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Friday
3/29/2013
9:00 AM
130329D
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Tweeting the Arab Spring
With over eighty-thousand followers, you could say Andy Carvin likes tweeting. In fact, he live-tweeted large parts of the Arab Spring, rousing a new wave of social media journalism. Veronica Rueckert asks him how he did it.
Guest: Andy Carvin is a senior strategist at NPR, where he leads NPR's social media strategy and is NPR's primary voice on Twitter and Facebook. He's the author of "Distant Witness: Social Media, the Arab Spring and a Journalism Revolution."
 Distant Witness: Social Media, the Arab Spring and...
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Friday
3/29/2013
10:00 AM
130329E
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The New American Anthem
Which cool current songs will speak for our generation when we're old, and become the social glue that binds us? Veronica Rueckert and guest will play your suggestions for a new American anthem.
Guests: Stephen Thompson is an editor and reviewer for NPR Music, where he curates "Song of the Day," contributes to "All Songs Considered" and co-created the weekly NPR Music video series "Tiny Desk Concerts," in which musicians perform at his colleague's office desk.
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Friday
3/29/2013
10:00 PM
130329E
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The New American Anthem
Which cool current songs will speak for our generation when we're old, and become the social glue that binds us? Veronica Rueckert and guest will play your suggestions for a new American anthem.
Guests: Stephen Thompson is an editor and reviewer for NPR Music, where he curates "Song of the Day," contributes to "All Songs Considered" and co-created the weekly NPR Music video series "Tiny Desk Concerts," in which musicians perform at his colleague's office desk.
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Friday
3/22/2013
9:00 AM
130322D
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Wildlife Wars
Veronica Rueckert hears about laughing rats and bully dolphins as we explore the emotional and cognitive lives of animals.
Guest: Virginia Morell is a contributor to National Geographic, Science, and Smithsonian. She is also the author of Ancestral Passions, Blue Nile; and co-author of Wildlife Wars with Richard Leakey.
Wildlife Wars
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Friday
3/22/2013
10:00 AM
130322E
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Faisal Abdu'Allah and Heatbox
10 am: Veronica Rueckert explores dynamics of power, race and masculinity with a British artist who challenges perception through his provocative work.
And at 10:30, she hangs out with one-man sound system, Heatbox, who shows her how to bend a tune, beatbox-style.
Guests:
-Faisal Abdu'Allah [FY-sahl AB-duh ah-LAH] is a British artist. He has won numerous prizes, including the Anonymous Arts Award, the Brittingham Fellow Award and the IDA Award. Upcoming events: http://wpr.org/r/?1068
-Aaron Heaton, better known as the one one-man entertainment system "Heatbox".
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Friday
3/22/2013
10:00 PM
130322E
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Faisal Abdu'Allah and Heatbox
10 am: Veronica Rueckert explores dynamics of power, race and masculinity with a British artist who challenges perception through his provocative work.
And at 10:30, she hangs out with one-man sound system, Heatbox, who shows her how to bend a tune, beatbox-style.
Guests:
-Faisal Abdu'Allah [FY-sahl AB-duh ah-LAH] is a British artist. He has won numerous prizes, including the Anonymous Arts Award, the Brittingham Fellow Award and the IDA Award.
-Aaron Heaton, better known as the one one-man entertainment system "Heatbox".
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Friday
3/15/2013
9:00 AM
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Bully Nation
Our nation has a problem with bullying, but is it as bad as we think? Veronica Rueckert's guest, a seasoned school professional, says that America's approach to bullying is actually exacerbating the problem.
Guest: Susan Eva Porter has worked in schools for over 20 years, as a teacher, clinician, and administrator. She is the author of "Relating to Adolescents: Educators in a Teenage World." Her new book, "Bully Nation" is out this month.
Relating to Adolescents: Educators in a Teenage Wo...
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Friday
3/15/2013
10:00 AM
130315E
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Keeping Irish Folklore Alive
Do you believe in fairies? Well, whether you do or not is immaterial - what's important is not to disturb their lair! So says one of Ireland's last traditional lore-keepers, who will share with Veronica Rueckert stories about Ireland, St. Patrick and, yes, fairies.
Guest: Eddie Lenihan is an Irish author, storyteller, lecturer and broadcaster. He is one of Ireland's few remaining lore-keepers. He has been called "one of the greatest of Irish storytellers" and many Irish consider him "a national treasure."
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Friday
3/15/2013
10:00 PM
130315E
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Keeping Irish Folklore Alive
Do you believe in fairies? Well, whether you do or not is immaterial - what's important is not to disturb their lair! So says one of Ireland's last traditional lore-keepers, who will share with Veronica Rueckert stories about Ireland, St. Patrick and, yes, fairies.
Guest: Eddie Lenihan is an Irish author, storyteller, lecturer and broadcaster. He is one of Ireland's few remaining lore-keepers. He has been called "one of the greatest of Irish storytellers" and many Irish consider him "a national treasure."
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Friday
3/8/2013
9:00 AM
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The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton
Veronica Rueckert's guest, who had unparalleled access to Hillary Clinton over the past four years, presents a candid portrait of one of the world's most powerful politicians.
Guest:
Kim Ghattas [KHAT-ahs] has been the BBC's State Department Radio and TV correspondent since 2008, and travels regularly with the Secretary of State. Her work has also been published in TIME magazine, the Boston Globe, and the Washington Post. She is the author of "The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from Beirut to the Heart of American Power", which has just been published.
The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from...
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Friday
3/8/2013
10:00 AM
130308E
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The Art of Fermentation
Always wanted to make your own pickles, sauerkraut, or yogurt? How about aged cheese, kimchi, or zesty sourdough bread? Veronica Rueckert asks a fermentation expert to show us how.
Guest: Sandor Ellix Katz is a self-taught fermentation expert. He is the author of "The Art of Fermentation" and "Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods"-which Newsweek called "the fermenting bible."
The Art of Fermentation
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Friday
3/8/2013
10:00 PM
130308E
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The Art of Fermentation
Always wanted to make your own pickles, sauerkraut, or yogurt? How about aged cheese, kimchi, or zesty sourdough bread? Veronica Rueckert asks a fermentation expert to show us how.
Guest: Sandor Ellix Katz is a self-taught fermentation expert. He is the author of "The Art of Fermentation" and "Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods"-which Newsweek called "the fermenting bible."
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Friday
3/1/2013
9:00 AM
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The Last Best Cure
Back pain, migraines, cancer, fibromyalgia: one out of every two American adults suffers from at least one chronic condition. Veronica's guest passed through the dark tunnel of chronic illness herself until she embarked on a quest to find "The Last Best Cure."
Guest: Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an award-winning science journalist and author of the award-winning book "The Autoimmune Epidemic". Her new book is "The Last Best Cure."
The Autoimmune Epidemic
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Friday
3/1/2013
10:00 AM
130301E
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The Songs We Love to Hate and Hate to Love
Is there a tune that will send you storming out of a restaurant within 20 seconds? Or switch your mood from gloomy to cheery in just a few bars? Veronica Rueckert and her guest talk about the songs that flip our emotional switch; that can take us somewhere magical or make us plug our ears. We'd love to hear yours!
Guest: Stephen Thompson is an editor and reviewer for NPR Music, where he curates "Song of the Day," contributes to "All Songs Considered" and co-created the weekly NPR Music video series "Tiny Desk Concerts," in which musicians perform at his colleague's office desk.
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Friday
3/1/2013
10:00 PM
130301E
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The Songs We Love to Hate and Hate to Love
Is there a tune that will send you storming out of a restaurant within 20 seconds? Or switch your mood from gloomy to cheery in just a few bars? Veronica Rueckert and her guest talk about the songs that flip our emotional switch; that can take us somewhere magical or make us plug our ears. We'd love to hear yours!
Guest: Stephen Thompson is an editor and reviewer for NPR Music, where he curates "Song of the Day," contributes to "All Songs Considered" and co-created the weekly NPR Music video series "Tiny Desk Concerts," in which musicians perform at his colleague's office desk.
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Friday
2/22/2013
9:00 AM
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Kindness Curriculum for Kids
Why do some children seem kinder than others? Can pro-social behavior be learned? How does kindness relate to academic achievement? Dr. Richard Davidson shares with Veronica Rueckert details of his new Kindness Curriculum for Pre-K students.
Guest: Richard Davidson is a neuroscientist at the UW-Madison. He's the author of "The Emotional Life of Your Brain." His new Pre-K Kindness Curriculum is a project of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the UW-Madison.
The Emotional Life of Your Brain
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Friday
2/22/2013
10:00 AM
130222E
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Winter recips from The Farm
Farm-to-table chef Ian Knauer joins Veronica Rueckert to share his hearty winter recipes: homemade cheese in a snap, his favorite bread and a wonderful soup to match. He even has a sweet treat in store for dessert.
Guest: Ian Knauer is a former Gourmet Test Kitchen cook, and Gourmet magazine contributor. He blogs at "ianknauer.com" and recently published a cookbook called "The Farm".
The Farm: Rustic Recipes for a Year of Incredible ...
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Friday
2/22/2013
10:00 PM
130222E
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Veronica Rueckert
Farm-to-table chef Ian Knauer joins Veronica Rueckert to share his hearty winter recipes: homemade cheese in a snap, his favorite bread and a wonderful soup to match. He even has a sweet treat in store for dessert.
Guest: Ian Knauer is a former Gourmet Test Kitchen cook, and Gourmet magazine contributor. He blogs at ianknauer.com and recently published a cookbook called The Farm.
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Friday
2/15/2013
9:00 AM
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Year Round Slow Cooker
After nine, we'll get some fresh inspiration for simple, seasonal recipes for the slow cooker.
Guest: Dina Cheney is a food writer and the "Taste Test" columnist for Everyday with Rachael Ray. She's been a contributor to Cooking Light, Fine Cooking and Bon Apetit, among others. Her latest book is "Year Round Slow Cooker; 100 Favorite Recipes for Every Season".
Year-Round Slow Cooker; 100 Favorite Recipes for E...
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Friday
2/15/2013
10:00 AM
130215E
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Phantom Hitchhikers
Are there alligators in New York City sewers? Does Coca-Cola own Santa Claus? Did Walt Disney really have his body frozen? Veronica Rueckert and her guest track down the fiction and fact behind popular urban myths.
Guest: Albert Jack is the bestselling author of "Red Herrings and White Elephants, Black Sheep and Lame Ducks, and now, Phantom Hitchhikers and Other Strange Tales".
Red Herrings and White Elephants: The Origins of t...
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Friday
2/15/2013
10:00 PM
130215E
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Phantom Hitchhikers
Are there alligators in New York City sewers? Does Coca-Cola own Santa Claus? Did Walt Disney really have his body frozen? Veronica Rueckert and her guest track down the fiction and fact behind popular urban myths.
Guest: Albert Jack is the bestselling author of "Red Herrings and White Elephants, Black Sheep and Lame Ducks, and now, Phantom Hitchhikers and Other Strange Tales".
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Friday
2/8/2013
9:00 AM
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Swoon: Great Seducers and Why Women Love Them
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Veronica Rueckert and her guest ask, "what do women really want?" as they explore the secrets of the men - past and present - who know how to make women swoon.
Guest: Betsy Prioleau, cultural historian and author of "Seductress" and "Swoon: Great Seducers and Why Women Love Them."
Seductress: Women Who Ravished the World and Their...
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Friday
2/8/2013
10:00 AM
130208E
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Missing Out: In Praise of the Unlived Life
Do you harbor a secret yearning for a life very different from your own? Veronica Rueckert asks her guest what the lives we wish we had teach us about who we are.
Guest: Adam Phillips, psychoanalyst, visiting professor in English Department at the University of York. Author of "Missing Out: In Praise of the Unlived Life."
Missing Out: In Praise of the Unlived Life
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Friday
2/8/2013
10:00 PM
130208E
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Missing Out: In Praise of the Unlived Life
Do you harbor a secret yearning for a life very different from your own? Veronica Rueckert asks her guest what the lives we wish we had teach us about who we are.
Guest: Adam Phillips, psychoanalyst, visiting professor in English Department at the University of York. Author of "Missing Out: In Praise of the Unlived Life."
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Friday
2/1/2013
9:00 AM
130201D
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The Art of Doing
What separates the best from the rest? Hard work, willpower, dedication, and a good dose of luck? Yes, all of those are important, say Veronica Rueckert's guests, but real winners add one more crucial attribute...
Guests:
Camille Sweeney is a journalist and a MacDowell Arts Colony Fellow. She writes fiction in her spare time.
Josh Gosfield, an award-winning illustrator and fine artist, and former art director at New York Magazine.
Sweeney and Gosfield co-authored:" The Art of Doing: How Superachievers Do What They Do and How They Do It So Well."
The Art of Doing: How Superachievers Do What They ...
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Friday
2/1/2013
10:00 AM
130201E
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Never Look A Polar Bear in the Eye
"Never look a polar bear in the eye!" So says Veronica Rueckert's guest who, on a family vacation in the Canadian Arctic, discovered some both fascinating and uncomfortable facts about polar bears.
Guest: Zac Unger is a writer as well as a firefighter and paramedic in Oakland, CA. He has written for Slate, The Economist, Men's Journal, and other publications. His latest book is "Never Look A Polar Bear in the Eye."
Never Look A Polar Bear in the Eye
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Friday
2/1/2013
10:00 PM
130201E
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Never Look A Polar Bear in the Eye
"Never look a polar bear in the eye!" So says Veronica Rueckert's guest who, on a family vacation in the Canadian Arctic, discovered some both fascinating and uncomfortable facts about polar bears.
Guest: Zac Unger is a writer as well as a firefighter and paramedic in Oakland, CA. He has written for Slate, The Economist, Men's Journal, and other publications. His latest book is "Never Look A Polar Bear in the Eye."
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Friday
1/25/2013
9:00 AM
130125D
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This Explains Everything
Is there an explanation for, well... everything? This is what editor John Brockman asked some of the world's foremost thinkers. He shares their answers with Veronica Rueckert -- representing 150 of the most fascinating theories of how the world works.
Guest: John Brockman is the founder and publisher of the science website, Edge.org, and editor of several books including "This Will Make You Smarter" and "What Is Your Dangerous Idea?" His latest book is "This Explains Everything: 150 Deep, Beautiful, and Elegant Theories of How the World Works."
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Friday
1/25/2013
10:00 AM
130125E
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The Beatle Who Vanished
"Rock and Roll Detective" Jim Berkenstadt shares some curious stories with Veronica Rueckert -- stories about George, John, Paul, Ringo and... the Beatle who vanished.
Guest: Jim Berkenstadt is the "Rock And Roll Detective." An authority on The Beatles, he has co-authored three books, including "Black Market Beatles" and "The Beatles Digest." His latest book is "The Beatle Who Vanished."
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Friday
1/25/2013
10:00 PM
130125E
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The Beatle Who Vanished
"Rock and Roll Detective" Jim Berk shares some curious stories with Veronica Rueckert -- stories about George, John, Paul, Ringo and... the Beatle who vanished.
Guest: Jim Berkenstadt is the "Rock And Roll Detective." An authority on The Beatles, he has co-authored three books, including "Black Market Beatles" and "The Beatles Digest." His latest book is "The Beatle Who Vanished."
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Friday
1/18/2013
9:00 AM
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Whose America is it?
Whose America is it anyway? With the elections behind us, and the inauguration ahead, Americans are still bitterly divided over what it means to be American. At the heart of the battle is the language of American politics, past and present.
Guest: Stephen Prothero, professor in the Department of Religion at Boston University and the author of "The American Bible: How our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation."
The American Bible: How our Words Unite, Divide, a...
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Friday
1/18/2013
10:00 AM
130118E
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Sail the Winding River of Light
Have you ever laid on your back at night and gazed up at the starry sky, or been fortunate enough to witness the aurora borealis? Veronica asks an astronomer to share the science and the magic of our star-sprinkled universe.
Phil Plait, the creator of "Bad Astronomy", is an astronomer, lecturer, and author. After ten years working on Hubble Space Telescope data and six more working on astronomy education, he now writes regularly for Slate Magazine.
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Friday
1/18/2013
10:00 PM
130118E
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Sail the Winding River of Light
Have you ever laid on your back at night and gazed up at the starry sky, or been fortunate enough to witness the aurora borealis? Veronica asks an astronomer to share the science and the magic of our star-sprinkled universe.
Phil Plait, the creator of "Bad Astronomy", is an astronomer, lecturer, and author. After ten years working on Hubble Space Telescope data and six more working on astronomy education, he now writes regularly for Slate Magazine.
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Friday
1/11/2013
9:00 AM
130111D
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Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes
How does the world's most famous detective piece together random clues to solve baffling crimes? Veronica Rueckert's guest says we can all learn to think like Sherlock Holmes as she unpacks the mental strategies to sharpen our wits and enhance our creative powers.
Guest: Maria Konnikova writes the "Literally Psyched" column for Scientific American. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Slate and The Paris Review. Her book, "Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes" is out this week.
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Friday
1/11/2013
10:00 AM
130111E
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Michele Scicolone's Slow Cooking
Moroccan Spicy Chicken with Green Olives, French Tuna and Spinach Pate, Bittersweet Cocoa Almond Cake from Spain... it's hard to believe that such chic-sounding international dishes come from a simple slow-cooker. Our guest today shows Veronica Rueckert how to do it.
