Lynn Garrett tells Steve Paulson that bookstores are selling out of books on Islam and terrorism, and that there’s strong interest in books that tackle fundamental moral questions.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Allen Long is a former dope-smuggler and the subject of Robert Sabbag’s book “Loaded: A Misadventure on the Marijuana Trail.” Anne Strainchamps interviewed them a week apart.
Anne Strainchamps talks with poet Li-Young Lee about the power of love and we hear excerpts from some of Lee's poems.
Katherine Ellison says that pregnancy and motherhood change women's brains for the better, making them smarter, calmer and more competent.
Mark Kurlansky talks with Jim Fleming about the long and dramatic history of salt.
Teacher Jane Katch tells Anne Strainchamps about some of the bizarre and violent games her students loved, and how she negotiated rules to make them safe and fun for everybody.
Jill Price has total recall of her life from the age of about 14. They still don't know why, but hope to understand someday and use that knowledge to help other people
Back in 1973, country music legend Johnny Cash gave his daughter Roseanne a list of 100 songs he considered essential. Now, music critic Michael Streissguth takes us behind the scenes.
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