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When my first child entered elementary school, knowing I was a journalist, she began asking me: "What stories did you work on today, Dad?" At the time the Iraq war was in full swing. I was in charge of CNN's Weapons of Mass Destruction beat. I had very little to share with her. I wanted to figure out a way to combine my role as father and journalist -- to create a space where parents can find stories they want to share with their children or with each other. I call that space NewsDad.

Introducing Wavemaker
How to make a wave - in our sea of information.

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The Wavemaker Podcast -- for the Insanely Curious

All the episodes at your fingertips, available to listen & share.

Falling & Rising with Robert Battle

Parents would love to know what inspires a child to find his or her calling in life. We even get tempted to choreograph their journey.

Ladies and Gentlemen: Bobby Shields

As I planned my father's memorial service, the image came to me of what most defined him: a sweat-drenched tuxedo shirt.

Piano Man

The black and white brilliance of piano prodigy Lang Lang.

Dr. Carol Dweck: The Woman Who Teaches Us To Struggle - And Love It

Fellow Parents, Teachers, Coaches: Why do some children avoid tough challenges while others thrive on working through them?

The Inside Story of the $120 Million "Scream"
I've been obsessing over "The Scream" ever since the painting sold for a record $120 million at Sotheby's last week.

We Are All Salesmen
For CNN
Last night I suspected my son had snuck onto my iPad and read the book written by this week's guest, author Daniel Pink.

For Mother's Day, Give the Gift of the Magic Ratio
For CNN
I've been on a journey to come up with the best Mother's Day gift ever. I think I've got it.

The Best Debaters in the Land
For CNN
We felt it was time for a real education in the art of debating. A champion debater says listening is one of the keys.

The Teacher in the One World Schoolhouse
For CNN
When parents have a sense of whether their children are struggling academically, It's good to know Salman Khan.

Don't Trust the RSPCC
For CNN
Part of the wisdom I've gained as I approach my 50th: There are people in this world you can trust. And there are people you can’t.

Show All
Show all
No one likes to play favorites. I’m giving all the stories a fair shot.
The Podcast
The Podcast
Perspective-changing interviews with the most creative minds and respected leaders in the worlds of sports, business, politics, the arts and science.
The Daily Breeze
The Daily Breeze
Welcome to the daily writings of Michael Schulder’s Wavemaker. These brief essays and impressions will only take a minute or two of your time.

I call it The Daily Breeze because my oceanographer friend, Nantucket’s Dr. Sarah Oktay, explained to me that a big wave, the kind I want to create, can begin with a light breeze. I hope you find these daily breezes entertaining, and even insightful.

And if you do, please share.
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When my first child entered elementary school, knowing I was a journalist, she began asking me: "What stories did you work on today, Dad?" At the time the Iraq war was in full swing. I was in charge of CNN's Weapons of Mass Destruction beat. I had very little to share with her. I wanted to figure out a way to combine my role as father and journalist -- to create a space where parents can find stories they want to share with their children or with each other. I call that space NewsDad.
Humor
Humor
My father was a professional standup comic. Does that make me funny? It didn't hurt.
If you disagree with me, feel free to keep it inside.
Sports, No Scores
Sports, No Scores
Statistics? Standings? Scores? You can have 'em, I don't want 'em.

I'm reaching out to great coaches, athletes, sports psychologists, and the wisest men and women in youth sports, to spread the wisdom of how to compete, and perform, and enjoy.

Note: I write without the use of performance enhancing substances.
Science, No Formulas
Science, No Formulas
Stories about science... that aren't formulaic.
Politics, No Horse Race
Politics, No Horse Race
This is the space where I harness the wisdom of leaders in a variety of fields and engage them in the art of improvisation to help make our nation better than ever.
Fascinating People
Fascinating People
I search for people with unusually valuable insights on a wide range of urgent subjects. When I find them, I grab them and extract their insights for the benefit of me - and the audience. And have a blast doing it. So watch out! If you're a person with great insight and I bump into you - you're coming into the studio.
Being 50
Being 50
My demo-clock expired. I want to find out who determined that on the day I turned 50, I became a less-valued member of the advertising audience than I was the day before. I want names!

And when I get those names -- I will enlist them to destroy the myth of the 18-49 demo.

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