Science and Technology

The Invention of Air: A Story of Science, Faith, Revolution, and the Birth of America

Steven Johnson

About the Program

Steven Johnson recounts the life of Joseph Priestly, scientist and theologian, who discovered oxygen and played a key role in the founding of the Unitarian Church.   Joseph Priestly was a close friend of Benjamin Franklin's and walked in the same social circles as many of the Founding Fathers who according to the author thought highly of him.  This event was hosted by Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, DC.

About the Authors

Steven Johnson

Steven JohnsonSteven Johnson is the author of several books, including "The Invention of Air" and "Everything Bad is Good for You." Mr. Johnson is the founder of the websites, Plastic, FEED, and outside.in. For more information, visit stevenberlinjohnson.com.
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Past Airings

  • Sunday, September 20th at 4:45am (ET)
  • Saturday, September 19th at 3:45pm (ET)
  • Sunday, August 23rd at 7pm (ET)
  • Sunday, February 15th at 5am (ET)
  • Saturday, February 14th at 4:15pm (ET)
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