David Benjamin tells Steve Paulson that in those days, adults left kids pretty much alone, but relied on a network of neighbors to keep tabs on things.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Brian Turner served as an infantry team leader with the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Unit in Iraq. His book of poetry is called “Here, Bullet.”
Children’s book author Avi talks with Anne Strainchamps about his Breakfast Serials project which publishes stories for children in newspapers.
Jennifer Jacquet recommends "Last Chance to See" by Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine.
Carlene Carter belongs to the third generation of Country music's ruling dynasty, the Carter Family. "Stronger" is her new album.
Christian Lander sees himself as an expert on "Stuff White People Like".
We're celebrating National Poetry Month this year by reading some of our favorite poems. Here's Charles with Bukowski's "The Laughing Heart."
Physicist Clifford Pickover talks with Steve Paulson about Magic Squares and why people get hooked on them.
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