Show Notes
What does it take to become the fastest person on Earth? Olympic champion and world-record holder Donovan Bailey joins Talia Schlanger to reflect on the 30 year anniversary of the race that made history, the rivalries that fueled him, and the mindset required to perform under extraordinary pressure. Donovan shares what he learned from competing at the highest level of sport and why the pursuit of speed continues to captivate us.
And for Article Club, Talia talks to WIRED contributing editor Brendan Koerner about his reporting on the teenage track stars redefining what's possible on the track. From record-breaking performances to advances in training and technology, Brendan explores how a new generation of athletes is pushing the limits of human speed. Together, they examine our enduring fascination with going faster and ask just how much room there is left to run.
More from That Said with Talia Schlanger
Why are some of the world’s biggest boy bands choosing not to enter the Grammy Awards' new category for "Best Asian Pop Music Performance"? This week on That Said, Talia Schlanger explores K-pop’s global success, the artists who helped build it, and the debate over how that success is recognized.
This week, Talia Schlanger speaks with journalist and author Kathryn Jezer-Morton about her new book, The Story of Your Life: How Social Media Shapes the Way We Experience Everything. From the carefully constructed versions of ourselves we share online to the endless scroll that can leave us feeling inadequate, Kathryn examines how social media has changed the way we experience identity, comparison, and everyday life.
What do fathers pass down to their children—and what does it take to break the patterns we inherit?
A decade after The Tragically Hip's unforgettable final concert with Gord Downie, Rob Baker and Paul Langlois look back on one of the most emotional moments in Canadian music history. Freshly inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, the band's longtime guitarists reflect on saying goodbye to their friend and bandmate Gord, the pressure and purpose of that final tour, and the enduring mystery of Gord's songwriting.
What does Survivor reveal about human nature — and what happens when reality TV becomes more real than we expect?