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Hank Green 1 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

Hank Green, a creator and science communicator, hosts conversations with one of the eight billion unique individuals on Earth, exploring what makes humans bizarre and special. Each week features a different guest sharing their perspective.

Episodes

Sam Forstag Might Be My Congressman
Sam Forstag Might Be My Congressman Aug 20, 2026 01:02:13 Sam Forstag is a former smokejumper who’s running for Congress in Montana’s U.S. House District 1. He’s the Democratic candidate, but is he actually a Democrat? Hank and Sam break down what’s wrong with the two-party system, how the U.S. manages its public lands, and whether there’s hope for the housing crisis. Sam believes government work isn't too different from fighting fires —&nb
Katie Mack: The Death of the Universe
Katie Mack: The Death of the Universe Aug 13, 2026 01:02:18 Katie Mack is an astrophysicist who studies the end of the universe. Hank and Katie talk about the value of the Artemis II mission, how we can see the beginning of time, and when the universe may end. Plus, Katie tells Hank that dark matter and energy aren’t as weird as we may think.Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at humans@hankgreen.comFind us on social media @humanswithhan
Maya Rupert: The Inauthenticity of Authenticity
Maya Rupert: The Inauthenticity of Authenticity Aug 6, 2026 01:05:09 Maya Rupert is a political strategist and social justice leader. She also served as the campaign manager for Julián Castro’s presidential campaign, and is Hank’s friend and political confidante! The two talk about Maya’s book, The Real Ones, why conversations about race are usually unproductive, and if the Democrats are wusses. Plus, Taylor and Beyoncé (not vs!).Got a question or a commen
Astronaut Reid Wiseman Thinks We're Going to Be OK
Astronaut Reid Wiseman Thinks We're Going to Be OK Jul 30, 2026 01:18:53 The commander of NASA’s Artemis II mission slid into Hank’s DMs on Instagram asking to talk. Their conversation covers what it’s like to leave Earth behind, why astronauts need to be active followers, why Reid was wary about becoming a meme, and who was actually farthest away from Earth at the mission’s peak. Plus, they talk about Reid’s iconic Hello, World photograph, and the accidental
Vicky Holmes: Finding Humanity in Feral Cats
Vicky Holmes: Finding Humanity in Feral Cats Jul 23, 2026 01:04:13 The original author of the Warrior Cats book series has contributed to over 70 books about feral felines, all while not liking cats. Hank and Vicky discuss following your “still, small voice of calm,” the delicacy and respect with which she approaches her young audience, and how the series is autobiographical. Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at humans@hankgreen.comFind
Andy Weir: Are We Technocrats Or Are We Humans?
Andy Weir: Are We Technocrats Or Are We Humans? Jul 16, 2026 01:03:21 The writer of The Martian and Project Hail Mary proudly calls himself a “Hank Green-ist.” Andy and Hank talk about why the present is always better than the past, the state of science fiction today, the impact of AI on collective entertainment, and Andy explains why he has a huge problem with zombie stories. Plus, Andy shares how Hank’s responsible for the very last edit made to Project H
Alexis Nikole Nelson: How Foraging Became Weird
Alexis Nikole Nelson: How Foraging Became Weird Jul 9, 2026 01:02:44 Known to millions as the Black Forager, Alexis Nikole Nelson turned a lifetime of plant knowledge and a theater degree’s worth of showmanship into a social-media account that empowers followers to find food in unlikely places. She and Hank talk about the deeply racist history of land access, crafting hyper-palatable social media posts, and why she wants to throw her phone in the ocean — b
Jad Abumrad: The Space Between the Brains
Jad Abumrad: The Space Between the Brains Jul 2, 2026 01:15:34 The co-creator of Radiolab is as much a fan of Hank’s as Hank is of him. The two talk about Dolly Parton, how to close the gap between your taste and your ability, and why it’s essential that we re-acquaint ourselves with the wonder of the universe. And Hank breaks down in tears over a Radiolab episode from 2007 called “Mortality.”Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at humans@ha
Ze Frank: Get Uncomfortable
Ze Frank: Get Uncomfortable Jun 25, 2026 00:58:53 Ze Frank invented vlogging according to Hank. The creator of the YouTube series True Facts and The Show talks to Hank about getting ideas out into the world, why he prefers discomfort when making things, and how he uses science as fodder for jokes. At the episode’s end, Ze lays down some of the best advice Hank’s ever heard. Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at humans@han
Helen Hunt: When the Universe Betrays You
Helen Hunt: When the Universe Betrays You Jun 18, 2026 01:00:16 Oscar-winner Helen Hunt calls out Hank for a video he made about her 20 years ago. They get into aging and Hollywood, why it’s moving to see people giving a shit, and how to be relentless. Helen also can’t believe how many books Hank hasn’t read — and gives him homework.Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at humans@hankgreen.comFind us on social media @humanswithhank
Puzzle-Maker Wyna Liu's Just a Little Mean
Puzzle-Maker Wyna Liu's Just a Little Mean Jun 11, 2026 00:59:20 Wyna Liu is the maker of one of Hank's favorite games: Connections. In the New York Times game, players sort 16 words into four categories. Wyna and Hank geek out on what makes a great puzzle, why low-stakes activities matter, and how a category game ended up funding some of the best journalism in the world. Plus: Wyna hits Hank hard with the idea that no effort is wasted when you're a ma
John Green: We’re Not Merely a Catastrophe
John Green: We’re Not Merely a Catastrophe Jun 4, 2026 01:20:57 John disapproves of his brother's new podcast entirely, but is happy to be here. They talk about why John's worried about Hank, why being in favor of humans is now counter-cultural, if John's seminary training might have helped the brothers' internet success, and what Mark Twain has to do with any of it. They have spent years talking publicly together — but not like this.Got a question or

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