Guest: Michele Scicolone is an award-winning food writer and the author of 17 cookbooks, including "The Italian Slow Cooker" and "The French Slow Cooker. " Her latest book, "The Mediterranean Slow Cooker" is out this week.
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Friday
1/11/2013
10:00 PM
130111E
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Michele Scicolone's Slow Cooking
Moroccan Spicy Chicken with Green Olives, French Tuna and Spinach Pate, Bittersweet Cocoa Almond Cake from Spain... it's hard to believe that such chic-sounding international dishes come from a simple slow-cooker. Our guest today shows Veronica Rueckert how to do it.
Guest: Michele Scicolone is an award-winning food writer and the author of 17 cookbooks, including "The Italian Slow Cooker" and "The French Slow Cooker. " Her latest book, "The Mediterranean Slow Cooker" is out this week.
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Friday
1/4/2013
9:00 AM
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The Myths of Happiness
Veronica Rueckert finds out about the things that should make us happy, but don't and those that shouldn't make us happy but do, when she talks with a prominent researcher on happiness.
Guest:
Sonja Lyubomirsky, is Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. Sonja's research-on the possibility of permanently increasing happiness-has been honored with grants from organizations like the John Templeton Foundation and the National Institute of Mental Health.
Her new book, "The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, but Doesn't, What Shouldn't Make You Happy, but Does," will be out next week.
The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy...
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Friday
1/4/2013
10:00 AM
130104E
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Paradise Hop
Veronica talks with members of the Midwestern folk band, Pert Near Sandstone. They visited us in our Madison studios to share their songs and thoughts on "Old Time" music.
Guests: Bluegrass band, Pert Near Sandstone, whose new album is "Paradise Hop."
Paradise Hop
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Friday
1/4/2013
10:00 PM
130104E
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Paradise Hop
Veronica talks with members of the Midwestern folk band, Pert Near Sandstone. They visited us in our Madison studios to share their songs and thoughts on "Old Time" music.
Guests: Bluegrass band, Pert Near Sandstone, whose new album is "Paradise Hop."
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Friday
12/28/2012
9:00 AM
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The Mama's Boy Myth
Mothers are constantly warned off being too close to their sons. But Kate Lombardi disagrees. Veronica Rueckert talks to Kate about her new book, "The Mama's Boy Myth", in which she makes the case for nurturing close mother-son bonds. (Rebroadcast from 3/9/2012)
Guest: Kate Stone Lombardi has been a regular contributor to the New York Times for 20 years. She is the winner of six Clarion Awards for journalism and The Art of Communications Award from Victim Assistant Services. Kate is also the mother of two adult children.
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Friday
12/28/2012
10:00 AM
121228E
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French Kids Eat Everything
Do French kids have better eating habits than their American counterparts? Yes, according to Veronica Rueckert's guest who outlines ways to raise non-picky, healthy eaters. (Rebroadcast from 6/29/2012)
Guest: Karen Le Billon, author, "French Kids Eat Everything: How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters."
French Kids Eat Everything: How Our Family Moved t...
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Friday
12/28/2012
10:00 PM
121228E
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French Kids Eat Everything
Do French kids have better eating habits than their American counterparts? Yes, according to Veronica Rueckert's guest who outlines ways to raise non-picky, healthy eaters. (Rebroadcast from 6/29/2012)
Guest: Karen Le Billon, author, "French Kids Eat Everything: How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters."
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Friday
12/21/2012
9:00 AM
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History of Boredom
Veronica Rueckert's guests have taken a keen interest in being bored. This hour they discuss the history of boredom, how we define it, what causes it, and how we deal with being bored.
Guests:
- Linda Rodriguez McRobbie, Freelance Journalist, her recent article, "The History of Boredom," ran in the Smithsonian Magazine.
- John Eastwood, Associate Professor, Psychology, York University.
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Friday
12/21/2012
10:00 AM
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The Physics of Santa
Can reindeer fly? How does Santa manage to make 840 million stops on Christmas Eve? And, why is giving so central to Santa's existence and our happiness? Veronica Rueckert and guests explore the physics and sociology of Christmas.
Guests:
Larry Silverberg, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University. He's spent almost two decades figuring out "The Physics of Santa."
MJ Ryan, co-creator of the New York Times bestselling "Random Acts of Kindness" series and the author of "The Happiness Makeover."
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Friday
12/21/2012
10:00 PM
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The Physics of Santa
Can reindeer fly? How does Santa manage to make 840 million stops on Christmas Eve? And, why is giving so central to Santa's existence and our happiness? Veronica Rueckert and guests explore the physics and sociology of Christmas.
Guests:
Larry Silverberg, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University. He's spent almost two decades figuring out "The Physics of Santa."
MJ Ryan, co-creator of the New York Times bestselling "Random Acts of Kindness" series and the author of "The Happiness Makeover."
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Friday
12/14/2012
9:00 AM
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Weiwei-isms
The dissident artist Ai Weiwei has spent his career making provocative art to expose government corruption and human rights abuses in China. He is also known for his profound sayings, which are now compiled in a book called "Weiwei-isms. Join Veronica Rueckert for an hour on the art, activism and inspired sayings of Ai Weiwei.
Guests:
Larry Warsh, editor of "Weiwei-isms," which was published this week.
Alison Klayman, director of the Oscar-nominated film, "Ai Weiwei; Never Sorry."
Weiwei-isms
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Friday
12/14/2012
10:00 AM
121214E
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The new Hobbit film hits cinemas today. We follow Bilbo Baggins in his epic quest and peek into the dragon's den of controversy surrounding one of the year's most-hyped films. Meet Veronica Rueckert in Middle-earth for an hour of all things Hobbit.
Guest: Ethan Gilsdorf, journalist, critic and author of the award-winning book, "Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks." He's also a Tolkien nerd.
Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest for...
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Friday
12/14/2012
10:00 PM
121214E
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The new Hobbit film hits cinemas today. We follow Bilbo Baggins in his epic quest and peek into the dragon's den of controversy surrounding one of the year's most-hyped films. Meet Veronica Rueckert in Middle-earth for an hour of all things Hobbit.
Guest: Ethan Gilsdorf, journalist, critic and author of the award-winning book, "Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks." He's also a Tolkien nerd.
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Friday
12/7/2012
9:00 AM
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The Introvert'S Way
Are you the heart of the party or someone who prefers a quiet corner conversation? Veronica Rueckert's guest shares interesting insights into introversion and extroversion. Being introvert is not the same as being shy, she says. And yes, extroverts can actually be timid. Are you introvert, extrovert or somewhere in-between?
Guest: Sophia Dembling writes The Introvert's Corner blog for Psychology Today. Her articles have appeared in Salon.com, the Chicago Tribune, and the Los Angeles Times. Her latest book is The Introvert's Way: Living A Quiet Life In A Noisy World.
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Friday
12/7/2012
10:00 AM
121207E
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We Killed
From Phyllis Diller to Tina Fey, this hour Veronica Rueckert's guest explores the history of women in comedy.
Guest: Yael Kohen, journalist and Editor, Marie Claire. Author, "We Killed: The Rise of Women in American Comedy."
We Killed: The Rise of Women in American Comedy
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Friday
12/7/2012
10:00 PM
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We Killed
From Phyllis Diller to Tina Fey, this hour Veronica Rueckert's guest explores the history of women in comedy.
Guest: Yael Kohen, journalist and Editor, Marie Claire. Author, "We Killed: The Rise of Women in American Comedy."
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Friday
11/30/2012
9:00 AM
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Meet Your Mind
Scientists are making remarkable discoveries about the brain, but so far, no one's come close to cracking the biggest mystery of all - the connection between the brain and the mind: how a tangle of neurons inside your skull produces.... you. Steve Paulson takes us to the frontiers of brain science as he and Veronica Rueckert talk about the enduring mystery of consciousness.
Guest: Steve Paulson is the Executive Producer and one of the founders of To the Best of Our Knowledge. He has been a contributing writer for Salon and has written for Slate, Huffington Post and other publications. His radio reports have been broadcast on NPR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered. His book, Atoms and Eden: Conversations on Religion and Science, was published by Oxford University Press in 2010.
Atoms and Eden: Conversations on Religion and Scie...
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Friday
11/30/2012
10:00 AM
121130E
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No Happy Cows
Veronica Rueckert asks internationally known vegan and bestselling author John Robbins for the skinny on food issues like the rise of food contamination, the slave trade behind chocolate and coffee, and junk food marketing to kids.
Guest: John Robbins is the author of The Food Revolution and Diet for a New America. His new book is No Happy Cows: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Food Revolution. He is the recipient of the Rachel Carson Award, the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, and the Peace Abbey's Courage of Conscience Award among others.
The Food Revolution
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Friday
11/30/2012
10:00 PM
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No Happy Cows
Veronica Rueckert asks internationally known vegan and bestselling author John Robbins for the skinny on food issues like the rise of food contamination, the slave trade behind chocolate and coffee, and junk food marketing to kids.
Guest: John Robbins is the author of The Food Revolution and Diet for a New America. His new book is No Happy Cows: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Food Revolution. He is the recipient of the Rachel Carson Award, the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, and the Peace Abbey's Courage of Conscience Award among others.
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Friday
11/23/2012
9:00 AM
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John Francis, Planetwalker
After witnessing an oil spill in 1971, John Francis stopped using motorized vehicles and started walking. Several months later, he also took a vow of silence. His non-motorized lifestyle lasted twenty-two years, and his silence seventeen. In this encore edition, he talks to Veronica Rueckert about the power of silence and how the world changes when we start to change ourselves.
Guest: John Francis, Ph.D., known as the Planetwalker, author of: "Planetwalker. 22 Years of Walking. 17 Years of Silence." and "The Ragged Edge of Silence: Finding Peace in a Noisy World."
Planetwalker. 22 Years of Walking. 17 Years of Sil...
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Friday
11/23/2012
10:00 AM
121123E
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Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child
Celebrated author, TV personality, and chef, Julia Child would have turned 100 this year. In this repeat program, Veronica Rueckert is joined by biographer Bob Spitz to discuss Julia Child's remarkable life. (Rebroadcast from August 17, 2012)
Guest: Bob Spitz, journalist, author, and musician. His books include, "The Beatles: The Biography," and most recently, "Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child."
The Beatles: The Biography
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Friday
11/23/2012
10:00 PM
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Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child
Celebrated author, TV personality, and chef, Julia Child would have turned 100 this year. In this repeat program, Veronica Rueckert is joined by biographer Bob Spitz to discuss Julia Child's remarkable life. (Rebroadcast from August 17, 2012)
Guest: Bob Spitz, journalist, author, and musician. His books include, "The Beatles: The Biography," and most recently, "Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child."
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Friday
11/16/2012
9:00 AM
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The Particle at the End of the Universe
It took more than six-thousand scientists, over nine-billion dollars, and a massive machine built by engineers from one hundred countries to search for it. The Higgs Boson, also called "The God particle," has been found. Or has it?
Guest: Sean Carroll is a physicist at the California Institute of Technology. He is the author of "From Eternity to Here" and "Spacetime and Geometry." His latest book, "The Particle at the End of the Universe," is out this week.
From Eternity to Here
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Friday
11/16/2012
10:00 AM
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Tia Fuller: Angelic Warrior
Join us for a special music hour with jazz saxophonist, Tia Fuller. She will play songs from her new album, "Angelic Warrior," and has some interesting things to say about women, music and the importance of finding the inner warrior.
Guest: Tia Fuller is an artist and teacher. Perhaps best known as the saxophonist in Beyonce's band, Fuller has performed around the world and appeared on television shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, the BET Awards, the American Music Awards and Total Request Live. An accomplished performer in her own right, Fuller has recorded three CDs with her all-women quartet, and her new album, "Angelic Warrior"-which she also produced-is just out.
Angelic Warrior
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Friday
11/16/2012
10:00 PM
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Tia Fuller: Angelic Warrior
Join us for a special music hour with jazz saxophonist, Tia Fuller. She will play songs from her new album, "Angelic Warrior," and has some interesting things to say about women, music and the importance of finding the inner warrior.
Guest: Tia Fuller is an artist and teacher. Perhaps best known as the saxophonist in Beyonce's band, Fuller has performed around the world and appeared on television shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, the BET Awards, the American Music Awards and Total Request Live. An accomplished performer in her own right, Fuller has recorded three CDs with her all-women quartet, and her new album, "Angelic Warrior"-which she also produced-is just out.
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Friday
11/9/2012
9:00 AM
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The One World School House
Veronica Rueckert's guest today champions a radical vision for education: make it free and accessible to anyone, anywhere. His online Khan Academy offers a high-quality, free education to millions of people in over 234 countries, and over 15,000 U.S. classrooms now use his lessons and methods. Is it time to re-think how we educate ourselves and our children?
Guest: Salman Khan is the founder and faculty of the Khan Academy-a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Time Magazine named Khan as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World."
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Friday
11/9/2012
10:00 AM
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"Blasphemy," by Sherman Alexie
National Book Award winner, Sherman Alexie, joins Veronica Rueckert to discuss his work since his first publication twenty years ago.
Guest: Sherman Alexie, poet, filmmaker, and author, "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven," "Ten Little Indians," "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian." and most recently, "Blasphemy: New and Selected Stories."
The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven
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Friday
11/9/2012
10:00 PM
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"Blasphemy," by Sherman Alexie
National Book Award winner, Sherman Alexie, joins Veronica Rueckert to discuss his work since his first publication twenty years ago.
Guest: Sherman Alexie, poet, filmmaker, and author, "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven," "Ten Little Indians," "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian." and most recently, "Blasphemy: New and Selected Stories."
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Friday
11/2/2012
9:00 AM
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Vex, Hex, Smash, Smooch
Do you wonder how writers get their prose to sparkle, while yours seems clunky and awkward? Help is on the way. Veronica Rueckert's guest is a writing teacher and best-selling author who inspires and prods us to write brilliant, powerful prose.
Guest: Constance Hale is a writer, editor and best-selling author of Sin and Syntax. Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly and The Smithsonian, among others. Her latest book, Vex, Hex, Smash, Smooch is just out.
Sin and Syntax: How to Craft Wickedly Effective Pr...
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Friday
11/2/2012
10:00 AM
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Shakespeare Link Canada
Veronica Rueckert's guests have developed a program that raises AIDS awareness and gender equality in Mozambique using the work of Shakespeare. www.shakespearelinkcanada.ca
Guests:
- Kennedy Cathy MacKinnon, Artistic Director of Shakespeare Link Canada.
- Matt Schwader, actor with Shakespeare Link and a member of the American Players Theatere core acting company.
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Friday
11/2/2012
10:00 PM
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Shakespeare Link Canada
Veronica Rueckert's guests have developed a program that raises AIDS awareness and gender equality in Mozambique using the work of Shakespeare. www.shakespearelinkcanada.ca
Guests:
- Kennedy Cathy MacKinnon, Artistic Director of Shakespeare Link Canada.
- Matt Schwader, actor with Shakespeare Link and a member of the American Players Theatere core acting company.
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Friday
10/26/2012
9:00 AM
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Baratunde's take on the elections
Sick and tired of the elections? Of endless PAC ads? Of furrowed brows and earnestness? Veronica will ask comedian and political observer, Baratunde Thurston, to help us "see political reality as it is."
Guest: Baratunde Thurston, politically-active, technology-loving comedian from the future. Co-founder of the black political blog, Jack and Jill Politics, served as Director of Digital for The Onion, launched the comedy/technology startup Cultivated Wit. Then-candidate Barack Obama called him "someone I need to know."
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Friday
10/26/2012
10:00 AM
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Ghost Stories
Today enter the dark realm of ghost stories as we listen to the winning entries in the WI Life Flash Fiction Ghost Story contest. And who better to guide us than fantasy writer, Patrick Rothfuss?
Guest: Patrick Rothfuss, fantasy writer, English professor at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, author of "The Wise Man's Fear" and "The Name of the Wind," part of the projected three-volume series The Kingkiller Chronicle.
The Wise Man's Fear
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Friday
10/26/2012
10:00 PM
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Ghost Stories
Today enter the dark realm of ghost stories as we listen to the winning entries in the WI Life Flash Fiction Ghost Story contest. And who better to guide us than fantasy writer, Patrick Rothfuss?
Guest: Patrick Rothfuss, fantasy writer, English professor at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, author of "The Wise Man's Fear" and "The Name of the Wind," part of the projected three-volume series The Kingkiller Chronicle.
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Friday
10/19/2012
9:00 AM
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Future Perfect
Veronica Rueckert's guest argues that our evolving social structure is going to allow us to find new solutions to old problems.
Guest: Steven Johnson, author, "Future Perfect: A Case For Progress in a Networked Age."
Future Perfect: A Case For Progress in a Networked...
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Friday
10/19/2012
10:00 AM
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Healing the Heart of Democracy
With our economy in the doldrums, the frenetic onslaught of the election season, and the unending demands of home and work life, it seems difficult to remain true to ourselves. Veronica asks Parker Palmer how we can retain our integrity in a fragmented world.
Guest: Parker Palmer, founder and senior partner of the Center for Courage & Renewal. Author of many books, including The Courage To Teach, Leading From Within and A Hidden Wholeness.
The Courage To Teach
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Friday
10/19/2012
10:00 PM
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Healing the Heart of Democracy
With our economy in the doldrums, the frenetic onslaught of the election season, and the unending demands of home and work life, it seems difficult to remain true to ourselves. Veronica asks Parker Palmer how we can retain our integrity in a fragmented world.
