New York Times reporter Chris Hedges was a war correspondent for 15 years. He talks about why war is addictive and describes the sort of scenes that left him with post traumatic stress disorder.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Emily Anthes talks about her book, "Frankenstein's Cat: Cuddling Up to Biotech's Brave New Beasts."
Dan Everett went to the Amazon as a young Christian missionary and became captivated by the Indian people he'd come to convert and their totally unknown language.
Doris Kearns Goodwin talks with Jim Fleming about the political genius of the man she considers America's greatest President.
Daniel Cere tells Steve Paulson that the marriage bond is unique and enjoys a primordial power.
Edward Castronova talks to Jim Fleming about M.M.O.R.P.G.'s, "Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games.
Some people believe there's a Mayan prophecy that the world will end on Dec. 21, 2012. What does the Mayan calendar really say? Mayanist David Stuart uncovers the real story.
Editor Chris Kubica talks about his project, “Letters to J.D. Salinger.” Kubica asked dozens of authors to sound off to Salinger by writing him letters - even if Salinger will never read them.
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