Innovation Hub

Robots Are Coming, Part 1

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

Are robots coming — for your job? Kara Miller led a discussion about ingenuity and automation at Innovation Hub's first live panel.

Robots Are Coming, Part 2

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

Are robots coming — for your job? Kara Miller led a discussion about ingenuity and automation at Innovation Hub's first live panel.

Paul Farmer's Vision for Health

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

Humanitarian doctor Paul Farmer explains how global health is rooted in community.

Your Genes: Patent Pending

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

Can companies own pieces of us? We look at the Supreme Court's Myriad Genetics case.

Rivalry: A Double-Edged Sword

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

What makes rivalries different than other competitions? Edgar B. Herwick III, chief of WGBH’s Curiosity Desk, shares his insight.

The Science of Competition

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

What helps us win? Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman, bestselling authors of "Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing," investigate the art of competition.

Dan Pink's Idea Economy

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

Dan Pink, author of “To Sell is Human” and “Drive,” says that in the 21st century economy, ideas are currency.

The End of the Resume

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

Matt Richtel, journalist for the New York Times and author of “The Cloud,” says big data could be the new monster.com.

Innovation Spotlight: Colin Angle

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Colin Angle, co-founder and CEO of iRobot, is in our innovation spotlight.

Sal Khan Reinvents Education

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Saving Humanity From Itself

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Charles Mann asks whether humanity can save itself from problems of its own making.

The Power of Negative Thinking

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Oliver Burkeman, author of The Antidote, talks about new research on the power of negative thinking.

Counterfeit Culture

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Fake handbags and fake drugs: fighting counterfeit culture.

How to Fund Innovation

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

How to fund innovation — from venture capital to government dollars.

Cook Like You're A Modernist

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Perfect food is the hobby of former CTO Nathan Myhrvold. His modernist cooking methods.

Unorthodox Ways to Stem Crime

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Surprisingly effective (and kind!) ways David Kennedy is stemming violent inner-city crime.

Michael Sandel on America's Commodification

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

The moral limits of markets with Harvard's Michael Sandel.

Who's on Top? Ranking Business Innovation

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

Which companies are the most innovative? Hal Gregersen, co-author of "The Innovator's DNA," has the answer.

Is America a Plutocracy?

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

Author Chrystia Freeland tells us about the rise of the new super rich — welcome to the age of plutocrats.

The Future of Books

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

The rise of e-books in the past decade has transformed the publishing industry. As the hardback declines and the Kindle rises, marketing strategies, sales tactics, and the responsibilities of authors are all rapidly changing. Our guests tell us how.

Cyber College: Innovative or Detrimental?

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

Should college include more digital learning, like Coursera? Kara Miller asks Andrew Delbanco, a professor of American Studies atColumbia and author of “College: What It Was, Is, and Should Be,” Daphne Koller, a professor at Stanford and co-founder of Coursera, and Prateek Tandon, an economist at the World Bank.

University Presidents on the Future of College

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

What's the future of higher education? Lawrence Bacow, the former president of Tufts, and Joseph Aoun, the president of Northeastern share their insight.

Jared Diamond: Lessons for Modern Society

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

Jared Diamond, author of "The World Until Yesterday," thinks that the Western world has a lot to learn from traditional societies.

Web Extra: Women in Business

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

Marissa Mayer, vice president of location and local services at Google and Liz Claman, an anchor at Fox Business Network tell Kara Miller where women fit in the changing world of business and technology.

What Makes Us Happy?

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

What really makes us happy? Sonja Lyubomirsky debunks happiness myths and shares the science behind true satisfaction.

Learning from Lincoln

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

Did Abraham Lincoln craft an innovative leadership style? Harvard Business School professor Nancy Koehn thinks today's business leaders should take notes from the wartime president.

The Future of Work

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

The workplace of tomorrow — no corporate hierarchy or five day workweek required. Kara Miller speaks with Jason Fried of 37signals, Maynard Webb, former COO of eBay, and Bob Pozen, Harvard Business School lecturer.