Guest: Parker Palmer, founder and senior partner of the Center for Courage & Renewal. Author of many books, including The Courage To Teach, Leading From Within and A Hidden Wholeness.
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Friday
10/12/2012
9:00 AM
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The Omega-3 Effect
Our guest today is one the most trusted names in child and family health. He'll help us understand "The Omega-3 Effect," address some of the controversies around Omega-3s and explain how much we need for optimal physical and mental health.
Guest: Dr. William Sears has been practicing medicine for more than forty years and is an associate clinical professor at the University of California-Irvine School of Medicine. He is the author of more than forty books, including his latest, "The Omega-3 Effect."
The Omega-3 Effect
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Friday
10/12/2012
10:00 AM
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Baking the Perfect Bread
What could be more wonderful on a brisk Fall day than biting into warm bread, straight out of the oven, fresh butter melting over its crisp crust? And what better feeling than knowing you baked it yourself? This hour: tips and tricks for baking beautiful bread.
Guest: Peter Berley is a chef, cookbook author, and culinary instructor. He teaches at The Institute of Culinary Education and The Natural Gourmet Institute in Manhattan, and also at his own Culinary Studio and Teaching Kitchen on Long Island. He is the author of several books, including the award-winning, "The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen" and "Fresh Food Fast".
The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen
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Friday
10/12/2012
10:00 PM
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Baking the Perfect Bread
What could be more wonderful on a brisk Fall day than biting into warm bread, straight out of the oven, fresh butter melting over its crisp crust? And what better feeling than knowing you baked it yourself? This hour: tips and tricks for baking beautiful bread.
Guest: Peter Berley is a chef, cookbook author, and culinary instructor. He teaches at The Institute of Culinary Education and The Natural Gourmet Institute in Manhattan, and also at his own Culinary Studio and Teaching Kitchen on Long Island. He is the author of several books, including the award-winning, "The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen" and "Fresh Food Fast".
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Friday
10/5/2012
9:00 AM
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Art of Letter Writing
Have the internet, texting, and social media sites destroyed the art of letter writing? Veronica Rueckert's guest provides tips for utilizing the written word, in letters and journals.
Guest: Samara O'Shea (suh-MAY-ruh oh-SHAY), author of "For the Love of Letters: A 21st-Century Guide to the Art of Letter Writing," and creator of the letter writing service and blog, "Letter Lover" at www.letterlover.com.
For the Love of Letters: A 21st-Century Guide to t...
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Friday
10/5/2012
10:00 AM
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Christine's Toffee and The Chocolaterian Cafe
Just in time for the holidays, Veronica Rueckert is joined by confectioner Leanne Cordisco. We'll discuss the art of making chocolate, toffee, and caramel.
Guest: Leanne Cordisco, Chef and Co-owner, Christine's Gourmet Toffees and the Chocolaterian Cafe. http://chocolateriancafe.com
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Friday
10/5/2012
10:00 PM
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Christine's Toffee and The Chocolaterian Cafe
Just in time for the holidays, Veronica Rueckert is joined by confectioner Leanne Cordisco. We'll discuss the art of making chocolate, toffee, and caramel.
Guest: Leanne Cordisco, Chef and Co-owner, Christine's Gourmet Toffees and the Chocolaterian Cafe. http://chocolateriancafe.com
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Friday
9/28/2012
9:00 AM
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The End of Men: And the Rise of Women
Have women better adapted to the changing economic landscape than men over the last few decades? Yes, according to Veronica Rueckert's guest, but she warns that while many of the achievements are positive, some could end up hurting us all.
Guest: Hanna Rosin, Senior Editor, The Atlantic. Author, "The End of Men: And the Rise of Women."
The End of Men: And the Rise of Women
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Friday
9/28/2012
10:00 AM
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Dreamland: Inside the Strange Mystery of Sleep
When journalist David K. Randall injured himself sleepwalking, he began investigating the mysterious world of sleep. Veronica Rueckert asks him whether we really need eight hours of sleep. Do women and men sleep differently? If you commit a crime while sleepwalking, are you culpable? Just some of the questions we'll ponder this hour.
Guest: David K. Randall is a senior reporter at Reuters, an adjunct professor of journalism at New York University and author of "Dreamland."
Dreamland
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Friday
9/28/2012
10:00 PM
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Dreamland: Inside the Strange Mystery of Sleep
When journalist David K. Randall injured himself sleepwalking, he began an investigation into the strange world of sleep. Veronica Rueckert asks him whether we really need eight hours of sleep. Do women and men sleep differently? If you commit a crime while sleepwalking, are you culpable?
Guest: David K. Randall is a senior reporter at Reuters and has also written for the New York Times, Forbes, and New York. He is an adjunct professor of journalism at New York University and author of "Dreamland."
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Friday
9/21/2012
9:00 AM
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Hidden America
We take a ride through America's job hinterland to spend time with the laborers, coal miners, truckers, air traffic controllers, cowboys and other "hidden" workers who make our daily lives happen. Do you have a job that few know or think about?
Guest: Jeanne Marie Laskas is director of the writing program at the University of Pittsburgh. She's a regular writer for GQ and The Washington Post Magazine, and has been a finalist for the National Magazine Awards. She is the author of Hidden America: From Coal Miners to Cowboys, an Extraordinary Exploration of the Unseen People Who Make This Country Work.
Hidden America: From Coal Miners to Cowboys
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Friday
9/21/2012
10:00 AM
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This Will End in Tears
Why do we love sad songs so much? It seems that most of our unhappy memories -and many of our happy ones-have a sad song playing in the background. From our first breakup, those long lonely bus rides to school, to a tearjerker movie... somehow they all have a tune that can bring back a flood of memories within the first few notes. What are your favorite sad songs?
Guest: Adam Brent Houghtaling, writer, editor, singer-songwriter, author of "This Will End In Tears: The Miserabilist Guide to Music."
This Will End In Tears: The Miserabilist Guide to ...
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Friday
9/21/2012
10:00 PM
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This Will End in Tears
Why do we love sad songs so much? It seems that most of our unhappy memories -and many of our happy ones-have a sad song playing in the background. From our first breakup, those long lonely bus rides to school, to a tearjerker movie... somehow they all have a tune that can bring back a flood of memories within the first few notes. What are your favorite sad songs?
Guest: Adam Brent Houghtaling, writer, editor, singer-songwriter, author of "This Will End In Tears: The Miserabilist Guide to Music."
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Friday
9/14/2012
9:00 AM
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How Children Succeed
Smart kid equals bright future, right? Not so fast, says writer Paul Tough. If you connect the dots between the latest research in neuroscience, psychology and economics, IQ plays only a small part in a person's prospects. In reality, a child's grit and curiosity, optimism and perseverance may be far greater indicators of a bright and happy future. What is in an IQ, and what steers kids to success?
Guest: Paul Tough is the author, most recently, of How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character. He's been an editor at the New York Times Magazine and Harper's Magazine and has been a reporter and producer for "This American Life." He is the father of a 3-year old son.
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hid...
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Friday
9/14/2012
10:00 AM
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Ben Yagoda on Language and Writing
Have social media sites created a nation of people who over punctuate? Veronica Rueckert's guest this hour think they have.
Guest: Ben Yagoda, Professor of English, Journalism and Writing at the University of Delaware. He contributes to "Lingua Franca," a Chronicle of Higher Education blog about language and writing, and "Draft,"a New York Times blog about the art of writing. Author of several books including, "When You Catch An Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better And/Or Worse," and "About Town: The New Yorker and the World It Made."
When You Catch An Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of...
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Friday
9/14/2012
10:00 PM
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Ben Yagoda on Language and Writing
Have social media sites created a nation of people who over punctuate? Veronica Rueckert's guest this hour think they have.
Guest: Ben Yagoda, Professor of English, Journalism and Writing at the University of Delaware. He contributes to "Lingua Franca," a Chronicle of Higher Education blog about language and writing, and "Draft,"a New York Times blog about the art of writing. Author of several books including, "When You Catch An Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better And/Or Worse," and "About Town: The New Yorker and the World It Made."
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Friday
9/7/2012
9:00 AM
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How to be Secular
Jacques Berlinerblau calls for America's return to secularism to guarantee liberty and the right to practice the religion of our own choosing, or no religion at all. How important is separation of state and church to our democracy?
Guest: Jacques Berlinerblau is Associate Professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. He blogs a the Chronicle of Higher Education and is host of The Secular Center and Faith Complex. His latest book is How to Be Secular: A Call to Arms for Religious Freedom.
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Friday
9/7/2012
10:00 AM
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Every Love Story Is A Ghost Story
Veronica Rueckert speaks with the author of the first biography of David Foster Wallace. Often called the greatest writer of his generation, Wallace's books include, "Infinite Jest," and the "Girl with Curious Hair." After a lifetime battling depression, Wallace committed suicide in 2008.
Guest: D.T. Max, a staff writer at The New Yorker. Author, "Every Love Story Is A Ghost Story: A Life of David Foster Wallace."
Every Love Story Is A Ghost Story: A Life of David...
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Friday
9/7/2012
10:00 PM
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Every Love Story Is A Ghost Story
Veronica Rueckert speaks with the author of the first biography of David Foster Wallace. Often called the greatest writer of his generation, Wallace's books include, "Infinite Jest," and the "Girl With Curious Hair." After a lifetime battling depression, Wallace committed suicide in 2008.
Guest: D.T. Max, a staff writer at The New Yorker. Author, "Every Love Story Is A Ghost Story: A Life of David Foster Wallace."
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Friday
8/31/2012
9:00 AM
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The Guardian of All Things
Memory makes us human, but increasingly our memories are stored on electronic gadgets. What happens to our minds and to human society when we increasingly unhinge our memories from our own experience and relocate them to external devices?
Guest: Michael S. Malone is a technology writer who has written for the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Economist. He has authored or co-authored several books, including the best-selling Virtual Corporation, Bill & Dave and The Future Arrived Yesterday. His latest book is The Guardian of All Things.
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Friday
8/31/2012
10:00 AM
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Lynda Barry
Veronica Rueckert welcomes cartoonist and writer Lynda Barry to discuss tapping into, and cultivating our creativity.
Guest: Lynda Barry, painter, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright, editor, commentator and teacher. Creator, syndicated strip Ernie Pook's Comeek. Author, "The Freddie Stories," "What It Is," and "Picture This."
The Freddie Stories
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Friday
8/31/2012
10:00 PM
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Lynda Barry
Veronica Rueckert welcomes cartoonist and writer Lynda Barry to discuss tapping into, and cultivating our creativity.
Guest: Lynda Barry, painter, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright, editor, commentator and teacher. Creator, syndicated strip Ernie Pook's Comeek. Author, "The Freddie Stories," "What It Is," and "Picture This."
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Friday
8/24/2012
9:00 AM
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The Emotional Life of the Brain
How does the brain affect emotion? Can we really "change our minds?" Richard Davidson has been at the forefront of brain research for over 30 years. In his new book, "The Emotional Life of Your Brain," he offers a new model for understanding our emotions - and practical strategies to change them. (Rebroadcast
from 4/20/2012)
Guest: (Short)
Richard Davidson is a neuroscientist at the UW-Madison. His latest book is called The Emotional Life of Your Brain.
The Emotional Life of Your Brain
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Friday
8/24/2012
10:00 AM
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An Intimate History of the Home
In her job as chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces in Britain, Lucy Worsley ponders things like why the flushing toilet took two centuries to catch on and why medieval people slept sitting up. She shares the saucy intimacies of homes past and present. (Rebroadcast from 5/4/2012)
Guest: Lucy Worsley, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity
that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace State Apartments, and others; she was the host of the four-part BBC television series If Walls Could Talk; author of If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home.
If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Ho...
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Friday
8/24/2012
10:00 PM
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An Intimate History of the Home
In her job as chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces in Britain, Lucy Worsley ponders things like why the flushing toilet took two centuries to catch on and why medieval people slept sitting up. She shares the saucy intimacies of homes past and present. (Rebroadcast from 5/4/2012)
Guest: Lucy Worsley, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity
that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace State Apartments, and others; she was the host of the four-part BBC television series If Walls Could Talk; author of If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home.
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Friday
8/17/2012
9:00 AM
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John Francis, Planetwalker
John Francis, Ph.D., is known the world over as the Planetwalker. After witnessing an oil spill in 1971, he vowed to stop using motorized vehicles. Several months later, to stop the arguments about the power of one person's actions, he took a vow of silence. His non-motorized lifestyle lasted twenty-two years, and his silence seventeen. He talks to us about the power of silence and how the world changes when we start to change ourselves.
Guest: John Francis, Ph.D., known as the Planetwalker, author of: Planetwalker. 22 Years of Walking. 17 Years of Silence. and The Ragged Edge of Silence: Finding Peace in a Noisy World.
Planetwalker. 22 Years of Walking. 17 Years of Sil...
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Friday
8/17/2012
10:00 AM
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Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child
Celebrated author, tv personality, and chef, Julia Child would have turned 100 this week. This hour Veronica Rueckert is joined by biographer Bob Spitz to discuss her remarkable life.
Guest: Bob Spitz, journalist, author, and musician. His books include, "The Beatles: The Biography," and most recently, "Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child."
The Beatles: The Biography
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Friday
8/17/2012
10:00 PM
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Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child
Celebrated author, tv personality, and chef, Julia Child would have turned 100 this week. This hour Veronica Rueckert is joined by biographer Bob Spitz to discuss her remarkable life.
Guest: Bob Spitz, journalist, author, and musician. His books include, "The Beatles: The Biography," and most recently, "Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child."
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Friday
8/10/2012
9:00 AM
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The Locavore's Dilemma
"If we are serious about decreasing the environmental impact of food production, the concept of "food miles" -the distance food items travel from farms to consumers-are nothing but a misleading distraction." So says our guest today. Do you agree? How do you balance putting food on the table with being kind to the environment?
Pierre Desrochers is an associate professor of geography at the University of Toronto who writes frequently on economic development, globalization, energy, and transportation issues.
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Friday
8/10/2012
10:00 AM
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The Maid and the Queen
A new book sheds light on Joan of Arc's rise and fall and unravels some of the deep mysteries surrounding her fascinating life.
GUEST: Nancy Goldstone, author of The Maid and the Queen: The Secret History of Joan of Arc. Her previous books include Four Queens: The Proven al Sisters Who Ruled Europe and The Lady Queen: The Notorious Reign of Joanna I, Queen of Naples, Jerusalem, and Sicily.
The Maid and the Queen: The Secret History of Joan...
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Friday
8/10/2012
10:00 PM
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The Locavore's Dilemma
"If we are serious about decreasing the environmental impact of food production, the concept of "food miles" -the distance food items travel from farms to consumers-are nothing but a misleading distraction." So says our guest today. Do you agree? How do you balance putting food on the table with being kind to the environment?
Pierre Desrochers is an associate professor of geography at the University of Toronto who writes frequently on economic development, globalization, energy, and transportation issues.
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Friday
8/3/2012
9:00 AM
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The City 2.0
Over the past two centuries the U.S. urban population has ballooned to more than 82 percent. Half of the world's population now live in cities. And, every week more than a million people are being added to existing cities. How will we live healthily, sustainably and happily in the cities of the future?
Guests: Mitchell Joachim, urban architect, Associate Professor at NYU and 2011 TED Senior Fellow. Wired magazine listed him in 2008 as one of "15 People the Next President Should Listen To," and Rolling Stone magazine included him in their list of "The 100 People Who Are Changing America. "
Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-3), founder and co-chair of the Livable Communities Task Force. His many awards include: National Distinguished Service Award from the American Public Transit Association, and Honorary Memberships in the American Society of Landscape Architects and the American Institute of Architects.
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Friday
8/3/2012
10:00 AM
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Alan Doyle, Boy on Bridge
In the past two decades, Alan Doyle and his band, the Great Big Sea, have produced nine gold or platinum albums and have filled clubs, arenas and Irish festivals across the continent with a much-lauded live show. This year he struck out on his own to create "Boy on Bridge," his first solo album. He recently visited us in-studio to share songs from his new album.
Guest: Alan Doyle is the lead singer in the band Great Big Sea. With the Great Big Sea, he produced 11 albums of which nine went gold or platinum. He produced and co-wrote several songs on Russel Crowe's album, My Hand, My Heart. He also co-wrote several songs for the film, The Shipping News. He was nominated for a Genie Award.
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Friday
8/3/2012
10:00 PM
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Alan Doyle, Boy on Bridge
In the past two decades, Alan Doyle and his band, the Great Big Sea, have produced nine gold or platinum albums and have filled clubs, arenas and Irish festivals across the continent with a much-lauded live show. This year he struck out on his own to create "Boy on Bridge," his first solo album. He recently visited us in-studio to share songs from his new album.
Guest: Alan Doyle is the lead singer in the band Great Big Sea. With the Great Big Sea, he produced 11 albums of which nine went gold or platinum. He produced and co-wrote several songs on Russel Crowe's album, My Hand, My Heart. He also co-wrote several songs for the film, The Shipping News. He was nominated for a Genie Award.
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Friday
7/27/2012
9:00 AM
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Sincerity
In a world of endless spin, many long for simple, unvarnished sincerity. This quality can feel like a breath of fresh air amid politicians' doublespeak and slick ads forever promising a more fabulous you. What's your take on sincerity-a refuge or more hot air?
