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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

 

David Couper was Chief of the Madison, Wisconsin Police Department for more than 20 years. In his new book "Arrested Development" he talks about his years of service. He says that less than one percent of police departments require college degrees from their officers.  If he could change only one thing, that would be it. In this uncut interview with Jim Fleming, he relates his argument.
 
To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Steve Almond recommends "Stoner" by John Williams.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Christine Yano tells Steve Paulson about Japanese “enka” music – songs that are intended to make listeners and performers cry.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Ritu is a London based DJ who’s compiled a new collection called “The Rough Guide to Bollywood.”  She describes the booming Indian movie business.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Scott Carrier is a Peabody award winning radio journalist who takes the time to really interview and listen to folks other journalist tend to not take seriously. Like those men in Oregon who are occupying federal land. Anne Strainchamps asked Scott what the men there were like.

 

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Burkhard Bilger tells Steve Paulson how to catch catfish with your bare hands; describes the delights of eating squirrel brains; and chronicles the exploits of some Southern marbles champions - the Rolly Holers.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

An Iraq War veteran struggles with PTSD and addiction. What's it really like coming home from war?

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Duncan Watts is the author of "Everything Is Obvious*: *Once You Know the Answer."  He tells Jim Fleming how common sense often fails us.

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