Robert Langer: Scientific Superman?

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

With over 800 patents, is Robert Langer a scientific superman?

Why Kids Must Fail to Succeed

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

Will your child succeed or fail? Paul Tough has the answer.

Drones: The New Wave of Defense

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

What is life like for the men and women of the US military controlling robotic airplanes in Afghanistan from a command center in Las Vegas?

How Big Data Changes Lives

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

How is Big Data — the information generated from Google searches, GPS, online shopping and more — changing our lives? Kara Miller asked a panel of experts about the benefits and downsides of the international information database.

The Evolution of Silicon Valley

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

It might seem hard to believe, but 50 years ago Silicon Valley had more fruit trees than tech companies. How did it become the innovative place it is today?

What's Wrong with Cable?

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

Sure, the box in your living room has gone from rabbit ears to flatscreen — but how much has TV really changed since you were a kid?

Can We Un-Corrupt Congress?

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Lawrence Lessig discusses his book, "Republic Lost," and lays out a plan for revolutionizing our political system.

The Science of Stocks and Bonds

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Can evolutionary biology explain why some people make good investments and others don't?

New Year, New Gadgets

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Ben Saren, our tech guru and a VP at Litle & Co., shares his picks for the best gadgets to kick-start your year.

Seth Godin

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Seth Godin, entrepreneur, former Yahoo VP, and author of the "Icarus Deception" shares his views on education and the new "connection economy."

The Future of Cash

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

How much money do you have in your wallet right now? For more and more of us, the answer is none. Our guests today talk about the advantages and disadvantages of moving to a cashless society.

Which State is Most Innovative?

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

What makes a state innovative? Our guest argues that we should look at how quickly states adopt new policies and has co-authored a ranking of the most innovative states.

The Internet of Things

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

More pieces of technology are communicating with one another than ever before — experts call this phenomenon "the Internet of things."

ZipCar. Let's Make a List

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Rental car giant Avis is acquiring Cambridge-based ZipCar for $491 million. What will this mean for ZipCar and its devotees?

Search engines are good at finding a specific piece of information, but what if you wanted a list of related things instead? Our guests invented an algorithm that will builds lists of nearly anything from events in Boston to smartphone apps to quitessential Jewish foods.

Encore: "The Storytelling Animal"

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

Author Jonathan Gottschall talks about how storytelling is central to our lives and wired into our behavior. But what do we gain from telling tales? On this episode: the science behind the stories.

Encore: The Mobile Wave

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

How much is the mobile revolution really changing our lives? Beyond faster, sleaker phones, are there impacts that we can't even see? Author Michael Saylor talks about how mobile computing will fundamentally alter the way we do business and live.

Smart (phone) Shopper

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

If you've been out fighting the crowds at the mall this holiday season, you may have noticed a small but significant change: shoppers slipping their smartphones in and out of pockets to quickly and quietly do merchandise comparisons or even make payments. Here's how mobile phones are changing the way we buy.

The Future of Shopping

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

Our guests provide a glimpse of the future of shopping as retailers move out of brick-and-mortar stores and into cyberspace.

The Future of Books

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

The rise of e-books in the past decade has transformed the publishing industry beyond recognition. As the hardback declines and the Kindle rises, marketing strategies, sales tactics, and the responsibilities of authors are all rapidly changing. Our guests tell us how.

The New Plutocrats

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

While the US middle class is stalled out, a tiny sliver of Americans are zooming ahead. Author Chrystia Freeland tells us about the rise of the new super rich. Welcome to the age of plutocrats.

"The Richer Sex"

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

Author Liza Mundy discusses how women are breaking through glass ceilings and transforming the notions of family.

The Art of Logos

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

There is an art to business. Though you may not realize it, that art, in the form of logos, has the power to affect you every day.

New Nuclear

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

What if we could take nuclear waste and reuse it as fuel? Famed technologist Nathan Myhrvold shows us the new face of nuclear power.

The End of Polarization?

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

New research shows how we can break down political polarization.

