Nature writer David Quammen has written a book called “Monster of God.” It’s about man-eating predators. Quammen says that such beasts have often been worshiped but the habitats are being encroached on by development.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Christopher O'Riley chats with Jim Fleming about classical music's image problem among young people and how he makes the music seem cool.
Artist and activist Molly Crabapple believes borders are soon becoming a thing of the past.
Psychiatrist Darold Treffert regards savants as "islands of genius." He talks about a lifetime of studying savant syndrome.
You can also listen to the EXTENDED interview, and read the extended transcript.
DEVO co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh recommends "Editions of You" from Roxy Music’s 1973 album, "For Your Pleasure."
Writer Dan Chaon talks about his new book of non-supernatural ghost stories, "Stay Awake."
Chang-rae Lee is a Korean-American and the author of “Aloft.” He reads a bit from the novel.
We hear a story from Elna Baker, author of “The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance.”
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