Journalist Mark Pendergrast tells Steve Paulson that coffee came from Ethiopia, functioned as a patriotic symbol during the early days of the American Republic, and prolonged the slave trade in places like Brazil.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
Audio
Matthew Clark produced a compilation CD of Chinese rock and roll. He plays excerpts for Anne Strainchamps and tells her about the various bands and the Chinese rock scene.
Film-maker Pola Rapaport talks with Steve Paulson about "Story of O." Rapaport has made a film about the classic erotic novel and its famously secretive author.
Janice VanCleave tells Jim Fleming some of the experiments from the "Weather" volume, including how to build a cloud, and why the sky looks blue.
Michael Gates Gill was born into privilege and handed a job at the country's most prestigious advertising firm. Much to his own surprise, he went to work behind the counter at Starbucks and has never been happier.
The science world is buzzing about the discovery confirming the Big Bang. Here's our extended interview with Lawrence Krauss about how something could come from nothing.
Jennifer Baker is a philosopher at the College of Charleston and the author of a recent essay called "Procrastination as Vice."
Mick Foley, as Mankind, played many Ed Ferrara scripts. Foley tells Steve Paulson how scripted matches could result in real injuries.
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