Cook Like You're A Modernist

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Our guest doesn't see food the way the rest of us do. After serving as CTO of Microsoft, he's following another passion: cooking, and he's bringing his love of learning and a sense of modernism to the kitchen.

Why Nations Fail

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Our two guests offer a new take on why nations fail and explain how America can avoid that fate.

Future of Clothing

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Remember the one-outfit-fits-all approach of Star Trek?

Well, we may be entering a time when "smart" clothes are able to adapt to different temperatures and moisture levels. A time when robots can make seamless clothes customized to our bodies.

Today, we talk to four people on the cutting edge of clothing design -- people who understand the next frontier of sportswear and fashion.

Future of Food

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

What's the next frontier in food product development? Organic? Gluten-free?

Some argue we're looking at a revolution in the food industry -- a new consumer awakening that will lead to a radical re-evaluation of what we put into our bodies.

We talk to entrepreneurs and food experts about the trends they're seeing -- and, of course, whether price will be the ultimate deciding factor in what we eat.

Tech Trends

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Who will be the king of the gadget wars? Google? Apple? Perhaps even Amazon? David Pogue from the New York Times drops by to give us his verdict on the gadget wars -- and whether we have officially exited the era of the laptop.

The Science of Procrastination

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

We all like things done fast: food that gets cooked quickly, an internet connection that operates at lightning speed, traffic that zips along. After all, who wants to wait? Do you really want to get to your destination later, when you could get there now?

But it turns out that waiting -- procrastinating, even -- may be the key to doing things right.

Frank Partnoy makes this controversial -- and perhaps counterintuitive -- case.

Election Dysfunction

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Many of us remember the chaos of the 2000 election. Our guest today talks about what we can do to help elections run more smoothly.

Taking the Lead in Business Innovation

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Today we get behind the platitudes to ask how do you foster innovation? How do you ensure the U.S. is a rising power at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, not lagging behind?

Politics and Genes

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

We all know that our surroundings can influence our political leanings, but could our DNA also affect the way we vote? Our guest today discusses that possibility.

Science of Food

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

Why do we cook? No other animals do. But we're meticulous about it -- roasting, fileting, whisking. What does science tell us about why we're like this, why we care, and how food sets humans apart as a species.

Encore: Global Warming's New Math, Part 1

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

This year we’ve seen what many experts agree are real symptoms of global warming - from fires in Colorado to drought that has afflicted more than 60% of the country. And this July was the hottest ever for those of us in the lower 48.

Except that it wasn’t just July. The average temperature from last summer to this summer is hotter than any 12 month period on record in the U.S.

So, what’s going on here?

We dive into the science -- and the politics -- with author and activist Bill McKibben and Harvard's Dan Schrag.

Encore: Global Warming's New Math, Part 2

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

Funding Scientific and Medical Research

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

As the election debate heats up, we consider government spending on scientific and medical research. Our guests talk about some of the breakthroughs from government-funded research and whether or not that funding should continue.

The Future of Digital Medicine

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

What if you could use a smartphone to check your vital signs? What if a doctor could download patient schematics and records instantaneously, issue a diagnosis and order treatment with a few simple tablet taps? Today we're envisioning the future of medicine, from user friendly preventive care in the home, to cutting edge doctor's offices and operating rooms.

Innovations In Aging

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

If advances in science and technology and improved public health could push our lifespan beyond 100, what would society be like? What would our quality of life be?

Violent Media and Kids

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

Our guest is a pediatrician specializing in how media affect kids. He's declared violent media - videogames, television and movies - to be public health threats in and of themselves.

Apple and Mobile

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

New York Times writer Brian Chen talks about whether Apple will remain the 800-lb gorilla in the mobile market. And is Starbucks' mobile payment system the wave of the future?

Magic and Science

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

We've always been fascinated by magic, the occult, and the arcane. Author Alex Stone talks about the science behind sleight of hand, fortune telling, and how to fool the human mind.