Guest: R. Jay Magill Jr. is an independent scholar living in Berlin, where he works for the American Academy as a writer, editor, and host of a radio program on NPR Worldwide. He has written for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic, among others. Since 2005 he has been a staff illustrator at the political bimonthly The American Interest in Washington, DC. His latest book is "Sincerity."
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Friday
7/27/2012
10:00 AM
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Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums: Part 2
Earlier this summer, Rolling Stone named the greatest 500 albums of all time, an update to their 2003 list. Everybody loves a good list-and a good fight about music. This hour, Part Two of Wisconsin Public Radio's conversation with Christian Hoard of Rolling Stone. Ben Merens took on the pre-1980 albums yesterday on AT ISSUE. Veronica Rueckert and Christian continue the discussion with a look at the top records released after 1980.
GUEST
Christian Hoard - Senior Editor at Rolling Stone
Listen to Part One - Christian Hoard on AT ISSUE WITH BEN MERENS: http://bit.ly/NUTKnX
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Friday
7/27/2012
10:00 PM
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Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums: Part 2
Earlier this summer, Rolling Stone named the greatest 500 albums of all time, an update to their 2003 list. Everybody loves a good list-and a good fight about music. This hour, Part Two of Wisconsin Public Radio's conversation with Christian Hoard of Rolling Stone. Ben Merens took on the pre-1980 albums yesterday on AT ISSUE. Veronica Rueckert and Christian continue the discussion with a look at the top records released after 1980.
GUEST
Christian Hoard - Senior Editor at Rolling Stone
Listen to Part One - Christian Hoard on AT ISSUE WITH BEN MERENS: http://bit.ly/NUTKnX
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Friday
7/20/2012
9:00 AM
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Single: Arguments for the Uncoupled
It seems like almost everybody's trying to pair off, but does the craving to couple stamp out the joys of being single?
Guest: Michael Cobb is Professor of English at the University of Toronto. He is the author of "God Hates Fags: The Rhetorics of Religious Violence," and "Single: Arguments for the Uncoupled," out this month.
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Friday
7/20/2012
10:00 AM
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Welcome to Klezmer!
Thirty-five years ago musician and scholar Henry Sapoznik happened upon a pile of old 78 records while researching Yiddish-American music. The son of Holocaust survivors, Sapoznik instantly recognized that each sound represented a rich exchange between Jewish immigrant culture and American society. Join us to explore Yiddish music and culture.
Guest: Henry Sapoznik, award winning author, radio and record producer and performer of traditional Yiddish and American music. He is a four-time Grammy award nominee and has won two Peabody Awards for his work on The Yiddish Radio Project, which aired on NPR. He is credited with the late 20th century revival of klezmer.
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Friday
7/20/2012
10:00 PM
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Welcome to Klezmer!
Thirty-five years ago musician and scholar Henry Sapoznik happened upon a pile of old 78 records while researching Yiddish-American music. The son of Holocaust survivors, Sapoznik instantly recognized that each sound represented a rich exchange between Jewish immigrant culture and American society. Join us to explore Yiddish music and culture.
Guest: Henry Sapoznik, award winning author, radio and record producer and performer of traditional Yiddish and American music. He is a four-time Grammy award nominee and has won two Peabody Awards for his work on The Yiddish Radio Project, which aired on NPR. He is credited with the late 20th century revival of klezmer.
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Friday
7/13/2012
9:00 AM
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Greed and The American Dream
The American Dream is said to be dying - along with millions of jobs and our trust in public officers and big corporations. But is the promise that shaped us as a nation really endangered? Is greed a prerequisite--or a poison--to our shared national ideal? Veronica and guests examine what the American Dream is and how it fares of late.
Guests:
Christian Williams is the Editor in Chief of Utne Reader. His recent article, "This That and The American Dream" appeared in the June issue of the magazine.
Sandra Hanson is Professor of Sociology at the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies at the Catholic University of America. She co-edited "The American Dream in the 21st Century."
The American Dream in the 21st Century
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Friday
7/13/2012
10:00 AM
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Sizzling Summer Suppers
Farm-to-table chef, Ian Knauer, shares his tips on how to cook what's coming up in the garden this summer. Get inspired about summer food, and what to eat in the heat.
Guest: Ian Knauer is a former Gourmet test kitchen cook, and Gourmet magazine contributor. He blogs at "bigcitycountryboy.com" and recently published a cookbook called The Farm. When not in the kitchen, he is out hunting, fishing, tending his beehives, or foraging for dinner wherever it can be found.
The Farm: Rustic Recipes for a Year of Incredible ...
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Friday
7/13/2012
10:00 PM
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Sizzling Summer Suppers
Farm-to-table chef, Ian Knauer, shares his tips on how to cook what's coming up in the garden this summer. Get inspired about summer food, and what to eat in the heat.
Guest: Ian Knauer is a former Gourmet test kitchen cook, and Gourmet magazine contributor. He blogs at "bigcitycountryboy.com" and recently published a cookbook called The Farm. When not in the kitchen, he is out hunting, fishing, tending his beehives, or foraging for dinner wherever it can be found.
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Friday
7/6/2012
9:00 AM
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Becoming Animal: An Earthly Cosmology
Television allows us to watch wombats play half-a-world-away but how many of us experience local animals with the same level of intimacy? This hour, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore how modern life has distorted our view of nature and our place in it. (Rebroadcast from 2/4/2011)
Guest: David Abram, ecologist, anthropologist, and philosopher. Co-founder and director, Alliance for Wild Ethics. Author, "Becoming Animal: An Earthly Cosmology".
Becoming Animal: An Earthly Cosmology
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Friday
7/6/2012
10:00 AM
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The Mama's Boy Myth
Mothers are constantly warned off being too close to their sons. But Kate Lombardi disagrees. Veronica Rueckert talks to Kate about her new book, "The Mama's Boy Myth", in which she makes the case for nurturing close mother-son bonds. (Rebroadcast from 3/9/2012)
Guest: Kate Stone Lombardi has been a regular contributor to the New York Times for 20 years. She is the winner of six Clarion Awards for journalism and The Art of Communications Award from Victim Assistant Services. Kate is also the mother of two adult children.
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Friday
7/6/2012
10:00 PM
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The Mama's Boy Myth
Mothers are constantly warned off being too close to their sons. But Kate Lombardi disagrees. Veronica Rueckert talks to Kate about her new book, "The Mama's Boy Myth", in which she makes the case for nurturing close mother-son bonds. (Rebroadcast from 3/9/2012)
Guest: Kate Stone Lombardi has been a regular contributor to the New York Times for 20 years. She is the winner of six Clarion Awards for journalism and The Art of Communications Award from Victim Assistant Services. Kate is also the mother of two adult children.
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Friday
6/29/2012
9:00 AM
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Ethical Chic
Join Veronica Rueckert and her guest, Fran Hawthorne, as they explore the ethics of some of America's most beloved companies.
Guest: Fran Hawthorne is an award-winning journalist, contributing to Fortune and Business Week among others. She is the author of five books, the latest being "Ethical Chic: The Inside Story of the Companies We Think We Love."
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Friday
6/29/2012
10:00 AM
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French Kids Eat Everything
Do French kids have better eating habits than their American counterparts? Yes, according to Veronica Rueckert's guest who outlines ways to raise non-picky, healthy eaters.
Guest: Karen Le Billon, author, "French Kids Eat Everything: How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters."
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Friday
6/29/2012
10:00 PM
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French Kids Eat Everything
Do French kids have better eating habits than their American counterparts? Yes, according to Veronica Rueckert's guest who outlines ways to raise non-picky, healthy eaters.
Guest: Karen Le Billon, author, "French Kids Eat Everything: How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters."
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Friday
6/22/2012
9:00 AM
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Talking Back to Facebook
Are young peoples' lives being put too much on public display through social media sites like Facebook? Yes, according to Veronica Rueckert's guest, who offers tips for raising emotionally healthy kids in today's technical world.
Guest: James Steyer, child and family media advocate. Founder and CEO, Common Sense Media. Author, "Talking Back to Facebook: A Common Sense Guide To Raising Kids in the Digital Age."
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Friday
6/22/2012
10:00 AM
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Adventures of Fishy Waters: In Bed with the Blue...
Join Veronica Rueckert for a special blues story-telling hour with "Ambassador of the Blues," Guy Davis.
Guest: Award-winning blues musician and actor, Guy Davis, whose latest album, "The Adventures of Fishy Waters: In Bed with the Blues," follows the adventures of a fictional character called Fishy Waters- a hobo who travels the trains through the Depression-era South.
The Adventures of Fishy Waters: In Bed with the Bl...
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Friday
6/22/2012
10:00 PM
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Adventures of Fishy Waters: In Bed with the Blue...
Join Veronica Rueckert for a special blues story-telling hour with "Ambassador of the Blues," Guy Davis.
Guest: Award-winning blues musician and actor, Guy Davis, whose latest album, "The Adventures of Fishy Waters: In Bed with the Blues," follows the adventures of a fictional character called Fishy Waters - a hobo who travels the trains through the Depression-era South.
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Friday
6/15/2012
9:00 AM
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Words Like Loaded Pistols
Veronica Rueckert's guest discusses the intricacies of rhetorical techniques.
Guest: Sam Leith, former literary editor of the Daily Telegraph. Author, "Words Like Loaded Pistols: Rhetoric From Aristotle to Obama."
Words Like Loaded Pistols: Rhetoric From Aristotle...
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Friday
6/15/2012
10:00 AM
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George Takei
Star Trek's George Takei joins Veronica Rueckert to discuss his television and film roles, becoming a social media superstar, and social activist.
Guest: George Takei, actor best known for his portrayal of Mr. Sulu in the acclaimed television and film series Star Trek.
Star Trek
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Friday
6/15/2012
10:00 PM
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George Takei
Star Trek's George Takei joins Veronica Rueckert to discuss his television and film roles, becoming a social media superstar, and social activist.
Guest: George Takei, actor best known for his portrayal of Mr. Sulu in the acclaimed television and film series Star Trek.
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Friday
6/8/2012
9:00 AM
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Unquenchable Thirst
Veronica Rueckert is joined by a former nun who worked with Mother Teresa for twenty years, before leaving in 1997. (From our archives)
Guest: Mary Johnson, former member, Missionaries of Charity, commonly known as the Sisters of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Author, "An Unquenchable Thirst: One Woman's Extraordinary Journey of Faith, Hope, and Clarity."
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Friday
6/8/2012
10:00 AM
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Relevance of the Written Word
The future of the U.S. Postal Service is in peril, but "snail mail" enthusiasts across the country are banding together to keep the art of the written letter alive! Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the importance -- and relevance -- of the written word in the age of email. (From our archives.)
Guest: Samara O'Shea (suh-MAY-ruh oh-SHAY), author of "For the Love of Letters: A 21st-Century Guide to the Art of Letter Writing," and creator of the letter writing service and blog, "Letter Lover" at www.letterlover.com.
For the Love of Letters: A 21st-Century Guide to t...
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Friday
6/8/2012
10:00 PM
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Relevance of the Written Word
The future of the U.S. Postal Service is in peril, but "snail mail" enthusiasts across the country are banding together to keep the art of the written letter alive! Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the importance -- and relevance -- of the written word in the age of email. (From our archives.)
Guest: Samara O'Shea (suh-MAY-ruh oh-SHAY), author of "For the Love of Letters: A 21st-Century Guide to the Art of Letter Writing," and creator of the letter writing service and blog, "Letter Lover" at www.letterlover.com.
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Friday
6/1/2012
9:00 AM
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Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History
Babies depend on them, men fixate on them and women obsess over them. Humans in general like to look at them-so say scientists. But, for as much as breasts stare us in the face, we actually don't know much about them. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the past, present and future of breasts, and find out why they are increasingly threatened.
Guest:
Florence Williams is an award-winning journalist and contributor to Outside magazine. She also writes regularly for Slate and the New York Times. She is the author of Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History.
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Friday
6/1/2012
10:00 AM
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The Dozens: A History of Rap's Mama
After ten, Veronica Rueckert asks musician and writer Elijah Wald to help us understand "The Dozens" - a tradition of African American street rhyming and verbal combat that ruled urban neighborhoods long before rap.
Guest:
Elijah Wald is a musician and writer whose books include "Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues," and "How the Beatles Destroyed Rock 'n Roll." He has taught blues history at UCLA and won multiple awards, including a 2002 Grammy. Wald's latest book is "The Dozens: A History of Rap's Mama."
Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Inventi...
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Friday
6/1/2012
10:00 PM
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The Dozens: A History of Rap's Mama
After ten, Veronica Rueckert asks musician and writer Elijah Wald to help us understand "The Dozens" - a tradition of African American street rhyming and verbal combat that ruled urban neighborhoods long before rap.
Guest:
Elijah Wald is a musician and writer whose books include "Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues," and "How the Beatles Destroyed Rock 'n Roll." He has taught blues history at UCLA and won multiple awards, including a 2002 Grammy. Wald's latest book is "The Dozens: A History of Rap's Mama."
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Friday
5/25/2012
9:00 AM
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The New Feminist Agenda
Feminists opened up thousands of doors for women in the '60s and '70s, but decades later, are U.S. women where they thought they'd be? After nine, Veronica Rueckert talks with two remarkable women about the state of women and feminism in 2012.
Guests:
- Madeleine M. Kunin was the first woman governor of Vermont and the first woman in the U.S. to serve three terms as governor. She served as Deputy Secretary of Education and Ambassador to Switzerland in the Clinton Administration. Her most recent book is "The New Feminist Agenda; Pearls, Politics and Power."
- Julie Zeilinger founded and edits The FBomb, a feminist blog and community for teens and young adults. Julie was named one of the eight most influential bloggers under 21 by Women's Day Magazine, and one of the London Time's "40 Bloggers Who Really Count." She is author of "A Little F'd Up: Why Feminism Is Not a Dirty Word."
The New Feminist Agenda
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Friday
5/25/2012
10:00 AM
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What's in a Name?
What's in a name? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore what our chosen names say about style, image, gender identity, class, ethnic heritage, and ultimately ourselves.
Guest:
Pamela Satran is a preeminent expert on the hottest trends in baby naming and has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Today Show, and BBC, among others. She is co-creator of the million-visitor website Nameberry.com and the coauthor of ten bestselling books about names.
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Friday
5/25/2012
10:00 PM
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What's in a Name?
What's in a name? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore what our chosen names say about style, image, gender identity, class, ethnic heritage, and ultimately ourselves.
Guest:
Pamela Satran is a preeminent expert on the hottest trends in baby naming and has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Today Show, and BBC, among others. She is co-creator of the million-visitor website Nameberry.com and the coauthor of ten bestselling books about names.
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Friday
5/18/2012
9:00 AM
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Steven Pinker
After nine, we have a repeat broadcast of psychologist Steven Pinker's interview with Veronica Rueckert to discuss his claim that we're actually living in the most nonviolent time in human history.
Guest: Steven Pinker, Professor of Psychology, Harvard University. Author, "The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature," and most recently, "The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined."
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Friday
5/18/2012
10:00 AM
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The Appeal of Living Alone
Even though Americans like to think of themselves as individualists, the truth is more than half are far from independent. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a look at the rising trend of living alone. Once thought as a solitary livelihood for spinsters, it turns out today's singletons are deeply engaged in social and civic life - and far from lonely! (Repeat broadcast from 2/24/2012)
Guest: Eric Klinenberg is Professor of Sociology, Public Policy, and Media, Culture, and Communications at New York University, and editor of the journal Public Culture. His latest book is "Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone".
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Friday
5/18/2012
10:00 PM
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The Appeal of Living Alone
Even though Americans like to think of themselves as individualists, the truth is more than half are far from independent. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a look at the rising trend of living alone. Once thought as a solitary livelihood for spinsters, it turns out today's singletons are deeply engaged in social and civic life - and far from lonely! (Repeat broadcast from 2/24/2012)
Guest: Eric Klinenberg is Professor of Sociology, Public Policy, and Media, Culture, and Communications at New York University, and editor of the journal Public Culture. His latest book is "Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone".
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Friday
5/11/2012
9:00 AM
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True Wealth: An Argument for the 21-hour Workwee...
After nine, Veronica Rueckert talks with economist Juliet Schor who argues for more leisure time, less consumption, and moving towards a small-scale economy.
Guest: Juliet Schor is an economist, a professor of sociology at Boston University and a former Guggenheim fellow. Her most recent book is "True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans are Creating a Time-Rich, Ecologically Light, Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy."
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Friday
5/11/2012
10:00 AM
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Listen to Your Mother!
After ten, on the Veronica Rueckert show, we celebrate Mother's Day by reminding our listeners to "Listen to Your Mother!"
Guest: Ann Imig is the National Director of "Listen to your Mother," a national series of readings in honor of mothers and Mother's Day. She calls herself a "stay-at-home-humorist," Babble.com named her the funniest 2011 Top 50 Twitter Mom and she also serves on the Board of Directors for "Violence Unsilenced," a website dedicated to survivors of abuse.
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Friday
5/11/2012
10:00 PM
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Listen to Your Mother!
After ten, on the Veronica Rueckert show, we celebrate Mother's Day by reminding our listeners to "Listen to Your Mother!"
Guest: Ann Imig is the National Director of "Listen to your Mother," a national series of readings in honor of mothers and Mother's Day. She calls herself a "stay-at-home-humorist," Babble.com named her the funniest 2011 Top 50 Twitter Mom and she also serves on the Board of Directors for "Violence Unsilenced," a website dedicated to survivors of abuse.
