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December 30, 2025

Season 2025 Episode 8065 | 55m 28s

Former NIH director Francis Collins discusses federal cuts to science and research programs and offers a warning. Mstyslav Chernov shares the raw experience on the frontlines of Ukraine's fight with Russia in his new doc "2000 Meters to Andriivka." Carly York explains how "silly science" has led to breakthroughs that impact our daily lives.

Aired: 12/14/25
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