Jim Fleming interviews Brian Greene before a live audience at Borders Booksellers in Madison, Wisconsin. They talk about the lasting significance of Albert Einstein, and Greene answers questions from the audience.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Chris Turner is the author of “Planet Simpson: How A Carton Masterpiece Defined A Generation.”
Doug Gordon profiles Cole’s notes, the Canadian inspiration for America’s CliffsNotes.
Most young men during the Vietnam era faced a choice, whether or not to be drafted into the US Armed Forces. For Jim Fleming, and his friends Robert Cardinaux and Mark Peterson, the chose to become Conscientious Objectors. They worked together in alternative service as psychiatric aides.
David Bainbridge tells Steve Paulson that as soon as a woman becomes pregnant, the baby begins to dominate her biology, causing significant changes in her immune system.
Thomas Hardy's biographer tells Steve Paulson how his wife's death transformed the rest of Hardy's life.
Jon Ronson believes capitalism favors psychopaths and is creating more of them.
Anthony Horowitz has written dozens of books for children, including the teen superspy series featuring Alex Rider.
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