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Friday
5/4/2012
9:00 AM
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An Intimate History of the Home
After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the intimate and surprising history of the home - from bathrooms to bedrooms and everything in between.
Guest: Lucy Worsley, chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity
that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace State Apartments, and others; she was the host of the four-part BBC television series If Walls Could Talk; author of If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home.
If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Ho...
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Friday
5/4/2012
10:00 AM
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Carolina Chocolate Drops
After ten, Veronica Rueckert is joined by the Grammy award-winning band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops.
Guests:
- Dom Flemons
- Rhiannon Giddens
- Hubby Jenkins
- Leyla McCalla
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Friday
5/4/2012
10:00 PM
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Carolina Chocolate Drops
After ten, Veronica Rueckert is joined by the Grammy award-winning band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops.
Guests:
- Dom Flemons
- Rhiannon Giddens
- Hubby Jenkins
- Leyla McCalla
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Friday
4/27/2012
9:00 AM
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Bill Mc Kibben on Global Climate Change
After nine, Veronica Rueckert talks with Bill McKibben about Global Climate Change-taking the temperature of the planet and figuring out what we can do 'on the ground.'
Guest: Bill McKibben is an author, environmentalist, and activist. In 1988, he wrote "The End of Nature", the first book for a common audience about global warming. He is the co-founder and Chairman of 350.org, an international climate campaign that works in 188 countries around the world. McKibben has received many awards, including a Guggenheim and a Lyndhurst Fellowship. Foreign Policy magazine named him one of the "100 most important global thinkers" and Utne Reader listed him as one of the "25 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World".
The End of Nature
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Friday
4/27/2012
10:00 AM
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Compassion, Inc. by Mara Einstein
Veronica Rueckert's guest argues that often times when corporations team up with charitable organizations to market goods, the outcomes heavily favor the company, and not the organization. After ten, media critic Mara Einstein discusses how we can be more informed consumers.
Guest: Mara Einstein, Author, "Compassion, Inc.: How Corporate America Blurs the Line Between What We Buy, Who We Are and Those We Help."
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Friday
4/27/2012
10:00 PM
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Compassion, Inc. by Mara Einstein
Veronica Rueckert's guest argues that often times when corporations team up with charitable organizations to market goods, the outcomes heavily favor the company, and not the organization. After ten, media critic Mara Einstein discusses how we can be more informed consumers.
Guest: Mara Einstein, Author, "Compassion, Inc.: How Corporate America Blurs the Line Between What We Buy, Who We Are and Those We Help."
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Friday
4/20/2012
9:00 AM
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The Emotional Life of the Brain
After nine: How does the brain affect emotion? Can we really "change our minds?" Richard Davidson has been at the forefront of brain research for over 30 years. In his new book, "The Emotional Life of Your Brain," he offers a new model for understanding our emotions - and practical strategies to change them.
Guest: (Short)
Richard Davidson is a neuroscientist at the UW-Madison. His latest book is called The Emotional Life of Your Brain.
The Emotional Life of Your Brain
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Friday
4/20/2012
10:00 AM
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Garbology
After ten: In America, garbage is the single biggest thing we produce. Every day, each one of us tosses about 7.1 pounds of trash-that's 102 tons of garbage in our lifetime. But Pulitzer Prize-winner, Edward Humes says that waste is the one big societal and environmental problem over which we actually have control. He tells Veronica Rueckert how we can reduce our addiction to garbage.
Guest: Eward Humes is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of twelve non-fiction books, including, No Matter How Loud I Shout and Force of Nature: The Unlikely Story of Wal-Mart's Green Revolution. His new book, Garbology, is just out.
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Friday
4/20/2012
10:00 PM
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Garbology
After ten: In America, garbage is the single biggest thing we produce. Every day, each one of us tosses about 7.1 pounds of trash-that's 102 tons of garbage in our lifetime. But Pulitzer Prize-winner, Edward Humes says that waste is the one big societal and environmental problem over which we actually have control. He tells Veronica Rueckert how we can reduce our addiction to garbage.
Guest: Eward Humes is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of twelve non-fiction books, including, No Matter How Loud I Shout and Force of Nature: The Unlikely Story of Wal-Mart's Green Revolution. His new book, Garbology, is just out.
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Friday
4/13/2012
9:00 AM
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The Seven Laws of Magical Thinking
After nine, Veronica Rueckert's guest argues that it's human nature to engage in magical thinking, and doing so is beneficial to us all.
Guest: Matthew Hutson, Author, "The Seven Laws of Magical Thinking: How Irrational Beliefs Keep Us Happy, Healthy, and Sane."
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Friday
4/13/2012
10:00 AM
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Prada to Poverty
After ten, Veronica Rueckert talks with Hogan Gorman about the car accident that left her with debilitating injuries and no health insurance. The result became an award-winning one-woman play and a commentary on the social welfare system.
Guest: Hogan Gorman is an actress and writer living in Manhattan. She received the 2008 New York International Fringe Festival's "Overall Excellence Award" for her one-woman stage production, "Hot Cripple," which is also the title of her new book.
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Friday
4/13/2012
10:00 PM
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Prada to Poverty
After ten, Veronica Rueckert talks with Hogan Gorman about the car accident that left her with debilitating injuries and no health insurance. The result became an award-winning one-woman play and a commentary on the social welfare system.
Guest: Hogan Gorman is an actress and writer living in Manhattan. She received the 2008 New York International Fringe Festival's "Overall Excellence Award" for her one-woman stage production, "Hot Cripple," which is also the title of her new book.
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Friday
4/6/2012
9:00 AM
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Republic of Nature
This year marks the the 50th anniversary of the first publication of Rachel Carson's, "Silent Spring." Veronica Rueckert's guests, after nine, discuss the historical significance of the book, and take the pulse of the environmental movement today.
Guests:
- Mark Fiege, associate professor of history and the William E. Morgan Chair of liberal Arts, Colorado State University. Author, "The Republic of Nature: An Environmental History of the United States."
- Jenny Price is a environmental writer whose work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times and Audubon. She is the author of "Flight Maps: Adventures with Nature in Modern America". She also writes the environmental advice column, "Green Me Up, JJ!"
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Friday
4/6/2012
10:00 AM
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Changing Lives
After ten: Venezuela's El Sistema is the revolutionary music education program for children from low-income families that nurtured the world-famous conductor Gustavo Dudamel. It is also the subject of a new book by author Tricia Tunstall entitled "Changing Lives." Veronica Rueckert talks to Tunstall about El Sistema, Gustavo Dudamel, and the Transformative Power of Music.
Guest: Tricia Tunstall is a writer and a music educator. She is the author of Note by Note: A Celebration of the Piano Lesson, and has also written for the Kenyon Review and the New York Times. Her latest book is Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music.
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Friday
4/6/2012
10:00 PM
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Changing Lives
After ten: Venezuela's El Sistema is the revolutionary music education program for children from low-income families that nurtured the world-famous conductor Gustavo Dudamel. It is also the subject of a new book by author Tricia Tunstall entitled "Changing Lives." Veronica Rueckert talks to Tunstall about El Sistema, Gustavo Dudamel, and the Transformative Power of Music.
Guest: Tricia Tunstall is a writer and a music educator. She is the author of Note by Note: A Celebration of the Piano Lesson, and has also written for the Kenyon Review and the New York Times. Her latest book is Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music.
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Friday
3/30/2012
9:00 AM
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Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think
After nine, Steven Kotler, co-author of Abundance, tells Veronica Rueckert why the future is better than we think. He demonstrates how technological advances will make it possible to meet-and exceed-the basic needs of every man, woman and child on the planet.
Guest:
Steven Kotler is an author and journalist. His books include A Small Furry Prayer, West of Jesus and The Angle Quickest for Flight. His articles have appeared in more than 60 publications including The New York Times Magazine, Wired, Discover, GQ, and National Geographic.
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Friday
3/30/2012
10:00 AM
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The Farm
After ten, New York food writer, Ian Knauer, tells Veronica Rueckert about life on his family farm in rural Pennsylvania where he keeps bees, grows vegetables, raises chickens, hunts and forages and turns the spoils into gourmet meals. His new cookbook, The Farm, will inspire cooks to make the most of their garden, local market or CSA.
Guest:
Ian Knauer is a cook and writer based in Brooklyn, NY and Knauertown, PA. He has written for Bon Appetit, Gourmet, The Atlantic, Men's Health and other publications. His cookbook, based on his life at Knauer Farm, is due out in the spring of 2012.
The Farm: Rustic Recipes for a Year of Incredible ...
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Friday
3/30/2012
10:00 PM
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The Farm
After ten, New York food writer, Ian Knauer, tells Veronica Rueckert about life on his family farm in rural Pennsylvania where he keeps bees, grows vegetables, raises chickens, hunts and forages and turns the spoils into gourmet meals. His new cookbook, The Farm, will inspire cooks to make the most of their garden, local market or CSA.
Guest:
Ian Knauer is a cook and writer based in Brooklyn, NY and Knauertown, PA. He has written for Bon Appetit, Gourmet, The Atlantic, Men's Health and other publications. His cookbook, based on his life at Knauer Farm, is due out in the spring of 2012.
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Friday
3/23/2012
9:00 AM
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Imagine: How Creativity Works.
After nine, best-selling author Jonah Lehrer takes us on an exhilarating ride through the imagination, showing Veronica Rueckert how we can make our cities, companies and even our culture more creative.
Guest: Jonah Lehrer is a contributing editor at Wired, writes the Head Case column for the Wall Street Journal and contributes to the New Yorker. His latest book is Imagine: How Creativity Works.
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Friday
3/23/2012
10:00 AM
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Hunger Games and Heroines
The Hunger Games movie, based on the best-selling trilogy by Suzanne Collins will hit theaters this weekend. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guests discuss the emergence of strong female heroines in film and literature.
Guests:
- Patrick Rothfuss, author of "The Wise Man's Fear" and "The Name of the Wind".
- Laura Miller, Co-founder and Staff Writer, Salon.com
The Wise Man's Fear
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Friday
3/23/2012
10:00 PM
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Hunger Games and Heroines
The Hunger Games movie, based on the best-selling trilogy by Suzanne Collins will hit theaters this weekend. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guests discuss the emergence of strong female heroines in film and literature.
Guests:
- Patrick Rothfuss, author of "The Wise Man's Fear" and "The Name of the Wind".
- Laura Miller, Co-founder and Staff Writer, Salon.com
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Friday
3/16/2012
9:00 AM
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Religion for Atheists
After nine, Veronica Rueckert talks with confirmed atheist, Alain de Botton, who says that religion still has important things to teach the secular world.
Guest: Alain de Botton is the author of "Religion for Atheists." He lives in London, where he is the founder of The School of Life and the creative director of Living Architecture.
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Friday
3/16/2012
10:00 AM
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The Story of Ireland
Veronica Rueckert's guest, after ten, gives a sweeping historical account of Ireland; from the first settlers to the current political environment.
Guest: Neil Hegarty, Author, "The Story of Ireland: A History of the Irish People."
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Friday
3/16/2012
10:00 PM
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The Story of Ireland
Veronica Rueckert's guest, after ten, gives a sweeping historical account of Ireland; from the first settlers to the current political environment.
Guest: Neil Hegarty, Author, "The Story of Ireland: A History of the Irish People."
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Friday
3/9/2012
9:00 AM
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The Mama's Boy Myth
After nine: Mothers are constantly warned off being too close to their sons. But Kate Lombardi disagrees. Veronica Rueckert talks to Kate about her new book, The Mama's Boy Myth, in which she makes the case for nurturing close mother-son bonds.
Guest:
Kate Stone Lombardi has been a regular contributor to the New York Times for 20 years. She is the winner of six Clarion Awards for journalism and The Art of Communications Award from Victim Assistant Services. Kate is also the mother of two adult children.
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Friday
3/9/2012
10:00 AM
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White Bread
After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest discusses the rise and fall of white bread.
Guest: Aaron Bobrow-Strain, associate professor of politics, Whitman College. Author, book, "White Bread: A Social History of the Store-Bought Loaf."
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Friday
3/9/2012
10:00 PM
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White Bread
After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest discusses the rise and fall of white bread.
Guest: Aaron Bobrow-Strain, associate professor of politics, Whitman College. Author, book, "White Bread: A Social History of the Store-Bought Loaf."
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Friday
3/2/2012
9:00 AM
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Coming Apart
Libertarian Charles Murray joins Veronica Rueckert, after nine, to discuss his thoughts on the economic divide among white Americans, and how the underclass are losing their way.
Guest: Charles Murray, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of "Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010."
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Friday
3/2/2012
10:00 AM
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The Man Who Quit Money
Twelve years ago, Daniel Suelo gave away his last thirty dollars. He has been living without money-happily and sanely-ever since. After ten, Veronica Rueckert talks with Mark Sundeen, whose new book, The Man Who Quit Money, traces Suelo's unusual life and moral philosophy. Join us at 10.
Guest: Mark Sundeen is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Outside, National Geographic Adventure, and the Believer. He has authored several books, including "Car Camping" and "The Making of Toro." His latest book is "The Man Who Quit Money."
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Friday
3/2/2012
10:00 PM
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The Man Who Quit Money
Twelve years ago, Daniel Suelo gave away his last thirty dollars. He has been living without money-happily and sanely-ever since. After ten, Veronica Rueckert talks with Mark Sundeen, whose new book, The Man Who Quit Money, traces Suelo's unusual life and moral philosophy. Join us at 10.
Guest: Mark Sundeen is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Outside, National Geographic Adventure, and the Believer. He has authored several books, including "Car Camping" and "The Making of Toro." His latest book is "The Man Who Quit Money."
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Friday
2/24/2012
9:00 AM
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The Happiness of Pursuit
The mind isn't just like a computer... it really is one! That's according to Veronica Rueckert's guest, who says that better understanding our brain will increase our chances at being happy. Join us to learn about the "happiness of pursuit," after nine.
Guest: Shimon (shee-MOHN) Edelman, Professor of Psychology at Cornell University; author of, "The Happiness of Pursuit: What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About the Good Life"
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Friday
2/24/2012
10:00 AM
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The Appeal of Living Alone
Even though Americans like to think of themselves as individualists, the truth is more than half are far from independent. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a look at the rising trend of living alone. Once thought as a solitary livelihood for spinsters, it turns out today's singletons are deeply engaged in social and civic life... and far from lonely!
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Friday
2/24/2012
10:00 PM
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The Appeal of Living Alone
Even though Americans like to think of themselves as individualists, the truth is more than half are far from independent. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a look at the rising trend of living alone. Once thought as a solitary livelihood for spinsters, it turns out today's singletons are deeply engaged in social and civic life... and far from lonely!
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Friday
2/17/2012
9:00 AM
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Ryan Knighton
After nine, Veronica Rueckert speaks with a Canadian author and English professor who started going blind in his late teens about what it's like to lose one of your senses.
Guest: Ryan Knighton, Canadian-born journalist, author, and screenwriter. His books include, "Cockeyed- A Memoir," "C'mon Papa: Dispatches from a Dad in the Dark," and the forthcoming, ""Nothing to See Here: Around the World in Four Senses." Professor, English Department, Capilano University in Vancouver.
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Friday
2/17/2012
10:00 PM
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Relevance of the Written Word
The future of the U.S. Postal Service is in peril, but "snail mail" enthusiasts across the country are banding together to keep the art of the written letter alive! After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the importance -- and relevance -- of the written word in the age of email.
Guest: Samara O'Shea (suh-MAY-ruh oh-SHAY), author of "For the Love of Letters: A 21st-Century Guide to the Art of Letter Writing," and creator of the letter writing service and blog, "Letter Lover" at www.letterlover.com.
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Friday
2/10/2012
9:00 AM
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What Immigration Can Teach Us
According to "the immigrant paradox," first generation immigrants in the U.S. tend to be healthier than the average American despite coming from violent lands and enduring more economic disadvantages. After nine, Veronica and her guest explore a number of immigrant customs that might explain why many of America's newcomers enjoy happier, healthier lives.
Guest: Claudia Kolker (KOLE-kur), former Los Angeles Times bureau chief and former member of the Houston Chronicle editorial board. She has reported extensively from Mexico and Central America, as well as the Caribbean, Pakistan, Japan, and India. She's the author of the book, "The Immigrant Advantage: What We Can Learn from Newcomers to America about Health, Happiness, and Hope."
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Friday
2/10/2012
10:00 AM
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Babel No More
After ten, Veronica Rueckert speaks with an author who traveled the world in search of Extraordinary Language Learners.
Guest: Michael Erard, journalist and author. Contributing writer for "The Texas Observer," and "Design Observer." His latest book is called, "Babel No More: The Search for the World's Most Extraordinary Language Learners."
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Friday
2/10/2012
10:00 PM
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Babel No More
After ten, Veronica Rueckert speaks with an author who traveled the world in search of Extraordinary Language Learners.
Guest: Michael Erard, journalist and author. Contributing writer for "The Texas Observer," and "Design Observer." His latest book is called, "Babel No More: The Search for the World's Most Extraordinary Language Learners."
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Friday
2/3/2012
9:00 AM
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Steven Pinker
After nine, psychologist Steven Pinker joins Veronica Rueckert to discuss his claim that we're actually living in the most nonviolent time in human history. (Rebroadcast from 10/7/2011)
Guest: Steven Pinker, Professor of Psychology, Harvard University. Author, "The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature," and most recently, "The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined."
