Dr. Ted Kaptchuk tells Steve Paulson about the work of some Danish researchers who have concluded that “the Placebo effect” is a myth.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Composer Philip Glass says he was transported by "The Wayfinders" - Wade Davis' celebration of indigenous cultures.
Carrie Rickey is the film critic for "The Philadelphia Inquirer." She talks to Steve Paulson about how Marshall McLuhan's ideas influenced David Cronenberg's 1983 sci-fi/horror film, as chronicled in her essay, "Videodrome; Make Mine Cronenberg."
Comic novelist David Lodge takes on the old battle between science and the humanities in his latest book, “Thinks.”
Craig Harline tells Anne Strainchamps how Sunday has evolved over the past several centuries.
Ernie Cline talks to Anne Strainchamps about his novel, "Ready Player One," which revolves around a massively multi-player online game and '80s pop culture.
Bruce Watson tells Steve Paulson why Erector Sets were so huge. They reflected the spirit of America’s Industrial Age, and A.C. Gilbert marketed them directly to boys.
Cheryl Gilkes talks with Steve Paulson about the importance of the female soloist in the tradition of gospel music.
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