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The Grand Adventure of Mark Twain's Final Years Updated: 2010-02-09 23:57:47 Description: [2010-02-09 13:00:00] Mark Twain was famous long before he donned the white suit of his later years, but what was it about those last few years that cemented his image in America's consciousness forever? We'll talk this hour with biographer Michael S...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Changes to the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy Updated: 2010-02-09 21:20:02 Description: [2010-02-09 12:00:00] While Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Michael Mullen have announced support for a repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," what will it actually take and how soon will it happen? What do yo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Year of Doing the Jobs (Most) Americans Won't Do Updated: 2010-02-08 20:58:26 Description: [2010-02-08 12:00:00] What is life like for the workers we never see, yet rely upon to keep our lifestyles affordable? We'll talk this hour with journalist Gabriel Thompson whose new book is "Working in the Shadows: A Year of Doing the Jobs (Most) Am...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Make the Best Choices at the End of Life Updated: 2010-02-08 23:37:18 Description: [2010-02-08 13:00:00] What should we each do to ensure that our lives end the way we want them to? We'll examine our end-of-life options this hour with Dr. Jeanne Fitzpatrick, co-author of "A Better Way of Dying: How to Make the Best Choices at the E...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All Updated: 2010-02-04 23:32:12 Description: [2010-02-04 13:00:00] Will librarians still have a role in the new digital world? Author Marilyn Johnson thinks so. We'll spend this hour with Johnson, whose new book is "This Book Is Overdue!: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All" (Harper, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Conspiracy Theory in Modern History Updated: 2010-02-04 21:01:04 Description: [2010-02-04 12:00:00] Why do so many people, when faced with simpler, more plausible explanations, look to conspiracy theories for answers? We'll find out this hour with journalist and social critic David Aaronovitch, author of "Voodoo Histories: The...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Art & Beauty Updated: 2010-02-03 23:29:58 Description: [2010-02-03 13:00:00] Does our concept of beauty empower women or is it merely a dangerous delusion? And why does beauty remain, arguably, the subject of all art? Rachel Hovnanian, a New York-based artist who grew up in Texas, will join us this hour....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Inside the Carbon-Trading Shell Game Updated: 2010-02-03 22:16:53 Description: [2010-02-03 12:00:00] How does carbon-trading work and is a cap-and-trade system a viable solution to the planet's climate challenges? We'll talk this hour with Mark Schapiro, whose article "Conning the Climate: Inside the Carbon-Trading Shell Game,"...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Life on the Virtual Frontier Updated: 2010-02-02 23:42:08 Description: [2010-02-02 13:00:00] Is technology moving faster than we can adapt to it? We'll explore life on the virtual frontier this hour with documentary filmmaker Rachel Dretzin, producer of "FRONTLINE: Digital Nation." It airs tonight on PBS and KERA 13....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A New Era for Pops at the DSO Updated: 2010-02-02 21:11:10 Description: [2010-02-02 12:00:00] Who is the newest addition to the North Texas arts scene? We'll talk with Marvin Hamlisch this hour about his eclectic career in music and his new appointment as Principle Pops conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Food and Wine Trends Updated: 2010-02-02 00:03:13 Description: [2010-02-01 13:00:00] With trends in community-supported agriculture and a resurgence of the good food movement, where is the culinary industry headed these days? We'll talk this hour with Amy Albert, Senior Associate Editor of Bon App?tit. She's in ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Civil Rights Movement Updated: 2010-02-01 21:37:39 Description: [2010-02-01 12:00:00] Fifty years ago today, four college students sat at a Woolworth's counter for lunch. They were African Americans; the lunch counter was for whites only. Were the students aware that this simple but defiant action would prove ins...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creative Processes in Conceptual Innovation Updated: 2010-01-29 08:40:10 Description: [2010-01-28 12:00:00] How does innovation happen? Where is the spark? We'll talk this hour with Nancy J. Nersessian, Ph.D., a Regents Professor and Professor of Cognitive Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Nersessian will deliver the lec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Polygamy in America Updated: 2010-01-29 08:43:36 Description: [2010-01-28 13:00:00] Who are the people of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints? We'll get a behind-the scenes look this hour with journalist Scott Anderson, whose National Geographic Cover on the Mormon splinter group is "...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Our Unconscious Minds Updated: 2010-01-28 08:49:30 Description: [2010-01-27 12:00:00] How does the unconscious mind influence our society and our world? We'll explore the subject this hour with Shankar Vedantam, longtime author of the Washington Post's popular "Department of Human Behavior" column. His new book i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Menace of New Infections Updated: 2010-01-28 08:53:17 Description: [2010-01-27 13:00:00] In light of the on-going H1N1 virus outbreak and other pandemic concerns, how vulnerable is our increasingly intertwined society to disease epidemics? We'll talk this hour with journalist Madeline Drexler, whose new book is "Eme...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The History of White Rock Lake Updated: 2010-01-26 21:29:40 Description: [2010-01-26 12:00:00] Have you ever wondered about the history of Dallas' White Rock Lake? We'll talk this hour with Sally Rodriguez, historian for the Dallas Park and Recreation Department and author of the new book "White Rock Lake" (Arcadia Publis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Genus and Species and Sculpture Updated: 2010-01-26 23:31:59 Description: [2010-01-26 13:00:00] How are nature, culture and art connected? We'll spend this hour with contemporary Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa whose work will be on view beginning this weekend in the Nasher Sculpture Center's exhibit "Jaume Plensa: Genus and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Restoring Fiscal Responsibility Updated: 2010-01-26 18:48:54 Description: [2010-01-21 12:00:00] Can the current administration restore fiscal confidence and trust in the government? We'll discuss the future of the federal budget this hour with former U.S. comptroller general David M. Walker, president and CEO of the Peter ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Chat with Legendary Actor Robert Duvall Updated: 2010-01-26 19:48:14 Description: [2010-01-21 13:00:00] Do you love the smell of napalm in the morning? We'll talk this hour with legendary actor Robert Duvall, who began his film career as Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird, won an Oscar for Tender Mercies, and created a Texas lege...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage Updated: 2010-01-26 08:42:15 Description: [2010-01-25 12:00:00] True, effective leadership is hard to find in the first place, but what challenges do leaders face in a combat environment? We'll talk with Marine Corp veteran, Donovan Campbell, author of "Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rewriting the Rules for Parents Updated: 2010-01-26 08:45:52 Description: [2010-01-25 13:00:00] How can parents effectively shared the load of chores, work and parenting? We'll get spend this hour with Marc and Amy Vachon, authors of "Equally Shared Parenting: Rewriting the Rules for a New Generation of Parents" Perigree, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Restoring Fiscal Responsibility Updated: 2010-01-21 23:00:59 Description: [2010-01-21 12:00:00] Can the current administration restore fiscal confidence and trust in the government? We'll discuss the future of the federal budget this hour with former U.S. comptroller general David M. Walker, president and CEO of the Peter ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Globalization of the American Psyche Updated: 2010-01-20 22:30:40 Description: [2010-01-20 12:00:00] Should America be the self-appointed therapist to the world, or do we have something valuable to learn from other cultures' beliefs about the mind and its psychoses? We'll talk this hour with journalist Ethan Watters, author of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Revolutionary Thinking for a New Age of Prosperity Updated: 2010-01-20 23:48:22 Description: [2010-01-20 13:00:00] Are yesterday's stale notions of government, business, and public policy still somehow dominating the national consciousness? We'll find out this hour with Matt Miller, a contributing editor at Fortune and a columnist for The Da...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Making Decisions in a Dangerous World Updated: 2010-01-20 00:33:59 Description: [2010-01-19 12:00:00] Of the 20 most costly catastrophes since 1970, more than half have occurred since 2001. Is this an omen for the 21st century? How should we behave in this uncertain and dangerous environment? We'll talk with Erwann Michel-Kerjan...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Great Leaders, Creative Thinkers Updated: 2010-01-20 00:46:34 Description: [2010-01-19 13:00:00] What does it take to see things differently than others and how do such visionaries shape our history and future? We'll spend this hour with Walter Isaacson, whose new book is "American Sketches: Great Leaders, Creative Thinkers...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Story and Skill of Conversation Updated: 2010-01-14 22:01:00 Description: [2010-01-14 12:00:00] Are you capable of handling the awkward moments of daily social speech in a world of cell phones, email, and texting? We'll talk this hour with Daniel Menaker, former executive editor in chief of Random House and author of the n...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Big Thought and Creative Learning Updated: 2010-01-14 23:53:25 Description: [2010-01-14 13:00:00] How can we keep arts education and creative learning a vital element in the lives of our youth, especially children in urban neighborhoods with limited access to cultural opportunities? We'll find out this hour with Gigi Antoni,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Secret to Getting Things Right Updated: 2010-01-13 23:31:34 Description: [2010-01-13 12:00:00] How did the humblest tool for organizing data reduce complications in surgical practice, streamline restaurant operations, and minimize the risks of venture capital? We'll spend this hour with Harvard Medical School professor At...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How False Ideologies Led America Astray Updated: 2010-01-13 23:42:16 Description: [2010-01-13 13:00:00] Why was America's dominance after the end of the Cold War so short-lived? We'll explore misunderstandings in recent foreign policy with Jack F. Matlock, Jr., former U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union and author of "Superpower I...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Discoveries about the Brain Updated: 2010-01-13 00:10:08 Description: [2010-01-12 13:00:00] Are scientists on the cusp of reversing paralysis? Is there new hope for people suffering from degenerative illnesses? We'll explore the latest cutting-edge research with Dr. Douglas Fields, author of "The Other Brain: From Deme...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Iran's Green Movement Updated: 2010-01-12 21:34:37 Description: [2010-01-12 12:00:00] What exactly is Iran's "green movement," and how does it manage to thrive under intense political pressure? We'll find out this hour with Hooman Majd, whose article "Think Again: Iran's Green Movement" appears in the current edi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What to Do About Procrastination Updated: 2010-01-11 22:42:17 Description: [2010-01-11 12:00:00] Did you wait until the last minute to decide your new year's resolutions? This hour, find out how to stop putting things off until tomorrow with Berkeley psychologist Jane Burka, author of "Procrastination: Why You Do It, What t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Dignified Wedding Updated: 2010-01-11 23:58:33 Description: [2010-01-11 1:00:00] How do you tell wedding guests that their newborns are not invited to your wedding? What if you don't want your future mother-in-law's help with planning your perfect day? We'll talk this hour with Miss Manners herself, etiquette...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Updated: 2010-01-07 23:49:56 Description: [2010-01-07 1:00:00] How can you harness inspiration to find greater satisfaction in your life and work? We'll spend this hour with Wired contributing editor Daniel Pink, who examines the keys to high performance in the new book "Drive: The Surprisin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Infant Mental Health Updated: 2010-01-07 21:09:21 Description: [2010-01-07 12:00:00] Are safe backyards and loving family support networks enough to start a child on the path to self-esteem? And how early in a child's life should parents begin this process? We're joined this hour by world-renowned pediatric auth...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Centenary History of MI5 Updated: 2010-01-07 08:42:58 Description: [2010-01-06 12:00:00] What revelations are contained in the files of MI5, the deeply mysterious security and intelligence agency that has protected Great Britain for the past 100 years? We'll talk to Britain's leading historian of intelligence, Chris...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Stories Behind the Shots Updated: 2010-01-07 08:46:24 Description: [2010-01-06 1:00:00] How does a wilderness photographer get close to a polar bear, a leopard seal, and other dangerous Arctic predators? We'll spend this hour with National Geographic's Paul Nicklen, who is in town for the Brinker International Forum...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD We're Through Being Cool Updated: 2010-01-06 08:39:15 Description: [2010-01-05 12:00:00] Does being cool, in effect, mean you are actually not cool at all? We'll discuss the irony of today's post-cool society with noted jazz critic and music historian Ted Gioia, whose new book is "The Birth (and Death) of the Cool" ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Homelessness in North Texas Updated: 2010-01-06 08:42:23 Description: [2010-01-05 1:00:00] As the number of homeless North Texans rises under a struggling economy, what can local communities do to help shelter their most vulnerable citizens? We'll spend this hour with Mike Faenza, president and chief executive officer ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Build an Intelligent Robot Updated: 2010-01-05 00:19:18 Description: [2010-01-04 1:00:00] Is it possible to build a robot that looks, thinks, and responds like a human being? We'll spend this hour with robotics designer David Hanson, who develops "intelligent" robots with realistic facial expressions and conversationa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Reshape Market Society Updated: 2010-01-04 21:09:32 Description: [2010-01-04 12:00:00] Do the concurrent crises of the economy, climate change, and global food supply provide an opportunity to change the way we think? We'll find the advantages in valuing people, places, and animals regardless of their economic wor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archives: Women's Health Care Today Updated: 2009-12-31 20:39:14 Description: [2009-12-31 1:00:00] From the archives - What is the current state of women's healthcare in America? We'll spend this hour with Dr. Joycelyn Elders, former Surgeon General of the United States. She was in town to deliver the Louise B. Raggio Endowed ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the archives: Amid the Ruins of Mass Media Updated: 2009-12-31 08:37:30 Description: [2009-12-30 1:00:00] Is a new world dawning and more importantly, are we prepared to live in it? We'll spend this hour with Bob Garfield, co-host of NPR's On the Media and author of the new book "The Chaos Scenario, Amid the Ruins of Mass Media, The ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the archives: A Changing Perception of God Updated: 2009-12-29 21:00:59 Description: [2009-12-29 1:00:00] From the archives - How has the perception of God changed and how has this transformation affected society? We'll talk this hour with scholar and world-wide religion expert Karen Armstrong, whose new book is "The Case for God" (K...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The History & Science of Plant Breeding Updated: 2009-12-28 15:26:11 Description: [2009-12-21 12:00:00] How did the fruits and vegetable we eat actually come to be? We'll discover how virtually nothing on our tables today resembles the plats that fed the first humans with Noel Kingsbury, author of the new book "Hybrid: The History...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Past 35 Years in Dallas Updated: 2009-12-28 15:35:57 Description: [2009-12-21 1:00:00] What are the biggest moments in modern Dallas history? We'll spend this hour with D Magazine editors Zac Crain, Jason Heid, and Tim Rogers, who have wrangled Dallas' 35 most noteworthy events since 1974 in celebration of D Magazi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bribes, Lies, and the Art of Extreme Tourism Updated: 2009-12-28 15:36:16 Description: [2009-12-22 12:00:00] Which places would you steer clear of on a world tour? Travel writer Chuck Thompson takes us to a few of the locales he's always avoided (until now) in his new book "To Hellholes and Back: Bribes, Lies, and the Art of Extreme To...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ha Ha Funny Updated: 2009-12-28 15:36:36 Description: [2009-12-22 1:00:00] What's funny these days? We'll spend this hour with two professionals who know. Paul Varghese and Aaron Aryanpur will join us this hour to discuss the current state of comedy, make us laugh and preview their upcoming News Year's ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the archive: History's Greatest Treasure Hunt Updated: 2009-12-28 15:36:45 Description: [2009-12-23 1:00:00] From the archive - Who rescued many of the finest artworks in history from Adolf Hitler and his henchmen? We talked in September with writer and producer Robert Edsel, whose new book is "The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the archives: America's Christmas Present Updated: 2009-12-28 15:37:04 Description: [2009-12-23 12:00:00] From the archives - Is Frisco, Texas, the capitol of over-the-top Christmas excess? We'll talked in November with Washington Post pop culture writer Hank Stuever, author of the new book, "Tinsel: A Search for America's Christmas...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: Thirty Years of Vehicular Hell-bending Updated: 2009-12-28 15:37:22 Description: [2009-12-24 12:00:00] From the archives - Where do freedom and America's love affair with the automobile intersect? They meet in the brain of P.J. O'Rourke. We talked with him in September about his collection of essays called "Driving Like Crazy: Th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design Updated: 2009-12-28 15:37:38 Description: [2009-12-24 1:00:00] From the archives - How important are costumes in bringing characters to life on screen? We explored the intersection of fashion and film in August with Oscar-nominated costume designer Deborah Landis, author of "Dressed: A Centu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archives: The Meaning of Gourmet Updated: 2009-12-28 20:56:57 Description: [2009-12-28 1:00:00] From the archives - What does "gourmet" mean today? We'll talk this hour with best-selling memoirist and Gourmet Magazine Editor-In-Chief Ruth Reichl. She's also the editor of the brand new cookbook "Gourmet Today: More than 1000...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Conversation with Novelist Stephen Coonts Updated: 2009-12-17 21:41:25 Description: [2009-12-17 12:00:00] How did a U.S. Navy aviator and Vietnam combat veteran turn his real-life experiences into a prolific career as a thriller writer? We'll talk this hour with novelist Stephen Coonts, whose new book is "The Disciple" (St. Martin's...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Holiday Movie Season Updated: 2009-12-18 00:02:58 Description: [2009-12-17 1:00:00] Are you enjoying this year's crop of holiday movies? We'll get the picks and pans of the season with a panel of our favorite critics this hour - Stephen Becker of KERA's Art&Seek, Chris Vognar of The Dallas Morning News and Chris...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Hitchcock Taught America to Love Murder Updated: 2009-12-17 07:21:00 Description: [2009-12-16 1:00:00] How did one of the most famous scenes in cinematic history - actress Janet Leigh savagely murdered in a shower at the Bates Motel - change the art of American filmmaking? We'll talk this hour with historian and critic David Thoms...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Tumultuous Birth of South Africa Updated: 2009-12-16 20:27:30 Description: [2009-12-16 12:00:00] It started as a small outpost on the southern tip of Africa and became a severely racist society that still seeks redemption in the eyes of the world. We'll spend this hour with renowned journalist and humanitarian Dominique Lap...