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27 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
Sun, Sep 4, 2011 27 mins
The Season 5 opener features Queen Noor of Jordan, who discusses her late husband, King Hussein, and his efforts to forge peace in the Middle East; how she balanced tradition with her role as a contemporary queen; and her Global Zero initiative to eliminate nuclear weapons.
Episode 2
Sun, Sep 11, 2011 27 mins
Jazz pianist Danilo Pérez reflects on what he learned from Dizzy Gillespie; the creative process; and the future of jazz.
Episode 3
Sun, Sep 18, 2011 27 mins
Astronaut José Hernández, whose parents were migrant workers, discusses his life.
Episode 4
Sun, Sep 25, 2011 27 mins
Historian Nell Irvin Painter ("The History of White People") discusses what drives her; the changing definition of beauty; and why she believes race doesn't exist.
Episode 5
Sun, Oct 2, 2011 27 mins
Soul singer Bettye LaVette is interviewed.
Episode 6
Sun, Oct 9, 2011 27 mins
Modern-day slavery is discussed with Kevin Bales (Free the Slaves).
Episode 7
Sun, Oct 16, 2011 27 mins
Former POW Shoshana Johnson ("I'm Still Standing").
Episode 8
Sun, Oct 23, 2011 27 mins
Phylicia Rashad is interviewed. Included: growing up in Texas; her relationship with Bill Cosby; where she finds inspiration.
Episode 9
Sun, Oct 30, 2011 27 mins
Activist Dolores Huerta (United Farm Workers).
Episode 10
Sun, Nov 6, 2011 27 mins
San Antonio mayor Julian Castro.
Episode 11
Sun, Nov 13, 2011 27 mins
Journalist Jennifer 8. Lee ("The Fortune Cookie Chronicles").
Episode 12
Sun, Nov 20, 2011 27 mins
Henry Louis Gates Jr. ("Norton Anthology of African American Literature") and Ilan Stavans ("Norton Anthology of Latino Literature") are interviewed.
Episode 13
Sun, Nov 27, 2011 27 mins
Social scientist Sheena Iyengar discusses "The Art of Choosing," about the role one's cultural background plays in decisions.
Episode 14
Sun, Dec 4, 2011 27 mins
Author Francisco Goldman discusses "The Art of Political Murder," about the 1998 murder of Bishop Juan Gerardi of Guatemala. Also: Goldman on how he became a journalist; and the death of his wife.
Episode 15
Sun, Dec 11, 2011 27 mins
Native American actor Wes Studi.
Episode 16
Sun, Dec 18, 2011 27 mins
Brazil is discussed with Paulo Sotero, director of the Brazil Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Center. Included: the economic future of Brazil; the country's energy independence; the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Episode 17
Sun, Dec 25, 2011 27 mins
Journalist Robert Cox, editor of the Buenos Aires Herald in the 1970s and '80s.
Episode 18
Sun, Jan 1, 2012 27 mins
Issues related to women's reproductive health are discussed with Faye Wattleton (Center for the Advancement of Women).
Episode 19
Sun, Jan 8, 2012 27 mins
The global digital divide is discussed with Nolan Bowie (Harvard's Kennedy School of Government).
Episode 20
Sun, Jan 15, 2012 27 mins
Journalist Anand Giridharadas ("India Calling").
Episode 21
Sun, Jan 22, 2012 27 mins
Former NASA astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz.
Episode 22
Sun, Jan 29, 2012 27 mins
NPR host Diane Rehm is interviewed. Included: growing up as an Arab-American; her battle with spasmodic dysphonia; the importance of finding one's voice.
Episode 23
Sun, Feb 5, 2012 27 mins
Physician-social scientist Nicholas Christakis ("Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives").
Episode 24
Sun, Feb 12, 2012 27 mins
Mark Hugo Lopez (Pew Hispanic Center) discusses politics, the economy and the future of America.
Episode 25
Sun, Feb 19, 2012 27 mins
Marian Wright Edelman (Children's Defense Fund).
Episode 26
Sun, Feb 26, 2012 27 mins
Atlantic senior editor Ta-Nehisi Coates ("The Beautiful Struggle") discusses growing up black and male in America, racism and his hopes for his son's future.
Episode 27
Sun, Mar 4, 2012 27 mins
The Season 5 finale features Egyptian journalist Mona Eltahawy, who discusses Islam and feminism in a Muslim society.