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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Karen Wenborn tells Jim Fleming about Classical Comics which have published three versions of Shakespeare plays, pairing various versions of the texts with bright, action-packed, comic book style visuals.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Feminist Naomi Wolf tells Anne Strainchamps that common obstetrical practices make things easier for the hospital, not the mother and baby, and she explains why many post-feminist women are shocked by the demands of early motherhood.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Joe Garden is features editor at the satirical newspaper, "The Onion."  He tells Jim Fleming the campaign season was a great one for comedy, but it went on way too long.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Paul Ekman tells Jim Fleming about different kinds of lies, and the physical signs that signal deceit.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Laura Miller tells Anne Strainchamps why she thinks Stephanie Meyers' "Twilight" books are such a phenomenal success with young women, even though the lead female character is so lacking in gifts or accomplishments.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Musician and author Rae Spoon grew up as a girl. About ten years ago Rae came out as a transman. Then, a couple of years ago, they decided to retire... from gender.

You can also check out "Gender Failure" by Rae and Ivan E. Coyote.

 

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Kevin Kelly tells Jim Fleming that the sum total of our technology - what he calls “the technicum” - is taking on the properties of life itself.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Marcella Hazan is a chef and teacher of cooking.  She thinks Americans totally misunderstand Italian food.

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