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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

The marriage of David and Kristen Finch was falling apart when Kristen asked Dave to take the "Aspie quiz."  It turns out Dave has Asperger Syndrome.  They talk about how the diagnosis changed their lives.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Last summer's sleeper hit was a book by David Wroblewski called "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle." Wroblewski reads from his novel and talks with Jim Fleming about his life in Wisconsin as the child of a family who raised dogs.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Karen Joy Fowler bookmarks "Dazzle of Day" by Molly Gloss.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Brian Turtle tells Steve Paulson how he came up with the game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" and plays a few rounds with Steve.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Ben Kilham raises orphan bear cubs and then releases them into the wild.  Steve Paulson visits Kilham at his home in New Hampshire.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

The future of farming may be up in the air -- literally.  Microbiologist Dickson Despommier's concept of skyscraper farming has excited scientists, architects and politicians.  Could multi-story farms solve the global hunger problem?

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Richard Yates’ debut novel was “Revolutionary Road,” which Kurt Vonnegut hailed as “The Great Gatsby” of its time...

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

A few years ago, poet Christian Wiman picked up his pen after a three-year hiatus, when he fell in love and was diagnosed with cancer. Listen in as he reads a poem from "Every Riven Thing," the book of poems that followed. You can also hear our interview with him about the collection.

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