Kevin Powers served as a machine gunner in Iraq in 2004 and 2005. His novel “The Yellow Birds” was a finalist for the National Book Award.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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The 100th centennial of Alan Turing’s birth is June 23rd. In this NEW EXTENDED interview, Turing biographer Andrew Hodges tells Jim Fleming about Turing's childhood, innovation, code-cracking and persecution for his homosexuality. Hodge's book is Alan Turing: The Enigma.
Why does this teenager believe that poetry is the literary art most relevant to our lives today?
Journalist Andrew Sullivan tells Steve Paulson why he thinks Americans must stand up for their country now.
Anthony Bourdain tells Steve Paulson about his early days in professional kitchens and as an executive chef.
Alf Clausen is the composer for the long-running animated television series “The Simpsons.” That shows’ well-known penchant for poking fun at everything means Clausen has been asked to parody some familiar movies.
Amy Wilensky has both Tourette’s Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She tells Jim Fleming how she finally found some relief through a combination of medication and cognitive therapy.
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