The Arik Korman Show

Cybersecurity expert Robert Knake talks about whether hackers are really one step ahead of the defenders, how safe our country is currently, and how to protect both small companies and ourselves. Robert’s new book, co-written with Richard Clarke, is The Fifth Domain: Defending Our Country, Our Companies, and Ourselves in the Age of Cyber Threats.

Rachel Howard, author of The Lost Night, talks about how transparent foster and adoptive parents have to be, how to deal with other parents being judgmental, and how to best support children who come from complex backgrounds. Her new novel is The Risk of Us.

Space Shuttle astronaut Story Musgrave talks about what it was like working on the Hubble Space Telescope, how being alone in the woods at age 3 shaped his life, and how scary it is to be in space.

Veteran NPR foreign correspondent Frank Langfitt talks about whether China will ever replace the US as the world's #1 superpower, why Chinese nationals are buying up property in the US, and what the real China is like. Frank’s new book is The Shanghai Free Taxi: Journeys with the Hustlers and Rebels of the New China.

Bill McKibben, founder of the environmental organization 350.org, talks about whether technology can save us from climate change, the dangers of human genetic engineering and artificial intelligence, and what we should say to our kids about navigating the world moving forward. Bill's latest book is Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?

Leading educator, journalist, and mother Esther Wojcicki talks about how to raise happy kids, what the consequences are of over-parenting, and what kind of relationship she has with her famous daughters now. Her new book is How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results. Follow her on Twitter @EstherWojcicki

Singer, songwriter, and actress Elle King talks about how to turn adversity into creativity, how to find balance in your life, and how to help people love themselves - especially children who come from hard places. Her new album is Shake the Spirit.

Stanford Psychology Professor Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt talks about how to address implicit bias in schools, what we can do to help adults overcome bias, and how implicit bias differs from overt racism. Dr. Eberhardt’s new book is BIASED: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do.

Cory Doctorow, blogger, journalist, science fiction author, and co-editor of the blog Boing Boing, talks about why he's a great believer in the Internet, warts and all; how, as a white male, he became aware of the struggles of people furthest from opportunity; and how he keeps a positive outlook on life. Cory’s latest book is Radicalized: Four Tales of Our Present Moment.

Journalist James Vlahos talks about how close we are to virtual assistants becoming like friends, what we should teach our kids about voice computing, and what he's most excited about with the technology.

World-renowned primatologist Frans de Waal talks about how similar chimpanzee behavior is to human behavior, the difference between emotions and feelings, and the animal behavior that most surprised him when he discovered it. Professor de Waal’s latest book is Mama’s Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves.

Cote Bonneville winemaker Kerry Shiels talks about what it's like working in a place where you don't speak the language, why Washington is the coolest place in the world to grow wine, and what advice she would give someone wanting to break into the wine industry.

British journalist and popular historian Simon Winchester talks about the difference between precision and accuracy, whether he sees humanity becoming more like Walden Pond or Wall-e, and how to strike a balance between precision and craftsmanship. His latest book is The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World.

Gray Man novelist and Tom Clancy co-author Mark Greaney talks about how open Navy SEALS and Army Rangers are, what we should tell our kids about how safe the world is (or isn't), and whether writing political thrillers could have real-world fallout.

Gaby Dunn, host of the Bad With Money podcast and co-star of Just Between Us on YouTube, talks about the impact of what our parents taught us about money, how open we should be about money with our family and friends, and whether she will ever quit working.

Emmy Award-winning actor, producer, director, and bestselling author Henry Winkler talks about his struggles with dyslexia, the power of mentors, and what it's like to audition for a major TV show.

Indie rock star Lindsey Jordan, aka Snail Mail, talks about her songwriting process, the challenge of making music videos, and how to make touring the best experience possible.

Business gurus Chris Clearfield and András Tilcsik share lessons learned from Facebook's IPO, why we should hang onto our old cars, and why ugly designs can make us safer. Chris and András' latest book is Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It.

Astrophysicist and NPR Commentator Adam Frank talks about how millions of civilizations across the universe have likely already risen and fallen, and what that means for us. Professor Frank also served as the science consultant for Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange.

Theoretical Physicist Leonard Mlodinow, writer for MacGyver and Star Trek: The Next Generation, explores whether we should see ADHD as an asset, whether we have gotten a bad rap as a species for being change-averse, and why we should always aim to be ahead of the curve.

Distinguished Astronomy Professor Chris Impey talks about the lifecycle of black holes, whether we could create one in a laboratory, and what happens when you fall into a black hole.

Kira Lehtomaki, Co-Head Animator on Ralph Breaks the Internet, gives advice for anyone who wants to get into the animation business, explains why CG animation looks so realistic, and shares what it's like to work with Disney animation legends.

Bestselling author Anna Todd talks about her creative process as a writer, how her life has changed since writing After, and what she sees as our biggest misconception about race.

Skateboarders Sunny Suljic, Olan Prenatt, Gio Galicia, and Ryder McLaughlin describe a typical day and share their perspective on what parents should know to better connect with their teens. Mid90s, written and directed by Jonah Hill, opens in theaters nationwide Friday, October 26th. Info at mid90s.movie

Longtime NPR contributor and bestselling author Keith O'Brien talks about the huge popularity of air racing back in the day, how hard it was to break the aviation glass ceiling, and what amazing pilots Amelia Earhart and Louise Thaden can teach our kids. Keith's newest book is Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History. Follow Keith on Twitter @KeithOB