Design Matters with Debbie Millman

Brooke Hopper, Principal Designer at Adobe, discusses the role of AI in creativity, ethical data sourcing, challenges of deep fake technology, protecting personal privacy, integrating AI in design and education, Miro for collaboration, generative AI in design, and envisioning an art-infused future with AI.

Best-selling authors Anne Morriss and Frances Frei discuss their new book 'Move Fast and Fix Things', focusing on driving rapid organizational change and leadership improvement. They share insights on childhood memories, transitioning careers, collaboration in Silicon Valley, and the power of audio-only content in workplace advice.

Punk icon Kathleen Hanna discusses her new memoir, navigating trauma, empowering women in punk music, controlling live show dynamics, evolving career choices, and embracing the Rebel Girl concept with guest host Roxane Gay.

Adam Moss, a renowned magazine editor, discusses his career reshaping publications like The New York Times. Topics include maintaining a positive mindset, creative processes, modernizing institutions, using Canva and Slack for business growth, embracing new artistic endeavors, and reflecting on the artistic journey and impact.

Suzan-Lori Parks, the groundbreaking playwright and the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, shares insights into her illustrious career. She delves into the complexities of love and identity in her recent work, 'Sally and Tom.' Parks reflects on her upbringing in a military family and its influence on her creativity. She discusses the emotional journey of theater, the dual nature of artistic recognition, and her new novel alongside the music of her band, Sula and the Joyful Noise.

New York Times bestselling author Emily Nagoski discusses strategies for maintaining passion in long-term relationships, distinctions between desire and pleasure, impact of illness on intimacy, challenging societal norms through sex education, and the dual control mechanism in sexual response.

Writer Amy Lin discusses the science of grief and coping with young widowhood in her memoir 'Here After'. Topics include childhood eccentricities and storytelling abilities, a blind date mix-up, navigating grief and support, healing in the hospital, the complexity of grief, the interplay of grief and narrative structure, and finding courage in unexpected moments.

Distinguished historian, award-winning author, and artist Nell Irvin Painter discusses her unique perspective on American history, intertwining history and art in her life. She reflects on challenges in academia, human tendencies of cruelty and kindness, and overcoming discouragement in artistic pursuits. The conversation also explores issues of otherness, intersectionality, and upcoming book projects.

David Remnick, Editor of The New Yorker, shares insights on his journalism journey, experiences in Russia, and the impact of demagoguery on news credibility. From Yeshiva mishaps to interviewing icons, his reflections on writing, music as escapism, and the evolving media landscape make for an engaging discussion.

Renowned writer, Lucy Sante, shares her late-in-life gender transition journey and new memoir. She discusses her admiration for the American Thesaurus of Slang, struggles with questioning her gender identity, and reflections on childhood experiences. Lucy also explores the influence of a poetry class on her teaching and writing style, encounters with artists, and pivotal mentors. She delves into challenges with success, feelings of inadequacy, and the impact of self-acceptance on her life.