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.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Bob Mankoff, cartoon editor of The New Yorker, recommends E.O. Wilson's "The Meaning of Human Existence."
Charles Eisenstein's Dangerous Idea? Questioning our core beliefs can change our world.
Earl Scruggs talks with Steve Paulson about his long history in blue grass and country music.
DEVO co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh recommends "Editions of You" from Roxy Music’s 1973 album, "For Your Pleasure."
Have you ever thought about disappearing? We'll explore how people do it.
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.
We hear a story from Elna Baker, author of “The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance.”
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