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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Mike Greenberg is a self-described metrosexual who cares a lot about his appearance and lifestyle.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

The French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, was presented with a Freedom on Expression award from the PEN American Center this week.  Six high-profile writers boycotted the awards ceremony at PEN's big annual gala.  Hundreds more protested, while others gave the magazine's editors a standing ovation.  The chariman of the PEN World Voices Festival is Colm Toibin, the celebrated Irish novelist.  Toibin shares his thoughs on the controversy.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Pullman speaks with Steve Paulson about the fictional world he's created.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Sometimes when musicians break the mold, they end up creating new genres. Richard Hell didn't study music as a kid, but he loved how rock and roll let him experiment with self-expression.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

James McBride won the National Book Award for "The Good Lord Bird," his novel about the abolitionist John Brown.  He explains why he doesn't like most fictional portraits of slavery and how he tried to tell a different story.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Lendol Calder says being in debt is a good thing.  He tells Steve Paulson that consumer credit drives the world economy.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

We explore the fine art of creative collaboration and start with the music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Environmentalist Bill McKibben believes it's time for a new environmental paradigm:  small and local.

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