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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Film critic David Edelstein talks with Jim Fleming about angels in the movies, and we hear lots of examples.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Etgar Keret tells Anne Strainchamps that he is the child of Holocaust survivors and that his work reflects life in Israel as it really is today. 

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

John Waters recommends the 1968 Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton film, "Boom!"

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

When it comes to loyalty, dogs win. Now, new evidence suggests dogs and early humans formed an alliance 36,000 years ago.  Together, they drove Neanderthals to extinction, then invaded and conquered the rest of the planet. 

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Maybe you're familiar with art therapy - making art to cope with pain. Philosopher Alain de Botton has a different idea. He thinks just looking at great art can be therapeutic.

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Anthropologist Cynthia Mahmood is among the few Westerners who’s actually spent time talking with Islamic terrorists on their turf.

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Earl Scruggs talks with Steve Paulson about his long history in blue grass and country music.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Cultural geographer Bradley Garrett's Dangerous Idea? Rediscover overlooked sites in cities.

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