Randall Munroe, “xkcd” creator, with Derek Thompson

<p>For the answers to the rest of the weirdest questions you never thought to ask, the <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author is back with <em>What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions.</em> In conversation with Derek Thompson, a staff writer at <em>The Atlantic,</em> where he writes the “Work in Progress” newsletter, host of the weekly news podcast “Plain English,” and author of <em>Hit Makers</em>.</p> <p>This program was held on September 14, 2022. </p>