The Mobile Wave

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Storytelling Animal

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

Author Jonathan Gottschall talks about how storytelling is central to our lives and wired into our behavior. But what do we gain from telling tales? On this episode: the science behind the stories.

'No Labels': Part 2

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

We continue our discussion about politics with two of the founders of No Labels, an organization that hopes to move us beyond political bickering towards solving problems. They tell us how we can reinvent the political system and break the gridlock.

Rethinking Urban Violence

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

On this episode, Kara talks with David Kennedy about stemming the tide of violence in our inner-cities. We learn how collaboration between law enforcement and local residents can reduce crime.

'No Labels': Part 1

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

We discuss politics with two of the founders of No Labels, an organization that hopes to move us beyond political bickering towards solving problems. They tell us how we can reinvent the political system and break the gridlock.

Branding Tomorrow Today

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

On this episode, we talk to the head of company that helps other companies rethink everything from consumer packaged goods to their central banking model.

Encore: Research On Internet Dating

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

We look at the newest research about the effectiveness of online dating.

Encore: Too Many Workers In Math And Science?

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

Today, we bring you the flip side of a story we recently covered. One professor argues that there are no shortage of qualified math and science graduates in America - despite what companies say.

Ethics in the Workplace

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

We all know stories of people acting unethically in their business dealings. How is it that we - consciously or unconsciously - slip from ethical to unethical?

To answer that question - we talk to three people who have looked at ethics and morality in the workplace.

Reimagine the City

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

Our discussion centers on how we can reuse buildings and building materials instead of demolishing and junking them to create a greener city.

Global Warming's New Reality, Part 1

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

This year we’ve seen what many experts agree are real symptoms of global warming - from fires in Colorado to drought that now blankets more than 60% of the country. And this July was the hottest ever for those of us in the lower 48.

Except that it wasn’t just July. The average temperature from last summer to this summer is hotter than any 12 month period on record in the U.S.

So, what’s going on here?

We dive into the science - and the politics - with author and activist Bill McKibben and Harvard's Dan Schrag.

Global Warming's New Reality, Part 2

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Myth of the Ethical Consumer

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

Be honest. Do you really think about where the products you buy come from or how they're made? We talk with Giana Eckhardt, co-author of the The Myth of the Ethical Consumer.

Why Aren't Women Getting to the Top?

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

Why are only 3.2% of CEOs on the Fortune 500 list women? And that's a record high as of last year. On this episode, we discuss the subject of women striving to attain leadership positions.

Can You Spot "The Invisible Gorilla"?

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

Our minds deceive us all the time. Sometimes in extraordinary and surprising ways. According to psychology professor Chris Chabris, we often overestimate our perception, memory, and reasoning.

From The Higgs Boson To The Mars Rover

Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

Were you excited about the possible discovery of the Higgs boson subatomic particle? Physicist and NOVA host Brian Greene discusses the ramifications for his field. Plus, he talks about the excitement leading up to the Mars rover landing.

The Jugaad Approach

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

The authors of Jugaad: Innovation tell us about what jugaad is and how it can transform innovation in business.

User Innovation

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

On this episode, we walk about how users and consumers can also be the principal drivers in innovation, from mountain bikes to baby strollers.

Healthy Food In Schools

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

A new study from Harvard aims to make school food healthier and more palatable. We dive into the results.

Marissa Mayer Rises To The Top

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

We revisit our recent interview with Marissa Mayer and analyze the 37-year-old’s new job as CEO of Yahoo.

Research On Internet Dating

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

We look at the newest research about the effectiveness of online dating.

Too Many Workers In Math And Science?

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

Today, we bring you the flip side of a story we recently covered. One professor argues that there are no shortage of qualified math and science graduates in America - despite what companies say.

Encore: New Digs for the Workplace, Part 1

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

On this episode, we look again at the changing workplace. Are we looking at a future of telecommuting, skyping, and emailing from home? Will employers increasingly move the workplace to the home?

Encore: New Digs for the Workplace, Part 2

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

On this episode, we look again at the changing workplace. Are we looking at a future of telecommuting, skyping, and emailing from home? Will employers increasingly move the workplace to the home?