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Friday
2/3/2012
10:00 AM
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An Ocean Tour
The ocean is filled with some of the most bizarre and fascinating creatures on Earth. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the wild-world under the sea . . . and its importance to our health. (Rebroadcast from 6/10/2011)
Guest: Ellen Prager, marine scientist. Former Chief Scientist, Aquarius Reef Base, Florida Keys. Author, "Sex, Drugs and Sea Slime: The Ocean's Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter" & "Chasing Science at Sea".
Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime: The Oceans' Oddest Crea...
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Friday
2/3/2012
10:00 PM
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An Ocean Tour
The ocean is filled with some of the most bizarre and fascinating creatures on Earth. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the wild-world under the sea . . . and its importance to our health. (Rebroadcast from 6/10/2011)
Guest: Ellen Prager, marine scientist. Former Chief Scientist, Aquarius Reef Base, Florida Keys. Author, "Sex, Drugs and Sea Slime: The Ocean's Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter" & "Chasing Science at Sea".
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Friday
1/27/2012
9:00 AM
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The Life of Super-Earths
After nine, Veronica Rueckert's guest argues that the interplay between biology and exoplanetary astronomy could lead to the discovery of super-Earths.
Guest: Dimitar Sasselov (Dim-ee-tar Sass-eh-lav) Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University and the Founder and Director of the Harvard Origins of Life Initiative. Author, "The Life of Super-Earths: How the Hunt for Alien Worlds and Artificial Cells Will Revolutionize Life on Our Planet."
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Friday
1/27/2012
10:00 AM
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Gossip: The Untrivial Pursuit
Can gossip ever be a good thing? Yes, according to Veronica Rueckert's guest, after ten, who explains the upside to an often frowned upon pastime.
Guest: Joseph Epstein, contributor to "The New Yorker," "Harper's," and "The Atlantic." He's the author of, "Gossip: The Untrivial Pursuit."
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Friday
1/27/2012
10:00 PM
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Gossip: The Untrivial Pursuit
Can gossip ever be a good thing? Yes, according to Veronica Rueckert's guest, after ten, who explains the upside to an often frowned upon pastime.
Guest: Joseph Epstein, Author and Contributing Editor for the "Weekly Standard." HIs books include, "Friendship: An Expose," "Snobbery: The American Version." His latest book is called, "Gossip: The Untrivial Pursuit."
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Friday
1/20/2012
9:00 AM
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America's Mormon Moment
The number of Mormons in America is roughly equal to the population of Wisconsin. The GOP Presidential front-runner is a Mormon. "The Book of Mormon" was a huge Broadway hit." After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest look at Mormons and American culture.
Guest: Patrick Mason, Howard W. Hunter Chair of Mormon Studies and Associate Professor of North American Religion at Claremont Graduate University, author of "The Mormon Menace: Violence and Anti-Mormonism in the Postbellum South"
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Friday
1/20/2012
10:00 AM
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Wordnik
Word maven Erin McKean joins Veronica Rueckert, after ten, to discuss language.
Guest:Erin McKean, Lexicographer and Founder, Wordnik online dictionary. www.wordnik.com.
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Friday
1/20/2012
10:00 PM
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Wordnik
Word maven Erin McKean joins Veronica Rueckert, after ten, to discuss language.
Guest:Erin McKean, Lexicographer and Founder, Wordnik online dictionary. www.wordnik.com.
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Friday
1/13/2012
9:00 AM
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Coffee is Good for You
Veronica Rueckert's guest, after nine, tries to separate medical myths from fact.
Guest: Robert J. Davis, award-winning health journalist whose work has appeared on CNN, PBS, and WebMD, and in The Wall Street Journal. He is founder and editor-in-chief of Everwell.com. His latest book is, "Coffee is Good for You: From Vitamin C and Organic Foods to Low-Carb and Detox Diets, the Truth about Diet and Nutrition Claims."
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Friday
1/13/2012
10:00 AM
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Republic of Noise
Veronica Rueckert's guest, after ten, argues that we need to step back from our hectic lives more often and experience silence and solitude.
Guest: Diana Senechal, author, "Republic of Noise: The Loss of Solitude in Schools and Culture, will be the foundation for the hour."
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Friday
1/13/2012
10:00 PM
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Republic of Noise
Veronica Rueckert's guest, after ten, argues that we need to step back from our hectic lives more often and experience silence and solitude.
Guest: Diana Senechal, author, "Republic of Noise: The Loss of Solitude in Schools and Culture, will be the foundation for the hour."
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Friday
1/6/2012
9:00 AM
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Mathematics of Life
How can math help us understand biology? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the mathematics of life. (Rebroadcast from 7/22/11)
Guest: Ian Stewart, author of "The Mathematics of Life", Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, University of Warwick in England.
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Friday
1/6/2012
10:00 AM
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The Beekeeper's Lament
Why are bees dying in catastrophic numbers? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the world of the Honeybee, and how massive bee die-offs are impacting American agriculture.
Guest: Hannah Nordhaus, historian. Author, "The Beekeeper's Lament: How One Man and Half Million Bees Help Feed America".
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Friday
1/6/2012
10:00 PM
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The Beekeeper's Lament
Why are bees dying in catastrophic numbers? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the world of the Honeybee, and how massive bee die-offs are impacting American agriculture.
Guest: Hannah Nordhaus, historian. Author, "The Beekeeper's Lament: How One Man and Half Million Bees Help Feed America".
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Friday
12/30/2011
9:00 AM
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Techno-Human Condition
After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests examine how the relationship between humans and technology has always been complex, and how we can maintain a healthy interface. (Rebroadcast from 8/26/2011)
Guests:
- Daniel Sarewitz (Sare-o-Witz), Co-Director, Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes. Associate Director, Center for Nanotechnology in Society, Professor of Science and Society. Professor, School of Life Sciences and School of Sustainability, Arizona State University.
- Braden R. Allenby, Professor of Engineering and Ethics, and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and of Law, Arizona State University.
- Co-authors, "The Techno-Human Condition."
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Friday
12/30/2011
10:00 AM
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Unquenchable Thirst
After ten, Veronica Rueckert is joined by a former nun who worked with Mother Teresa for twenty years, before leaving in 1997. (Rebroadcast from 9/19/2011)
Guest: Mary Johnson, former member, Missionaries of Charity, commonly known as the Sisters of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Author, "An Unquenchable Thirst: One Woman's Extraordinary Journey of Faith, Hope, and Clarity."
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Friday
12/30/2011
10:00 PM
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Unquenchable Thirst
After ten, Veronica Rueckert is joined by a former nun who worked with Mother Teresa for twenty years, before leaving in 1997. (Rebroadcast from 9/19/2011)
Guest: Mary Johnson, former member, Missionaries of Charity, commonly known as the Sisters of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Author, "An Unquenchable Thirst: One Woman's Extraordinary Journey of Faith, Hope, and Clarity."
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Friday
12/23/2011
9:00 AM
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Christmas Music
We're two days away from Christmas and the sounds of the season are all around us. After nine, Veronica Rueckert's guest talks about why we hold such a dear place in our hearts for Christmas music.
Guest: Jana Fallin, Chair of the Music Education Division at Kansas State University, author of "Face the Music" and "Using Music to Enhance Student Learning"
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Friday
12/23/2011
10:00 AM
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And Nothing but the Truthiness
When his show premiered in 2005 Stephen Colbert coined the term 'truthiness', defining it as "truth that comes from the gut, not books." Today after ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest examine Colbert's background and his cultural influence.
Guest: Lisa Rogak (RO-jack), New York Times bestselling author of more than 40 books. Her latest is titled, "And Nothing but the Truthiness: The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert."
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Friday
12/23/2011
10:00 PM
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And Nothing but the Truthiness
When his show premiered in 2005 Stephen Colbert coined the term 'truthiness', defining it as "truth that comes from the gut, not books." Today after ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest examine Colbert's background and his cultural influence.
Guest: Lisa Rogak (RO-jack), New York Times bestselling author of more than 40 books. Her latest is titled, "And Nothing but the Truthiness: The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert."
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Friday
12/16/2011
9:00 AM
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How the Hippies Saved Physics
By the 1970s, the postwar boom in the field of physics was over - funding was being cut and jobs were scarce. After nine, Veronica Rueckert gets the backstory on how the hippies saved physics.
Guest: David Kaiser, Germeshausen Professor of the History of Science, Department Head of the Program in Science, Technology, and Society, and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Friday
12/16/2011
10:00 AM
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The Science of Smiles
Ron Gutman's TED talk about the science of smiles has been viewed nearly 900,000 times. An expanded version has just been published as an ebook, and he joins Veronica Rueckert after ten.
Guest: Ron Gutman, founder and CEO of HealthTap, author of "Smile: The Transformative Power of a Simple Act"
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Friday
12/16/2011
10:00 PM
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The Science of Smiles
Ron Gutman's TED talk about the science of smiles has been viewed nearly 900,000 times. An expanded version has just been published as an ebook, and he joins Veronica Rueckert after ten.
Guest: Ron Gutman, founder and CEO of HealthTap, author of "Smile: The Transformative Power of a Simple Act"
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Friday
12/9/2011
9:00 AM
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The Optimism Bias
After nine, Veronica Rueckert's guest argues that most people believe that the future will be much better than the past and present, despite evidence to the contrary.
Guest: Tali Sharot, Research fellow at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at University College London. Her latest book is, "The Optimism Bias: A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain."
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Friday
12/9/2011
10:00 AM
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RinTin Tin
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss how a canine rescued from a WWI battlefield ended up a Hollywood legend, the story of Rin Tin Tin.
Guest: Susan Orlean, staff writer for The New Yorker. Author, "Rin Tin Tin: The Life and The Legend."
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Friday
12/9/2011
10:00 PM
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RinTin Tin
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss how a canine rescued from a WWII battlefield ended up a Hollywood legend, the story of Rin Tin Tin.
Guest: Susan Orlean, staff writer for The New Yorker. Author, "Rin Tin Tin: The Life and The Legend."
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Friday
12/2/2011
9:00 AM
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Reality Bites Back
Just how real is Reality TV, and what does its popularity say about American culture? Veronica Rueckert's guest, after nine, discusses how Reality TV programs have serious negative effects on society.
Guest: Jennifer L. Pozner, Executive Director, Women In Media & News. www.wimnonline.org. Author, "Reality Bites Back: The Troubling Truth About Guilty Pleasure TV."
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Friday
12/2/2011
10:00 AM
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25 Most Powerful Songs of the Past 25 Years
After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest is from mental_floss magazine. The current cover story outlines 25 songs that changed the world during the last quarter century.
Guest: Mangesh Hattikudur (man-GESH ha-TEE-ka-door), Co-Founder and VP, mental_floss magazine. www.mentalfloss.com
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Friday
12/2/2011
10:00 PM
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25 Most Powerful Songs of the Past 25 Years
After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest is from mental_floss magazine. The current cover story outlines 25 songs that changed the world during the last quarter century.
Guest: Mangesh Hattikudur (man-GESH ha-TEE-ka-door), Co-Founder and VP, mental_floss magazine. www.mentalfloss.com
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Friday
11/25/2011
9:00 AM
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Bill Bryson
Our normal lives may seem unremarkable but there's a huge amount of history, interest, and maybe even danger lurking around the corners of every home. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a tour of Life At Home in America. Then Amy Sedaris offers holiday craft tips.
Guest: Bill Bryson, author, "At Home: A Short History of Private Life," is a bestselling writer. His previous books include "A Walk in the Woods", "Notes from a Small Island", "A Short History of Nearly Everything", and "In a Sunburned Country". (REBROADCAST FROM 11/26/10)
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Friday
11/25/2011
10:00 AM
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Books
Is a "book" really its physical, printed case . . . or is it the knowledge contained inside? After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest discusses the value of books, and how they help us encase and understand knowledge.
Guest: William
Germano, Dean, faculty of humanities and social sciences, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Author, "What Are Books Good For?" (The Chronicle of Higher Education September 26th). (Rebroadcast from 10/1/11)
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Friday
11/25/2011
10:00 PM
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Books
Is a "book" really its physical, printed case . . . or is it the knowledge contained inside? After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest discusses the value of books, and how they help us encase and understand knowledge.
Guest: William Germano, Dean, faculty of humanities and social sciences, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Author, "What Are Books Good For?" (The Chronicle of Higher Education September 26th). (Rebroadcast from 10/1/11)
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Friday
11/18/2011
9:00 AM
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The Language Wars
Morality, politics, class ... after nine, Veronica Rueckert's guest argues that there's a lot more behind the rules of "proper" English than grammar.
Guest: Henry Hitchens, theater critic for the London Evening Standard, author of "The Language Wars: A History of Proper English"
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Friday
11/18/2011
10:00 AM
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Running, Health and Fitness
After ten, health and fitness columnist Gretchen Reynolds joins Veronica Rueckert to discuss the latest on staying healthy.
Guest: Gretchen Reynolds, Columnist for the New York Times. Her works appears online weekly in the Well blog, and in print monthly in the New York Times Magazine.
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Friday
11/18/2011
10:00 PM
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Running, Health and Fitness
After ten, health and fitness columnist Gretchen Reynolds joins Veronica Rueckert to discuss the latest on staying healthy.
Guest: Gretchen Reynolds, Columnist for the New York Times. Her works appears online weekly in the Well blog, and in print monthly in the New York Times Magazine.
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Friday
11/11/2011
9:00 AM
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Why Civil Resistance Works
Veronica Rueckert's guests, after nine, describe how nonviolent resistance movements achieve their goals far more often than violent insurgencies.
Guests:
- Erica Chenoweth, Assistant Professor of Government (on leave), Wesleyan University. Visiting assistant professor, Stanford University. Visiting scholar, University of California, Berkeley.
- Maria J. Stephan, strategic planner, U.S. Department of State. Formerly director of policy and research, International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC). Adjunct professor, Georgetown University and American University.
*Co-authors, "Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict"
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Friday
11/11/2011
10:00 AM
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Shiny Objects
The holiday shopping season is rapidly approaching, and many of us will feel helpless against our urge to buy, buy, buy. After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest will first teach us to examine our material mindset, and then offer tips and tools to change it for the better.
Guest: James Roberts, Professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Baylor University. Author, "Shiny Objects: Why We Spend Money We Don't Have in Search of Happiness We Can't Buy"
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Friday
11/11/2011
10:00 PM
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Shiny Objects
The holiday shopping season is rapidly approaching and many of us will feel helpless against our urges to buy, buy, buy. After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest will first teach us to examine our material mindset and then provide tips and tools to change it for the better.
Guest: James Roberts, Professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Baylor University, Author of "Shiny Objects: Why We Spend Money We Don't Have in Search of Happiness We Can't Buy"
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Friday
11/4/2011
9:00 AM
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Alfie Kohn on Education
After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the difference between performance . . . and learning . . . in the classroom.
Guest: Alfie Kohn, specialist in human behavior, education, and parenting. Author, "The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing," "What Does It Mean To Be Well Educated?" and most recently "Feel-Bad Education and Other Essays on Children and Schooling." http://www.alfiekohn.org
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Friday
11/4/2011
10:00 AM
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Pulphead: Essays
From the Indiana roots of Michael Jackson and Axl Rose. . . to an obscure 19th century naturalist. . . After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest talks about his new collection of essays that focuses on vastly different parts of American culture.
Guest: John Jeremiah Sullivan, contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine. Southern editor, The Paris Review. Author, "Pulphead"
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Friday
11/4/2011
10:00 PM
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Pulphead: Essays
From the Indiana roots of Michael Jackson and Axl Rose. . . to an obscure 19th century naturalist. . . After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest talks about his new collection of essays that focuses on vastly different parts of American culture.
Guest: John Jeremiah Sullivan, contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine. Southern editor, The Paris Review. Author, "Pulphead"
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Friday
10/28/2011
9:00 AM
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Influence of Shakespeare
According to Veronica Rueckert's guest, after nine, the work of William Shakespeare has influenced and continues to impact the entire world; from politics, morality, and the environment.
Guest: Stephen Marche, author and journalist. Columnist, "A Thousand Words About Our Culture," Esquire magazine. Author, "How Shakespeare Changed Everything." (Rebroadcast from 7/22/11)
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Friday
10/28/2011
10:00 AM
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Nerds
After ten, Veronica Rueckert dedicates the hour to Nerds. She's joined by actor and comedian, Simon Pegg, as well as author Ben Nugent.
Guests:
- Simon Pegg, Actor and writer, "Shaun of the Dead," and "Hot Fuzz." Author, "Nerd Do Well: A Small Boy's Journey to becoming a Big Kid."
- Ben Nugent, author, "American Nerd: The Story of My People."(Rebroadcast from 7/1/11)
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Friday
10/28/2011
10:00 PM
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Nerds
After ten, Veronica Rueckert dedicates the hour to Nerds. She's joined by actor and comedian, Simon Pegg, as well as author Ben Nugent.
Guests:
- Simon Pegg, Actor and writer, "Shaun of the Dead," and "Hot Fuzz." Author, "Nerd Do Well: A Small Boy's Journey to becoming a Big Kid."
- Ben Nugent, author, "American Nerd: The Story of My People."(Rebroadcast from 7/1/11)
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Friday
10/21/2011
9:00 AM
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Slam Poetry
After nine, in a special live broadcast from the Overture Center in downtown Madison, Veronica Rueckert and her guests explore the art of spoken word poetry.
