James Meredith and The March Against Fear
In 1966, Civil Rights pioneer James Meredith set out on The March Against Fear. We talk to historian Ann Bausum about the history and impact of the march.
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The Funny Side of Philosophy (2017)
Authors Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein authors join the show to tell stories, crack jokes, and clarify some of the big ideas of philosophy.
Empowering Your Community to Create Change (2017)
Sarah Van Gelder, co-founder of Yes! Magazine, crossed America to see how change is being made at the local level and found examples of community involvement solving big problems
Lessons on the Pursuit of Happiness (2017)
Douglas Abrams shares the joy practices and little things that the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu do daily to experience joy regularly.
History, Not Precedent: America’s Internment Camps (2017)
Photo historian Richard Cahan talks about the history of the Japanese internment camps, and why we should look at them as a cautionary tale not as precedent.
The Craft and Responsibility of Writing Books for Young Readers
Two authors, one for children and one for young adults, discuss juggling their desire to entertain with the necessity of teaching young people about tough topics.
The Stories Behind Nursery Rhymes
We talk to a librarian and author about where nursery rhymes came from and how they were used before they ended up in Mother Goose books.
The State of American Cities (2017)
We talk about the role cities play in our culture, about the problems facing our cities and ideas on how we can fix them.
Unleashing Your Creativity (2017)
It’s a common goal to get back to the creative passions in the new year. Two experts give tips on how to over come obstacles and finish your masterpiece.
The Art of Quitting (2017)
Many people remain in bad situations because they are afraid to quit their job, but careful planning can ease the anxiety that often follows.
The Precarious Position of African-American Republicans
Author Corey Fields explains what motivates black Republicans and how they’re treated both at home and within their party.
Digital Independence (2017)
Our guest, Christina Cook, took a 31-day vacation from the Internet and learned how online life needs to be balanced with face-to-face communications and relaxation.
