the socioeconomic gap in the U.S.
Gitanjali Rao
25:52
Inventor and student scientist Gitanjali Rao on innovation in service of social needs.
Making it in America
25:49
Kelly introduces the sixth season of the series and its theme: making it in America.
Neal Brennan
26:15
Comedian Neal Brennan talks about his life in comedy and its current landscape.
Jewel
26:16
Musician, author and philanthropist Jewel revisits her journey into becoming a music star.
Del Seymour
26:16
Del Seymour speaks to lasting solutions to solving issues of addiction and homelessness.
Maya Shankar
26:15
Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar shares insights on change, identity, and the human brain.
Lang Lang
26:27
World-renowned pianist Lang Lang speaks on his life’s work, discipline, and family.
Constance Wu
26:27
Actress Constance Wu talks about her upbringing, acting and screen representation.
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