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Your Guided Tour to the Energy Crisis Updated: 2009-12-15 20:41:16 Description: [2009-12-15 12:00:00] Is our country's energy supply on shaky ground and what should we know about oil, biofuels and nuclear energy? We'll get a no-nonsense perspective this hour with PublicAgenda.org executive editor Scott Bittle, co-author of the n...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Brutal Education of a Conservative Superstar Updated: 2009-12-15 23:57:03 Description: [2009-12-15 1:00:00] Who is the real Sarah Palin and why - even after her failed 2008 bid for the vice presidency - is she still such a powerful political force in America? We'll talk with Shushannah Walshe, co-author of the new book "Sarah from Alas...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Understanding the Teen Brain Updated: 2009-12-15 00:39:14 Description: [2009-12-14 12:00:00] When middle school students are taught only how to pass any given test, how will they develop critical and curious minds? We'll discuss the teenage brain with Sandra Chapman and Jacquelyn Gamino from UTD's Center for BrainHealth...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Our National Obsession with Weight Updated: 2009-12-15 00:43:49 Description: [2009-12-14 1:00:00] Is our national obsession with weight and size a good thing? Esther Rothblum, professor of women's studies at San Diego State University and co-editor of "The Fat Studies Reader" (NYU, 2009) might argue that the "obesity epidemic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lessons Learned from Saving Racehorses Updated: 2009-12-10 21:24:08 Description: [2009-12-10 12:00:00] What does a sport like horseracing tell us about our culture and what happens to the horses when their racing days are over? We'll explore the world not seen from the grandstand this hour with Lynn Reardon, founder and executive...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Faith for People Who Don't Like Religion Updated: 2009-12-10 23:54:30 Description: [2009-12-10 1:00:00] Is there room for tolerance in the space between fundamentalist Christianity and New Atheism? Frank Schaeffer hopes so. He offers a middle ground between these polarizing forces in his new book "Patience with God: Faith for Peopl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Architecture for Beauty, Purpose, and Community Updated: 2009-12-09 20:37:25 Description: [2009-12-09 12:00:00] Can the built world be beautiful, purposeful and communal all at once? Should architects strive to merge these and other individual and social goals in their designs? Well take a 30,000 foot look at these and other questions wit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating a Sustainable Holiday Updated: 2009-12-10 00:16:19 Description: [2009-12-09 1:00:00] Are you planning a more sustainable holiday celebration this year? We'll get tips on everything from choosing a tree to recycling after the celebration with Anna Getty, author of the new book "I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas: G...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Culinary Exploration of the Jewish Diaspora Updated: 2009-12-08 22:46:45 Description: [2009-12-08 1:00:00] How do culture and religion influence cuisine? We'll find out this hour and get a preview of Hanukkah with Chef Tina Wasserman, author of the new book "Entree to Judaism: A Culinary Exploration of the Jewish Diaspora" (URJ Press,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD SMU's New Institute for Engineering and Humanity Updated: 2009-12-08 22:52:49 Description: [2009-12-08 12:00:00] How can engineers, philanthropists and humanitarians work together to make the world a better place for everyone? We'll talk with Geoffrey Orsak, Dean of SMU's Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering and Major General Jeffrey Talley...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Telling the Stories that Don't Get Told Updated: 2009-12-07 23:17:11 Description: [2009-12-07 13:00:00] What should we know about the world that's just not getting reported and how would a better global understanding help Americans be better citizens? We'll talk this hour with journalist Lisa Ling who's in town to speak to the Bri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Texas Gubernatorial Race Updated: 2009-12-07 20:44:27 Description: [2009-12-07 12:00:00] He arrived in this country with $71 and built a multi-billion dollar Texas company from scratch. So why does he want to be governor? We'll talk this hour with Houston businessman and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Farouk Sha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle Updated: 2009-12-03 22:15:22 Description: [2009-12-03 12:00:00] How does Israel's adversity-driven culture influence its economy? We'll spend this hour with Dan Senor, adjunct senior fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and co-author of the book "Start-up Nation...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Arts Education Updated: 2009-12-03 23:41:43 Description: [2009-12-03 13:00:00] How do today's arts education programs prepare students to make a decent living in the arts? We'll talk with Jose Antonio Bowen, Dean of the Meadows School of the Arts and Algur H. Meadows Chair and Professor of Music at Souther...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Help Our Teenagers Grow Up Updated: 2009-12-02 21:22:06 Description: [2009-12-02 12:00:00] Does your academically successful nineteen-year-old still expect you to "just take care of" even the most basic life tasks? We'll spend this hour with University of Virginia psychology professor Joseph Allen, co-author of the ne...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: Einstein's Theory of Relativity Updated: 2009-12-02 23:57:00 Description: [2009-12-02 13:00:00] Is Einstein's theory of relativity too complex for the average Joe to comprehend, or just waiting for the right teacher? We'll discuss common misconceptions about relativity this hour with Brian Cox, particle physicist and co-au...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Simple & Fresh Southern Cooking Updated: 2009-12-01 20:30:24 Description: [2009-12-01 12:00:00] Do the words "southern cooking" conjure images of long-simmered gumbos, fish-fry marathons, and whole-hog barbecues? We'll spend this hour with Travel + Leisure contributing editors Matt Lee and Ted Lee, authors of "The Lee Bros...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Recession Updated: 2009-12-02 00:31:00 Description: [2009-12-01 13:00:00] What is the current outlook on the United States recession? Can Texas remain business-friendly and globally competitive under a federal exit strategy? We'll talk this hour with W. Charles Sawyer, the Hal Wright Professor in Lati...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Call to Action on Climate Change Updated: 2009-12-01 08:42:35 Description: [2009-11-30 12:00:00] What would passing clean energy climate legislation mean for our economy and our place in the world? We'll talk with Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, whose new book is "Clean Energy Common Se...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Remembering Molly Ivins Updated: 2009-12-01 08:45:41 Description: [2009-11-30 13:00:00] How did a woman groomed for a gilded life in Houston reinvent herself as one of the most provocative and influential journalists in Texas history? We'll talk this hour with University of Texas journalism professor Bill Minutagli...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Why the American Consumer Will Keep on Buying Updated: 2009-11-25 23:33:24 Description: [2009-11-25 13:00:00] When do you shop? And why do you sometimes buy things that you don't really need? We'll talk this hour with former editor in chief of Esquire Magazine Lee Eisenberg, author of "Shoptimism: Why the American Consumer Will Keep on ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From Oil Wells to Solar Cells Updated: 2009-11-25 21:09:25 Description: [2009-11-25 12:00:00] What can we do to relieve our addiction to energy? We'll spend this hour with Amanda Little, author of the new book "Power Trip: From Oil Wells to Solar Cells - Our Ride to the Renewable Future" (Harper, 2009)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Avoid the Tyranny of Textbooks Updated: 2009-11-24 21:11:15 Description: [2009-11-24 12:00:00] Was your high school history textbook telling the truth about America's past? We'll spend this hour with sociologist James W. Loewen, whose new book is "Teaching What Really Happened: How to Avoid the Tyranny of Textbooks and Ge...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Conversation with Novelist Clive Cussler Updated: 2009-11-24 23:39:12 Description: [2009-11-24 13:00:00] How did a marine archaeologist turn his adventurous reality into a prolific career of writing adventure fiction? We'll talk this hour with novelist Clive Cussler, co-author of the new book, "The Wrecker" (Putnam, 2009)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Trinity River Updated: 2009-11-23 20:53:21 Description: [2009-11-23 12:00:00] Could the Trinity River have better served North Texas as a barge canal running to the Gulf of Mexico? We'll talk with producer Rob Tranchin, whose new television documentary, "Living with the Trinity," premieres tonight on KERA...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Failure of Reaganomics Updated: 2009-11-23 23:51:45 Description: [2009-11-23 13:00:00] What went wrong with the economic policies advanced by the Reagan administration? We'll talk this hour with former domestic policy adviser Bruce Bartlett, author of "The New American Economy: The Failure of Reaganomics and a New...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Education&the State of America's Students Updated: 2009-11-19 21:15:44 Description: [2009-11-19 12:00:00] Have past attempts at education reform made a difference in learning? And how can things be improved for the immediate future? We'll discuss the state of America's students with Margaret Spellings, former U.S. Secretary of Educa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Twilight of the American Newspaper Updated: 2009-11-19 23:40:55 Description: [2009-11-19 13:00:00] Are newspapers destined to become a relic of history? This hour we'll talk with Richard Rodriguez, whose article "Final Edition: Twilight of the American Newspaper" appears in this month's edition of Harper's Magazine....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Three Decades of Wall Street Greed Updated: 2009-11-18 21:24:37 Description: [2009-11-18 12:00:00] Why did the banking system almost collapse last year? And who was responsible? We'll spend this hour with Charles Gasparino, author of the new book "The Sellout: How Three Decades of Wall Street Greed and Government Mismanagemen...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Outsourcing of American Power Updated: 2009-11-18 23:05:15 Description: [2009-11-18 13:00:00] Have private corporations taken over the U.S. government? We'll talk this hour with Allison Stanger, author of "One Nation Under Contract: The Outsourcing of American Power and the Future of Foreign Policy" (Yale University Pres...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Assassination of JFK Updated: 2009-11-17 22:47:10 Description: [2009-11-17 12:00:00] Can you remember the assassination of President Kennedy? Or does your knowledge of that tragic moment come from a history textbook rather than news reports or firsthand accounts? We'll spend this hour with Tom Jennings, executiv...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Search for America's Christmas Present Updated: 2009-11-17 23:57:15 Description: [2009-11-17 13:00:00] Is Frisco, Texas, the capitol of over-the-top Christmas excess? We'll talk this hour with Washington Post pop culture writer Hank Stuever, author of the new book, "Tinsel: A Search for America's Christmas Present" (Houghton Miff...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD India's Harvest of Water Updated: 2009-11-16 20:42:23 Description: [2009-11-16 12:00:00] Is an ambitious new water system in India a viable alternative to monsoon season for the nation's farmers? We'll talk with Sara Corbett, whose article "A Harvest of Water" appears in this month's issue of National Geographic Mag...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Life and Legacy of Archimedes Updated: 2009-11-16 23:06:38 Description: [2009-11-16 13:00:00] How much do you know about the man who leaped from his bathtub exclaiming "Eureka!" on discovering a scientific principle that, today, allows a balloon to fly? We'll talk this hour with biographer Alan Hirshfeld, whose new book ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Fall of the Soviet Empire Updated: 2009-11-12 20:25:23 Description: [2009-11-12 12:00:00] How did the collapse of the USSR's European empire happen so quickly and peacefully in the waning months of the 80s? We'll talk to Victor Sebestyen, author of "Revolution 1989: The Fall of the Soviet Empire" (Pantheon, 2009)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Law Enforcement View of Terrorism Updated: 2009-11-12 23:48:24 Description: [2009-11-12 13:00:00] What challenges do security experts face when an individual terrorist can pose as much threat as a powerful rogue nation? This hour we'll discuss the law enforcement view of terrorism with Oliver "Buck" Revell, President of Reve...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Battles That Saved South Korea From Extinction Updated: 2009-11-11 20:30:03 Description: [2009-11-11 12:00:00] Why is the Korean War often overlooked in the canon of American military history? We'll spend this hour with Bill Sloan, author of the new book "The Darkest Summer: Pusan and Inchon 1950: The Battles That Saved South Korea - and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Influence of Abigail Adams Updated: 2009-11-11 23:06:23 Description: [2009-11-11 13:00:00] As wife of the nation's second president and mother of the sixth, Abigail Adams influenced the founding days of the United States, but who was she really? We'll talk this hour with Woody Holton, author of "Abigail Adams" (Free P...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shoah as Turning Point Updated: 2009-11-11 01:33:55 Description: [2009-11-10 12:00:00] How does the Holocaust continue to affect us today? We'll spend this hour with Elliott Dlin, executive director of the Dallas Holocaust Museum, and Rick Halperin, director of SMU's Human Rights Education Program. They are part o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Inside Story of Barack Obama's Historic Victory Updated: 2009-11-09 21:34:30 Description: [2009-11-09 12:00:00] How did a grassroots political movement forever change the way that presidential campaigns are run? We'll talk with David Plouffe, political strategist and author of the new book, "The Audacity to Win: The Inside Story and Lesso...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Thoughts on Teacherhood Updated: 2009-11-09 23:18:53 Description: [2009-11-09 13:00:00] What can we learn from children not yet old enough to graduate elementary school? We'll talk this hour with award-winning teacher Phillip Done, whose new book is "Close Encounters of the Third-Grade Kind" (Center Street, 2009)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Excavating London's 16th-Century Playhouses Updated: 2009-11-05 23:14:37 Description: [2009-11-05 13:00:00] Were the lives lived offstage in the time of Shakespeare as intriguing as the legendary characters in his plays? This hour we'll discover life inside London's famous 16th-century playhouses with Julian Bowsher, Senior Archaeolog...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Why the World's Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty Updated: 2009-11-05 20:30:01 Description: [2009-11-05 12:00:00] Why do hunger and famine persist and do we possess the knowledge and resources to feed the planet's poor? We'll talk to Wall Street Journal foreign correspondent Roger Thurow, co-author of "Enough: Why the World's Poorest Starve...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Women's Health Care Today Updated: 2009-11-04 20:42:50 Description: [2009-11-04 12:00:00] What is the current state of women's healthcare in America? We'll spend this hour with Dr. Joycelyn Elders, former Surgeon General of the United States. She is in town to deliver the Louise B. Raggio Endowed Lecture at SMU....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The (Almost) Definitive Guide to Gastronomy Updated: 2009-11-04 23:14:07 Description: [2009-11-04 13:00:00] Do you know how to savor a perfect peach or decode the wine list at an upscale restaurant? Have you eaten street food in a strange new city and lived to tell the tale? We'll talk this hour with Pim Techamuanvivit, author of "The...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's the Right Thing to Do? Updated: 2009-11-03 23:08:30 Description: [2009-11-03 12:00:00] How should we as individuals handle today's most controversial issues? We'll spend this hour with Harvard Professor of Government and political philosopher Michael J. Sandel, author of the new book "Justice: What's the Right Thi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Last Days of Wasp Splendor Updated: 2009-11-03 23:15:14 Description: [2009-11-03 13:00:00] What was it like to be born into a family of declining prominence and fading glamour? We'll talk this hour with New Yorker writer Tad Friend, whose new memoir is "Cheerful Money: Me, My Family, and the Last Days of Wasp Splendor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Untold Story of Jewish Spies in Nazi Germany Updated: 2009-11-03 08:45:12 Description: [2009-11-02 12:00:00] If you had barely escaped the Nazis during World War II, could anything make you go back? We'll talk with Patrick K. O'Donnell, military historian and author of the new book, "They Dared Return: The Untold Story of Jewish Spies ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Conversation with Tom Schieffer Updated: 2009-11-03 08:48:06 Description: [2009-11-02 13:00:00] What makes a candidate want to be the next governor of Texas? We'll talk this hour with the former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Tom Schieffer, about state politics and his gubernatorial candidacy....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Language & Usage, Part One Updated: 2009-10-30 07:41:38 Description: [2009-10-29 12:00:00] Have you ever been guilty of abusing the English language? Find out in this two-hour special with language and grammar expert Bryan Garner, author of "A Dictionary of Modern American Usage" (3rd Edition. Oxford, 2009)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Language & Usage, Part Two Updated: 2009-10-30 07:43:08 Description: [2009-10-29 13:00:00] Have you ever been guilty of abusing the English language? Find out in this two-hour special with language and grammar expert Bryan Garner, author of "A Dictionary of Modern American Usage" (3rd Edition. Oxford, 2009)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Teenage Dating Today Updated: 2009-10-28 20:53:52 Description: [2009-10-28 12:00:00] How is teenage dating different today than when you were in high school? We'll spend this hour with Sujata Dand, producer of the new documentary "Boyfriends," premiering tonight on KERA, channel 13....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Secrets About the World's Musical Masters Updated: 2009-10-28 23:24:04 Description: [2009-10-28 13:00:00] Who knew that Bach composed music in prison, or that Wagner had a thing for women's underwear? We'll talk this hour with Elizabeth Lunday, author of the new book "Secret Lives of Great Composers: What Your Teachers Never Told Yo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What Americans Really Want Updated: 2009-10-27 22:22:51 Description: [2009-10-27 12:00:00] How do your personal hopes, dreams and fears compare with those of the majority of Americans? We'll spend this hour with polling expert and political pundit Frank Luntz, whose new book is "What Americans Really Want...Really" (H...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Diary of the Great Depression Updated: 2009-10-27 23:37:37 Description: [2009-10-27 13:00:00] What can we learn from a journal written in the aftermath of the 1929 stock market crash? We'll talk this hour with James Ledbetter, co-editor of the new book "The Great Depression: A Diary" (Public Affairs, 2009)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Feminism & Islam Updated: 2009-10-26 22:14:57 Description: [2009-10-26 12:00:00] How will Islamic law adapt to the feminist movement in Muslim nations? We'll talk with Professor Qudsia Mirza about the public's misconceptions over Islam and women's rights....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Best of Think Updated: 2009-10-26 23:26:58 Description: [2009-10-26 13:00:00] In a Best of Think program, we'll talk with Fareed Zakaria, editor of Newsweek International, CNN Host and author of "The Post-American World" (Norton & Co, 2008). Then in the second half of the hour we'll talk with Lee Woodruff...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Genocide and the Ongoing Assault on Humanity Updated: 2009-10-23 07:38:05 Description: [2009-10-22 12:00:00] Why does genocide happen and what will it take to stop it? We'll explore these questions and more this hour with Daniel Jonah Goldhagen, author of "Worse Than War: Genocide, Eliminationism, and the Ongoing Assault on Humanity" (...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Hero's Search for What Really Matters Updated: 2009-10-23 07:39:39 Description: [2009-10-22 13:00:00] What do we learn about ourselves in moments of crisis? We'll talk this hour with Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger who heroically landed a disabled passenger jet on the Hudson River last January. His new book is "Highest Duty...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Turning Points in the Making of American Cuisine Updated: 2009-10-21 21:35:45 Description: [2009-10-21 12:00:00] How did regular old food become American food? We'll spend this hour with culinary historian and author Andrew F. Smith, whose new book is "Eating History: Thirty Turning Points in the Making of American Cuisine" (Columbia, 2009...