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GETTING CURIOUS | Mass Extinction: What’s Her Story? with Dr. Leryn Gorlitsky
Jonathan sits down with evolutionary biologist Dr. Leryn Gorlitsky to discuss the many mass extinctions that have happened through Earth’s lifetime, why some species survive and why others …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s Going On In HIV Research? with Kayla McLaughlin
Jonathan sits down with Physician Assistant and PrEP Research Clinician Kayla McLaughlin to talk about what PrEP is, how far HIV research has gotten since the 1980s, and …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What Is Gun Control And Everytown? with Andrei Berman and Taylor Maxwell
This week on Getting Curious, Jonathan is joined by Editorial Manager Andrei Berman and Deputy Press Secretary Taylor Maxwell of Everytown for Gun Safety to talk about the …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What Are Gravitational Waves And LIGO For Dummies? with Professor Alan Weinstein
Jonathan sits down with physics professor Alan Weinstein to discuss gravitational waves, Einstein’s theory of relativity, and his work for LIGO. Plus, Jonathan and Alan try to imitate …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What is Gender Identity? with Ian Harvie
Jonathan is joined by comedian and actor Ian Harvie to talk about moving to Los Angeles, Transparent, and what it means to truly be comfortable with your gender …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What Are Strokes? with Dr. Lina Nih
Jonathan sits down with Dr. Lina Nih to talk about what causes strokes, how to detect a possible stroke, and what medical researchers are doing to better treat …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What Constitutes An Eating Disorder?
Jonathan is joined by Ilona Varo, a marriage and family therapist intern specializing in eating disorders. Learn more about Ilona’s work at www.ilonavaro.com. Find out what today’s guest …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s It Like To Be A Comedic Legend? With Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho joins Jonathan to get curious about comedy, dogs, charity and cannabis. Find out what today’s guest and former guests are up to by following us on …
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GETTING CURIOUS | Who Were the Romanovs and What Happened to Them, Honey? with Brad Damaré
Jonathan is joined by Brad Damaré, Professor in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at USC, to uncover the true story behind the 1997 animated film Anastasia. …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s a Menstrual Cup? with Sullivan Oakley
Jonathan is joined by Sullivan Oakley to discuss menstrual cups, the stigma attached to periods, and helping women in poverty-stricken areas around the world. Find out what today’s …
About Getting Curious Podcast
A weekly exploration of all the things Jonathan Van Ness is curious about. Come on a journey with Jonathan and experts in their respective fields as they get curious about anything and everything under the sun.
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