David Pogue discusses NOVA's latest series on Morning Edition David Pogue Previews NOVA's 'Beyond The Elements': 'Weâre Not Kidding Around With The Danger Element' Share David Pogue, host of NOVAâs upcoming three-part miniseries, Beyond The Elements, set out to understand how molecules and chemical reactions have transformed human life. From glass to rubber to plastic, humans have manipulated chemical structures to create all kinds of materials that are powerful yet virtually indestructible â and he joined host Joe Mathieu on GBH's Morning Edition last week to talk about some of his findings. To illustrate the power of rubber, Pogue found himself in the passenger seat next to racecar driver Mario Andretti as he sped around the track at 200 mph.