Ellen Prager wants you to care about the oceans. She’s a writer and former chief scientist of the Aquarius Reef Base, the world’s only undersea research station. Her latest book is called “Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime." She says we ignore the oceans at our own peril.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Anne Strainchamps visits Barbara Moran, a coffee diviner who explains her ancient art and reads the good news in Anne’s grounds.
Frank Knight talks with Anne Strainchamps about the ancient smells his company creates for natural history museums. He’s especially proud of the T-Rex stink.
With “Hallucinations,” Oliver Sacks has written one of his most personal books. In this NEW and EXTENDED interview, Sacks talks about his personal history with hallucinogens back in the 60s, as well as ecstatic experiences induced by temporal lobe epilepsy, and also how a mysterious voice in his head once saved Sacks’ life.
Brett Milano talks with Steve Paulson about why some people are obsessed with vinyl recordings.
As Dan Pierotti's health worsens, and the end of his life nears, Dan and his wife confront questions about quality of life and saying goodbye.
Don't look for authenticity on your plate! That's the message of Barry Glassner's book, "The Gospel of Food."
In an essay called "Fail," Chuck Klosterman examines the thinking behind the so-called "Unabomber Manifesto."
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