Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

Alan Alda

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Booking Overview

An interview-led show focused on communication, human connection, and the ability to explain complex ideas, typically featuring scientists, authors, journalists, and other recognized cultural figures. PR agencies could credibly pitch accomplished researchers, science communicators, authors, journalists, and experts with compelling stories about human behavior or public communication; booking is likely high difficulty because the show is hosted by a prominent cultural figure and regularly features notable guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 429

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 3.9k subscribers

Instagram: 18.0k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Alan Alda - Actor, director, writer, and author known for his work in film, television, and theater. He founded the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established scientists, science communicators, authors, journalists, and other experts with strong communication skills and an engaging perspective on science, health, culture, or human connection.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Notable scientific or journalistic work, Award-winning adaptations or media visibility, Expertise translating complex subjects for general audiences

Recent Guest Discussions

Lisa Genova - Brain Diseases, Including Alzheimer's Disease And Bipolar Disorder, And Communicating The Lived Experience Of Neurological Conditions.

Matt Kaplan - Scientists Whose Claims Were Initially Ignored Or Ridiculed, Including Galileo And Katalin Karikó.

Roxanne Khamsi - Genetic Mutations, Human Health, Evolution, And The Beneficial And Harmful Effects Of Mutations.

Recent Topics

Communication, Human Connection, Science, Neuroscience, Public Speaking

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
:

Nicholas Epley: Talking to strangers

August 04, 2026

An encounter on his commuter train led to 20 years of research that changed his life for the better. You too can be friendlier, kinder, more open, more curious – and the first step could be a smile and a hello to the stranger sitting next to you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lisa Genova: She lets us into their worlds

July 28, 2026

A neuroscientist who also writes novels –  including one that became an award-winning movie – Lisa Genova lets us experience the stories lived by people with brain diseases ranging from Alzheimer's to bipolar disorder. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Kaplan: They were right after all

July 21, 2026

Vivid stories of scientists whose claims were ignored or ridiculed, from Galileo to Kati Karikó – the woman whose work was critical in developing the mRNA Covid vaccine that saved millions of lives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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