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Amazing Journey of American Women Updated: 2009-10-21 23:58:04 Description: [2009-10-21 13:00:00] How have the roles of women changed in the last fifty years? We'll talk this hour with New York Times columnist Gail Collins. Her new history of the feminist movement is "When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Texas Politics Updated: 2009-10-20 19:34:01 Description: [2009-10-20 12:00:00] What's going on with the Texas Governor's race? We'll check-in this hour with Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Bud Kennedy....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Becoming a Show Business Legend Updated: 2009-10-20 23:03:55 Description: [2009-10-20 13:00:00] How does a performer go from Wall Lake, Iowa to a multi-platinum recording career and a two-decade headlining gig at Las Vegas' Caesar's Palace? We'll find out this hour with the legendary Andy Williams whose new memoir "Moon Ri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Guilty Liberal Attempts to Save the Planet Updated: 2009-10-19 21:25:12 Description: [2009-10-19 12:00:00] How far would you go to help save the environment? We'll talk this hour with Colin Beavan whose new book is "No Impact Man: The Adventures of a Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the Planet, and the Discoveries He Makes About H...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Positive Thinking Has Undermined America Updated: 2009-10-19 23:43:45 Description: [2009-10-19 13:00:00] Is ubiquitous optimism bad for America? We'll talk this hour with writer Barbara Ehrenreich whose new book is "Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America" (Metropolitan Books, 2009)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learning About America from Starbucks Updated: 2009-10-15 20:50:40 Description: [2009-10-13 13:00:00] What does your cup of coffee say about you? What does it say about society? We'll talk this hour with Bryant Simon, Professor of History and Director of American Studies at Temple University and author of "Everything but the Cof...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bernard Schriever and the Ultimate Weapon Updated: 2009-10-15 20:52:12 Description: [2009-10-15 12:00:00] How did the U.S.-Soviet nuclear competition affect the outcome of history? We'll talk this hour with Pulitzer Prize winner Neil Sheehan, who profiles the Air Force officer who led the U.S. missile effort in his new book "A Fiery...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bernard Schriever and the Ultimate Weapon Updated: 2009-10-15 22:43:36 Description: [2009-10-15 12:00:00] How did the U.S.-Soviet nuclear competition affect the outcome of history? We'll talk this hour with Pulitzer Prize winner Neil Sheehan, who profiles the Air Force officer who led the U.S. missile effort in his new book "A Fiery...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Journey to the Heart of White America Updated: 2009-10-15 23:52:16 Description: [2009-10-15 13:00:00] What exactly are exurbs and why are some white Americans moving to them in droves? We'll spend the hour with Rich Benjamin, senior fellow at the non-partisan think tank Demos and author of the new book "Searching for Whitopia: A...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dallas Arts District & AT&T Performing Arts Center Updated: 2009-10-13 22:41:50 Description: [2009-10-13 12:00:00] Have you visited the newly completed Dallas Arts District yet? We'll spend this hour with Veletta Forsythe Lill, Executive Director of the Dallas Arts District and Mark Nerenhausen, President and CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Lives of Stars Updated: 2009-10-13 07:34:39 Description: [2009-10-12 12:00:00] What's going on in astronomy these days? We'll explore the Milky Way, collliding galaxies and find out if there's really water on the Moon this hour with astronomer Ken Croswell whose new book for kids is "The Lives of Stars" (B...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lessons Learned on the Open Ocean Updated: 2009-10-13 07:36:13 Description: [2009-10-12 13:00:00] What does it take to reinvent one's self? We'll find out this hour with Roz Savage, who left a successful management career for a life of adventure. She tells the story in her new book "Rowing the Atlantic: Lessons Learned on th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Transformation of the Memorial Landscape Updated: 2009-10-09 03:26:03 Description: [2009-10-08 12:00:00] What do our monuments really say about our history and ourselves? We'll talk this hour with University of Pittsburgh Chair of the History of Art and Architecture Kirk Savage, who'll lecture at the Sixth Floor Museum this evening...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Preparing for the Flu Updated: 2009-10-09 03:27:40 Description: [2009-10-08 13:00:00] What do we need to know about the H1N1 "Swine Flu" virus? We'll get tips this hour from Jorie Klein, Director of Disaster Planning at Parkland Health and Hospital System....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Inside the Secret World of Bernie and Ruth Madoff Updated: 2009-10-07 19:42:34 Description: [2009-10-07 12:00:00] How and why did Bernie Madoff steal billions of dollars from clients who trusted him with their life savings and financial futures? We'll talk this hour with Brian Ross, Chief Investigative Correspondent at ABC News and author o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Freud Invented Psychoanalysis Updated: 2009-10-07 23:14:12 Description: [2009-10-07 13:00:00] Were Sigmund Freud's ideas about treating psychological disorders really his own? We'll explore the world of 1870s Vienna and early psychology this hour with Louis Breger, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Psychoanalytic Studies at C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Future of Media Updated: 2009-10-06 22:48:16 Description: [2009-10-06 12:00:00] Is a new world dawning and more importantly, are we prepared to live in it? We'll spend this hour with Bob Garfield, co-host of NPR's On the Media and author of the new book "The Chaos Scenario, Amid the Ruins of Mass Media, The...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Back to the Future of Education Updated: 2009-10-06 22:53:42 Description: [2009-10-06 13:00:00] Is our method of teaching right for all of our country's children? We'll explore current theories and possible solutions this hour with E.D. Hirsch, Jr., founder of the Core Knowledge Foundation and author of the new book "The M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Changing Perception of God Updated: 2009-10-05 20:52:14 Description: [2009-10-05 12:00:00] How has the perception of God changed and how has this transformation affected society? We'll talk this hour with scholar and world-wide religion expert Karen Armstrong, whose new book is "The Case for God" (Knopf, 2009)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The New Muslim Middle Class Updated: 2009-10-05 23:14:45 Description: [2009-10-05 13:00:00] How might a burgeoning middle class determine the future of Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the rest of the region? We'll examine the commercial landscape of the Middle East this hour with international relations expert and best...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Faith, Belief, and the Age of Spirituality Updated: 2009-10-02 01:05:44 Description: [2009-10-01 12:00:00] Is spirituality replacing formal religion? We'll discuss the history and future of religious practice this hour with Harvey Cox, the Hollis Research Professor of Divinity at Harvard and author of the new book "The Future of Fait...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD An Obsessive Quest to the Edge of Extinction Updated: 2009-10-02 01:08:01 Description: [2009-10-01 13:00:00] How does an ornithologist write a definitive account of an extinct and virtually unknown bird? We'll find out this hour with Glen Chilton, Ph.D., who set out to write a brief description and ended up with his new book "The Curse...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Pros & Cons of Global Legalism Updated: 2009-09-30 19:50:14 Description: [2009-09-30 12:00:00] Does international law actually help keep the peace between the nations of the world? We'll discuss the issue this hour with Eric. A. Posner, the Kirkland and Ellis Professor of Law at the University of Chicago. His new book is ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The National Conversation on Race Updated: 2009-09-30 23:27:44 Description: [2009-09-30 13:00:00] Where is the national conversation on race today? We'll check in with Dallas Morning News columnists James Ragland and Steve Blow who have recently published another installment of their on-going "Talking Race" series....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Violent Twilight of Oil Updated: 2009-09-29 23:13:34 Description: [2009-09-29 12:00:00] What is our oil addiction really doing to us and to our world? We'll talk this hour with Peter Maass, contributing writer to The New York Times Magazine and author of the new book "Crude World: The Violent Twilight of Oil" (Knop...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mysticism & America Updated: 2009-09-29 23:16:38 Description: [2009-09-29 13:00:00] How have secret societies and mystical leaders influenced our country? We'll spend this hour with Mitch Horowitz author of the new book "Occult America: The Secret History of How Mysticism Shaped Our Nation" (Bantam, 2009)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bridging Dallas' North-South Gap Updated: 2009-09-29 07:40:08 Description: [2009-09-28 12:00:00] Is Dallas making progress south of the Trinity River? We'll check in with Dallas Morning News editorial page editor Keven Ann Willey and columnist Tod Robberson about their on-going, long-term project "Bridging Dallas' North-Sou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks Updated: 2009-09-29 07:41:36 Description: [2009-09-28 13:00:00] Are you addicted to FaceBook, Myspace or Twitter? We'll explore the brave new world and influence of these networks with Harvard professor Nicholas A. Christakis, MD, Ph.D., co-author of the new book "Connected: The Surprising P...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Meaning of Gourmet Updated: 2009-09-24 20:05:58 Description: [2009-09-24 12:00:00] What does "gourmet" mean today? We'll talk this hour with best-selling memoirist and Gourmet Magazine Editor-In-Chief Ruth Reichl. She's also the editor of the brand new cookbook "Gourmet Today: More than 1000 All-New Recipes fo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Evolution, Intelligent Design & the Courts Updated: 2009-09-24 23:33:41 Description: [2009-09-24 13:00:00] The conflict over teaching evolution in public schools is nothing new, but it came to a head (and was addressed in court) in Dover, Pennsylvania in 2005. We'll talk this hour with a key player in that story - U.S. District Judge...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Architecture & The Future of Cities Updated: 2009-09-23 20:07:03 Description: [2009-09-23 12:00:00] What will our cities be like in 10, 20, or 100 years and what roll will sustainability play in their design? We'll talk this hour with Adrian Smith, principal at Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. Smith is in town to judge...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Archive: The Way We Run Updated: 2009-09-23 23:53:48 Description: [2009-09-23 13:00:00] From the Archives: Is there a better way to run? We'll explore the world of the Tarahumara this hour with journalist Christopher McDougall, author of the new book "Born To Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, And The Greatest Rac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Urban Chickens Updated: 2009-09-22 23:08:49 Description: [2009-09-22 13:00:00] To what lengths would you go for farm-fresh eggs? We'll explore the world of the urban backyard chicken farmer this hour with Leslie Finical Halleck, general manager at North Haven Gardens and Sarah Perry, former KERA producer a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Byzantine Empire & Western Civilization Updated: 2009-09-21 20:10:36 Description: [2009-09-21 12:00:00] Why do we know what we know about the Roman Empire? We'll find out this hour with historian Lars Brownworth, author of "Lost to the West: The Forgotten Byzantine Empire That Rescued Western Civilization" (Crown, 2009)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Highs and Lows of American Conservatism Updated: 2009-09-22 00:07:35 Description: [2009-09-21 13:00:00] Is the American Conservative movement in trouble? We'll spend this hour with journalist Sam Tanenhaus, who takes a firm line on the subject in his new book "The Death of Conservatism" (Random House, 2009)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Thief, a Detective, and a Literary Obsession Updated: 2009-09-17 23:25:45 Description: [2009-09-17 13:00:00] What would you do for a good book? We'll explore the story of two very serious book lovers this hour with journalist Allison Hoover Bartlett whose new book is "The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Return of the Master Economist Updated: 2009-09-16 19:33:55 Description: [2009-09-16 12:00:00] Can we still learn from an economist born in the late 19th century and could his theories shed light on the economic troubles of this century? We'll spend this hour with Lord Robert Skidelsky, Emeritus Professor of Political Eco...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Advancing the Dignity of Children Worldwide Updated: 2009-09-16 23:02:39 Description: [2009-09-16 13:00:00] Who is helping the children of the world and how are they making a difference? We'll talk this hour with Maya Ajmera, President and Founder of the Global Fund for Children which advances the dignity of children and youth around ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Evolution of U.S. Military Strategy Updated: 2009-09-16 07:36:44 Description: [2009-09-15 12:00:00] How is the American military presence overseas evolving to meet new challenges in the Middle East and Afghanistan? We'll talk this hour with Rear Admiral Michael T. Franken, Deputy Director of Strategy, Plans and Policy at the U...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Mother-Daughter Story Updated: 2009-09-16 07:38:16 Description: [2009-09-15 13:00:00] What special stories do mothers and daughters share? We'll hear a few such tales this hour with Sue Monk Kidd & Ann Kidd Taylor, authors of "Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Story" (Viking, 2009). They're in town t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Diary of a Teacher's First Year Updated: 2009-09-14 19:30:15 Description: [2009-09-14 12:00:00] What does a teacher learn in his or her first year of work? We'll spend this hour with Esme Raji Codell, whose 1999 book, "Educating Esme: Diary of a Teacher's First Year" (Algonquin Books, 2009), has just been re-issued in an e...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Allied Heroes & History's Greatest Treasure Hunt Updated: 2009-09-15 00:09:35 Description: [2009-09-14 13:00:00] Who rescued many of the finest artworks in history from Adolf Hitler and his henchmen? We'll talk this hour with writer and producer Robert Edsel, whose new book is "The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greate...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Educational Leadership Today Updated: 2009-09-10 20:31:45 Description: [2009-09-10 12:00:00] Every parent wants their child to have the best teachers, but how important is the educational leadership at that student's school and district? We'll talk this hour with two leaders in the field - David Chard, Ph.D., Dean of th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Human-Dog Connection Updated: 2009-09-10 22:54:48 Description: [2009-09-10 13:00:00] Why do many of us find it difficult if not impossible to live without a dog? We'll examine this special relationship and its origins with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jon Franklin. His new book is "The Wolf in the Parlor: T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A World Transformed by Hate Crime Updated: 2009-09-10 07:40:24 Description: [2009-09-09 12:00:00] How does a mother cope with the death of her child when his murder becomes a national headline? We'll talk this hour with Judy Shepard, author of the new book "The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Tran...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Sixties in London Updated: 2009-09-10 07:41:52 Description: [2009-09-09 13:00:00] What were you doing in the 1960s? Journalist Jenny Diski remembers the influential decade as she experienced it in London in her new book "The Sixties" (Picador Paperback Original, 2009). We'll talk with her this hour....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD America's Relationship with India Updated: 2009-09-08 19:33:08 Description: [2009-09-08 12:00:00] What are the most important elements of the India-U.S. relationship? We'll spend this hour with Ambassador Swashpawan Singh, former ambassador of India to the Offices of the United Nations in Geneva. He'll address the World Affa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A History of the Conflict Between Faith and Reason Updated: 2009-09-08 23:14:56 Description: [2009-09-08 13:00:00] Where is Rene Descartes actually buried and how did his life and death influence religion and the understanding of rationalism? We'll talk with Russell Shorto, author of "Descartes' Bones: A Skeletal History of the Conflict Betw...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Thirty Years of Vehicular Hell-bending Updated: 2009-09-03 21:19:06 Description: [2009-09-03 12:00:00] Where do freedom and America's love affair with the automobile intersect? They meet in the brain of P.J. O'Rourke. He's in town to address the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations about his work with Freedom House on global pol...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The History of Bacardi Rum & Cuban Politics Updated: 2009-09-04 00:00:37 Description: [2009-09-03 13:00:00] What does it mean to be Cuban, but to live in exile waiting to return home? NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten profiles one such family (whose name you might recognize) in his new book "Bacardi and the Long Fight for Cuba" (Penguin B...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Plugging into the Sun Updated: 2009-09-02 19:39:03 Description: [2009-09-02 12:00:00] Could the sun fulfill our energy needs while solving our global warming problems at the same time? We'll explore the solar energy world this hour with George Johnson, whose piece "Plugging into the Sun" appears in the September ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Thinking About Children Updated: 2009-09-02 23:09:09 Description: [2009-09-02 13:00:00] Is it possible that all the traditional wisdom about children is - while not exactly wrong, not exactly right either? We'll examine the recent scientific evidence this hour with journalist Po Bronson, co-author of the new book "...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Dream, Eight Girls & a Journey Home Updated: 2009-09-01 20:06:33 Description: [2009-09-01 12:00:00] What will it take to secure real freedom for the women of Afghanistan? We'll talk this hour with Awista Ayub, founder of the Afghan Youth Sports Exchange and author of the new book "However Tall the Mountain: A Dream, Eight Girl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Snake Handling and Redemption Updated: 2009-09-01 23:38:14 Description: [2009-09-01 13:00:00] Who was Glenn Summerford and why was he on trial for attempted murder by rattlesnake in Alabama in 1992? We'll talk with Dennis Covington who covered the trial and whose book about it - "Salvation on Sand Mountain: Snake Handlin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly Updated: 2009-08-31 19:17:18 Description: [2009-08-31 12:00:00] What does it really mean to live and eat sustainably? We'll talk this hour with James McWilliams, winner of the 2009 Hiett Prize in the Humanities and author of the new book "Just Food: Where Locovores Get It Wrong and How We Ca...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Helping Children Understand Their Senses Updated: 2009-08-31 23:05:08 Description: [2009-08-31 13:00:00] We all sense things differently, but how do we develop our sensory skills and what are the best ways to help our children understand their senses? We'll spend this hour with pediatric occupational therapist Lindsey Biel, co-auth...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The U.S. Transplant System Updated: 2009-08-27 20:47:50 Description: [2009-08-27 12:00:00] Are you an organ donor? Do you know anyone who's received a donated organ? We'll discuss America's transplant policies this hour with Steve Farber, co-author of the new book "On the List: Fixing America's Failing Organ Transplan...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The World of Costume Design Updated: 2009-08-27 23:09:14 Description: [2009-08-27 13:00:00] How important are costumes in bringing characters to life on screen? We'll explore the intersection of fashion and film with Oscar-nominated costume designer Deborah Landis, author of "Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Des...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Youth, Media, and Queer Visibility in Rural America Updated: 2009-08-27 07:36:52 Description: [2009-08-26 12:00:00] What is life like for young gay men and women who don't live in the city? We'll find out this hour with Mary L. Gray, author of the book "Out in the Country: Youth, Media, and Queer Visibility in Rural America" (NYU Press, 2009)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ben Bernanke's War on the Great Panic Updated: 2009-08-27 07:38:18 Description: [2009-08-26 13:00:00] What does Ben Bernanke's reappointment as Fed chair mean for our economic future? We'll spend this hour with David Wessel, Economics Editor at the Wall Street Journal and author of "In Fed We Trust: Ben Bernanke's War on the Gre...