In this “Attribution” episode, host Bob McKinnon speaks with integrative medicine pioneer Deepak Chopra about the importance of focusing on "being" rather than on "doing," as reflected in his new book “Living in the Light.” They also talk about their individual journeys…
Erin Hagerty died last year at the age of 62. She lived an extraordinary life by doing things many would consider ordinary. Born with cerebral palsy, Hagerty did not let her disability define her. She loved attending concerts, going to…
While science is traditionally practiced objectively, C. Brandon Ogbunu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University, performs his research taking inspiration from his autobiography. His research questions are often mined from his own experiences,…
By Bob McKinnon When you read the headline, what were your thoughts? Maybe your mind went directly to a prayer or meditation you might share before dinner. Or you may be thinking of the pie you’ll bake for your host. …
The need for genuine connection, parental responsibility in an age of technological and social media saturation, and the importance of helping the young tell their life stories: These are just some of the topics addressed by author Dave Eggers and host Bob McKinnon in this episode of “Attribution.” …
Bob McKinnon, host of the podcast Attribution, speaks with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air and the Nicky and Jamie Grant Distinguished Professor of the Practice in Literary Criticism at Georgetown University. Corrigan's book “So We Read On: How…
Rev. Esau McCaulley, PhD and "Attribution" host Bob McKinnon have a moving and provocative conversation about issues ranging from poverty and struggle to race and faith. McCaulley is an associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL,…
Nick Kristof is a self-described “Oregon farm boy turned New York Times columnist.” He discusses his latest book, Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope with host Bob McKinnon. Written with his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, it explores why some people, including many…
My Dream Team: 21 Questions to Thank Everyone in Your Life If you counted every person who shaped your path, every place you were able to call home, and every organization that provided you access or opportunity, that would only…
The American Dream means something different to everybody, but most people can agree on one aspect of it: it can't be achieved alone. Bob McKinnon is the creator of our Your American Dream Score tool, and now he's sharing his…