Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · October 1, 2025 · 1h 1m

Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Jane Goodall

Julia Louis-Dreyfus honors the late Jane Goodall with a re-air of their conversation from one year ago. They reflect on Goodall's pioneering chimpanzee observations in Gombe and the storytelling methods she uses to motivate global conservation efforts. Julia also chats with her mom Judith about a memorable camping trip organized by Julia’s friend Paula.

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Highlights

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The Gombe Chimpanzee Research

Jane Goodall discussed her early fieldwork in Gombe, where she observed chimpanzees exhibiting complex behaviors that challenged scientific assumptions about the uniqueness of humans.

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Storytelling as Conservation Strategy

Jane explained how she shifted from purely scientific communication to telling personal stories that connect emotionally with audiences, mobilizing them to take environmental action.

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Misc

✧Jane Goodall passed away at the age of 91; this episode is a tribute re-air.

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