Cultural critic David Shields wants to change the way we think about art.
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.
Frans de Waal talks with Steve Paulson about the evidence demonstrating that animals have culture.
Bart Plantenga tells Steve Paulson about the global reach of yodeling – from Switzerland to Africa to popular music and film...
Essayist Chuck Klosterman talks with Steve Paulson about TV's "Mad Men."
Daniel Cere tells Steve Paulson that the marriage bond is unique and enjoys a primordial power.
A compilation of Anne Strainchamps talking with Bill Penzey of Penzeys Spices about vanilla, fennel seed, and nutmeg.
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