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Austin/Boston Connection Updated: 2009-08-25 22:49:32 Description: [2009-08-25 13:00:00] Why did Texas and Massachusetts share Democratic control of the U.S. House of Representatives for more than 50 years? We'll talk this hour with professors Anthony Champagne of UT-Dallas and James Riddlesperger of TCU, authors of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Foreign Aid Dilemma Updated: 2009-08-25 19:20:40 Description: [2009-08-25 12:00:00] Where have the billions of dollars in US aid to Afghanistan really gone? We'll spend this hour with Harper's Magazine Washington Editor Ken Silverstein, whose piece "Developmentally Disabled: Why foreign aid to Afghanistan stays...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Little Red Schoolhouse in History and Memory Updated: 2009-08-24 19:12:46 Description: [2009-08-24 12:00:00] What does the iconic image of the one-room schoolhouse tell us about ourselves, our culture, and public education? We'll talk with historian Jonathan Zimmerman, whose new book is "Small Wonder: The Little Red Schoolhouse in Hist...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dealing with Drought Updated: 2009-08-24 22:48:04 Description: [2009-08-24 13:00:00] Are we squandering our most precious natural resource? What can a desert tribe teach us about survival? We'll spend this hour with journalist and water expert James G. Workman, author of "Heart of Dryness: How the Last Bushmen C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reflections on the Spirits of Animals Updated: 2009-08-20 23:52:20 Description: [2009-08-20 13:00:00] Do animals have souls? Does your dog have a conscience? Does your cat possess free will? We'll explore the inner lives of animals with writer Jon Katz, whose new book is "Soul of a Dog: Reflections on the Spirits of the Animals ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love Updated: 2009-08-20 20:14:29 Description: [2009-08-20 12:00:00] Can the power of one man's music inspire change in a troubled continent? We'll discuss Africa's most famous musician this hour with Chai Vasarhelyi, director of the new documentary "Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love" (Shadow D...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Leaving for College Updated: 2009-08-18 23:45:34 Description: [2009-08-18 13:00:00] Is the latest crop of incoming college freshmen ready for life without adult supervision? We'll talk this hour with Harry H. Harrison, Jr., author of the books "1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know" (Thomas Nelson, 20...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Siege and Burning of Atlanta Updated: 2009-08-19 19:47:58 Description: [2009-08-19 12:00:00] What was life like for the citizens of Civil War Atlanta as their city was besieged and destroyed? We'll find out this hour with Marc Wortman, author of the book "The Bonfire: The Siege and Burning of Atlanta" (Public Affairs Bo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A History of Consumer Activism in America Updated: 2009-08-19 23:13:29 Description: [2009-08-19 13:00:00] Have you ever purchased goods, or refused to purchase goods, out of ethical responsibility? We'll talk this hour with Lawrence B. Glickman, author of the new book "Buying Power: A History of Consumer Activism in America" (Univer...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Why We Drive the Way We Do Updated: 2009-08-12 20:45:23 Description: [2009-08-12 12:00:00] What do your driving habits reveal about human nature in general, and you in particular? We'll find out this hour with Tom Vanderbilt, author of the book "Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us)" (Vintage...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Einstein's Theory of Relativity Updated: 2009-08-12 23:03:19 Description: [2009-08-12 13:00:00] Is Einstein's theory of relativity too complex for the average Joe to comprehend, or just waiting for the right teacher? We'll discuss common misconceptions about relativity this hour with Brian Cox, particle physicist and co-au...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Dallas Parks Renaissance Updated: 2009-08-13 20:02:46 Description: [2009-08-13 12:00:00] Can a brand new park and recreation system revive the city's public spaces? We'll talk this hour with Willis Winters, Assistant Director for Planning Design & Construction at the Dallas Park Department. His piece, "A Renaissance...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Russian Peninsula Ruled by Salmon Updated: 2009-08-13 23:32:52 Description: [2009-08-13 13:00:00] Will politics threaten the existence of Russia's healthy salmon population and the communities that depend on it for survival? We'll explore the plight of the remote Kamchatka Peninsula with writer David Quammen, whose article "...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD An Intimate History of Shooting Stars Updated: 2009-08-17 19:32:26 Description: [2009-08-17 13:00:00] Were you fascinated by last week's meteor shower? Who are the maverick scientists and starry-eyed profiteers who chased meteorites into a legitimate science and a romantic myth? We'll spend this hour with Christopher Cokinos, au...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Healthcare Reform Updated: 2009-08-18 20:15:09 Description: [2009-08-18 12:00:00] As the debate over healthcare reform intensifies, how can we discern intellectual discourse from confusing misconception? We'll spend this hour with healthcare editorial writers Steve Jacob of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Bi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Birth of the American Mafia Updated: 2009-08-10 20:12:04 Description: [2009-08-10 12:00:00] How did the mafia first take root in the United States? We'll talk with historian Mike Dash whose new book is "The First Family: Terror, Extortion, Revenge, Murder and the Birth of the American Mafia" (Random House, 2009)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD When Societies Legalize Same-Sex Marriage Updated: 2009-08-10 23:40:27 Description: [2009-08-10 13:00:00] What is the value of marriage to society? Does that value change in places where gay marriage is legal? We'll spend this hour with M. V. Lee Badgett, author of "When Gay People Get Married: What Happens When Societies Legalize S...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The High Cost of Discount Culture Updated: 2009-08-12 07:37:35 Description: [2009-08-11 12:00:00] Do lower and lower prices tempt you into overspending and greater debt? We'll explore the personal, political and economic consequences of price slashing with Ellen Ruppel Shell, author of "Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Cultu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Pressure to Win at Youth Sports Updated: 2009-08-12 07:38:59 Description: [2009-08-11 13:00:00] How does the American obsession with winning affect children playing little-league sports? We'll talk this hour with Tom Farrey, author of the new book "Game On: How the Pressure to Win At All Costs Endangers Youth Sports and Wh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Inevitable Rise in the Price of Gasoline Updated: 2009-08-03 20:05:23 Description: [2009-08-03 12:00:00] How high will gas prices go and is there an up side to increasing energy costs? We'll spend this hour with Forbes staff writer Christopher Steiner, whose new book is "$20 Per Gallon: How the Inevitable Rise in the Price of Gasol...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sex, Evolution and Consumer Behavior Updated: 2009-08-03 23:35:35 Description: [2009-08-03 13:00:00] Do we have conscious control over the choices we make about the goods and services we buy or is an evolutionary impulse driving our decisions? We'll talk this hour with University of New Mexico evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Congress Really Works Updated: 2009-08-04 19:17:52 Description: [2009-08-04 12:00:00] How does Congress really get things done? We'll talk to an expert this hour - U.S. Representative Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and author of the new book "The Waxman Report: How Congress R...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Year Everything Changed Updated: 2009-08-05 00:01:24 Description: [2009-08-04 13:00:00] If you had to pick the pivotal year of the last century - a year of key happenings in science, politics and entertainment - which year would it be? We'll talk this hour with Slate.com contributor Fred Kaplan. His new book is "19...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Future of Macho Updated: 2009-08-05 19:53:08 Description: [2009-08-05 12:00:00] What is the future of macho? According to our guest this hour, Reihan Salam, journalist and fellow at the New America Foundation, macho is on the way out. Salam's piece, "The Death of Macho," appears in the current issue of Fore...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Way to Truthful Relationships Updated: 2009-08-05 23:35:44 Description: [2009-08-05 13:00:00] Are you a liar? Do you, like most people, tell an average of three lies every ten minutes? We'll explore the ubiquity and the cost of everyday deception this hour with University of Massachusetts psychologist Robert Feldman, who...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How This Crisis Can Restore Our Values and Renew America Updated: 2009-08-06 20:44:00 Description: [2009-08-06 12:00:00] Does the current economy really spell disaster for the country or does it offer us an unprecedented opportunity? We'll spend this hour with Kurt Andersen, host of PRI's Studio 360 and author of the new book "Reset: How This Cris...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Make a Vacation at Home Fun for the Whole Family Updated: 2009-08-07 00:11:23 Description: [2009-08-06 13:00:00] Are you wondering how to pull off a great vacation or have you already cancelled your annual trip this year to save on limited funds? We'll talk this hour with Dallas Morning News writer and columnist Matt Wixon, whose new book ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Final Expedition of Henry Hudson Updated: 2009-07-30 19:15:14 Description: [2009-07-30 12:00:00] He lent his name to several famous places in North America, but who was Henry Hudson? We'll find out this hour as guest host Jerome Weeks talks with University of Southern California historian and anthropologist Peter C. Mancall...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: A Writer's Creativity Updated: 2009-07-27 21:21:50 Description: [2009-07-27 13:00:00] From the Think archive - How do memory, place and time influence character and a writer's creativity? In May we spoke with award-winning playwright, novelist and actor Eric Bogosian. His latest book is "Perforated Heart" (Simon ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD After Detroit, the Wreck of an American Dream Updated: 2009-07-28 19:56:37 Description: 2009-07-28 12:00:00] What does the future hold for the American auto industry? Guest host Jerome Weeks will talk this hour with Harper's Magazine contributing editor Ben Austen, whose piece "End of the Road: After Detroit, the wreck of an American dr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: Making Decisions Updated: 2009-07-28 23:26:28 Description: [2009-07-28 13:00:00] From the Think archive - How do we make choices and is there a way to improve our decision making? Last spring we discussed the latest research on the workings of the brain with writer Jonah Lehrer, whose recent book is "How We ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: The Search for a Way Out of Iraq Updated: 2009-07-29 19:56:03 Description: [2009-07-29 12:00:00] From the Think archive - Where does the war in Iraq stand now and when might the U.S. troops stationed there be able to return home? In June we talked with veteran journalist Linda Robinson, author of "Tell Me How This Ends: Gen...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: Esperanto Rock Stars & Klingon Poets Updated: 2009-07-29 23:26:04 Description: [2009-07-29 13:00:00] From the Think archive - Why would someone set out to invent a new language? Last month we explored a few of the almost 900 created tongues with linguist Arika Okrent, author of the book "In the Land of Invented Languages: Esper...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Two Plays Updated: 2009-07-21 18:43:21 Description: [2009-07-21 12:00:00] How does a playwright transition from the page to the stage and back again? Guest host Jerome Weeks will talk this hour with critically acclaimed Tony and Obie Award-winner David Rabe. His works "The Black Monk and The Dog Probl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: Dance for the 21st Century Updated: 2009-07-22 19:11:50 Description: [2009-07-22 12:00:00] From the Think archive - What is a creative life and what's the best way to mentor the next generation of artists? We discussed the evolving artistic climate of the new century and the world of dance with legendary choreographer...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Paul Theroux on Paul Theroux Updated: 2009-07-23 18:33:09 Description: [2009-07-23 12:00:00] Where does a writer discover his or her material? We'll talk with the author of more than 47 books of travel writing, short-story collections, novels, criticism and children's literature - legendary writer Paul Theroux. He'll pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: An Army Chaplain's Memoir Updated: 2009-07-20 18:16:29 Description: [2009-07-20 12:00:00] From the Think archive - We've heard the stories of many returning Iraq combat veterans, and no one can deny the difficulties faced by soldiers re-integrating into civilian life, but what's the experience like for military chapl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Life Inside America's New Rootless Professional Class Updated: 2009-07-15 19:24:13 Description: [2009-07-15 12:00:00] What are the possible consequences of our modern lives on the move? We'll spend this hour with Peter T. Kilborn, who explores the suburbs around cities like Atlanta and Dallas in his new book "Next Stop, Reloville: Life Inside A...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Border Updated: 2009-07-16 00:04:07 Description: [2009-07-15 13:00:00] What is really happening along the border and what role is the Mexican Army playing in the turmoil? We'll talk this hour with Mother Jones Magazine contributing writer Charles Bowden who's been documenting Mexico's drug wars and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Treating Wounded Veterans - A New Approach Updated: 2009-07-16 19:55:08 Description: [2009-07-16 12:00:00] Is there a better way to treat wounded veterans? We'll talk this hour with University of Texas at Arlington researcher Dr. Robert Gatchel about his new program combining physical rehabilitation with treatment for post-traumatic ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Vietnam at War Updated: 2009-07-07 23:13:14 Description: [2009-07-07 13:00:00] How was the Vietnam War viewed by the people who lived though it? We'll explore the war this hour from the perspective of the Vietnamese people with University of Chicago historian Mark Philip Bradley, author of the new book "Vi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Young Doctor in a War-Torn Village Updated: 2009-07-08 20:12:57 Description: [2009-07-08 12:00:00] What are conditions really like on the ground in Sudan? We'll find out this hour with James Maskalyk, a Doctors Without Borders volunteer physician and author of the new book "Six Months in Sudan: A Young Doctor in a War-Torn Vi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Simple Acts of Kindness to Help Animals in Trouble Updated: 2009-07-08 23:42:59 Description: [2009-07-08 13:00:00] Are we responsible for making the world a better place for animals or are animals here for humans to use as we see fit for food, clothing and entertainment? We'll discuss these questions and more this hour with Ingrid Newkirk, p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Homeownership in North Texas Updated: 2009-07-09 19:33:15 Description: [2009-07-09 12:00:00] Where can North Texans turn for solid advice on homeownership, foreclosure and other issues in the current challenging economy? As part of KERA's year long Economy Project, we'll spend this hour with Donna VanNess, Executive Dir...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Real Estate Came to Own Us Updated: 2009-07-09 23:04:56 Description: [2009-07-09 13:00:00] Where are root causes of the mortgage crisis and is the tough economy the beginning of the end for the American dream? We'll explore the history of the U.S. real estate market this hour with journalist Alyssa Katz, author of the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Story of a Kenyan Whistle-Blower Updated: 2009-07-13 19:39:07 Description: [2009-07-13 12:00:00] Why do the oppressed, once in power often become oppressors themselves? We'll hear one such story this hour with journalist Michela Wrong whose new book "It's Our Turn to Eat: The Story of a Kenyan Whistle-Blower" (Harper, 2009)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Conquest of America's First Frontier Updated: 2009-07-13 23:04:07 Description: [2009-07-13 13:00:00] Who invented guerilla warfare and how did the revolutionary strategy influence the birth of our nation? We'll find out this hour with John F. Ross, executive editor of American Heritage Magazine and author of the new book "War o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Blogging Began and What It's Becoming Updated: 2009-07-14 20:04:37 Description: [2009-07-14 12:00:00] How did blogs become the "next big thing" and how are they influencing our culture? We'll talk this hour with Salon.com co-founder Scott Rosenberg. His new book is "Say Everything: How Blogging Began, What It's Becoming, and Why...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Executive Power Threatens Democracy Updated: 2009-07-14 23:34:20 Description: [2009-07-14 13:00:00] What is the greatest threat to American democracy? We'll explore the phenomenon of "aggressive presidentialism" this hour with Peter M. Shane, the Jacob E. Davis and Jacob E. Davis II Chair in Law at Ohio State University's Mori...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Inside Story of Eradicating a Worldwide Killer Updated: 2009-06-25 20:26:04 Description: [2009-06-25 12:00:00] On October 26, 1976, the last case of Smallpox occurred, ending a ten-year struggle to eliminate a disease that had annually killed two million people or more. We'll spend this hour with Dr. D.A. Henderson, the physician who led...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Web of Art and Politics in American Democracy Updated: 2009-06-25 23:56:06 Description: [2009-06-25 13:00:00] Controversy over the public funding of art is nothing new, but how will the current economic climate influence future funding and what does history tell us? We'll talk this hour with David A. Smith, a Baylor University historian...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Human Trafficking and Slavery in America Today Updated: 2009-06-29 19:55:48 Description: [2009-06-29 12:00:00] It may seem unbelievable, but according to our guest this hour, slavery is alive and well - even in our country. We'll talk with Kevin Bales, president of Free the Slaves in Washington, D.C and co-author of the new book "The Sla...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Best and Brightest Blow it Again Updated: 2009-06-29 23:25:56 Description: [2009-06-29 13:00:00] Is the President blowing it? We'll spend this hour with Kevin Baker, whose article "Barack Hoover Obama: The Best and the Brightest Blow It Again" appears in the current issue of HARPER'S Magazine....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Protests in Iran Updated: 2009-06-30 20:23:14 Description: [2009-06-30 12:00:00] What will become of the protesters in Iran and will they accomplish the change they so desperately want? We'll explore the current situation and possible outcomes this hour with Dr. Mahmoud Sadri, Professor of Sociology at Texas...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD An Andean Village and Tomorrow's Economy of Values Updated: 2009-06-30 23:55:32 Description: [2009-06-30 13:00:00] Is there a developed world solution to issues that face developing world communities? We'll talk this hour with Princeton University Professor Adam. K. Webb, author of the new book "A Path of Our Own: An Andean Village and Tomor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Arts and Cultural Management Updated: 2009-07-01 20:53:13 Description: [2009-07-01 12:00:00] What are the special challenges faced by those who run arts and cultural organizations? How are they coping with the world-wide economic downturn? As the 10th International Conference on Arts and Cultural Management wraps up tod...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Galileo and the Roman Inquisition Updated: 2009-07-01 23:13:13 Description: [2009-07-01 13:00:00] What was the 17th Century heresy trial of Galileo really like? We'll find out this hour with author Dan Hofstadter, who examines the details of the trial and conviction in his new book "The Earth Moves: Galileo and the Roman Inq...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Untold Story of Shakespeare's Sonnets Updated: 2009-07-02 19:34:56 Description: [2009-07-02 12:00:00] Who was the mysterious subject of Shakespeare's sonnets and was the Bard really even the author of the 154 famous poems? We'll talk this hour with Clinton Heylin, author of the new book "So Long as Men Can Breathe: The Untold St...