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Adam Steltzner, JPL Chief Engineer for the Mars 2020 Project, remembers the “seven minutes of terror” when the Curiosity Rover landed on the Martian surface in 2012.

Adam Steltzner, JPL Chief Engineer for the Mars 2020 Project, remembers the “seven minutes of terror” when the Curiosity Rover landed on the Martian surface in 2012.

Adam Steltzner: What it Takes to Successfully Land on Mars

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Building Healthy Communities is a 10-year, one-billion-dollar initiative that hopes to transform 14 California Communities. Two local residents taking action are Lucy Herrera, of Boyle Height and Karla Ortiz of East LA.

Building Healthy Communities is a 10-year, one-billion-dollar initiative that hopes to transform 14 California Communities. Two local residents taking action are Lucy Herrera, of Boyle Height and Karla Ortiz of East LA.

Building Healthy Communities: What it Takes to Create Change

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Two local residents taking action are Lucy Herrera, of Boyle Height and Karla Ortiz of East LA. They discuss why policy makers should invest in youth.

Two local residents taking action are Lucy Herrera, of Boyle Height and Karla Ortiz of East LA. They discuss why policy makers should invest in youth.

Building Healthy Communities: The Importance of Mentors

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Jeanie Buss: On Being a Powerful Woman in Men's Basketball

Jeanie Buss: On Being a Powerful Woman in Men's Basketball

Jeanie Buss: On Being a Powerful Woman in Men's Basketball

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Bringing a 300-Acre Development to Los Angeles

Bringing a 300-Acre Development to Los Angeles

Bringing a 300-Acre Development to Los Angeles

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America's Changing Demographics

America's Changing Demographics

America's Changing Demographics

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The Risk of Police Cooperation with ICE

The Risk of Police Cooperation with ICE

The Risk of Police Cooperation with ICE

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Elements for a Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Elements for a Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Elements for a Comprehensive Immigration Reform

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Augmentation vs. Automation

Augmentation vs. Automation

Augmentation vs. Automation

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Robots that Care

Robots that Care

Robots that Care

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The Past and Future of Robots

The Past and Future of Robots

The Past and Future of Robots

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Restoring Civil and Human Rights

Restoring Civil and Human Rights

Restoring Civil and Human Rights

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Adam Steltzner: Bringing a Piece of Mars Home

Adam Steltzner, JPL Chief Engineer for the Mars 2020 Project, explains the Mars 2020 Project and how NASA plans to collect and store samples from the Martian surface.

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Karla Ortiz & Lucy Herrera

Karla Ortiz & Lucy Herrera

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Karla Ortiz & Lucy Herrera

Karla Ortiz, Youth Organizer with the East Los Angeles Women's Center, and & Lucy Herrera, Leadership Program manager for Legacy LA, are working to help improve the lives of people in their community.

Season 2 Episode 11

John Ridley continues to tackle subjects that are relevant to today’s America.

John Ridley continues to tackle subjects that are relevant to today’s America.

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John Ridley - Uncompromising in Hollywood

Oscar-winning filmmaker John Ridley discusses race in the entertainment industry, his multi-platform work; and the changes in film and television consumption.

Season 2 Episode 10

Adam Steltzner - From Rocker to Rocket Scientist

Adam Steltzner - From Rocker to Rocket Scientist

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Adam Steltzner - From Rocker to Rocket Scientist

NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover lead engineer -- sending another Rover in 2020.

Season 2 Episode 9

Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Jennifer Ito

Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Jennifer Ito

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Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Jennifer Ito

Jennifer Ito and Marqueece Harris Dawson discuss L.A.'s income inequality and economy.

Season 2 Episode 8

Chris Hughes & Natalie Foster - Universal Basic Income

Chris Hughes & Natalie Foster - Universal Basic Income

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Chris Hughes & Natalie Foster - Universal Basic Income

Chris Hughes and Natalie Foster explain why a Universal Basic Income is needed.

Season 2 Episode 7

Susan Burton - A New Way of Life

Susan Burton - A New Way of Life

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Susan Burton - A New Way of Life

Burton is a reform activist running a non-profit helping women released from prison.

Season 2 Episode 6

Dr. Maja Mataric

Dr. Maja Mataric

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Dr. Maja Mataric

USC Professor Mataric is developing robots that will work in healthcare.

Season 2 Episode 5