“The Leap” is a 10-part audio documentary series that profiles the scientists behind the breakthroughs — the ones willing to risk their careers, reputations, and even their lives to push the boundaries of discovery.
Hosted by Flora Lichtman, the series dives deep into the personal stories of some of today’s boldest and most influential researchers. We ask them questions they don’t often get asked: What drives you? How does it feel to take big risks? What keeps you from playing it safe?
“The Leap” will be on the Science Friday podcast Mondays from May 12 through July 21. It will drop on Tuesday instead of Monday following Memorial Day, and skip the week of June 30.
“The Leap” is a production of the Hypothesis Fund, brought to you in partnership with Science Friday.
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