Encore: The Gig Economy

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

Kara talks to WGBH report Ibby Caputo about the rise of the gig economy, a world where cobbling together jobs isn't unusual.

Checking In On The Job Market, Part 1

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

On this episode, we take the pulse of the job market and look at summertime hiring.

Checking In On The Job Market, Part 2

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

On this episode, we take the pulse of the job market and look at summertime hiring.

Social Entrepreneurship Keeps Life-saving Vaccines Cool

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

We talk to the winner of Harvard's President's Challenge for social entrepreneurship, and experts discuss how a surge of young people want to do good and make money.

As Water Supplies Wane, What's Next? Part 1

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

As the world population grows, so does the competition for clean water. We talk to experts about how controlling and accessing water will shape our future.

As Water Supplies Wane, What's Next? Part 2

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

As the world population grows, so does the competition for clean water. We talk to experts about how controlling and accessing water will shape our future.

How the Local Food Movement Falls Short

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

The locavore movement is increasingly powerful. We talk to one author who says the movement is not nearly diverse enough and excludes some of the very people who most need healthy, affordable food.

Inside MIT's $100K Entrepreneurship Challenge, Part 1

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

On this episode, we meet the winners of this year's winner of the MIT $100K Challenge, which aims to provide a vehicle for the MIT community to work together and launch great business ideas.

Inside MIT's $100K Entrepreneurship Challenge, Part 2

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

On this episode, we meet the winners of this year's winner of the MIT $100K Challenge, which aims to provide a vehicle for the MIT community to work together and launch great business ideas.

A Digital Canvas For Art

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

We ask what progress in those areas can do for a whole other world of ideas: The Arts.

Encore: Crowdsourcing - Kickstarting Local Ideas

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

An encore presentation of our popular episode about crowdfunding.

Encore: Crowdsourcing for Science, Medicine and Government, Part 1

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

A encore presentation of our popular episode about crowd sourcing.

Encore: Crowdsourcing for Science, Medicine and Government, Part 2

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

A encore presentation of our popular episode about crowd sourcing.

Cybersecurity, Part 1

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

We lift the veil on cybercrime, which can lead to stolen identities, stolen company secrets — even stolen military secrets.

Cybersecurity, Part 2

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

We lift the veil on cybercrime, which can lead to stolen identities, stolen company secrets — even stolen military secrets.

New Perspectives on the Genetics of Race

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

We speak with a scholar taking up the question of whether there are true, distinctive differences between one race and another.

Biotechnology, Part 1

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

We look at medical treatments and devices that may change how diseases are diagnosed and treated.

Biotechnology, Part 2

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

We look at medical treatments and devices that may change how diseases are diagnosed and treated.

What's Next in Biotech

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

A biotechnology venture capitalist talks about the most exciting therapies in the pipeline and what he’s investing in now.

Are We Educating Enough Innovators?

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

We ask innovators and teachers about the future of math and science education.

Powering Innovation with Education, 1

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

We're joined by a panel of educators hoping to empower the next generation of mathematicians and scientists.

Powering Innovation with Education, 2

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

We're joined by a panel of educators hoping to empower the next generation of mathematicians and scientists.

Inner-City Programs For The Next Big Thinkers

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

We explore what sorts of programs help inner-city students get a leg up.

Lessons from the World's Poorest Neighborhoods, Part 1

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

For one scholar, India’s poorest regions represent innovation — innovation that may have lessons to teach the world.

Lessons from the World's Poorest Neighborhoods, Part 2

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

For one scholar, India’s poorest regions represent innovation — innovation that may have lessons to teach the world.

A Look by the Numbers

Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

We ask a research expert to delve into the data. Who is happiest at work? How is balance acheived? Where can improvements be made?

Women, on Their Future in Business

Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

We look at the future of women in business with three luminaries.

Keeping a Business Innovative, Part 1

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

We talk to two authors who have looked at what it takes to successfully run an innovative business, from start-ups all the way to behemoths like Proctor and Gamble.

