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.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Millard Kaufman has a long string of successes, including two Oscar nominations as a screen writer. He tells Jim Fleming why he decided to take on a new kind of writing.
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.
Nicholas Christopher collected myths and legends for years to write his novel, "The Bestiary."
Karen Armstrong talks with Anne Strainchamps about her tangled path back to God after leaving the convent.
TTBOOK host Jim Fleming responds to the documentary film “If a Tree Falls” that follows Daniel McGowan – a convicted terrorist… currently serving time. McGowan used arson as political protest with The Earth Liberation Front – a group the FBI considers America’s number one domestic terrorist threat.
We explore the fine art of creative collaboration and start with the music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
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