Comedian and writer Tony Hawks conceived the daft idea of hitch-hiking around Ireland with a small refrigerator.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Sarah Eltantawi talks with Anne Strainchamps on what life has been like for Arab-Americans since 9-11.
Cultural historian William Miller, author of “The Mystery of Courage,” tells Steve Paulson that the airline passengers who confronted the hijackers on September 11th displayed extraordinary courage.
Ever feel overwhelmed by digital technology? You're not alone. Media theorist Douglas Rushkoff says it's changing our relationship to time, and we're having trouble adapting.
Film director Rodney Ascher recommends Paul Schrader's 1988 movie, "Patty Hearst."
Around the country Governors of both parties are balancing their state budgets by making public sector employees pay more. Why?
Today, the Dutch philosopher Spinoza - father of the Enlightenment - is revered, but in the mid-17th century, he was branded a heretic by his Jewish congregation in Amsterdam. Recently, philosopher Steve Nadler was asked if Spinoza should be exonerated. He explains why he said no.
The contemporary art world was shocked in 2010 when the prestigious Turner prize went to a voice installation, the work of the Scottish artist Susan Philipsz.
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