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Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan
Making it in America
Season 6
Episode 1
Kelly introduces the season with an overview of the findings from her last 43 episodes and an explanation of this season’s theme: making it in America. Speaking with people like sociologist Matthew Desmond and journalist Linda Villarosa, the forthcoming conversations focus on the steps necessary to create a country where people not only belong but feel they can claim the U.S. as their home.
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25:51
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.

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.

26:27
Actress Constance Wu talks about her upbringing, acting and screen representation.