Keeping a Business Innovative, Part 2

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

We talk to two authors who have looked at what it takes to successfully run an innovative business, from start-ups all the way to behemoths like Proctor and Gamble.

Starting a Business, from the Ground Up

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

We talk to a few local entrepreneurs trying their hand at the business world.

The Modernization of America

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

How is America's approach to the world changing?

Where's the Humanity in a Techie World?

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

We consider the future of the humanities.

Tech in the Classroom, Part 1

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Is a tech takeover of the classroom inevitable?

Tech in the Classroom, Part 2

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Is a tech takeover of the classroom inevitable?

Tech in the Classroom, Part 3

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Is a tech takeover of the classroom inevitable?

Brave New Snacktime

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

We talk with David Edwards on the mad science behind his food inventions, like inhalable chocolate and caffeine.

How Social Media is Shaping us, Part 1

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

We take a look at how social media is changing us and the world we live in. What do we share about ourselves? And what do we want to keep secret?

How Social Media is Shaping us, Part 2

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

We take a look at how social media is changing us and the world we live in. What do we share about ourselves? And what do we want to keep secret?

A New Look for the Tax Code, Part 1

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Does our tax system make any sense? We ask economists Jonathan Gruber and Matt Weinzierel.

A New Look for the Tax Code, Part 2

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Does our tax system make any sense? We ask economists Jonathan Gruber and Matt Weinzierel.

A New Look for the Tax Code, Part 3

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Does our tax system make any sense? We ask economists Jonathan Gruber and Matt Weinzierel.

Catching Up With Young Innovators

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

We meet two of the state's most promising high-school students; and hear from a young Boston entrepreneur on his decision to decamp for San Francisco.

Megacities: Our Urban Future, Part 1

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

We speak with Edward Glaeser, the author of "Triumph of The City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, And Happier."

Megacities: Our Urban Future, Part 2

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

We speak with Edward Glaeser, the author of "Triumph of The City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, And Happier."

Race Against The Machine, Part 1

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

We dive into a big debate about the economy with the authors of the widely-discussed book, "Race Against the Machine."

Race Against The Machine, Part 2

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

We dive into a big debate about the economy with the authors of the widely-discussed book, "Race Against the Machine."

The Future of Knowledge: Too Big to Know

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

We speak with Harvard's David Weinberger, author of "Too Big to Know: Rethinking Knowledge: Now that the Facts aren't the Facts, Experts are Everywhere, and the Smartest Person in the Room is the Room"

Innovating in the Face of Climate Change, Part 1

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

It seems like we’ve been talking about a changing climate for a long time. But while debate, discord, and discussions about the climate continued, from the Kyoto Summit to the Copenhagen Accord, the world kept right on industrializing. We look at how we are beginning to adapt to a new world.

Innovating in the Face of Climate Change, Part 2

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Innovating in the Face of Climate Change, Part 3

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

It seems like we've been talking about a changing climate for a long time. But while debate, discord, and discussions about the climate continued, from the Kyoto Summit to the Copenhagen Accord, the world kept right on industrializing. We look at how we are beginning to adapt to a new world.

Bringing More Women to the Top of the Business World

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Just 3% of Fortune 500 companies are currently run by women, and, women hold only 1 in 5 positions elsewhere in upper management. This weekend, we talk to a filmmaker, a vice president at Google, and a national news anchor about the future of women in business.

Women in Business: By the Numbers

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

We ask a research expert to delve into the data. Who is happiest at work? How is balance acheived? Where can improvements be made?

The Future of the Workplace, Part 1

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Today, we look at the changing workplace. Are we looking at a future of telecommuting, skyping, and emailing from home? Will employers increasingly move the workplace to the home? Or will offices become more like those of Google and Facebook -- with free food, games, and quirky decorations -- all of which might encourage you to spend just a little more time at work?

