Great Britain is one of the first countries to create "a gross national happiness index" - thanks largely to Lord Richard Layard. He says economics should focus on what makes people happy.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Graphic novelist Chris Ware talks with Anne Strainchamps about the hard work of making comic books. Ware is the author of "Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth."
Children’s book author Avi talks with Anne Strainchamps about his Breakfast Serials project which publishes stories for children in newspapers.
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.”
Carlene Carter belongs to the third generation of Country music's ruling dynasty, the Carter Family. "Stronger" is her new album.
David Blight tells Jim Fleming that Americans on both sides played a role in whitewashing the history of the Civil War, in favor of a more unified nation.
American spiritual teacher Antoinette Varner - also known as Gangaji - says it's possible to transcend our stories about ourselves. She tells Steve Paulson that to truly know yourself, just drop who you think you are, and pay attention to the "I". You can also hear the UNCUT version of this interview here.
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