Nicholas Ostler talks to Jim Fleming about how languages spread and the similarities and differences between Chinese and English.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Michael Piechowski talks about the intensity with which gifted children experience their lives.
Marc Maron resurrected his life and career with the hit comedy podcast WTF.
John Nichols tells Jim Fleming that the new anti-terrorism laws are endangering civil liberties. He says Congress is depriving the country of the open policy discussion a democracy needs.
Author Kevin Henkes reads his favorite children's book, "Lucky Song".
Thomas Lauderdale talks about his "little orchestra," Pink Martini.
Lev Grossman tells Anne Strainchmps about his experiences working at one of the great repositories of rare books.
In one of his most personal books, Sacks recalls his childhood in wartime London and the important role chemistry played in his life. He explains how he was comforted by the rigor and orderliness of science.
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