We re-examine the myth of Robert Johnson. The most famous blues singer of them all died at the age of 27 after recording only 29 songs. Today he's idolized, but Elijah Wald says that may be for the wrong reasons.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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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.
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.
Earlier this year a new show went up at the Milwaukee Art Museum, all about folk art. We stopped by to find the beauty behind folk art.
Reporter Beverly Donofrio tells Anne Strainchamps about her fascination with the Virgin Mary, and her incredible experiences at a site where Mary is said to appear. Her book is “Looking for Mary.
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.
Cynthia True is the author of “American Scream: The Bill Hicks Story.” She tells Jim Fleming that Hicks was an important social satirist, remarkable for his bravery and honesty. He battled TV executives over his belief that audiences could handle provocative ideas.
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