Guests:
- Mayda Del Valle (My-Da day Vah-yay), spoken word poet. Featured on Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on HBO. Contributing writer and original Broadway cast member, Tony Award winning Def Poetry Jam. http://maydadelvalle.com
- Black Ice, born Lamar Manson, slam poet. Original cast member, Def Poetry Jam.
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Friday
10/21/2011
10:00 AM
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Lynda Barry on Creativity
After ten, Veronica Rueckert is joined by cartoonist and writer Lynda Barry to discuss cultivating creativity.
Guest: Lynda Barry, painter, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright, editor, commentator and teacher. Creator, syndicated strip Ernie Pook's Comeek. Author, "One! Hundred! Demons!," "The! Greatest! of! Marlys!," "Cruddy: An Illustrated Novel".
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Friday
10/21/2011
10:00 PM
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Lynda Barry on Creativity
After ten, Cartoonist and writer Lynda Barry joins Veronica Rueckert to discuss cultivating creativity.
Guest: Lynda Barry, painter, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright, editor, commentator and teacher. Creator, syndicated strip Ernie Pook's Comeek. Author, "One! Hundred! Demons!," "The! Greatest! of! Marlys!," "Cruddy: An Illustrated Novel".
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Friday
10/14/2011
9:00 AM
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Redirect
Veronica Rueckert's guest, after nine, describes why approaches like abstinence-only sex education and D.A.R.E. (DARE) to help avoid involvement with drugs, gangs, and violence,
are not only ineffective, they're actually counter-productive. He'll discuss why what he proposes really works ... and how you can apply it in your own life.
Guest: Timothy Wilson, Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia. Author, "Strangers to Ourselves" and "Redirect: The Surprising New Science of Psychological Change"
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Friday
10/14/2011
10:00 AM
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Wisconsin Archives Month
After ten, in honor of Wisconsin Archives Month, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss why it's important to preserve our own history, and how best to do it.
Guest: Sally Jacobs, Archivist, Wisconsin Historical Society. Founder, Practical Archivist. www.practicalarchivist.com
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Friday
10/14/2011
10:00 PM
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Wisconsin Archives Month
In honor of Wisconsin Archives Month, after ten Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss why it's important to preserve our own history and how best to do it.
Guest: Sally Jacobs, Archivist, Wisconsin Historical Society, Founder, Practical Archivist. www.practicalarchivist.com
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Friday
10/7/2011
9:00 AM
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Steven Pinker
After nine, psychologist Steven Pinker joins Veronica Rueckert to discuss his claim that we're actually living in the most nonviolent time in human history.
Guest: Steven Pinker, Professor of Psychology, Harvard University. Author, "The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature," and most recently, "The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined."
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Friday
10/7/2011
10:00 AM
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Celebrating America's Past-time
The Brewers are battling in the post-season . . . the film, "Moneyball" is making millions at the box office . . . After ten, Veronica Rueckert celebrates America's pastime with a debut novelist, and a legendary baseball historian and statistician.
Guests:
- Chad Harbach, cofounder and coeditor, n+1 magazine. Author, "The Art of Fielding,"
- Bill James, Senior Baseball Operations Advisor, Boston Red Sox. Author, "The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract," "Popular Crime," and "The Neyer/James Guide to Pitchers"
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Friday
10/7/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
The Brewers are battling in the post-season . . . the film, "Moneyball" is making millions at the box office . . . After ten, Veronica Rueckert celebrates America's pastime with a debut novelist, and a legendary baseball historian and statistician.
Guests:
- Chad Harbach, cofounder and coeditor, n+1 magazine. Author, "The Art of Fielding,"
- Bill James, Senior Baseball Operations Advisor, Boston Red Sox. Author, "The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract," "Popular Crime," and "The Neyer/James Guide to Pitchers"
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Friday
9/30/2011
9:00 AM
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In the Basement of the Ivory Tower
Is higher education for everyone? Not according to Veronica Rueckert's guest, after nine, who says college can actually be destructive for some people.
Guest: Professor X, teacher at a private college and a community college in the Northeastern U.S. Author, "In the Basement of the Ivory Tower: Confessions of an Accidental Academic."(Rebroadcast from 6/10/2011)
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Friday
9/30/2011
10:00 AM
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Science of Humor
What is it that makes something funny? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the science of humor, and what makes jokes work.
Guest: Peter McGraw, Assistant Professor of Marketing and Psychology, University of Colorado. Director, Humor Research Lab. (Rebroadcast from 6/17/2011)
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Friday
9/30/2011
10:00 PM
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Science of Humor
What makes something funny? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the science of humor, and what makes jokes work. (Rebroadcast from 6/17/2011)
Guest: Peter McGraw is an Assistant Professor of Marketing and Psychology at the University of Colorado. He is the Director of the Humor Research Lab, where he studies what makes things funny.
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Friday
9/23/2011
9:00 AM
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Feeding the Future
Out of a global population of seven billion, an estimated one billion are hungry. After nine, Veronica Rueckert's guest answers the question, "can the world feed 10 billion people?"
Guest: Raj Patel, Visiting Scholar at University of California Berkeley's Center for African Studies, Food and Community Fellow at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, author most recently of "The Value of Nothing: How To Reshape Market Society and Redefine Democracy"
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Friday
9/23/2011
10:00 AM
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Batman and DC Comics
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guests discuss the popularity of Batman and the relaunch of the New 52 from DC Comics.
Guests:
10:00 - Jon Pollack, history instructor and pop culture expert at Madison Area Technical College
10:30 - Michael Uslan, Executive producer of the Batman films. Author, "The Boy Who Loved Batman."
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Friday
9/23/2011
10:00 PM
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Feeding the Future
Out of a global population of seven billion, an estimated one billion are hungry. After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest answers the question, "can the world feed 10 billion people?"
Guest: Raj Patel, Visiting Scholar at University of California Berkeley's Center for African Studies, Food and Community Fellow at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, author most recently of "The Value of Nothing: How To Reshape Market Society and Redefine Democracy"
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Friday
9/16/2011
9:00 AM
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Googlization
After nine, Veronica Rueckert's guest describes why he says the Google business model has skewed ethical boundaries, which he first noticed in 2004 when the company began digitizing books, and continues with their control of information flow.
Guest: Siva Vaidhyanathan (See-va Vye-de-A-na-thon), Professor of Media Studies, Department of Media Studies & School of Law, University of Virginia. Author, "The Googlization of Everything: (And Why We Should Worry)."
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Friday
9/16/2011
10:00 AM
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Unquenchable Thirst
After ten, Veronica Rueckert is joined by a former nun who worked with Mother Teresa for twenty years, before leaving in 1997.
Guest: Mary Johnson, former member, Missionaries of Charity, commonly known as the Sisters of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Author, "An Unquenchable Thirst: One Woman's Extraordinary Journey of Faith, Hope, and Clarity."
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Friday
9/16/2011
10:00 PM
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Unquenchable Thirst
After ten, Veronica Rueckert is joined by a former nun who worked with Mother Teresa for twenty years, before leaving in 1997.
Guest: Mary Johnson, former member, Missionaries of Charity, commonly known as the Sisters of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Author, "An Unquenchable Thirst: One Woman's Extraordinary Journey of Faith, Hope, and Clarity."
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Friday
9/9/2011
9:00 AM
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Canadian/American Relations
The United States and Canada share many historical, demographic and geographic similarities, but a bit of a rivalry seems to exist. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a look at truth versus myth when it comes to our neighbor to the North.
Guest: Michael Adams, Founding President of the Environics Institute for Survey Research, author of "Fire and Ice: The United States, Canada and the Myth of Converging Values"
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Friday
9/9/2011
10:00 AM
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Retromania: Pop Culture's Addiction to Its Own P...
If we continue to get nostalgic for an ever-more-recent past, soon we will run out of a past to be nostalgic about. That's according to Veronica Rueckert's guest after ten, who laments the era of "Retromania."
Guest: Simon Reynolds, music critic, author of "Retromania: Pop Culture's Addiction to Its Own Past"
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Friday
9/9/2011
10:00 PM
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Retromania: Pop Culture's Addiction to Its Own P...
If we continue to get nostalgic for an ever-more-recent past, soon we will run out of a past to be nostalgic about. That's according to Veronica Rueckert's guest after ten, who laments the era of "Retromania."
Guest: Simon Reynolds, music critic, author of "Retromania: Pop Culture's Addiction to Its Own Past"
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Friday
9/2/2011
9:00 AM
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Teaching Children About September 11
In light of the tenth anniversary of September 11, how should we teach children about the events that unfolded? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests look at different approaches to teaching kids about global terrorism.
Guests:
- MaryEllen Salamone, co-founder of Spring Reins of Life - Horses, Humans & Healing, co-founder and past president of Families of September 11.
- Donna Gaffney, trauma specialist and co-founder of 4 Action Initiative.
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Friday
9/2/2011
10:00 AM
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Just My Type: A Book about Fonts
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the fascinating history, design, popularity and usage of type fonts.
Guest: Simon Garfield, Author, "Just My Type: A Book about Fonts."
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Friday
9/2/2011
10:00 PM
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Just My Type: A Book about Fonts
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the fascinating history, design, popularity and usage of type fonts.
Guest: Simon Garfield, Author, "Just My Type: A Book about Fonts."
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Friday
8/26/2011
9:00 AM
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Techno-Human Relationship
After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests examine how the relationship between humans and technology has always been complex, and how we can maintain a healthy interface.
Guests:
- Daniel Sarewitz (Sare-o-Witz), Co-Director, Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes. Associate Director, Center for Nanotechnology in Society, Professor of Science and Society. Professor, School of Life Sciences and School of Sustainability, Arizona State University.
- Braden R. Allenby, Professor of Engineering and Ethics, and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and of Law, Arizona State University.
- Co-authors, "The Techno-Human Condition."
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Friday
8/26/2011
10:00 AM
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Think
Veronica Rueckert's guest, after ten, says that despite gains women have made in work and education, they risk losing power in a society that increasingly favors beauty over brains.
Guest: Lisa Bloom, talk show host on Court TV. Former attorney. Legal analyst on CBS News, CNN and HLN. Author, "Think: A Girl's Guide to Staying Smart in a Dumbed Down World."
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Friday
8/26/2011
10:00 PM
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Think
Veronica Rueckert's guest, after ten, says that despite gains women have made in work and education, they risk losing power in a society that increasingly favors beauty over brains.
Guest: Lisa Bloom, talk show host on Court TV. Former attorney. Legal analyst on CBS News, CNN and HLN. Author, "Think: A Girl's Guide to Staying Smart in a Dumbed Down World."
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Friday
8/19/2011
9:00 AM
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The Practical Archivist
Want to put together a family scrapbook, but you're unsure how to start? After nine, Veronica Rueckert's guest has tips on how best to preserve your family memories.
Guest: Sally Jacobs, Founder, www.practicalarchivist.com
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Friday
8/19/2011
10:00 AM
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The Journey of the Universe
What is the 14-billion year history of the Universe, and what is our role in it? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guests examine the "Journey of the Universe."
Guests:
- Brian Thomas Swimme, Professor, California Institute of Integral Studies
- Mary Evelyn Tucker, Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and Yale Divinity School
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Friday
8/19/2011
10:00 PM
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The Journey of the Universe
What is the 14-billion year history of the Universe, and what is our role in it? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests examine the "Journey of the Universe."
Guests:
- Brian Thomas Swimme, Professor, California Institute of Integral Studies
- Mary Evelyn Tucker, Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and Yale Divinity School
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Friday
8/12/2011
9:00 AM
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Maziar Bahari
After nine, Veronica Rueckert speaks with the Newsweek journalist who was jailed in an Iranian prison shortly after the country's disputed 2009 elections.
Guest: Maziar Bahari is an Iranian Canadian journalist and filmmaker. He was a reporter for Newsweek from 1998 to 2011. His memoir, "Then They Came for Me," was recently published.
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Friday
8/12/2011
10:00 AM
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Women Traveling Alone
As a woman, traveling alone can be exciting and frightening at the same time. Veronica Rueckert's guest, after ten, discusses what every woman should know before adventuring off solo.
Guest: Carolyn Janette, co-owner of Inroads Ireland Tours, www.inroadsireland.com
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Friday
8/12/2011
10:00 PM
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Women Traveling Alone
As a woman, traveling alone can be exciting and frightening at the same time. Veronica Rueckert's guest, after ten, discusses what every woman should know before adventuring off solo.
Guest: Carolyn Janette, co-owner of Inroads Ireland Tours, www.inroadsireland.com
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Friday
8/5/2011
9:00 AM
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Quantum Mechanics
It's at the foundation of our daily lives, giving us such things as the cell phone, computers, and DVDs. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the science of Quantum Mechanics, and how it's revolutionized our world.
Guest: James Kakalios, author, "The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World". Professor, School of Physics and Astronomy, the University of Minnesota. (Rebroadcast from 10/29/2010)
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Friday
8/5/2011
10:00 AM
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Patrick Rothfuss
After ten, Veronica Rueckert talks with Wisconsin-based fantasy writer Patrick Rothfuss about his work and the creative process.
Guest: Patrick Rothfuss, author of "The Wise Man's Fear" and "The Name of the Wind".
(Rebroadcast from 3/25/2011)
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Friday
8/5/2011
10:00 PM
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Patrick Rothfuss
After ten, Veronica Rueckert talks with Wisconsin-based fantasy writer Patrick Rothfuss about his work and the creative process.
Guest: Patrick Rothfuss, author of "The Wise Man's Fear" and "The Name of the Wind".
(Rebroadcast from 3/25/11)
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Friday
7/29/2011
9:00 AM
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Restorative Justice
What happens when you bring victims of violent crimes together with their offenders? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss forgiveness through "restorative justice."
Guest: Mark Umbreit, founding director of the Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking. Author, "Restorative Justice Dialogue: An Essential Guide for Research and Practice."
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Friday
7/29/2011
10:00 AM
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Dive!
In America, 96 billion pounds of food gets thrown out every year. That is one startling statistic from a new documentary about food waste. After ten, Veronica Rueckert is joined by the film's creator.
Guest: Jeremy Seifert, writer and director of the documentary, "Dive!"
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Friday
7/29/2011
10:00 PM
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Dive!
In America, 96 billion pounds of food gets thrown out every year. That is one startling statistic from a new documentary about food waste. After ten, Veronica Rueckert is joined by the film's creator.
Guest: Jeremy Seifert, writer and director of the documentary, "Dive!"
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Friday
7/22/2011
9:00 AM
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The influence of the work of William Shakespeare...
According to Veronica Rueckert's guest, after nine, the work of William Shakespeare has influenced and continues to impact the entire world; from politics, morality, and the environment.
Guest: Stephen Marche, author and journalist. He currently writes "A Thousand Words About Our Culture," a monthly column for Esquire magazine. His latest book is "How Shakespeare Changed Everything."
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Friday
7/22/2011
10:00 AM
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Mathematics of Life
How can math help us understand biology? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the mathematics of life.
Guest: Ian Stewart, author of "The Mathematics of Life", Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, University of Warwick in England.
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Friday
7/22/2011
10:00 PM
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Mathematics of Life
How can math help us understand biology? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the mathematics of life.
Guest: Ian Stewart, author of "The Mathematics of Life", Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, University of Warwick in England.
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Friday
7/15/2011
9:00 AM
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DIY Biotech
Can citizen scientists hold the key to advancing biotechnology research? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest look at how amateur scientists are taking research out of the lab . . . and into their homes.
Guest: Marcus Wohlsen, reporter, Associated Press, covering biotech, DIY science, crime, and the environment. Author, "BioPunk: DIY Scientists Hack the Software of Life".
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Friday
7/8/2011
9:00 AM
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Civil War Dissent
Not everyone in The South agreed with, or even fought for, the Confederacy during The Civil War. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and historian Victoria Bynum examine the pockets of dissent in the American South during The Civil War.
Guest: Victoria Bynum, Former history teacher, Texas State University, San Marcos. Author, "The Long Shadow of the Civil War: Southern Dissent and its Legacies", "The Free State of Jones, and Unruly Women".
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Friday
7/8/2011
10:00 PM
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Civil War Dissent
Not everyone in The South agreed with, or even fought for, the Confederacy during The Civil War. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and historian Victoria Bynum examine the pockets of dissent in the American South during The Civil War.
Guest: Victoria Bynum, Former history teacher, Texas State University, San Marcos. Author, "The Long Shadow of the Civil War: Southern Dissent and its Legacies", "The Free State of Jones, and Unruly Women".
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Friday
7/1/2011
9:00 AM
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Nerds
After nine, Veronica Rueckert dedicates the hour to Nerds. She's joined by actor and comedian, Simon Pegg, as well as author Ben Nugent.
Guests:
- Simon Pegg, Actor and writer, "Shaun of the Dead," and "Hot Fuzz." Author, "Nerd Do Well: A Small Boy's Journey to becoming a Big Kid."
- Ben Nugent, author, "American Nerd: The Story of My People."
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Friday
7/1/2011
10:00 AM
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The Beekeeper's Lament
Why are bees dying in catastrophic numbers? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the world of the Honeybee, and how massive bee die-offs are impacting American agriculture.
Guest: Hannah Nordhaus, historian. Author, "The Beekeeper's Lament: How One Man and Half Million Bees Help Feed America".
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Friday
7/1/2011
10:00 PM
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The Beekeeper's Lament
Why are bees dying in catastrophic numbers? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the world of the honeybee and what its death means for American agriculture.
