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Alan Alda
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Learn to connect better with others in every area of your life. Immerse yourself in spirited conversations with people who know how hard it is, and yet how good it feels, to really connect with other people – whether it’s one person, an audience or a whole country. You'll know many of the people in these conversations – they are luminaries in our culture. Some you may not know. But what links them... more

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On the eve of our nation's 250th, Walter Isaacson takes a deep dive into the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence. It's what he calls "the greatest sentence ever written."

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A decade on from being diagnosed with a deadly cancer – and eight years since her first visit with Clear and Vivid  – she tells of the many ways she has been taken by surprise by joy, as recounted in her new book – Joyful, Anyway

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As AI takes an increasing role in medical decisions, a physician employs stories to tell how the role of our doctors is changing

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Finding humor in the many absurdities of everyday life – including our own foolishness – can help us see things in new ways, foster understanding… above all, mend our ability to connect with others.

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Dhruv Khullar
Practicing physician, associate professor at Weill Cornell Medical College; New Yorker writer
Weill Cornell Medical College; The New Yorker
Episode: Dhruv Khullar: The doctor has stories
Chris Duffy
Award-winning comedian, television writer, and author of Humor Me
Author of Humor Me, host of How to Be a Better Human
Episode: Chris Duffy: How laughter connects us
Dhruv Kular
Working doctor and writer for The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Season 34 Trailer
Kate Bowler
Author and podcaster
Episode: Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Season 34 Trailer
John Wells
Executive producer/writer for The West Wing
Episode: Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Season 34 Trailer
Walter Isaacson
Biographer and writer
Episode: Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Season 34 Trailer
Julia Minson
Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School; heads the Constructive Disagreement Project
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: Julia Minson: Disagreeing agreeably
Ina Garten
Barefoot Contessa, cookbook author and TV personality
Be Ready When the Luck Happens (memoir), Barefoot Contessa brand
Episode: Ina Garten: Cooking to connect
Jon LaPook
Chief Medical Correspondent for CBS News; practicing gastroenterologist; founder/president of NYU Langone Empathy Project
CBS News; NYU Langone Health
Episode: Jon LaPook: Empathic medicine

Host

Alan Alda
Host of Clear+Vivid; renowned actor and communicator focused on how to connect better through conversation and storytelling

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.2k ratings
  • How do I stop being a compulsive talker?

    Fantastic interviews on such interesting and varied topics. I learn so much. I love the seven questions but I want the answer to how do I stop being a compulsive talker?.. that would be a great episode! I try to contain myself but fail miserably.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wacntn
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ms. Minson

    Most episodes are 5 star worthy. But I had to stop listening to Ms. Minson. Why do some people finish most sentences with the word “right?” It’s a “filler” that annoys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WWWalsh
    United States2 months ago
  • Always interesting

    Every episode is interesting and leaves me feeling hopeful in this very uncertain time. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susanofrye
    United States3 months ago
  • Best ever podauest

    I listen to this every day until I now can’t find the MASH podcast. Please tell me you have not rmoved it! It needs to be the top program on your list of best podcasts ever!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maryvillian
    United States4 months ago
  • Kudos

    There are so many wonderful and interesting guests on this show. A happy surprise was the conversation with Marlo Thomas!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    E_Munch
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are described as engaging and the conversations as informative and accessible.
Listeners praise the host for thoughtful, calm interviewing and thoughtful questions.
Many note the show's emphasis on connection, empathy, and practical communication takeaways.

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Apple Podcasts
#243
United States/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#225
Canada/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#104
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Apple Podcasts
#188
New Zealand/Society & Culture

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Dhruv Khullar: The doctor has stories
Q: How do you handle a situation when someone has misinformation?
Ask them where they got it from, to understand the source and address it from there.
Dhruv Khullar: The doctor has stories
Q: What do you wish you really understood about human decision-making?
I wish to understand what makes people tick and why they make the decisions they do, as it would improve both city-making and communication.
Julia Minson: Disagreeing agreeably
Q: What are the hallmarks of a constructive disagreement?
Constructive disagreement focuses on understanding the other person, acknowledging their viewpoint, signaling engagement, and expressing curiosity, while avoiding a win-lose mindset and keeping space for future conversation.
Ina Garten: Cooking to connect
Q: How do you ensure conversations stay meaningful at a dinner party?
By seating the more talkative guests so they don't dominate, inviting everyone to participate, and guiding the shift to a more relaxed, library-like setting where deeper conversations emerge.
Jon LaPook: Empathic medicine
Q: What makes empathy hard for doctors today and how can it be taught?
Empathy can be taught through deliberate training, practice with feedback, and institutional emphasis, including dedicated programs and real-world storytelling that helps clinicians see the patient perspective and reinforces empathic behaviors.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clear+Vivid

What is Clear+Vivid about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Thoughtful, human-centered conversations that explore how to connect, persuade, and understand others across everyday life and larger culture. Across episodes, the show frequently covers constructive disagreement, empathy in medicine and leadership, language and identity, science-inspired curiosity, and storytelling as a tool for connection. Notable strengths include a consistently calm, curious host who surfaces practical communication techniques, a diverse slate of guests ranging from researchers and physicians to authors and entertainers, and a focus on making complex topics accessible through narrative and real-world examples. This mix makes it attractive for listeners who want actionable insights on communication, empathy, and how idea... more

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1. Dhruv Khullar
2. Chris Duffy
3. Dhruv Kular
4. Kate Bowler
5. John Wells
6. Walter Isaacson
7. Julia Minson
8. Ina Garten

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