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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

In 2010 Anne Rice announced on her Facebook page, "Today I quit being a Christian."  The announcement sparked headlines around the world.  She talks about her complicated history with Catholicism and why she no longer wants to be part of any church.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Alan Turing was one of the most original thinkers of the 20th century.  His work ushered in the digital age and paved the way for computers and artificial intelligence.  Andrew Hodges explains why Turing is considered the father of the computer.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Arabic interperter Kayla Williams served in Iraq as a sergeant in a military intelligence company of the 101st Airborne Division.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

For women with jobs that depend on being online, threats have a serious chilling effect on their daily existence.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Alex Stone teaches us one of his favorite bar tricks.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Amy Tan shares her love for Nabokov's "Lolita."

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

For 26 years, Dan Pierotti knew — really knew — that his days were numbered. In 1988 he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. In this second installment of his story, Dan and his wife Judy talk about the dealing with medication, hospice and Dan's decreasing mobility. And they consider whether or not he will stop taking the medicine that keeps him alive.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Playwright and actress Anna Deveare Smith tells Steve Paulson about her book “Talk To Me: Listening Between the Lines.” Smith did over 400 interviews with Washington residents, including President Clinton.

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