The Future of the Workplace, Part 2

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Today, we look at the changing workplace. Are we looking at a future of telecommuting, skyping, and emailing from home? Will employers increasingly move the workplace to the home? Or will offices become more like those of Google and Facebook — with free food, games, and quirky decorations — all of which might encourage you to spend just a little more time at work?

High-Tech Health, Part 1

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

We'll look at high-tech ways of getting healthy: A nutritionist in your pocket, a marathon coach on your mobile phone and more.

High-Tech Health, Part 2

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

We'll look at high-tech ways of getting healthy: a nutritionist in your pocket, a marathon coach on your mobile phone and more.

The Tiniest Innovations: Nanotechnology

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

This week, we dive into the teeny, tiny world of nanotechnology - and find out from those on the cutting edge if it could fundamentally alter and improve our lives.

Crowdsourcing, Part 1

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

The power of crowdsourcing isn't limited to start-ups. We explore the role it plays in science, medicine and even municipal affairs.

Crowdsourcing, Part 2

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

The power of crowdsourcing isn't limited to start-ups. We explore the role it plays in science, medicine and even municipal affairs.

Kickstarting Local Ideas

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

We take a look at the local impact of the popular crowdsourcing website, Kickstarter.

Turning Business Into Good, Part 1

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

We talk to entrepreneurs whose companies are running online auctions for charities, selling shoes to make money for clinics and educational initiatives and helping finance small businesses and funding socially-conscious organizations.

Turning Business Into Good, Part 2

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

We talk to entrepreneurs whose companies are running online auctions for charities, selling shoes to make money for clinics and educational initiatives, helping finance small businesses and funding socially-conscious organizations.

Understanding Social Enterprise

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

We talk to experts about the rising tide of social entrepreneurship. Does it have the power to address some of the fundamental problems in society?

Cars That Fly, Fold Up And Drive Us Forward

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

How can we adapt cars to a world that's rapidly industrializing, urbanizing, and straining to meet its energy needs?

Innovation For An Energy-Hungry World

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

We talk to Richard Lester, heat of MIT's Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, about what it will take to generate the energy and fuel for a growing population.

A Tour Of Harvard's Innovation Lab

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

We take a tour through a place where all of those ingredients are mixing together: The brand-new Harvard Innovation Lab, just down the street from our studios at Harvard’s life-science complex in Allston.

The Future Of Advertising, Part 1

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

We're joined by an executive from Google, and other top minds in the advertising world - including a veteran of Superbowl ads - to ask how advertisers will reach out to us in the future.

The Future Of Advertising, Part 2

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

We're joined by an executive from Google, and other top minds in the advertising world - including a veteran of Superbowl ads - to ask how advertisers will reach out to us in the future.

Clever Gadgets For A New Year

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

We ask an expert about cutting-edge design and innovation. And we’ll also talk about one of those hot products with its inventor.

New Ideas For The Job Hunt, Part 1

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

We examine the role of innovation in the job search, including what sectors are hiring, how social media can help, and what employers really want.

New Ideas For The Job Hunt, Part 2

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

We examine the role of innovation in the job search, including what sectors are hiring, how social media can help, and what employers really want.

Encore: Innovations In Urban And Digital Learning, The Digital Classroom

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Video games used to be a distraction, but now some educators and designers say that video games have real educational potential. We explore what happens when video games are homework.

Encore: Innovations In Urban And Digital Learning, The Urban Classroom

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Encore: Rethinking Higher Education, Part 1

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

In this encore edition of Innovation Hub, we speak with Walter Lewin, the MIT professor who was on of the first there to break ground by making his lectures accessible via television and the Web, bringing his teaching to millions of people; the founder of an education hub that's entirely online; and the president of a Massachusetts college that has consistently pushed the envelope in finding new ways to teach - and fund - its students.

Encore: Rethinking Higher Education, Part 2

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Encore: Rethinking Higher Education, Part 3

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

From Crates To Business To Government: Taking On Global Poverty

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

We talk to panelists who represent a spectrum of innovations to combat global poverty - one big initiative, or one tiny step, at a time.

