Alan Alda: From Hawkeye to the Science Guy?

The transcript discusses The Flame Challenge, a contest initiated by Alan Alda to improve science communication for 11-year-olds. This year's question is 'What is sleep?' Alda shares his passion for science, his role in founding the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, and his acting career, including his play about Marie Curie. He also comments on the intersection of politics and entertainment, particularly in light of the Sony hacking scandal. The transcript concludes with Alda's personal preferences in movies, books, and vacation spots.

What are some angles from which the question 'What is sleep?' can be approached?

What does the kid from Garden City High School hope for in the contest?

How did Alan Alda's early curiosity influence his career in science communication?