Trailblazers with Walter Isaacson

Latest Episodes:

VR: What's Possibly in Reality? Nov 07, 2018

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Walter Isaacson and guests trace the origins of Virtual Reality (VR) technologies from early applications in video games to who knows what’s on the horizons. Will we one day only be limited by our imaginations?

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Politics: The Medium is the Message Oct 24, 2018

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Walter Isaacson and guests dive into a complex discussion on the history of technological breakthroughs and the way they’ve changed how elections work, featuring stories from the insiders who watched it all unfold.

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Formula 1: The Race to Keep Pace Oct 10, 2018

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Walter Isaacson and guests engage in a fast-paced discussion on the history of Formula One, featuring stories from drivers, technicians and the scientists behind the auto industry’s biggest breakthroughs.

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Watches: Innovation on Time Sep 26, 2018

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Walter Isaacson and guests engage in a timely discussion on how humans throughout history answer one of our most fundamental questions: “When?” So, what makes the industry tick? And how can we expect time to change in the future?

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Batteries: The Power of Portable Power Sep 12, 2018

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Walter Isaacson returns to talk about batteries with the inventor of the lithium ion cell himself, plus current researchers aiming to disrupt the industry again. Can we make them cheaper, safer, sustainable and more powerful?

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Preview Season 3 of Trailblazers with Walter Isaacson Aug 08, 2018

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This fall Trailblazers will be back with all new episodes featuring behind the scenes stories of some of the biggest disruptions of our era: from the way we tell time, to the way we solve crime, talk to you then...

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Agriculture: Can vertical and urban farming feed the world? Jul 11, 2018

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Host Walter Isaacson talks farming. How did the mechanical reaper change the way we harvest? Can vertical farming help feed our ever-growing cities? Will AI, machine learning and the Internet of Things make farms more efficient? Guests include Neil Dahlstrom, George Kellerman, Jenn Frymark, David Rosenberg and Rob Leclerc.

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Stocks: Timing the Market Jun 27, 2018

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The stock market is one wild ride, from the literal rough seas of the Renaissance to the forthcoming disruption of algorithms and AI. Invest your time in this week’s episode to learn the exciting origins and incredible future of how shares and stocks exchange.

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Athletic Shoes: Sneakers Jun 13, 2018

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From an actual jail in England to a pretend jail in Nike advertisements, sneakers have always made a statement without saying a word. In this episode, we look into how they fit into the sport and fashion landscape – both on and off the field of play.

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Fundraising: Making Change May 30, 2018

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From seals campaigns to ice bucket challenges, from Jerry Lewis through Chance the Rapper, fundraising has leveled up since the old days of the poster-sized thermometer. Hear how streaming, social media and celebrity have all contributed to the way we reach out now.

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