The Joy of Why The Joy of Why

More Conversations, Complex Questions, and Bold Ideas in Season Five of ‘The Joy of Why’

Jun 4, 2026

Summary

Hosts Steve Strogatz and Jan Ellen introduce Season 5 of The Joy of Why, featuring interviews with astrophysicist Adam Riess on cosmic expansion, biochemist Jennifer Doudna on CRISPR technology, and mathematician Lauren Williams on traffic flow and scattering amplitudes. The episode highlights these diverse scientific topics to preview the upcoming season. New episodes will air every other Thursday starting June 11th.

Topics discussed

Introduction to The Joy of Why Season 5 Astrophysicist Adam Rees on cosmic measurements Jennifer Doudna on CRISPR technology Lauren Williams on traffic flow and scattering Subscription details and release schedule
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