Marilyn Johnson talks about how librarians are emerging as heroes of the digital age because of their love for the written word, free speech and open access.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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June 4 marks the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. To find out how Chinese dissidents have fared since then, we’re revisiting an interview with historian Ian Buruma. He’s the author of "Bad Elements: Chinese Rebels from Los Angeles to Beijing."
How did religion ever get started in the first place? We talked to renowned sociologist Robert Bellah shortly before he died. He said religion isn't about belief in God. Its origins go back to the rituals of our ancient ancestors, and ultimately to play.
Jon Stewart gives Steve Paulson his take on the 2004 Presidential Election Campaign, and gives good reasons why people should vote for George Bush and for John Kerry.
Pullman speaks with Steve Paulson about the fictional world he's created.
We explore the fine art of creative collaboration and start with the music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Punk legend Patti Smith. 40 years ago, she came out with the seminal punk album Horses –with cover photo by her friend and lover Robert Mappelthorpe.
Chang's new novel follows the lives of students and one particular professor in a creative writing program in the Midwest.
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