"Insights" from The Commonwealth Club is a new program being offered to stations around the country. Featuring a variety of speakers and topics throughout the year, but featuring the DNA of Silicon Valley, "Insights" brings to your listeners some of the biggest names and most interesting people in the country.

Taken from two different Club programs, each episode of "Insights" presents two perspectives on a common topic and brings them together in a new, contemporary 59-minute radio format that includes a billboard, news hole and program segment with midsection announce at approximately 30 minutes on the hour.

Below are MP3 prototypes of our first three episodes. 

"Insights" Ep001: "What makes you, you?"
On this episode of "Insights," we explore the question, What makes you, you?

First, we dig into the topic with our guests CNBC news anchor Bill Griffeth and author Paula Williams Madison, who share the surprising results they found while researching their family genetics. Madison’s story takes us on a fascinating trip around the world - from New York to Jamaica to China, while Griffeth’s story ends up uncovering a surprising family secret that one family member hoped would never be discovered. 

Later, we explore a different approach to what makes you you; Mindfulness, empathy and compassion. Are these characteristics something you’re born with? Or are they something we can train ourselves to achieve? Stanford business school professor Dr. Leah Weiss explores research that shows mindfulness improves all the aspects of emotional intelligence—self awareness, self management, awareness of what is going on with the people around you—and how you manage your relationships, personally and professionally. How do you integrate mindfulness into your daily routine? 

• Ep001 Promo :30

• Ep001 Segment A. 1-min Billboard 

• Ep001 Segment B. 5-min News Hole 

• Ep001 Segment C. 53-min Program

Segment C Timing:

00–1:04: Intro & Program Setup. Segment 1 
1:04–23:00: Segment 1, Finding Identity in Family History
23:00–24:27: Mid Break, Program Setup,  Segment 2
24:27–51:44: Segment 2, Stanford B-School's Tools to Cut Stress, Boost Soft Skills and Productivity
51:44–53:00: Program Close & Credits

"Insights" Ep002: "What goes into making a great public leader?"
Our first segment follows the powerful story of Congresswoman Jackie Speier finding her courage to get started in politics. Congressman Leo Ryan was killed on the airstrip tarmac in Jonestown, where he and a delegation had gone to learn firsthand about Jim Jones' Peoples Temple cult. As a member of the delegation, Jackie Speier was shot five times at point-blank range. Left for dead, the choice to survive against unfathomable odds eventually empowered her with a resolve to become a vocal proponent for human rights. Hers is a story of true resilience, one that will inspire other people to draw strength from adversity in order to do what is right—no matter the challenges ahead.

In the second segment, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the unusual teamwork that took place in the gubernatorial mansion while Jerry Brown served as the state's 39th governor. Join us as we listen in on the first public appearance by the former governor and first lady since he left office. Here’s a rare opportunity to hear their views on issues impacting the state, the United States and the world, in addition to learning about their unique relationship. 

• Ep002 Promo :30

• Ep002 Segment A. 1-min Billboard 

• Ep002 Segment B. 5-min News Hole 

• Ep002 Segment C. 53-min Program 

Segment C Timing:

00–1:47: Intro & Program Setup. Segment 1 
1:47–24:56: Segment 1, Congresswoman Jackie Speier
24:56–26:28: Mid Break, Program Setup,  Segment 2
26:01–51:20: Segment 2, An Evening with Governor Jerry Brown and Anne Gust Brown
51:29–53:00: Program Close & Credits

"Insights" Ep003: "Our Earth and our moon—What have we learned?"

Two exceptional scientists share their perspectives about the earth and our moon. Are we doing enough to protect our planet, and what have we really learned about the moon since we last visited 50 years ago? 

In our first segment, we introduce you to world renowned British scientist and Astronomer Royal Martin Rees. According to him, humanity has reached a critical moment, in which there is no plan B for planet Earth. He also says the future of humanity is bound to the future of science and hinges on how successfully we harness technological advances to address our challenges. 

Next, we set our sights on the moon with Andrew Fraknoi, the esteemed former chair of the astronomy department at Foothill College in Los Altos, California. Known for explaining astronomical developments in everyday language, he shares knowledge and little-known stories about our only natural satellite.

• Ep003 Promo :30

• Ep003 Segment A. 1-min Billboard 

• Ep003 Segment B. 5-min News Hole 

• Ep003 Segment C. 53-min Program

Segment C Timing:

00–1:40: Intro & Program Setup. Segment 1 
1:40–24:30: Segment 1, Martin Rees: Prospects for Humanity
24:30–26:01: Mid Break, Program Setup,  Segment 2
26:01–51:20: Segment 2, Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi: 50 Years Since Our First Step
51:30–53:00: Program Close & Credits