New Strategies To Tackle Poverty In Boston, Part 1

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

We talk to innovators aiming to break that cycle, organizations that are taking homeless people off the streets and investing in families. Each organization has a different mission, but they share the tactic of helping the poor by empowering them.

New Strategies To Tackle Poverty In Boston, Part 2

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

A Home -- And An Adrenaline Shot -- For Startups

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

We take a peek inside the Cambridge Innovation Center and other hotbeds of startup activity.

The Power Of Purse: Funding A Start-Up in Boston

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

We hear from the people with the purse. Some of the Boston area’s most knowledgeable venture capitalists, seed-funders and prize-givers join us to talk about what they’re investing in, how to spot great talent, and whether the economy is finally springing back to life in Boston.

Boston's Young Entrepreneurs, Part 1

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

We hear from Boston entrepreneurs who've started their own businesses in tough economic times and how they've made it.

Boston's Young Entrepreneurs, Part 2

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

We hear from Boston entrepreneurs who've started their own businesses in tough economic times and how they've made it.

Boston's Young Entrepreneurs, Part 3

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

We hear from Boston entrepreneurs who've started their own businesses in tough economic times and how they've made it.

Local Frontiers In Sustainable Farming

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

We look at the newest frontiers of the sustainable food movement.

Sustainability Is Served, Part 1

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

We examine how Boston's top chefs are incorporating sustainability into their work and what changes result.

Sustainability Is Served, Part 2

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

We examine how Boston's top chefs are incorporating sustainability into their work and what changes result.

Four Years, Four Walls: Innovating Beyond The Classroom, Part 1

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

As the cost of college education continues to rise, we explore the pros and cons of online and for-profit colleges as an alternative.

Four Years, Four Walls: Innovating Beyond The Classroom, Part 2

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

As the cost of college education continues to rise, we explore the pros and cons of online and for-profit colleges as an alternative.

Rethinking Higher Education

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

In this episode, we discuss how the focus of education should be changing and how we best position American students for the challenges of a new century.

Finding The Next Best Thing, Part 1

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

We explore seeding new companies, technologies on the rise, and of course, the next big thing.

Finding The Next Best Thing, Part 2

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

We explore seeding new companies, technologies on the rise, and of course, the next big thing.

Green Architecture For The 21st Century

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

We talk to experts about the newest innovations in green building and how they could change the face of Boston and other cities.

A Better City, One Street At A Time

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

We sit down with three experts to talk about how you get people to move from the suburbs back to urban areas, how you can repave streets to make way for pedestrians and bicyclists, how climate change affects cities and how urban spaces will evolve in the 21st-century city.

Making Safer, Healthier Urban Neighborhoods Part 1

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

In recent years, cities have begun to lure suburbanites back after the exodus out of cities in the middle of the 20th century. We explore remaking urban living, including tackling the problem of underserved communities.

Making Safer, Healthier Urban Neighborhoods Part 2

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

A New Role For Video Games In Education

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Video games used to be a distraction, but now some educators and designers say that video games have real educational potential. We explore what happens when video games are homework.

Rethinking Urban Education

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

We explore ways to improve urban education and reduce the urban-suburban achievement gap.

Changing Health Care, One Invention At A Time

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

We turn to inventions that could change your experience at the doctor’s office, at a hospital — and even how you administer medicines at home..

Innovation in the Health Care System, Part 1

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

As costs continue to climb, adding to the country’s deficit and snarling our politics, we ask about innovative ways to rethink the delivery and business model of health care. How should doctors be paid? How do we address end-of-life care? Should we rethink the HMO system?

Innovation in the Health Care System, Part 2

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Episode 1: Innovation In Green Energy

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

What new technologies are available that allow households and businesses to rely on green, clean energy? And how do we scale them? A panel of experts joins us to look at the green revolution and how that revolution might remake America.

Episode 1: Rethinking Obesity Treatment

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

In the second part of Innovation Hub's inaugural program, we turn to the problem of obesity. What are the most effective behavioral solutions? The best drugs in development? What does the newest research on obesity tell us about how to treat it?