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Political Life of an American Musician Updated: 2009-07-03 00:14:27 Description: [2009-07-01 13:00:00] Was Leonard Bernstein a threat to American democracy? We'll explore the life and times of one of the greatest creative forces of the 20th Century with Barry Seldes, political scientist at Rider University and author of the new b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Adrien Brody: An Actor Prepares Updated: 2009-06-16 23:17:53 Description: [2009-06-16 13:00:00] From the archives - What goes into the development of a character and how does an actor prepare to play that character? We talked in March with Academy Award-winning actor Adrien Brody who received the AFI Dallas International F...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: New Urbanism Today Updated: 2009-06-17 20:20:22 Description: [2009-06-17 12:00:00] From the archive - Can the existing urban environment be refreshed to meet the needs of a growing and changing population? In March we talked with a pioneer of the New Urbanism movement, Andr?s Duany. He visited Dallas to addres...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: America's Best Idea Updated: 2009-06-17 23:52:57 Description: [2009-06-17 13:00:00] From the archive - When you think of documentary filmmaking, whose name leaps to mind? We talked this spring with acclaimed film maker Ken Burns whose past films - "The War," "Baseball," "Jazz," "The Civil War," etc.- are among ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: The Art of Haggling Updated: 2009-06-18 19:38:35 Description: [2009-06-18 12:00:00] From the archives - What are your strategies for saving a buck or two these days? In April we spent an hour with Dallas Morning News columnist James Ragland, who received a huge response to his series of columns on the art of ha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: "We Are Our Mothers' Daughters" 10th Anniversary Updated: 2009-06-18 23:07:44 Description: [2009-06-18 13:00:00] From the archives - How have the roles of American women changed in the last ten years? How about the last hundred years? We talked with renowned political commentator Cokie Roberts last month. Her #1 New York Times Bestseller "...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Coming of Age with William F. Buckley Jr. Updated: 2009-06-22 19:23:18 Description: [2009-06-22 12:00:00] Who will carry the flag for American conservatism in the future and what can we learn from the movement's past? We'll spend this hour with historian Richard Brookhiser who details his life-long friendship with one of conservatis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Story of a Master Counterfeiter Updated: 2009-06-23 00:03:35 Description: [2009-06-22 13:00:00] What is it about the crime of counterfeiting that people find so fascinating? Is it the possibility of an endless supply of money, the "victimless" nature of the crime or the fact that counterfeiting is incredibly difficult to p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Callers respond to Obama's press conference Updated: 2009-06-23 19:51:24 Description: [2009-06-23 12:00:00] "Think" listeners respond to the issues that President Obama touched on during his press conference....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Growing Up in Africa Updated: 2009-06-23 23:21:59 Description: [2009-06-23 13:00:00] Can we really "know" a place without living there, breathing its air and feeling its earth? We'll spend this hour with an author who first introduced readers to mid-seventies Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) with her 2001 national bestse...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Scientist's Journey into Seeing in Three Dimensions Updated: 2009-06-24 21:18:30 Description: [2009-06-24 13:00:00] Is the brain capable of change and growth - even later in life? We'll talk this hour with neuroscientist Susan R. Barry who describes her own brain's transformative experiences in the new book "Fixing My Gaze: A Scientist's Jour...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Controversy over Genetically Modified Food Updated: 2009-06-01 20:13:32 Description: [2009-06-01 12:00:00] Are genetically modified foods really dangerous or are they just misunderstood? We'll find out this hour with Portland State University biologist, Dr. Lisa H. Weasel, author of the new book "Food Fray: Inside the Controversy ove...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Jury Trial and the Future of American Justice Updated: 2009-06-01 23:43:55 Description: [2009-06-01 13:00:00] What is happening to the jury trial and what does it mean for the future of American justice? We'll talk this hour with Robert P. Burns, professor at the Northwestern University School of Law and author of the new book "The Deat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dreamers Who Tried to Build A Perfect Language Updated: 2009-06-03 20:03:44 Description: [2009-06-03 12:00:00] Why would someone set out to invent a new language? From 12th Century Lingua Ignota to the chipmunk noise-based Dritok, we'll explore a few of the almost 900 created tongues with linguist Arika Okrent, author of the new book "In...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Finding Redemption in a Forgotten Texas Church Updated: 2009-06-04 19:23:56 Description: [2009-06-04 12:00:00] What happens when a white, middle-class crime reporter finds herself in a rundown black Pentecostal church on an out-of-the-way street? We'll talk this hour with former Dallas Observer editor-in-chief Julie Lyons, who tells the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How the Internet Changed Politics and the Press Updated: 2009-05-26 19:33:56 Description: [2009-05-26 12:00:00] Just how influential is "emerging" media? We'll explore the increasingly significant role of technology and the web this hour with journalist Eric Boehlert, author of "Bloggers on the Bus: How the Internet Changed Politics and t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Trial of President Andrew Johnson Updated: 2009-05-26 23:04:29 Description: [2009-05-26 13:00:00] How close did the nation come to a second Civil War in 1868? We'll talk this hour with historian and attorney David O. Stewart, whose new book is "Impeached: The Trial of President Andrew Johnson and the Fight for Lincoln's Lega...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Why to Err is Human Updated: 2009-05-27 20:03:12 Description: [2009-05-27 12:00:00] Everyone makes mistakes, but exactly why do people foul things up? We'll find out this hour with Michael Kaplan, who with his mother Ellen, has just published "Bozo Sapiens: Why to Err is Human" (Bloomsbury, 2009)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Couple Who Taught America How to Love Updated: 2009-05-27 23:33:59 Description: [2009-05-27 13:00:00] Who were Masters and Johnson and what motivated their pioneering sexuality research? We'll talk this hour with journalist and biographer Thomas Maier who tells their stories in the new book "Masters of Sex: The Life and Times of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Returning to the Embarrassments of Childhood Updated: 2009-05-28 19:25:45 Description: [2009-05-28 12:00:00] If you had the chance to do it all over again would you? Robin Hemley did. We'll talk with him this hour about the experiences that led to his new book "Do-Over!: In which a forty-eight-year-old father of three returns to kinder...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Can Bill Gates Turn Hunger into Profit? Updated: 2009-05-28 23:58:37 Description: [2009-05-28 13:00:00] According to the United Nation's World Food Program, 25,000 adults and children die every day from hunger and hunger-related causes. How can the world's rich help solve this problem? We'll talk this hour with Frederick Kaufman, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Helping Our Sons Find Direction in Their Lives Updated: 2009-05-18 19:56:16 Description: [2009-05-18 12:00:00] Do boys and girls require different sets of tools to be prepared for life? We'll spend this hour with family therapist and best-selling author Michael Gurian. The third volume in his trilogy of books on boys is "The Purpose of B...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD One Man, One Year, 21,730 Pages Updated: 2009-05-18 23:26:02 Description: [2009-05-18 13:00:00] Why would someone set out to read a dictionary from end to end and what might they learn along the way? We'll find out this hour with author and bibliophile Ammon Shea, whose new book is "Reading the OED: One Man, One Year, 21,7...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Future of America Updated: 2009-05-19 20:25:42 Description: [2009-05-19 12:00:00] What is the future of America in light of the country's internal struggles over war, religion, immigration and limited natural resources? We'll spend this hour with Columbia University Professor Simon Schama whose new book is "T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Writer's Creativity Updated: 2009-05-19 23:55:46 Description: [2009-05-19 13:00:00] How do memory, place and time influence character and a writer's creativity? We'll talk this hour with award-winning playwright, novelist and actor Eric Bogosian who'll be in town to speak to the Writer's Studio. His new book is...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Two Tumultuous Years in Pakistan Updated: 2009-05-20 20:05:22 Description: [2009-05-20 12:00:00] Will Pakistan continue to destabilize or will the country come to grips with the growing power of the Taliban and the other issues that may threaten its very existence? We'll talk this hour with veteran journalist and New Americ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How the Digital Age Stupifies Young Americans Updated: 2009-05-20 23:34:06 Description: [2009-05-20 13:00:00] Is a good portion of your day dedicated to Twitter and Facebook? According to our guest this hour, you may have a problem. We'll talk with Emory University Professor Mark Bauerlein, author of "The Dumbest Generation: How the Dig...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How. Updated: 2009-05-21 19:23:14 Description: [2009-05-21 12:00:00] Where does talent come from? Is it natural? Does it occur by chance? We'll talk this hour with journalist Daniel Coyle who visited and studied a variety of "talent hotbeds" to research his new book, "The Talent Code: Greatness I...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD "Smile Pinki" Updated: 2009-05-22 00:03:16 Description: [2009-05-21 13:00:00] How easily can a life be changed? We'll spend this hour with documentarian Megan Mylan, whose Academy Award-winning film, "Smile Pinki," follows a young girl from rural India as she undergoes surgery for a cleft lip. The film wi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes Updated: 2009-05-13 23:05:39 Description: [2009-05-13 13:00:00] What is the Muslim view of world history and how does it differ from what we learn in the West? We'll talk this hour with Tamim Ansary, director of the San Francisco Writers Workshop and author of the new book "Destiny Disrupted...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Portrait of American Food Updated: 2009-05-14 20:12:21 Description: [2009-05-14 12:00:00] You get a little taste of it when you eat vegetables from a backyard garden or a local farmer's market. But what was America's food really like in the 1930s and early 40s? We'll explore that culinary culture this hour with bests...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dance for the 21st Century Updated: 2009-05-14 23:42:38 Description: [2009-05-14 13:00:00] What is a creative life and what's the best way to mentor the next generation of artists? We'll discuss the evolving artistic climate of the new century and the world of dance this hour with legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Cautionary History of the Nuclear Age Updated: 2009-05-12 19:47:39 Description: [2009-05-12 12:00:00] What is the future of the world's nuclear arsenal? This hour we'll examine the massive arms race of the 20th Century and how it continues even today with journalist Stephanie Cooke. Her new book is "In Mortal Hands: A Cautionary...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Hardest-Working Creatures on the Planet Updated: 2009-05-12 23:17:37 Description: [2009-05-12 13:00:00] What has happened to the bees and what will become of those who care for them? We'll explore the complexities of the hive and the future of the honeybee with beekeeper Susan Brackney whose new book is "Plan Bee: Everything You E...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Profiles in Backroom Power Updated: 2009-05-11 20:34:36 Description: [2009-05-11 12:00:00] How are things changing in Washington D.C. and how will the Obama Administration handle an upcoming vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court along with its other pressing responsibilities? We'll spend this hour with John Harwood, chief...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Talking Dangerously with a Changing Language Updated: 2009-05-11 23:58:47 Description: [2009-05-11 13:00:00] How have politics and the rapid digitalization of society changed language? We'll talk this hour with regular Fresh Air contributor Geoffrey Nunberg, whose new collection of essays and articles deconstructs the buzzwords, stock ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Encounters in the Changing Middle East Updated: 2009-05-04 19:23:18 Description: [2009-05-04 12:00:00] What is the Middle East like behind the politics? Who are the people that live there? We'll talk this hour with veteran journalist Neil MacFarquhar, who tells many of their stories in his new book "The Media Relations Department...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Improving Your Brain's Performance Updated: 2009-05-05 00:03:40 Description: [2009-05-04 13:00:00] What can diet, exercise and a positive attitude do for your brain? Well find out this hour with Dr. Richard Restak, clinical professor of neurology at George Washington University's Medical Center and author of the new book "Thi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: Rediscovering the New World Updated: 2009-05-05 19:44:46 Description: [2009-05-05 12:00:00] Who really "discovered" America? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tony Horwitz will appear at Arts & Letters Live at the Dallas Museum of Art next week to discuss his book "A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: Deadly Obsession in the Amazon Updated: 2009-05-05 23:14:18 Description: [2009-05-05 13:00:00] What happened to British explorer Percy Fawcett and his quest for the legendary Amazonian Lost City of Z? We talked with New Yorker staff writer David Grann earlier this year about his book "The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD "We Are Our Mothers' Daughters" 10th Anniversary Updated: 2009-05-06 20:14:00 Description: [2009-05-06 12:00:00] How have the roles of American women changed in the last ten years? How about the last hundred years? We'll talk this hour with renowned political commentator Cokie Roberts. Her #1 New York Times Bestseller "We Are Our Mothers' ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD American Jews and the Myth of Silence Updated: 2009-05-06 23:44:16 Description: [2009-05-06 13:00:00] How did the American Jewish community memorialize those who died in the Holocaust after World War II? We'll spend this hour with Hasia R. Diner, the Paul S. and Sylvia Steinberg Professor of American Jewish History and Director ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Found Footage Festival Updated: 2009-05-07 19:31:36 Description: [2009-05-07 12:00:00] What makes an out-of-date corporate instructional video or a thrift store-purchased family home movie featuring strangers so funny? We'll find out this hour with Joe Pickett, co-founder of the Found Footage Festival which appear...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The New World Disorder Constantly Surprises Us Updated: 2009-05-07 23:05:53 Description: [2009-05-07 13:00:00] Does the modern world continually surprise you? If so, you're not alone. We'll talk this hour with former Time Magazine editor and current geostrategic advisor Joshua Cooper Ramo, whose new book is "The Age of the Unthinkable: W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The State of Marriage and the Family in America Today Updated: 2009-04-27 19:38:53 Description: [2009-04-27 12:00:00] Where does marriage stand in American culture today? We'll explore the subject this hour with Johns Hopkins University Sociologist Andrew J. Cherlin, author of "The Marriage-Go-Round: The State of Marriage and the Family in Amer...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Frost Nixon Updated: 2009-04-28 20:00:46 Description: [2009-04-28 12:00:00] How does an actor move from film to television to the stage and back again? With scores of credits on the big screen and almost as many on television, Stacy Keach has done it all. He's in town to appear as President Richard Nixo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The First Hundred Days - FDR & Obama Updated: 2009-04-28 23:30:18 Description: [2009-04-28 13:00:00] Much is made of a president's first hundred days in office. How does President Obama's first hundred days compare to presidents of previous generations? We'll spend this hour with H.W. Brands, the Dickson, Allen, Anderson Centen...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Politics and Comedy in the Post-Network Era Updated: 2009-04-29 19:21:32 Description: [2009-04-29 12:00:00] What do we get from shows that poke fun at our serious selves like "The Daily Show" and "South Park" and what makes these shows so popular? We'll talk this hour with Jeffrey P. Jones, Associate Professor of Communication & Theat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Life as a Field Archaeologist Updated: 2009-04-30 00:01:26 Description: [2009-04-29 13:00:00] What can archaeology tell us about who we are today and what does it take to succeed as an archaeologist? We'll spend this hour with an expert in American and North African archaeology, Fred Wendorf - Henderson-Morrison Professo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Biology and Environmentalism Updated: 2009-04-30 19:49:34 Description: [2009-04-30 12:00:00] What does biology reveal about the changing world and changing climate? We'll spend this hour with Harvard's Pellegrino University Research Professor in Entomology for the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, and t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How We Can Develop Moral Intelligence Updated: 2009-04-30 23:21:58 Description: [2009-04-30 13:00:00] How do we learn the difference between right and wrong and what's the best way to teach these concepts to our children? We'll talk this hour with bestselling author John Bradshaw whose new book is "Reclaiming Virtue: How We Can ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Prozac Puppies & Dog-Park Politics Updated: 2009-04-20 19:47:38 Description: [2009-04-20 12:00:00] We call the dog "man's best friend" but to many Americans, the family pet is a priority. We'll explore America's pet mania this hour with journalist Michael Schaffer, whose new book is "One Nation Under Dog: Adventures in the N...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Women's Heart Health Updated: 2009-04-20 23:15:11 Description: [2009-04-20 13:00:00] According to the American Heart Association, coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women. We'll discuss women's health this hour with Dr. Cara East, Director of the Soltero Cardiovascular Research Cen...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child Updated: 2009-04-21 20:14:51 Description: [2009-04-21 12:00:00] Do your kids love to read? If not, what's the best way to motivate them? We'll spend this hour with North Texas educator Donalyn Miller, whose new book is "The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child" (Jossey-B...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Battle for the Soul of South Africa Updated: 2009-04-21 23:45:20 Description: [2009-04-21 13:00:00] How is life in South Africa these days? Plagued by violence and the AIDS crisis, but enjoying economic growth, South Africans will go to the polls tomorrow for national elections. We'll examine their choices this hour with Alec ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Real-life Lessons in Word-of-Mouth Marketing Updated: 2009-04-22 19:28:34 Description: [2009-04-22 12:00:00] How do you learn about products and services? We'll explore the subject this hour with bestselling author Emanuel Rosen whose new book is "The Anatomy of Buzz Revisited: Real-life Lessons in Word-of-Mouth Marketing" (Doubleday, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Comedy and Journalism Updated: 2009-04-23 00:07:32 Description: [2009-04-22 13:00:00] Where do journalism and comedy meet? We'll find out this hour with humorist Mo Rocca, who's in town to appear at Jewish Family Services' For the Love of Family Concert Event tonight....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dead Man Walking and Social Change Updated: 2009-04-23 19:53:24 Description: [2009-04-23 12:00:00] Can the Arts influence social change? We'll talk this hour with Sister Helen Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking" and composer Jake Heggie whose opera of the same name opens at the Fort Worth Opera next month. They'll both part...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mothers, Infants & The Origins of Language Updated: 2009-04-23 23:23:28 Description: [2009-04-23 13:00:00] Where does human communication originate? According to our guest this hour, anthropologist Dean Falk, language begins in the arms of our mothers. Falk will join us this hour to discuss her research and her new book "Finding Our ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The AARP Updated: 2009-04-15 19:35:17 Description: [2009-04-15 12:00:00] What does the future hold for America's aging population? We'll discuss the issues that seniors face this hour with Jennie Chin-Hansen, National President of the AARP....