Steve Paulson prepared this report on Saint Francis of Assisi and his continuing influence in the modern world.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Is science really open to every good idea? Controversial biologist Rupert Sheldrake says modern science is mired in various dogmas - boundaries you're not supposed to cross, at least if you value your job and your reputation.
Susan Corso is the author of “God’s Dictionary: Divine Definitions for Everyday Enlightenment.” She tells Jim Fleming about spiritual etymology and how she interprets the root meanings of words to come up with her definitions.
For Robert Farris Thompson, the most beautiful, intimate and passionate of dances is Argentine tango.
William Gibson talks about coining the word "cyberspace" to use in his fiction.
How does his childhood as a Jehovah's Witness play a role in his novel?
Karl Marlantes served in the Marines in Vietnam, so he knows first hand what it means to go to war. He talks with Jim Fleming about what we get right in training our soldiers, and what we get wrong when they come home. This is an uncut version of the interview.
Senator John McCain says being respected is more important than being liked in Washington. He talks about his role models with Steve Paulson.
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