The Big Picture with Kal Penn
With the proliferation of infographics and big data, maps are no longer solely concerned with geography. They can reveal various aspects of the human experience. The new series "The Big Picture With Kal Penn" on National Geographic Channel is all about discovering unexpected — and often surprising — facts in the world at large and in our own backyard, as shown through crunching numbers and discovering innovative methods to visualize data. The host and producer Kal Penn is guiding viewers on a quest to comprehend the impact of such factors as money, sex, food, sports, and crime on our daily lives. We examine a variety of topics through the mapping of fresh data, the creative presentation of information, and in-depth human narratives featuring captivating personalities, as well as by exploring and developing infographics from information banks and data analytics.