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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Neil Steinberg booked passage to Italy for both him and his father on his father’s old ship. He hoped it would bring them closer together. As he tells Anne Strainchamps, it didn’t.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

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.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

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.

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

If you think the American middle class has it bad, consider life in debt-ridden Italy or Greece. Best-selling financial writer Michael Lewis portrays the downfall of several European countries with his usual verve, in Boomerang:  Travels in the New Third World.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Acclaimed novelist Martin Amis talks about growing up as the son of another famous novelist — Kingsley Amis.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

When he was a young professor, philosopher Mark Rowlands adopted a wolf named Brenin, who turned into his constant companion.  He reflects on the life lessons he learned from Brenin.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

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.

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