June 4 marks the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. To find out how Chinese dissidents have fared since then, we’re revisiting an interview with historian Ian Buruma. He’s the author of "Bad Elements: Chinese Rebels from Los Angeles to Beijing."
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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A commercial fisherman and wilderness guide in the Pacific Northwest, he set out to spend a year living within 60 miles of his home.
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.
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.
Mike Greenberg is a self-described metrosexual who cares a lot about his appearance and lifestyle.
Lendol Calder says being in debt is a good thing. He tells Steve Paulson that consumer credit drives the world economy.
Punk legend Patti Smith. 40 years ago, she came out with the seminal punk album Horses –with cover photo by her friend and lover Robert Mappelthorpe.
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.
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