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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Remember Stewart Band? Back in the 60s he launched the Whole Earth Catalog and then became an environmental icon. And now? He says we need nuclear power and geoengineering to reduce carbon emissions.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

James Kellaris is especially interested in finding out what makes some songs get stuck in listeners’ heads.  He talks about this universal annoyance with Jim Fleming.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Ilan Stavans explains how speaking four languages give him a sense of self.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

"If you ask NPR audiences, 'Do you care about fashion..?' Ninety-five percent of them said 'No.' But if you ask them, 'Do you care about culture?' Ninety-five say 'Yes.'" Jacki Lyden is perhaps best known for her reporting from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But in a new project, she's turned her attention to fashion. Here's why.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

James Hood recalls what it was like to be among the first Black teenagers to attend the University of Alabama during the administration of George Wallace.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Ian Kelly performs a one-man play called “Cooking for Kings.” It tells the story of Antonin Careme, who was Napoleon’s chef.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Journalist and documentary film-maker Jack Newfield considers boxing his guilty pleasure. He tells Steve Paulson that given fairly matched opponents, boxing reveals courage and character.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

James Yee was the Muslim chaplain at Guantanamo Bay prison until he was falsely accused of treason and imprisoned without trial.

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