Mimi Sheraton, a travel writer, went to the Polish town of Bialystock to find the origins of her favorite bread from childhood, the bialy. It’s a crusty onion roll invented by the Jews.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Author of "Farm City" faces a drawback to her urban farm dream in Oakland, then called "the murder capital of the world."
Richard Perle tells Steve Paulson that Iran is harboring Al Quaeda people; that the U.S. should always be on the side on people fighting for freedom and that his reputation as “the Prince of Darkness” results from a case of mistaken identity.
Poet Molly Peacock's biography of the 18th century paper artist, Mary Delaney.
Novelist Jane Hamilton reads her favorite novel endings.
Paul Campos is the author of “The Obesity Myth: Why America’s Obsession with Weight Is Hazardous to Your Health.”
Journalist Jean Zimmerman says that Americans are in the process of throwing away centuries of domestic skills and traditions.
Mark Headley talks about his book, "Blown for Good: Behind the Iron Curtain of Scientology."
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