National Parks are important to America. And not just for the environment. But for the well-being of those who visit. Yet a large portion of the US popular has never set foot in a National Park. Especially African Americans. Independent producer James Mills wanted to know why. And he went all the way back to the Buffalo Soldiers, exploring what he calls "The Adventure Gap
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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is making its way up the best-seller lists for a reason — it's a fascinating blend of magic and art, with the allure of the circus and the tempered reality of dreams.
You can trace the history of the 1960's through its iconic music festivals: Newport '65, Monterey '67, Denver '69, Woodstock, and Altamont. Historian Craig Werner was there and says those festivals changed a lot more than American music.
Walter Moskowitz is a tattoo legend. Before he passed away in 2007, he ran the first commercial tattoo parlor on Long Island.
Singer-songwriter-community organizer Si Kahn tells Steve Paulson the hallmarks of a good political song, and talks about the role music has played in various social causes, including the Civil Rights movement.
Political science professor Wendy Brown believes tolerance should never be considered a substitute for equality, and says doing so could mask historical injustices.
Jennifer Jacquet explains how public shaming can be used to promote political change and social reform.
Producer Sara Nics went looking for wonder. She found curiosities aplenty, but no wonder at The House on the Rock, until...
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