Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Season 32 Trailer
Dec 16, 2025
Guest
Elena Hoyker
Guest
Marc Abrahams
Guest
Marlo Thomas
Guest
Morgan McSweeney (Dr. Knock)
Guest
Michael Shermer
This season features an array of fascinating guests. Dr. Morgan McSweeney dives into how to communicate complex medical concepts in fun ways for social media. Marlo Thomas shares heartwarming stories about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and her father's inspiring legacy. Mark Abrahams explains the quirky Ig Nobel Awards that celebrate humor in science. Elena Hoyker reveals how laughter in infants can foster social skills, while Michael Shermer discusses the elusive nature of truth, emphasizing evidence and open-mindedness.
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Make Science Relatable On Social Platforms
- Mirror social media story styles to make scientific messages relatable and shareable.
- Build trust by sharing everyday moments to show you're a regular person communicating in good faith.
How Trust Explains Misinformation's Persuasiveness
- Relationship-building techniques drive both credible science and persuasive misinformation.
- Storytelling and authenticity make advice feel as convincing as a close friend's recommendation.
Danny Thomas's Promise Became A Hospital
- Marlo Thomas recounts her father Danny Thomas promising to build a shrine to St. Jude after a small act of faith.
- That promise eventually grew into founding St. Jude Children's Research Hospital when he became successful.