The Art of Detecting a Lie
We speak with one interrogation expert about the subtle signs that give people away and how the average person can use these tactics in …
Liar, Liar: How To Get To The Truth
How do professionals question people to get the information they want? We talk to an expert in interrogation and lying on this subject, …
Addiction: Why It Happens and How to Help Addicts Back From the Edge
Millions of Americans are addicted to alcohol and drugs, and many of them eventually end up unemployed, broken, separated from their …
Super Bowl Ads
We talk to marketing specialists about how to craft a good ad, how ads are effectively measured and what makes an ad memorable.
From Fan to Collaborator: How Richard Chizmar wrote a novella with Stephen King
Richard Chizmar discusses his career, his process, and his opportunity to write a novella with Stephen King.
The Gift of Numbers
We talk to mathematician and author Keith Devlin about Fibonacci’s mammoth contribution to mathematics and our daily lives.
A Look Inside This Year’s Biggest Books
With summer around the corner, many of us are looking for some fresh books to read on the beach or on the porch.
The History of Physics (2017)
Science historian and author Tom Jackson talks about a few of the highlights throughout the long history of physics and astronomy.
The Ethics and Impact of Genetic Screenings on Children (2017)
Science enables us to know much more than ever before. We can be aware of what disorders we could pass on to our kids and we can conduct …
Casey Stengel’s Life in Baseball
Yankees historian Marty Appel talks about the life of Casey Stengel, who spent over 50 years in professional baseball and won 8 World …
The Immigrant Narrative in Modern Times (2017)
We talk to two writers about the more modern immigrant journey.
The Trouble with Teaching Reading: Why so many children struggle with literacy
America is facing a literacy problem. We talk to several experts who suggest that we may simply be teaching the skill incorrectly.