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How the Web is Reshaping Culture Updated: 2009-04-15 23:05:58 Description: [2009-04-15 13:00:00] How should we use the internet and how can we be sure the web's not using us? We'll spend this hour with Lee Siegel, author of the book "Against the Machine: How the Web is Reshaping Culture and Commerce - And Why it Matters" (S...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Saving Our Teenage Girls from Today's Pressures Updated: 2009-04-16 20:05:00 Description: [2009-04-16 12:00:00] How tough are things for today's teenage girls? We'll explore the pressures girls face and some solutions for dealing with them this hour with Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Psychology at UC Berkeley and auth...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Art of Haggling Updated: 2009-04-16 23:35:12 Description: [2009-04-16 13:00:00] What are your strategies for saving a buck or two these days? We'll spend this hour with Dallas Morning News columnist James Ragland, whose second column on the art of haggling is in today's paper....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Bluffing About Bias Makes Race Relations Worse Updated: 2009-04-13 19:54:20 Description: [2009-04-13 12:00:00] Is a post-race society a possibility in America? We'll spend this hour with Richard Thompson Ford, Professor of Law at Stanford and author of the book "The Race Card; How Bluffing About Bias Makes Race Relations Worse" (Picador,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Victors and Victims in the Roman Triumph Updated: 2009-04-13 23:23:39 Description: [2009-04-13 13:00:00] What exactly were Roman Triumphs and how did these celebrations of military victory influence the Roman view of war? We'll talk with Mary Beard, Professor of Classics at the University of Cambridge and author of the book "The Ro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Seeing the Real World through Documentary Updated: 2009-04-14 20:19:24 Description: [2009-04-14 12:00:00] What's the best way for a filmmaker to portray the world and how has documentary filmmaking changed since over the last five decades? We'll spend this hour with someone who knows, Frederick Wiseman. The acclaimed documentarian w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The World's Fiercest Food Fight Updated: 2009-04-14 23:49:46 Description: [2009-04-14 13:00:00] Are certain foods crueler than others? Remember the 2002 foie gras flap started by Chef Charlie Trotter in Chicago? We'll talk this hour with Mark Caro the journalist who broke the story in the Chicago Tribune. Caro's new book i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Hungry is America? Updated: 2009-04-07 19:23:25 Description: [2009-04-07 12:00:00] Do you know someone who's hungry? We'll explore the growing issue of domestic hunger this hour with Joel Berg, a former Clinton Administration food security official and current head of the New York City Coalition Against Hunger...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Real Spartacus Updated: 2009-04-08 00:03:15 Description: [2009-04-07 13:00:00] Most of us remember the 1960 Kirk Douglas role that re-ignited the myth for a 20th Century audience, but who was the real Spartacus? We'll find out this hour with Barry Strauss, professor of history and classics at Cornell Unive...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Adventures with the Totally Lost Tribes of America Updated: 2009-04-08 20:55:27 Description: [2009-04-08 12:00:00] Where is the fringe of American society? We'll get a guided tour this hour with journalist Evan Wright, who's famous for his bestselling book "Generation Kill" which became an HBO miniseries. Wright's new book is "Hella Nation: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dispatches from the Emergent Frontier of Religion Updated: 2009-04-08 23:14:40 Description: [2009-04-08 13:00:00] How is religion changing in America and how does the new Christian practice differ from the traditional church? We'll talk this hour with Tony Jones, author of "The New Christians: Dispatches from the Emergent Frontier" (Jossey-...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD America's Tangled Relationship With Saudi Arabia Updated: 2009-04-09 20:23:42 Description: [2009-04-09 12:00:00] How will U.S.-Saudi relations change under the Obama Administration? What do key Saudi players think of our new President? We'll talk this hour with David Ottaway, Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Making Decisions Updated: 2009-04-09 23:53:42 Description: [2009-04-09 13:00:00] How do we make choices and is there a way to improve our decision making? We'll explore the latest research on the workings of the brain this hour with writer Jonah Lehrer, whose new book is "How We Decide" (Houghton Mifflin Har...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Documentary Filmmaking Updated: 2009-03-31 19:33:57 Description: [2009-03-3112:00:00] When you think of documentary filmmaking, whose name leaps to mind? We'll spend this hour with acclaimed film maker Ken Burns whose past films - "The War," "Baseball," "Jazz," "The Civil War," etc.- are among the most-watched doc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The U.S. Health Care System Updated: 2009-03-31 23:03:53 Description: [2009-03-31 13:00:00] How troubled is our country's health care system and is there any way to fix it? We'll examine the issue this hour with veteran FRONTLINE producer Jon Palfreman, whose film "Sick Around America" airs on PBS' FRONTLINE tonight....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What Thoreau Really Meant About Environmentalism Updated: 2009-04-01 20:06:44 Description: [2009-04-0112:00:00] Has Henry David Thoreau's true message been misunderstood by generations of teachers and school kids? We'll talk this hour with a man who's been called the "urban Thoreau" himself. Robert Sullivan is the author of the new book "T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Color-Blind Society? Ask a Mexican. Updated: 2009-04-01 23:34:02 Description: [2009-04-01 13:00:00] Is the idea of a color-blind American society just that, or will we ever actually see past our differences and backgrounds? We'll chat this hour with Gustavo Arellano, who reaches over 2 million readers a week with his syndicate...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD An Army Chaplain's Memoir Updated: 2009-04-02 19:24:14 Description: [2009-04-02 12:00:00] We've heard the stories of many returning Iraq combat veterans, and no one can deny the difficulties faced by soldiers re-integrating into civilian life, but what's the experience like for military chaplains? We'll hear one such...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The First Leonid McGill Mystery Updated: 2009-04-03 00:04:19 Description: [2009-04-02 13:00:00] What does a writer share with his or her best characters and how are new characters born? We'll talk this hour with perennial bestselling author Walter Mosley, whose new book is "The Long Fall: The First Leonid McGill Mystery" (...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: The Cosmic Perspective Updated: 2009-04-06 18:55:51 Description: [2009-04-06 12:00:00] What does astrophysics mean to you? We'll discuss life, the universe and everything else this hour with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Crash of the Record Industry in the Digital Age Updated: 2009-03-23 20:23:26 Description: [2009-03-23 12:00:00] What has happened to the music business over the last decade? Kids are still forming bands and thousands still attend conventions and festivals like SXSW and Coachella every year. But the sales figures just aren't what they used...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Medical Industry's Quest to Manipulate Height Updated: 2009-03-23 23:54:02 Description: [2009-03-23 13:00:00] What would you do to ensure that your child was a "normal" height? Would growth hormones be out of the question? We'll explore the issue this hour with Christine Cosgrove, co-author of the new book "Normal at Any Cost: Tall Girl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent Updated: 2009-03-24 19:39:27 Description: [2009-03-24 12:00:00] What are we sacrificing in the never-ending search for more oil reserves? We'll discuss a growing North American environmental concern this hour with journalist Andrew Nikiforuk, author of the new book "Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The World's Fastest-Growing Economies Updated: 2009-03-24 23:07:59 Description: [2009-03-24 13:00:00] Which countries still have growing economies and are there smart investment opportunities in those countries for American businesses? We'll talk this hour with University of Maryland Professor of Strategy and Organization, Anil ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Search for Living Planets Updated: 2009-03-25 20:09:36 Description: [2009-03-25 12:00:00] Are there other worlds capable of sustaining life in the universe? We'll spend this hour with Astronomer Alan Boss, research scientist at the Carnegie Institution of Washington's Department of Terrestrial Magnetism and author of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Updated: 2009-03-25 23:38:16 Description: [2009-03-25 13:00:00] How does one even begin to mount the production of a new drama series? And how do you get it all done in Botswana? We'll spend this hour with Amy J. Moore, who at least had a very popular story to start with. Moore is the produc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archive: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything Updated: 2009-03-26 19:37:39 Description: [2009-03-26 12:00:00] What is your strategy for achieving your best results? We'll explore creative ways to find where our natural abilities and personal passions meet with Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D., author of "The Element: How Finding Your Passion Cha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Adrien Brody: An Actor Prepares Updated: 2009-03-26 23:07:36 Description: [2009-03-26 13:00:00] What goes into the development of a character and how does an actor prepare to play that character? We'll spend this hour with Academy Award-winning actor Adrien Brody who will receive the Star Award at the AFI Dallas Internatio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Urbanism Today Updated: 2009-03-30 20:14:14 Description: [2009-03-30 12:00:00] Can the existing urban environment be refreshed to meet the needs of a growing and changing population? We'll talk this hour with a pioneer of the New Urbanism movement, Andr?s Duany. He's in town to address several events spons...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde Updated: 2009-03-30 23:44:09 Description: [2009-03-30 13:00:00] Who were the real Bonnie and Clyde? We'll find out this hour with writer Jeff Guinn who debunks the myths and sets the record straight in his new book "Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde" (Simon & Schus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Intricacy of Africa Updated: 2009-03-17 20:23:46 Description: [2009-03-17 12:00:00] Will Western society every truly understand the complexities of Africa? We'll talk this hour with Richard Dowden, director of the Royal African Society and author of the new book "Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles" (Publ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Moral Underpinnings of the Current Economic Crisis Updated: 2009-03-17 23:53:11 Description: [2009-03-17 13:00:00] What roles did corruption, irresponsibility and duplicity play in causing the current economic crisis? We'll talk with Rushworth M. Kidder, President and Founder of the Institute for Global Ethics which has just published his bo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Acting Now to End World Poverty Updated: 2009-03-18 19:43:43 Description: [2009-03-18 12:00:00] Is there a solution for world poverty? Peter Singer thinks so. We'll spend this hour with Singer, professor of bioethics at Princeton University. His new book is "The Life You Can Save: Acting Now to End World Poverty" (Random H...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Soul Music on Film Updated: 2009-03-18 23:13:14 Description: [2009-03-18 13:00:00] What does Soul Music mean to you? We'll talk with documentarian Jeffrey Levy-Hinte whose new film "Soul Power" looks back at the 1974 music festival in Zaire which featured BB King, Celia Cruz, James Brown, Bill Withers and othe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Archive: How Karaoke Conquered the World Updated: 2009-03-19 20:43:10 Description: [2009-03-19 12:00:00] From the Archive: Can karaoke transform your life? We'll spend this hour with Brooklyn journalist Brian Raftery who has written about his experience in the new book "Don't Stop Believin': How Karaoke Conquered the World and Chan...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible Updated: 2009-03-20 00:12:36 Description: [2009-03-19 13:00:00] Where are the inconsistencies in The Bible and why aren't they better known? We'll explore biblical contradictions this hour with noted University of North Carolina religious studies professor, Bart D. Ehrman whose new book is "...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama Updated: 2009-03-16 20:03:15 Description: [2009-03-16 12:00:00] Will the Dalai Lama ever be able to return to Tibet? Last week marked the 50th anniversary of the Tibetan leader's exile from his homeland. We'll talk this hour with writer Pico Iyer, whose book "The Open Road: The Global Journe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy Updated: 2009-03-12 20:33:45 Description: [2009-03-12 12:00:00]What makes a politician a leader for the ages? We'll examine the life of one such leader - one highly respected on both sides of the aisle - this hour as we talk with Peter S. Canellos, editor of The Boston Globe's new biography ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Body Image Problem Updated: 2009-03-13 00:03:53 Description: [2009-03-12 13:00:00] Why do some of us hate our bodies and why is the problem spreading around the world? We'll spend the hour with Susie Orbach, co-founder of the Women's Therapy Centre in London and New York and author of the new book "Bodies" (Pi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sustainable Communities Updated: 2009-03-09 20:35:30 Description: [2009-03-09 12:00:00] What role should local economies play in the search for a more sustainable society? Author Bill McKibben is in town to participate in the EPA's National Sustainable Communities Conference today in Dallas. He'll join us for the h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Dark World of Compulsory Schooling Updated: 2009-03-09 23:59:05 Description: [2009-03-09 13:00:00] Should everyone be required to attend traditional schools? Education reformer John Taylor Gatto is not so sure. He'll join us this hour to share his thoughts and discuss his new book "Weapons of Mass Instruction: A Schoolteacher...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD America through Native Eyes Updated: 2009-03-10 19:46:34 Description: Is an understanding of Native American :[2009-03-10 12:00:00] History critical to the study of American History? We'll spend this hour with Sharon Grimberg, Executive Producer of the PBS American Experience series "We Shall Remain," and Chris Eyre, w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Changing Role of the National Security Advisor Updated: 2009-03-10 23:22:06 Description: [2009-03-10 13:00:00] What is the role of the National Security Advisor and how have those who've held the post shaped that role? We'll talk this hour with I. M. Destler, professor at University of Maryland's School of Public Policy and co-author of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Hidden Archive from the Warsaw Ghetto Updated: 2009-03-11 20:07:02 Description: [2009-03-11 12:00:00] Who is left to tell the story when a group of people are wiped out by violence? We'll talk this hour with Samuel D. Kassow, the Charles Northam Professor of History at Trinity College and author of "Who will write our history? R...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bizarre Things Learned from the Bible Updated: 2009-03-11 23:35:18 Description: [2009-03-11 13:00:00] What can one learn if they read every book, chapter, and verse of The Bible? We'll spend the hour with Slate editor David Plotz, whose new book is "Good Book: The Bizarre, Hilarious, Disturbing, Marvelous, and Inspiring Things I...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tough Times for the American Worker Updated: 2009-02-26 13:42:32 Description: [2009-02-25 12:00:00] With the stock market falling and unemployment rising, what is the outlook for the American worker? We'll spend this hour with Steven Greenhouse, whose book "The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker" (Anchor, Paperba...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gone with the Wind Revisited Updated: 2009-02-26 13:44:07 Description: [2009-02-25 13:00:00] Why are film buffs still captivated by "Gone with the Wind" 70 years after the film was released? We'll explore the film, the book and the myth of Scarlet O'Hara this hour with writer and film critic Molly Haskell whose new book...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Current Economy & Hope for Recovery Updated: 2009-02-27 04:59:14 Description: [2009-02-26 13:00:00] Is there hope for the economy in 2009? We'll look back at the seeds of the financial crisis and forward to possible recovery this hour with Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation, which has just published the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Next 100 Years Updated: 2009-02-27 06:06:08 Description: [2009-02-26 12:00:00] What will the next century hold for America and the rest of the world? We'll spend this hour with George Friedman, president and CEO of STRATFOR - a private intelligence company. His new book is "The Next 100 Years: A Forecast f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Corporate Trust in 2009 Updated: 2009-03-03 20:23:45 Description: [2009-03-03 12:00:00] Do you trust corporations? This hour we'll discuss corporate trust and the recently-released 2009 Edelman Trust Barometer with former Congressman Michael Oxley, now vice chairman of NASDAQ and Matthew Harrington, Edelman's US CE...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Cultural History of Terrorism Updated: 2009-03-03 23:56:07 Description: [2009-03-03 13:00:00] Where are the roots of terrorism? This hour we'll explore how the actions and impulses of terrorists aren't necessarily a new thing with historian Michael Burleigh, whose new book is "Blood & Rage: A Cultural History of Terroris...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Real Future of Food Updated: 2009-03-04 22:06:34 Description: [2009-03-04 12:00:00] What is the future of food? Are there more sustainable methods to feed everyone? We'll spend this hour with author Paul Roberts who is speaking today at the Owens Conference on Agricultural Sustainability & Food Safety at Austin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Year Without Shopping Updated: 2009-03-04 23:14:04 Description: [2009-03-04 13:00:00] Could you go an entire year without shopping? Writer Judith Levine did it in 2004. Her chronicle of the experience, "Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping" (Free Press, 2009), is now out in paperback....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Confrontations with Humanity's Worst Criminals Updated: 2009-03-05 20:23:12 Description: [2009-03-05 12:00:00] How do you prosecute the worst of the world's criminals? We'll talk this hour with journalist Chuck Sudetic, who profiles the work of Carla Del Ponte, former Chief Prosecutor of the United Nation's War Crimes Tribunal for the fo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Travels with the Man Who Invented History Updated: 2009-03-05 23:53:11 Description: [2009-03-05 13:00:00] Who invented history? Herodotus is widely known as the "Father of History." But as we'll discuss this hour with writer Justin Marozzi, he was also so much more. Marozzi's new book is "The Way of Herodotus: Travels with the Man W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Reagan Legacy? Updated: 2009-02-16 21:08:05 Description: [2009-02-16 12:00:00] It's popular political fodder on both sides of the aisle, but what exactly is the Reagan legacy and how does it impact politics today? We'll spend this hour with journalist Will Bunch, whose new book is "Tear Down This Myth: How...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Food Trends Today Updated: 2009-02-16 23:24:09 Description: [2009-02-16 13:00:00] With trends in eco-cuisine and a simultaneous resurgence of comfort food, where is the culinary industry headed these days? We'll talk this hour with Amy Albert, Senior Associate Editor of Bon App?tit. She's in town to judge in ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Economic Situation Updated: 2009-02-17 20:31:10 Description: [2009-02-17 12:00:00] How is the economic downturn affecting Texas and what does the future hold? Kathleen Cooper, Senior Fellow at SMU's Tower Center, Mine Yucel, Senior Economist and Vice President at the Federal Reserve of Dallas and William Walla...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Cosmic Perspective Updated: 2009-02-17 23:53:24 Description: [2009-02-17 13:00:00] What does astrophysics mean to you? We'll discuss life, the universe and everything else this hour with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, who'll speak to UTA's Maverick Speakers Series tonight and Bishop Dunne Catholic School's 2009 GeoT...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Young Charles Darwin Updated: 2009-02-10 23:53:37 Description: [2009-02-10 13:00:00] Who was Charles Darwin before he wrote the landmark "On the Origin of Species?" We'll find out this hour with Keith Thomson, professor emeritus of natural history at the University of Oxford and author of "The Young Charles Darw...