Movers & Thinkers

These people are guardians of the past: They explore kitchens, living rooms and attics, tracking down the recipes, stories and artifacts that tell us who we are and where we came from. Featuring David Ewing and Bradley Hanson and Jennifer Justus.

When there’s trouble, these people are called to figure it out. They are investigators, tasked with tracking down what’s causing a problem, who knows about it and how to fix it. Featuring Hal Humphreys, Anita Wadhwani and Marion Kainer.

For many of us, negotiations are limited to buying cars. But these people are pros: They mediate conflicts, finagle compromises and broker deals for a living. This month on the docket, three people who are leaders in the art of negotiation: Samar Ali, who aids international diplomacy efforts in Syria; John Strohm, who represents musicians in business […]

There is almost nothing more exhilarating than the feeling of discovering something new — being the first to realize an idea’s potential. This month on the docket, three people whose careers revolve around discovery: Leon Bellan, an engineer at Vanderbilt University who creates artificial blood vessels with a cotton candy machine; Ann Powers, an NPR Music […]

Nashville is booming, but these people know that doesn’t mean the city is free of problems. Our guests have spent their careers trying to solve some of the most dire issues in the city and region. This month on the docket: Ron Johnson, director of the Oasis Center’s R.E.A.L. program, which aims to keep teens out of prison; Tasha Lemley, […]