In March 2021, Vanessa Zoltan, Casper ter Kuile and I launched The Real Question. In a time when all of us are struggling with how to be good, Vanessa and Casper chipped away at the small ethical questions in their own lives.

Since then, The Real Question has transformed into a call-in format where guests bring their life questions to the show. In every episode, our host sits down with guests who are contemplating big and small changes in their lives — whether it’s habits, careers, or relationships.

In every episode, they ask the pivotal question: “Who do you want to be and what’s the best path to get there?” This version of the show was hosted by Vanessa Zoltan from 2022-2024 and Mauricio Bruce in 2025.