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Future of American Health-Care Updated: 2009-02-11 20:53:14 Description: [2009-02-11 12:00:00] Will the U.S. Government, under a new administration, finally be able to solve the health-care issues that have trouble so many Americans? We'll talk this hour with Luke Mitchell, Senior Editor for Harper's Magazine and author o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Civilization Accelerated Human Evolution Updated: 2009-02-12 00:23:13 Description: [2009-02-11 13:00:00] What followed the so-called "great leap forward" in human civilization and was that really the end of biological evolution in human beings? We'll explore the subject this hour with Gregory Cochran, physicist and Adjunct Professo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Complete History of Sesame Street Updated: 2009-02-12 21:23:33 Description: [2009-02-12 12:00:00] For almost 40 years, no other show has delighted kids and parents like Sesame Street. How did it get started and why has the show lasted so long? Television critic Michael Davis will join us this hour to discuss his new book, "S...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Listening to the Twentieth Century Updated: 2009-02-09 21:03:15 Description: [2009-02-09 12:00:00] What does a century sound like? This hour we'll discuss and listen to the sounds of the last century with MacArthur Fellow Alex Ross. His highly acclaimed book, now in paperback, is "The Rest is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Sound of Literature Updated: 2009-02-09 23:23:13 Description: [2009-02-09 13:00:00] Why does some literature seem better when read aloud? That's the question that Selected Shorts has been answering for almost twenty years on the stage and nationwide on public radio. We'll spend this hour with Isaiah Sheffer, a ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Escaping from North Korea Updated: 2009-02-10 20:23:13 Description: [2009-02-10 12:00:00] If you had to flee your homeland in order to have a life free from government persecution, how would you do it? We'll spend this hour with journalist Tom O'Neill, whose story "Escape from North Korea" appears in the current issu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Washington and America's Veterans Updated: 2009-02-05 22:43:11 Description: [2009-02-05 13:00:00] What does the future hold for the thousands of veterans wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan? According to journalist Aaron Glantz, it doesn't look good. Glantz will join us this hour to discuss his new book "The War Comes Home: Wash...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Social Aggression Among Girls Updated: 2009-02-05 20:24:12 Description: [2009-02-05 12:00:00] How big a problem is aggression among children? How can parents and educators deal with the issue? We'll spend this hour with Dr. Marion Underwood, UTD Professor of Developmental Psychology. Underwood is also the author of the 2...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Texas Oil Fortunes Updated: 2009-02-02 21:23:10 Description: [2009-02-02 12:00:00] What role did Texas play in the history of the U.S. oil business? Bryan Burrough chronicles the lives of the Texas oil industry's biggest figures in his new book "The Big Rich: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Texas Oil Fortune...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Snark Updated: 2009-02-02 22:33:13 Description: [2009-02-02 12:00:00] What is Snark? According to New Yorker film critic David Denby, it weakens our public discourse, our intellectual pursuits and even the traditions of American humor. He'll join us this hour to discuss the rise of the phenomenon ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Breast Cancer Today Updated: 2009-02-03 20:35:34 Description: [2009-02-03 12:00:00] Is genetic testing and pre-assessment of risk an effective weapon in the current fight against breast cancer? We'll explore advances in risk assessment, prevention, diagnosis and treatment this hour with Dr. David Euhus, profess...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Scientific Case for Psychic Phenomena Updated: 2009-02-03 22:58:33 Description: [2009-02-03 13:00:00] Is there empirical evidence for Extra Sensory Perception? We'll spend this hour with Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell, a Johns Hopkins-trained neuroscientist and author of the new book "The ESP Enigma: The Scientific Case for Psychic Ph...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Special Archive Edition - The Untold History of English Updated: 2009-02-04 21:07:19 Description: [2009-02-04 12:00:00] With all its idiosyncrasies, some might argue it's a wonder that the English language actually exists as a working language. But how did the language develop? We'll spend this hour with bestselling author, linguist, and Manhatta...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Community, Culture and Urban Design Updated: 2009-01-28 21:23:24 Description: [2009-01-28 12:00:00] Can landscape architecture and urban design create public spaces that meet the needs of a diverse population? We'll explore the possibilities this hour with Karen Walz, Project Manager for Vision North Texas and Don Gatzke, Dean...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What to Do When People Are Rud Updated: 2009-01-28 22:33:42 Description: [2009-01-28 13:00:00] Why are people rude and what's the best way to stop the cycle of bad social behavior? We'll talk this hour with P.M. Forni, professor of Italian Literature at Johns Hopkins University and author of "The Civility Solution: What ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Adventures in the New French Wine Country Updated: 2009-01-29 20:44:10 Description: [2009-01-29 12:00:00] What happens when a Dallas journalist with an interest in wine moves to France? We'll talk this hour with Robert V. Camuto, author of the new book "Corkscrewed: Adventures in the New French Wine Country" (Nebraska, 2008)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Complexities of Character Updated: 2009-01-29 23:03:13 Description: [2009-01-29 13:00:00] What makes a character great? Can an author know or exert control over how a reader will respond to that character? We'll talk this hour with best-selling author Wally Lamb, whose new novel is "The Hour I First Believed" (Harper...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Solving the Housing Problem Updated: 2009-01-25 18:43:16 Description: [2009-01-25 17:30:00] For many Americans, one of the biggest day-to-day challenges is access to affordable housing. We'll discuss the issue and explore solutions this evening with former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and current Exe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer Updated: 2009-01-26 21:33:13 Description: [2009-01-26 12:00:00] Was the man who led the Manhattan Project really a security risk? Why did the U.S. Government lose faith in him in the years after World War II? We'll talk this hour with acclaimed filmmaker David Grubin, whose new film "The Tri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Politics and Race in the Age of Obama Updated: 2009-01-26 22:43:16 Description: [2009-01-26 13:00:00] The election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States is a landmark moment in American history. Many have called it the start of a new era in American politics, including our guest this hour, PBS correspondent ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Memories of Pre-Revolutionary Iran Updated: 2009-01-27 20:53:21 Description: [2009-01-27 12:00:00] How does one's memory color history? What if that personal history took place in pre-revolutionary Iran? We'll spend this hour with bestselling author Azar Nafisi, who gained international acclaim in 2003 with "Reading Lolita in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Rehnquist Court Updated: 2009-01-27 23:13:18 Description: [2009-01-27 13:00:00] Did the Supreme Court fail to protect civil liberties and rights under Chief Justice William Rehnquist? Contributors to the new anthology "We Dissent: Talking Back to the Rehnquist Court" (NYU Press, 2008) think so. We'll spend ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Archive Edition - "Waltz with Bashir" Updated: 2009-01-19 22:45:03 Description: [2009-01-19 13:00:00] Can film conquer the demons of war? We'll talk this hour with director Ari Folman who deconstructs nightmares, memories and the first Lebanon War of the early eighties in his new animated film "Waltz with Bashir" (Sony Classics...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fiscal Therapy Updated: 2009-01-21 21:24:18 Description: [2009-01-21 12:00:00] How should the U.S. Government face the current economic crisis and is there a way for the Obama Administration to get it right? In the current Mother Jones Magazine cover story, "Fiscal Therapy," Pulitzer Prize-winning journali...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Educating and Engaging New World Kids Updated: 2009-01-21 22:34:56 Description: [2009-01-21 13:00:00] What's the best way to engage and educate 21st Century kids? We'll talk this hour with two leaders in the field. Susan Marcus is co-founder of the Learning About Learning Education Foundation and co-author of the book "New World...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lobbying and American Government Updated: 2009-01-22 20:45:02 Description: [2009-01-22 12:00:00] Who really pays for the multi-million dollar election campaigns that send our Representatives and Senators to Washington? We'll talk this hour with veteran Washington Post reporter Robert G. Kaiser, who writes about the issue in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Music Therapy Updated: 2009-01-22 23:05:47 Description: [2009-01-22 13:00:00] Exactly how powerful is music? We listen for entertainment and enjoyment, but can music actually heal? We'll spend this hour with Barbara L Bastable, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Therapy at SMU's Meadows School of the Ar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Colors in the Brain: Understanding Synesthesia Updated: 2009-01-15 20:37:25 Description: [2009-01-15 12:00:00] How do colors influence our perception? Is there a complimentary, but reverse counterpart to that process? We'll talk this hour with Dr. David Eagleman, Director of The Laboratory for Perception and Action at the Baylor College ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Making Art and Making it Count Updated: 2009-01-16 16:25:03 Description: [2009-01-15 13:00:00] Where does "the everyday" meet serious art? We'll spend this hour with an international titan of the art world, Jeff Koons. Equally famous for his giant public art pieces - including the iconic "Balloon Dog" - and his 90s marria...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution Updated: 2009-01-14 21:14:32 Description: [2009-01-14 12:00:00] What was the darkest chapter in America's Civil Rights struggle? We'll spend this hour with Diane McWhorter, Pulitzer Prize winning author of "Carry Me Home, Birmingham, Alabama: The Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revoluti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything Updated: 2009-01-14 23:34:56 Description: [2009-01-14 13:00:00] What is your strategy for achieving your best results? We'll explore creative ways to find where our natural abilities and personal passions meet with Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D., author of "The Element: How Finding Your Passion Cha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Creating and Designing for Planet Earth Updated: 2009-01-11 18:46:20 Description: [2009-01-11 17:30:00] How involved should an artist be in the way a viewer experiences his or her art? We explored the social and theoretical implications of art in November with world-wide art and design phenom Olafur Eliasson, whose exhibit "Take Y...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Passion, Risk, and Adventure in the 25 Years After 50 Updated: 2009-01-12 20:27:33 Description: [2009-01-12 12:00:00] What are your plans for life after 50 and how do you view the process of aging? We'll spend this hour with renowned sociologist Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, whose new book is "The Third Chapter: Passion, Risk, and Adventure in the 2...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD When Journalists Don't Get Religion Updated: 2009-01-12 22:48:32 Description: [2009-01-12 13:00:00] How important is a journalist's understanding of religion and the role that faith plays in everyday life? We'll talk this hour with veteran religion reporter Roberta Green Ahmanson, co-editor of the new collection "Blind Spot: W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD America's Invisible Middle Eastern Minority Updated: 2009-01-13 21:58:46 Description: [2009-01-13 12:00:00] Conflict in the Middle East headlines most newscasts, yet coverage and understanding of Middle Eastern Americans is negligible. We'll find out why this hour with attorney and professor John Tehranian, author of "Whitewashed: Ame...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Fate of a Fruit that Changed the World Updated: 2009-01-13 23:11:41 Description: [2009-01-13 13:00:00] You probably have a bunch of them at home and maybe even one on your desk. But what do you know about the political power and history of the simple banana? We'll explore that history and find out how the world's favorite fruit m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 81st Legislature Preview Updated: 2009-01-08 20:25:02 Description: [2009-01-08 12:00:00] What is on the agenda for the 81st Session of the Texas Legislature? We'll preview the upcoming session - which convenes on Tuesday the 13th - with State Senators Royce West and Florence Shapiro this hour....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Karaoke Conquered the World Updated: 2009-01-08 22:48:40 Description: [2009-01-08 13:00:00] Can karaoke transform your life? We'll spend this hour with Brooklyn journalist Brian Raftery who has written about his experience in the new book "Don't Stop Believin': How Karaoke Conquered the World and Changed My Life" (Da C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Inside the Presidency Updated: 2009-01-07 21:08:30 Description: [2009-01-07 12:00:00] What's it like to be the President of the United States? We'll explore the tightly controlled presidential enclave this hour with veteran journalist Elisabeth Bumiller whose piece "Inside the Presidency" appears in the January i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Learning to Live Better with Less Updated: 2009-01-07 22:15:47 Description: [2009-01-07 13:00:00] Do you fantasize about an organized 2009? We'll get tips on ordering and simplifying our hectic lives this hour with Mary Carlomagno, whose new book is "Secrets of Simplicity: Learn to Live Better with Less" (Chronicle Books, 20...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ending Genocide Updated: 2009-01-04 18:36:16 Description: [2009-01-04 17:30:00] What will it take to end the killing in Africa forever? We'll talk this evening with John Prendergast, co-founder of the ENOUGH Project, an initiative to end genocide and crimes against humanity. He's in town to speak to the Wo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD America's Turbulent Affair with Tranquilizers Updated: 2009-01-05 20:16:07 Description: [2009-01-05 12:00:00] How did America become a nation of nerves and a multi-billion dollar market for anti-anxiety drugs? We'll spend this hour with Andrea Tone, Canada Research Chair in the Social History of Medicine at McGill University and author ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Science, Faith Revolution, and the Birth of America Updated: 2009-01-05 22:35:26 Description: [2009-01-05 13:00:00] Was there a scientific influence on the founding of American Democracy? We'll talk this hour with Steven Johnson, who profiles the brilliant 18th Century British scientist, theologian and political philosopher Joseph Priestly in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Inside the Business of Modern Slavery Updated: 2009-01-06 20:49:18 Description: [2009-01-06 12:00:00] It's an astounding but established fact that slavery is alive and well in the world today. And according to our guest this hour, sex slavery generates 40% of the world-wide profits of slavery today. Siddarth Kara will join us to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Search for Wisdom from Old People Updated: 2009-01-06 23:10:29 Description: [2009-01-06 13:00:00] Does wisdom really come with age and experience? We'll find out this hour with journalist and humor writer Henry Alford whose new book is "How to Live: A Search for Wisdom from Old People (While They are Still on This Earth)" (T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Genius of Lily Tomlin Updated: 2009-01-01 22:54:33 Description: [2009-01-01 13:00:00] How do our favorite performers make us laugh? We'll talk - and laugh - this hour with legendary comedian and actor Lily Tomlin. She's in town for a special benefit show at the Addison Improv....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Teen Pregnancy&"Boyfriends" Updated: 2008-12-29 22:34:45 Description: [2008-12-29 13:00:00] What is the impact of a teenage pregnancy on the life of the teen and her family? We'll spend this hour with KERA reporter Sujata Dand who's collected the stories of several teens with kids of their own while researching her mu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Holiday Food&Drink Updated: 2008-12-30 23:04:38 Description: [2008-12-30 13:00:00] Think is on vacation today. Please enjoy an archive episode from earlier this month with cheesemonger Rich Rogers of Scardello Artisan Cheese and sommelier and wine expert Darryl Beeson. We got lots of great holiday entertaining...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rare Recordings of British & American Literary Figures Updated: 2008-12-16 23:46:42 Description: [2008-12-16 13:00:00] What did your favorite authors sound like? The British Library and the BBC have just released a series of rare recordings and interviews with dozens of British and American writers called "The Spoken Word." We'll speak with the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Tangled Story of English Spelling Updated: 2008-12-17 23:28:04 Description: [2008-12-17 13:00:00] Do you struggle with spelling? You're not alone. We'll explore the interesting history of English spelling this hour with David Wolman, whose new book is "Righting the Mother Tongue: From Olde English to Email, the Tangled Story...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Famous Slogans and Catchphrases in American History Updated: 2008-12-18 20:29:02 Description: [2008-12-18 12:00:00] You probably use them everyday, but do you know the history behind your favorite sayings and mottos? We'll talk this hour with Jan R. Van Meter, author of the new book "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too: Famous Slogans and Catchphrases i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Collection of Radical Children's Literature Updated: 2008-12-18 22:59:52 Description: [2008-12-18 13:00:00] Should children's literature teach obedience or independence, conformity or originality? We'll explore examples of the latter this hour with Professor Philip Nel, Director of the Children's Literature Program at Kansas State Un...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD North Texas in Need Updated: 2008-12-21 18:35:06 Description: [2008-12-21 17:30:00] Who is there to assist North Texans in need in these challenging economic times and what can the rest of us do to help? We'll talk this evening with Larry James, President and CEO of Central Dallas Ministries and Mike Doyle, CEO...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Life and Death in 21st Century Medicine Updated: 2008-12-22 21:25:40 Description: [2008-12-22 12:00:00] How would you like to face your final moments? The Baylor University Medical Center Palliative Team has answers. We'll spend this hour with Baylor's Dr. Mark Casanova and Min Patel and journalist Lee Hancock who profiled the tea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Samuel Johnson Updated: 2008-12-22 22:36:38 Description: [2008-12-22 13:00:00] What makes a literary figure great? We'll explore the life of one of those greats this hour with Jeffrey Meyers, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and author of the new biography "Samuel Johnson: The Struggle" (Basic B...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Muhammad Ali and Arnold Schwarzenegger Updated: 2008-12-23 20:49:21 Description: [2008-12-23 12:00:00] Is there a champion inside you? We'll talk this hour with Al Satterwhite, whose new book "TITANS: Muhammad Ali and Arnold Schwarzenegger" (Dalton Watson Fine Books, 2008) features two subjects from his long career as a photograp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 21st Century Activism Updated: 2008-12-23 23:06:08 Description: [2008-12-23 13:00:00] Change was the resonant theme of the past political year, but what will it take to make the message of change continue to resonate with the electorate? We'll chat this hour with Temple University Assistant Professor Jason Del Ga...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A New Foreign Policy for the United States Updated: 2008-12-07 18:28:09 Description: [2008-12-07 17:30:00] Where is America's foreign policy headed? What can we expect from the Obama Administration's newly named national security team? We'll talk this evening with Seyom Brown, the John Goodwin Tower Distinguished Chair in Internatio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD "Waltz with Bashir" Updated: 2008-12-08 20:19:54 Description: [2008-12-08 12:00:00] Can film conquer the demons of war? We'll talk this hour with director Ari Folman who deconstructs nightmares, memories and the first Lebanon War of the early eighties in his new animated film "Waltz with Bashir" (Sony Classics)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Truth and Lies about Why We Buy Updated: 2008-12-08 22:51:23 Description: [2008-12-08 13:00:00] What motivates us to want products that we may not even need? We'll explore the psychology behind consumption this hour with global marketing guru Martin Lindstrom whose new book is "Buy-ology: Truth and Lies about Why We Buy" (...