Episode 24: “The Tyranny of Memory” JDK digs into the differences between history and memory, and how the latter not only often smears the former, but also can cripple our…

Episode 23: “The Gunfighter in the Mirror” JDK delves into the challenges of learning about – and owning – our individual and national pasts while also not being trapped by…

Episode 22: “Getting Ourselves Right With History” JDK kicks off a month long look at how we understand and explore our history, whether it be individual, national, or global. The…

Episode 21: “Playing With Freedom” JDK reflects on Memorial Day by discussing how and why Play – this month’s topic – is perhaps the best way to honor the sacrifices…

Episode 20: “Playing Grace” This week JDK and his guest, Grace Heller, talk about how she engaged in Play as a child, how that shaped her as a young adult,…

Episode 20: “Playing Grace” This week JDK and his guest, Grace Heller, talk about how she engaged in Play as a child, how that shaped her as a young adult,…

Episode 19: “My Fly Day Play Day” JDK talks about all the Play he witnessed recently by observing children being introduced to the fun of flight; through their eyes, he…

Episode 18: “At the Top of the Play Parade” JDK continues his monthlong look at Play by looking at some data on why Play is vital for child development- and…

Episode 17: “JDK’s May Play Challenge” JDK kicks off a month-long exploration of Play with some ways to understand it and benefit from it, then puts forward a challenge for…

JDK wraps up his month-long look at creativity by recapping the Oscars and reflecting on how important other people are in his – and anyone’s- creative processes and life experiences.