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Walt Whitman and his Brothers in the Civil War Updated: 2008-12-02 20:54:27 Description: [2008-12-02 12:00:00] Many are familiar with poet Walt Whitman's work as a nurse to the wounded soldiers of the Civil War. But did you know about the roles his brothers played? We'll explore the Civil War through the lens of one family this hour with...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Love and Hate in the Automotive Age Updated: 2008-12-02 22:14:47 Description: [2008-12-02 13:00:00] Do you love your car but hate traffic, the expense of your vehicle and the environmental damage it does? According to Brian Ladd, this love-hate relationship is nothing new. We'll talk with Ladd, author of "Autophobia: Love and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Untold History of English Updated: 2008-12-03 21:17:23 Description: [2008-12-03 12:00:00] With all its idiosyncrasies, some might argue it's a wonder that the English language actually exists as a working language. But how did the language develop? We'll spend this hour with bestselling author, linguist, and Manhatta...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Patty Hearst in 1970's America Updated: 2008-12-03 22:35:22 Description: [2008-12-03 13:00:00] Who was Patty Hearst and what does her story tell us about the confusing and turbulent 70s? We'll spend this hour with William Graebner, author of the new book "Patty's Got a Gun: Patty Hearst in 1970's America" (University of C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD After Mumbai: The Future of India-Pakistan Relations Updated: 2008-12-04 20:43:47 Description: [2008-12-04 12:00:00] How will last week's Mumbai terror attacks affect the fragile relationship between India and Pakistan? We'll talk this hour with Kamran Bokhari, Director of Middle East Analysis for Stratfor, a private intelligence company based...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Collision of Old and New Media Updated: 2008-12-04 23:04:31 Description: [2008-12-04 13:00:00] How is the ongoing media convergence changing American culture and society? We'll explore the topic this hour with MIT Comparative Media Studies Director, Professor Henry Jenkins. Jenkins is also the author of "Convergence Cultu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hoaxers, Showmen, Dueling Journalists, and Lunar Man-Bats in Nineteenth Century Journalism Updated: 2008-11-20 22:34:27 Description: [2008-11-20 13:00:00] What constitutes news? How has the definition changed over the last century or so? We'll take a look back at a time when "news" meant something different with Matthew Goodman, author of the new book "The Sun and the Moon: The Re...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The JFK Assassination - 45 Years Later Updated: 2008-11-23 18:34:45 Description: [2008-11-23 17:30:00] How do journalists who were there view the JFK assassination 45 years later? We'll talk this evening with Bill Mercer and Bob Huffaker, co-authors of "When the News Went Live: Dallas 1963" (Taylor Trade Publishing). Ann Williams...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Past and Future of American Affluence Updated: 2008-11-24 20:37:32 Description: [2008-11-24 12:00:00] Is today's economic crisis simply a reverberation of the double-digit inflationary period of the 1960s and 70s? We'll spend this hour with Robert J. Samuelson, columnist for Newsweek and The Washington Post and author of the new...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People Updated: 2008-11-24 23:13:16 Description: [2008-11-24 13:00:00] Thirty years ago, the Reverend Jim Jones led 900 of his followers to their deaths. Why did it happen and could a tragedy of this magnitude happen again? We'll talk with journalist Tim Reiterman who covered Jonestown for the San ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Evolution, Creationism & Public Schools Updated: 2008-11-25 21:16:44 Description: [2008-11-25 12:00:00] What do Texas scientists think about the idea of teaching the weaknesses of the theory of evolution in Texas classrooms? UTA Professor Raymond A. Eve had just released a survey of 464 university science teachers. He'll join us ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD America's Mercenaries Fighting in Iraq Updated: 2008-11-25 22:22:12 Description: [2008-11-25 13:00:00] How has the ubiquitous private security contractor changed America's approach to war in Iraq and elsewhere? We'll spend this hour with 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Steve Fainaru, author of the new book "Big Boy Rules: Am...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Challenge of Knowing History Updated: 2008-11-26 20:40:49 Description: [2008-11-26 12:00:00] Can history really be known? Where are the clues to the truth about the past? According to our guest this hour, University of Georgia Professor Peter Charles Hoffer, history is all around us. We'll speak with him this hour about...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Prosecuting an Outlaw Administration Updated: 2008-11-27 00:05:56 Description: [2008-11-26 13:00:00] Should the Bush Administration be held accountable for miscarriages of justice including war crimes? Harper's Magazine contributing editor and New York attorney Scott Horton thinks so. He makes this case in this month's cover st...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What Anomalies Tell Us about Development and Evolution Updated: 2008-12-01 22:24:37 Description: [2008-12-01 12:00:00] What does "biologically normal" really mean and what can we learn from abnormalities? We'll spend this hour with the University of Iowa's Professor Mark S. Blumberg, author of the new book "Freaks of Nature: What Anomalies Tell ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Indian Raids and the U.S.-Mexican War Updated: 2008-12-01 23:29:41 Description: [2008-12-01 13:00:00] Due to a recording error, we regret to report that today's second hour is shorter than usual. We hope that you enjoy. What role did the Indian Nations of the Southern Plains play in America's 19th Century conflict with Mexico? W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Frederick Douglass & Abraham Lincoln Updated: 2008-11-06 22:14:20 Description: [2008-11-06 13:00:00] How did the friendship of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln help create the America we know today? We'll explore their lives this hour with Harvard historian John Stauffer, author of "Giants: The Parallel Lives of Frederick...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Light Pollution - "The End of Night" Updated: 2008-11-10 20:54:30 Description: [2008-11-10 12:00:00] Where has the darkness gone? With the current National Geographic Magazine cover story "Our Vanishing Night" as our starting point, we'll discuss the importance of darkness with Pete Strasser, Senior Technical Advisor at the Int...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Replacing Fear with Purpose & Hope Updated: 2008-11-10 23:13:23 Description: [2008-11-10 13:00:00] How can we replace fear with purpose and hope? We'll spend this hour with Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, author of the 2007 book "You Don't Have to be Wrong for Me to be Right: Finding Faith Without Fanaticism" (Harmony). Hirschfield ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Wild Horse in the American West Updated: 2008-11-11 20:13:26 Description: [2008-11-11 12:00:00] Horses have played key roles in almost every chapter of American history. What is the status of the wild mustang today? We'll spend this hour with Deanne Stillman, author of "Mustang: The Saga of the Wild Horse in the American W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Right Answers for the Wrong Reasons Updated: 2008-10-28 22:57:10 Description: [2008-10-28 13:00:00] Where do science, morality and public policy intersect? Should they intersect? We'll discuss the issue this hour with journalist and practicing psychotherapist Gary Greenberg, whose new book is "The Noble Lie: When Scientists Gi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tier 1 Research Universities in North Texas Updated: 2008-10-29 21:09:15 Description: [2008-10-29 12:00:00] Does North Texas need a Tier 1 University? What would it mean for the economy and high-achieving students in the area? We'll spend this hour with UTD President Dr. David E. Daniel, UNT President Dr. Gretchen M. Bataille, and UTA...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Rise of Psychotherapy in the United States Updated: 2008-10-29 22:18:20 Description: [2008-10-29 13:00:00] What is the state of mental health care in America today and what precipitated the monumental changes in the therapy culture of the 20th Century? We'll spend this hour with City University of New York professor Jonathan Engel, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Clustering of Like-Minded Americans Updated: 2008-10-30 20:26:20 Description: [2008-10-30 12:00:00] What caused the deep philosophical, political and religious divides that characterize American culture today? According to journalist Bill Bishop, we did it ourselves by choosing where and how to live and think. We'll discuss hi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Horror Films and Fear Updated: 2008-10-30 22:46:39 Description: [2008-10-30 13:00:00] What's your favorite horror film? Why? Since the 1920s, Americans have loved scary movies. In the spirit of Halloween, we'll explore the genre and its history with Rick Worland, professor of Cinema-Television at SMU and author o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Secret Dealings of Israel, Iran, and the U.S. Updated: 2008-11-03 21:35:07 Description: [2008-11-03 12:00:00] What is the future of the U.S. - Iranian relationship? What role will Israel play? We'll spend this hour with Trita Parsi, president of the National Iranian American Council and author of "Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Bush Administration Updated: 2008-11-03 22:47:23 Description: [2008-11-03 13:00:00] In this era of uncertainty, one thing is certain - the country will elect a new President tomorrow. We'll look back at the last eight years and peek ahead at a potential new administration with Jacob Weisberg, editor-in-chief of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Emily Post Updated: 2008-11-04 20:53:21 Description: [2008-11-04 12:00:00] Who was Emily Post before she became the etiquette expert we all know today? We'll spend this hour with Laura Claridge author of "Emily Post: Daughter of the Gilded Age, Mistress of American Manners" (Random House, 2008)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A New History of the Liberation of Europe Updated: 2008-11-04 23:13:35 Description: [2008-11-04 13:00:00] How did the final months of World War II affect the residents of Europe? Temple University historian William I. Hitchcock brings a new point of view to the story of the "Greatest Generation" in his new book "The Bitter Road to ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Election Results & The Selection of America's 44th President Updated: 2008-11-05 21:08:39 Description: [2008-11-05 12:00:00] No matter how you feel about it, yesterday's election of Barack Obama as 44th President of the United States was groundbreaking in many ways. We'll open the phones this hour to get your thoughts on the national, state and region...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Global Achievement Gap Updated: 2008-10-28 02:55:44 Description: [2008-10-27 13:00:00] What should American public schools be teaching and why aren't they teaching it? We'll talk this hour with Tony Wagner, co-director of the Change Leadership Group at Harvard's Graduate School of Education. His new book is "The G...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Global Achievement Gap Updated: 2008-10-28 04:06:52 Description: [2008-10-27 13:00:00] What should American public schools be teaching and why aren't they teaching it? We'll talk this hour with Tony Wagner, co-director of the Change Leadership Group at Harvard's Graduate School of Education. His new book is "The G...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Global Achievement Gap Updated: 2008-10-28 05:16:19 Description: [2008-10-27 13:00:00] What should American public schools be teaching and why aren't they teaching it? We'll talk this hour with Tony Wagner, co-director of the Change Leadership Group at Harvard's Graduate School of Education. His new book is "The G...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Global Achievement Gap Updated: 2008-10-28 06:26:38 Description: [2008-10-27 13:00:00] What should American public schools be teaching and why aren't they teaching it? We'll talk this hour with Tony Wagner, co-director of the Change Leadership Group at Harvard's Graduate School of Education. His new book is "The G...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Global Achievement Gap Updated: 2008-10-28 07:36:47 Description: [2008-10-27 13:00:00] What should American public schools be teaching and why aren't they teaching it? We'll talk this hour with Tony Wagner, co-director of the Change Leadership Group at Harvard's Graduate School of Education. His new book is "The G...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Global Achievement Gap Updated: 2008-10-28 08:46:27 Description: [2008-10-27 13:00:00] What should American public schools be teaching and why aren't they teaching it? We'll talk this hour with Tony Wagner, co-director of the Change Leadership Group at Harvard's Graduate School of Education. His new book is "The G...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Global Achievement Gap Updated: 2008-10-28 09:56:02 Description: [2008-10-27 13:00:00] What should American public schools be teaching and why aren't they teaching it? We'll talk this hour with Tony Wagner, co-director of the Change Leadership Group at Harvard's Graduate School of Education. His new book is "The G...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Global Achievement Gap Updated: 2008-10-28 11:05:24 Description: [2008-10-27 13:00:00] What should American public schools be teaching and why aren't they teaching it? We'll talk this hour with Tony Wagner, co-director of the Change Leadership Group at Harvard's Graduate School of Education. His new book is "The G...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Global Achievement Gap Updated: 2008-10-28 12:16:22 Description: [2008-10-27 13:00:00] What should American public schools be teaching and why aren't they teaching it? We'll talk this hour with Tony Wagner, co-director of the Change Leadership Group at Harvard's Graduate School of Education. His new book is "The G...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Global Achievement Gap Updated: 2008-10-28 13:27:17 Description: [2008-10-27 13:00:00] What should American public schools be teaching and why aren't they teaching it? We'll talk this hour with Tony Wagner, co-director of the Change Leadership Group at Harvard's Graduate School of Education. His new book is "The G...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Life and Times of Urban Reformer Clifton Weaver Updated: 2008-10-22 23:15:58 Description: [2008-10-22 13:00:00] What does it really take to change and reform a city or even a country? What kind of person can get the job done? We'll look back at one such figure this hour with Wendell E. Pritchett, professor of law at the University of Penn...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD War and America Updated: 2008-10-23 20:18:17 Description: [2008-10-23 12:00:00] Have militarism, corporatism and unchecked executive power begun to undermine American democracy? We'll talk this hour with award-winning filmmaker Eugene Jarecki. His new book is "The American Way of War: Guided Missiles, Misgu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From Village to City in a Changing China Updated: 2008-10-23 22:40:33 Description: [2008-10-23 13:00:00] What is "everyday life" like in China? Did the Olympic spotlight help or hurt the average Chinese citizen? We'll spend this hour with journalist Leslie Chang, author of "FACTORY GIRLS: From Village to City in a Changing China" (...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ending Genocide Updated: 2008-10-24 18:26:40 Description: [2008-10-26 17:00:00] What will it take to end the killing in Africa forever? We'll talk this evening with John Prendergast, co-founder of the ENOUGH Project, an initiative to end genocide and crimes against humanity. He's in town to speak to the Wo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Genius of Lily Tomlin Updated: 2008-10-22 16:15:27 Description: [2008-10-16 13:00:00] How do our favorite performers make us laugh? We'll talk - and laugh this hour with legendary comedian and actor Lily Tomlin. She's in town for a special benefit show at the Addison Improv....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stories from the Nasher Collection Updated: 2008-10-22 16:17:14 Description: [2008-10-19 17:00:00] Five years ago this week, the Nasher Sculpture Center opened its doors for the first time. We'll discuss some of the stories behind its collection this evening with Nancy A. Nasher and Jed Morse, Acting Chief Curator at the Cent...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Story of American Political Cartoons Updated: 2008-10-22 16:17:21 Description: [2008-10-20 12:00:00] Why are political cartoons important? How did they get started? We'll spend this hour with journalist and author Donald Dewey. His new book is "The Art of Ill Will: The Story of American Political Cartoons" (NYU Press, 2008)....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Technological Alteration of the Modern Mind Updated: 2008-10-22 16:17:32 Description: [2008-10-20 13:00:00] Is the ubiquity of technology affecting our brains? If so, what can we do about it? We'll explore the topic this hour with Dr. Gary Small, Director of the UCLA Memory & Aging Research Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscien...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Challenge of Global Warming Updated: 2008-10-22 16:17:41 Description: [2008-10-21 12:00:00] How are the world's corporations and governments responding to the rising sea levels, fires, floods and droughts caused by increasing global temperatures? We'll talk this hour with Martin Smith, correspondent and producer of FRO...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Making Movies that Make You Think Updated: 2008-10-22 16:17:50 Description: [2008-10-21 13:00:00] What goes on inside the mind of a successful screenwriter? We'll (try to) find out this hour with Academy Award-winner Charlie Kaufman, whose films "Being John Malkovich," "Human Nature," "Adaptation," "Confessions of a Dangerou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Ultra-Secret NSA from 9/11 to the Eavesdropping on America Updated: 2008-10-22 20:54:51 Description: [2008-10-22 12:00:00] What exactly has the National Security Agency been up to? How many Americans have been unknowingly subjected to its warrant less eavesdropping program? Is the program even legal? We'll talk this hour with journalist James Bamfor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Good Food, Good Times Updated: 2008-10-12 17:53:28 Description: [2008-10-12 17:00:00] Who's your favorite Public Television Chef? Jacques Pepin, whose new series "More Fast Food My Way" debuted this week on KERA, certainly tops our list. He'll join us this evening to discuss his new series and the current trends...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tales of Music and the Brain Updated: 2008-10-13 20:43:17 Description: [2008-10-12 12:00:00] How does music affect our brains? We'll spend this hour with neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks, whose book "Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain" (Vintage, 2008) is now out in paperback....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Burning and Banning of John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" Updated: 2008-10-13 23:03:28 Description: [2008-10-12 13:00:00] Is it ever appropriate to restrict access to works of art and literature? We'll discuss one such case this hour with Rick Wartzman, author of "Obscene in the Extreme: The Burning and Banning of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wra...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Causes of the Mortgage Meltdown Updated: 2008-10-14 20:04:06 Description: [2008-10-13 12:00:00] What happened to the mortgage market? Why is the economy suddenly so shaky? We'll talk with Stan Liebowitz, Ashbel Smith Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for the Analysis of Property Rights and Innovation at UT...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Retracing Nikolay Vavilov's Quest to End Famine Updated: 2008-10-14 22:25:58 Description: [2008-10-13 13:00:00] Is the world's food supply stable? Will humanity be able to produce enough to feed itself in the future? The answers may lie in the research of a Stalin-era Soviet botanist. We'll spend this hour with Gary Paul Nabhan, whose new...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Future of Public Health Care Updated: 2008-10-15 20:33:17 Description: [2008-10-15 12:00:00] What is the state of public health care in Dallas? In the midst of a $747 million bond campaign to build a new Parkland Hospital, we'll talk with Dr. Ron Anderson, President & CEO of the Parkland Health and Hospital System....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The 2008 Dallas Wholeness Index Updated: 2008-10-15 22:55:21 Description: [2008-10-15 13:00:00] How does Dallas shape up compared to other cities? Do people have an equal opportunity to achieve financial success? Are they equally active in political and civic life? We'll discuss the 2008 Dallas Wholeness Index this hour wi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD | |||||