Guest: Hannah Nordhaus is the author of The Beekeeper's Lament: How One Man and Half Million Bees Help Feed America. A historian by training, her work has appeared in the Financial Times, the Los Angeles Times, Outside, and the Village Voice, among others.
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Friday
6/24/2011
9:00 AM
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Radio Shangri-La
After nine, Veronica Rueckert's guest talks about her experiences starting a radio station in the tiny Asian kingdom of Bhutan (boo-TAHN), and the lessons she learned from the Bhutanese (boo-tuh-NEEZ) people.
Guest: Lisa Napoli, journalist, author, "Radio Shangri-La: What I Learned in Bhutan, the Happiest Kingdom on Earth." (Rebroadcast from 3/18/2011)
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Friday
6/24/2011
10:00 AM
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What Books Are Good For
Is a "book" really its physical, printed case . . . or is it the knowledge contained inside? After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest discusses the value of books, and how they help us encase and understand knowledge.
Guest: William Germano, Dean, faculty of humanities and social sciences, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Author, "What Are Books Good For?" (The Chronicle of Higher Education September 26th).
(Rebroadcast from 10/1/11)
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Friday
6/24/2011
10:00 PM
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What Books Are Good For
Is a "book" really its physical, printed case . . . or is it the knowledge contained inside? After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest discusses the value of books, and how they help us encase and understand knowledge.
Guest: William Germano, Dean, faculty of humanities and social sciences, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Author, "What Are Books Good For?" (The Chronicle of Higher Education September 26th). (Rebroadcast from 10/1/11)
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Friday
6/17/2011
9:00 AM
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Science of Funny
What makes something funny? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the science of humor, and what makes jokes work.
Guest: Peter McGraw is an Assistant Professor of Marketing and Psychology at the University of Colorado. He is the Director of the Humor Research Lab, where he studies what makes things funny.
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Friday
6/17/2011
10:00 AM
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Conversation with Ann Patchett
What kind of story captivates novelist Ann Patchett? After ten, Veronica Rueckert speaks with the acclaimed writer Ann Patchett about her writing inspiration and her latest book, "State of Wonder."
Guest: Ann Patchett, author of several books including “Bel Canto,” “The Patron Saint of Liars,” and “Run.” Her most recent novel is titled, “State of Wonder.”
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Friday
6/17/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
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Friday
6/10/2011
9:00 AM
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Is Higher Education for Everyone?
Is higher education for everyone? Not according to Veronica Rueckert’s guest, after nine, who says college can actually be destructive for some people.
Guest: Professor X, teacher at a private college and a community college in the Northeastern U.S. Author, “In the Basement of the Ivory Tower: Confessions of an Accidental Academic.”
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Friday
6/10/2011
10:00 AM
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An Ocean Tour
The ocean is filled with some of the most bizarre and fascinating creatures on Earth. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the wild-world under the sea . . . and its importance to our health.
Guest: Ellen Prager, marine scientist. Former Chief Scientist, Aquarius Reef Base, Florida Keys. Author, "Sex, Drugs and Sea Slime: The Ocean’s Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter" & "Chasing Science at Sea".
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Friday
6/10/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
The ocean is filled with some of the most bizarre and fascinating creatures on Earth. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the wild-world under the sea . . . and its importance to our health.
Guest: Ellen Prager, marine scientist. Former Chief Scientist, Aquarius Reef Base, Florida Keys. Author, "Sex, Drugs and Sea Slime: The Ocean’s Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter" & "Chasing Science at Sea".
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Friday
6/3/2011
9:00 AM
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Lincoln on War
After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore how President Lincoln used his words to fight the Civil War.
Guest: Harold Holzer, author, "Lincoln on War" Chairman, Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation.
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Friday
6/3/2011
10:00 AM
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Downsizing Your Life
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest examine the advantages of down-sizing our lives.
Guest: Ellen Kozak, copyright and media lawyer, Milwaukee. Author, "Forget Martha Stewart - Try Mother Hubbard" (Wall Street Journal).
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Friday
6/3/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest examine the advantages of down-sizing our lives.
Guest: Ellen Kozak, copyright and media lawyer, Milwaukee. Author, "Forget Martha Stewart - Try Mother Hubbard" (Wall Street Journal).
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Friday
5/27/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Technology today allows us to be connected with everyone, all the time - yet that constant connection isn’t always as freeing as we might think. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest look to the past, for insight in dealing with the digital age of today.
Guest: William Powers, Writer on media and technology. Author, "Hamlet's Blackberry: A Practical Philosophy for Building a Good Life in the Digital Age." (Rebroadcast from 7/23/2010)
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Friday
5/27/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Some places have a bad reputation...but are they really THAT bad? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a look at how our travel decisions are sometimes driven by fear and paranoia about the world around us.
Guest: Chuck Thompson, Travel writer. Former features editor, Maxim magazine. Author, "To
Hellholes and Back: Bribes, Lies, and the Art of Extreme Tourism." (Rebroadcast from 9/17/2010)
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Friday
5/27/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
Some places have a bad reputation...but are they really THAT bad? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a look at how our travel decisions are sometimes driven by fear and paranoia about the world around us.
Guest: Chuck Thompson, Travel writer. Former features editor, Maxim magazine. Author, "To
Hellholes and Back: Bribes, Lies, and the Art of Extreme Tourism." (Rebroadcast from 9/17/2010)
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Friday
5/20/2011
9:00 AM
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Summer 2011 Movie Preview
After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss what movies not to miss this summer.
Guest: Mike Mayo is a film critic and a contributor to The Washington Post and The Roanoke Times. He has written a number of books on film for the VideoHound series, including Video Premieres, Horror Show, and War Movies.
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Friday
5/20/2011
10:00 AM
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The Science of Pleasure
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the biological basis of pleasure and why it feels so good.
Guest: David J. Linden, author of "The Compass of Pleasure: How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning, and Gambling Feel So Good", is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He’s also the author of "The Accidental Mind".
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Friday
5/20/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss what movies not to miss this summer.
Guest: Mike Mayo is a film critic and a contributor to The Washington Post and The Roanoke Times. He has written a number of books on film for the VideoHound series, including Video Premieres, Horror Show, and War Movies.
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Friday
5/13/2011
9:00 AM
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The Soul's Purpose
After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the meaning and purpose of consciousness.
Guest: Nicholas Humphrey, professor emeritus of psychology, London School of Economics. Author, "Soul Dust: The Magic of Consciousness" & "A History of the Mind".
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Friday
5/13/2011
10:00 AM
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Conspiracy Theories
The conspiracy theory has a long history in this country. What makes it so compelling to so many? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the growth and enduring popularity of the conspiracy theory.
Guest: Jonathan Kay, managing editor, columnist, and blogger, National Post, Canada. Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Washington, D.C. Author, "Among the Truthers: A Journey Through America’s Growing Conspiracist Underground".
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Friday
5/13/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
The conspiracy theory has a long history in this country. What makes it so compelling to so many? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the growth and enduring popularity of the conspiracy theory.
Guest: Jonathan Kay, managing editor, columnist, and blogger, National Post, Canada. Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Washington, D.C. Author, "Among the Truthers: A Journey Through America’s Growing Conspiracist Underground".
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Friday
5/6/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests explore the effect of the latest recession on men, women, and families.
Guests:
- Stephanie Coontz, teaches history and family studies, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington. Director of Research and Public Education, Council on Contemporary Families.
- Tony Dokoupil, staff writer / editor, Newsweek. Co-author, “Dead Suit Walking” (April 17th Newsweek).
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Friday
5/6/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, go on a dinosaur fossil hunt with Veronica Rueckert and her guests.
Guests:
- Richard Polsky, art dealer. Art market commentator on Marketplace. Author, "Boneheads: My Search for the T-Rex."
- Thomas Carr, paleontologist. Associate professor of biology, Carthage College. Senior Scientific Advisor, Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Kenosha.
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Friday
5/6/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, go on a dinosaur fossil hunt with Veronica Rueckert and her guests.
Guests:
- Richard Polsky, art dealer. Art market commentator on Marketplace. Author, "Boneheads: My Search for the T-Rex."
- Thomas Carr, paleontologist. Associate professor of biology, Carthage College. Senior Scientific Advisor, Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Kenosha.
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Friday
4/29/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Is the Universe we live in the only one out there? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the idea that our Universe is merely one of many.
Guest: Brian Greene, professor of physics and mathematics, Columbia University. Author, "The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos", "The Elegant Universe" and, "The Fabric of the Cosmos".
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Friday
4/29/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the enduring legacy and popularity of the books of Wisconsin-born author Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Guest: Wendy McClure, children’s book editor. Columnist for Bust magazine. Author, "The Wilder Life: My Adventures in the Lost World of Little House on the Prairie".
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Friday
4/29/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the enduring legacy and popularity of the books of Wisconsin-born author Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Guest: Wendy McClure, children’s book editor. Columnist for Bust magazine. Author, "The Wilder Life: My Adventures in the Lost World of Little House on the Prairie".
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Friday
4/22/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the importance of healthy dirt for the health of the planet.
Guest: Gene Rosow - Producer and director of "Dirt! The Movie". Has written, produced, and directed more than twenty documentaries, including "Doctora" for Channel 4 England and "Routes of Rhythm" with Harry Belafonte for PBS.
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Friday
4/22/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Little Bighorn... Sitting Bull... and George Armstrong Custer are names mythologized in the American imagination. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the truth behind the legend of Custer’s Last Stand.
Guest: Nathaniel Philbrick, Writer and Historian. Author, "The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull, and the Battle of Little Bighorn". (Rebroadcast from 6/18/2010)
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Friday
4/22/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
Little Bighorn... Sitting Bull... and George Armstrong Custer are names mythologized in the American imagination. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the truth behind the legend of Custer’s Last Stand.
Guest: Nathaniel Philbrick, Writer and Historian. Author, "The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull, and the Battle of Little Bighorn". (Rebroadcast from 6/18/2010)
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Friday
4/15/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Many of us tend to be intimidated by poetry. The symbolism, allusions, and deeper meanings can seem too confusing to be enjoyed. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest attempt to demystify poetry.
Guest: David Orr, poetry columnist, The New York Times Book Review. Author, "Beautiful and Pointless: A Guide to Modern Poetry."
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Friday
4/15/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert talks with a biographer of the novelist and philosopher, Ayn Rand, about her beliefs and whether they are still influential today. (AYN rhymes with MINE)
Guest: Anne C. Heller, author, “Ayn Rand and the World She Made.”
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Friday
4/15/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert talks with a biographer of the novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand about her beliefs, and whether they are still influential today. ((AYN rhymes with MINE))
Guest: Anne C. Heller, author, “Ayn Rand and the World She Made.”
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Friday
4/8/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
More women than ever are choosing not to have kids--many of them for environmental reasons. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss the child-free green movement.
Guest:Lisa Hymas is a senior editor at the environmental blog Grist (www.grist.org). She coined the acronym GINK (green inclinations, no kids) and won a 2010 Population Institute Global Media Award for her writing on childfree living and population issues.
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Friday
4/8/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
No one likes to be wrong. But what can our mistakes teach us? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the hidden benefits of being wrong.
Guest: Alina Tugend, author of Better By Mistake: The Unexpected Benefits of Being Wrong, writes the consumer column “ShortCuts” for the New York Times. Her work on education, the environment, and consumer culture have appeared in numerous publications, including the Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, the Chronicle of Higher Education, and Parents.
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Friday
4/8/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
No one likes to be wrong. But what can our mistakes teach us? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the hidden benefits of being wrong.
Guest: Alina Tugend, author of Better By Mistake: The Unexpected Benefits of Being Wrong, writes the consumer column “ShortCuts” for the New York Times. Her work on education, the environment, and consumer culture have appeared in numerous publications, including the Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, the Chronicle of Higher Education, and Parents.
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Friday
4/1/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Does literature still matter? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest talk about the value of literature in a world filled with short bursts of information.
Guest: Marjorie Garber, author of "The Use and Abuse of Literature", is a professor of English and of Visual and Environmental Studies at Harvard. She’s the author of sixteen books covering topics from Shakespeare to literary theory and the arts, including "Shakespeare After All".
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Friday
4/1/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
How do you cope with a kid with ADHD when you have it, too? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore life with ADHD as a kid, an adult, and a parent.
Guest: Katherine Ellison - Author of "Buzz: A Year of Paying Attention", is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, former foreign correspondent, writing consultant, and author of four books, including "The Mommy Brain: How Motherhood Makes You Smarter".
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Friday
4/1/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
How do you cope with a kid with ADHD when you have it, too? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore life with ADHD as a kid, an adult, and a parent.
Guest: Katherine Ellison - Author of "Buzz: A Year of Paying Attention", is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, former foreign correspondent, writing consultant, and author of four books, including "The Mommy Brain: How Motherhood Makes You Smarter".
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Friday
3/25/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Why do some of us lose our cool while others stay perfectly calm under pressure? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the science of fear and nerves.
Guest: Taylor Clark - Author of "Nerve: Poise Under Pressure, Serenity Under Stress, and the Brave New Science of Fear and Cool". He has written for GQ, Slate, and Psychology Today, among other publications, and is the author of "Starbucked: A Double Tall Tale of Caffeine, Commerce, and Culture".
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Friday
3/25/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert talks with Wisconsin-based fantasy writer Patrick Rothfuss about his work and the creative process.
Guest: Patrick Rothfuss, author of "The Wise Man’s Fear" and "The Name of the Wind".
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Friday
3/25/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert talks with Wisconsin-based fantasy writer Patrick Rothfuss about his work and the creative process.
Guest: Patrick Rothfuss, author of "The Wise Man’s Fear" and "The Name of the Wind".
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Friday
3/18/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Could video games be good for your brain? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests explore the many sides of games and how they can enhance our lives and learning.
Guests:
- Frank Brady, author of "Endgame: Bobby Fischer’s Remarkable Rise and Fall"
- Eric Klopfer, Associate Professor and the Director of the MIT Scheller Teacher Education Program and the Director of the The Education Arcade, which researches the use of games in education.
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Friday
3/18/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest talk about her experiences starting a radio station in Bhutan and the lessons she learned from the Bhutanese people.
Guest:
- Lisa Napoli, author of "Radio Shangri-La: What I Learned in Bhutan, the Happiest Kingdom on Earth". She is a journalist whose last staff job was on the public radio show Marketplace, and was an early chronicler of the dawn of the World Wide Web as a columnist at the New York Times CyberTimes. Napoli has also been the Internet correspondent at MSNBC.
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Friday
3/18/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest talk about her experiences starting a radio station in Bhutan and the lessons she learned from the Bhutanese people.
Guest:
- Lisa Napoli, author of "Radio Shangri-La: What I Learned in Bhutan, the Happiest Kingdom on Earth". She is a journalist whose last staff job was on the public radio show Marketplace, and was an early chronicler of the dawn of the World Wide Web as a columnist at the New York Times CyberTimes. Napoli has also been the Internet correspondent at MSNBC.
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Friday
3/11/2011
9:00 AM
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Lori Skelton in for Veronica Rueckert
We're constantly bombarded by it . . . it jams our in-boxes and floods our brains from morning 'til night. After nine, Lori Skelton and her guest explore how Information has become the defining feature of modern life.
Guests: James Gleick, writer on science and modern technology. Author, "The Information: A History, A Theory, A Flood".
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Friday
3/11/2011
10:00 AM
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Lori Skelton in for Veronica Rueckert
After ten, get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with Lori Skelton and her guests, Irish storyteller Phil Ryan, and the Irish-rock band, "The Kissers".
Guests:
- Phil Ryan, owner, Inroads Ireland tour company.
- The Kissers, Madison-based Irish rock band: Ken Fitzsimmons, guitar and vocals, Kevin Youngs, mandolin, Bryan Elliott, tin whistle, Joe Bernstein, bodhran.
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Friday
3/11/2011
10:00 PM
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Lori Skelton in for Veronica Rueckert
After ten, get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with Lori Skelton and her guests, Irish storyteller Phil Ryan, and the Irish-rock band, "The Kissers".
Guests:
- Phil Ryan, owner, Inroads Ireland tour company.
- The Kissers, Madison-based Irish rock band: Ken Fitzsimmons, guitar and vocals, Kevin Youngs, mandolin, Bryan Elliott, tin whistle, Joe Bernstein, bodhran.
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Friday
3/4/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Most of us grew up learning to avoid talking about politics and religion in public. But in politically divisive times, politics can be hard to ignore. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests talk about how to handle political differences in relationships.
Guests: Gay and Katie Hendricks, co-founders, The Hendricks Institute.
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Friday
3/4/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Can economics provide the recipe for a happy marriage? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore how to use economic theory to manage your relationships.
Guest: Jenny Anderson, co-author "Spousonomics: Using Economics to Master Love, Marriage, and Dirty Dishes"
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Friday
3/4/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss the life, music, and cultural legacy of musician
Paul Simon. (Rebroadcast from 1/14/2011)
Guest: Marc Eliot, author, "Paul Simon: A Life" and "American rebel: The Life of Clint Eastwood".
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Friday
2/25/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
After nine, British neurologist Oliver Sacks joins Veronica Rueckert to explore the complexity of vision and the brain.
Guest: Oliver Sacks, M.D., physician. Professor of neurology and psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center. Author, “The Man who Mistook his Wife for a Hat,” “The Mind’s Eye.”
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Friday
2/25/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
The movie "Black Swan" offers a terrifying glimpse into the world of ballet. But how much of that story is true? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the history of ballet, and its place in modern life.
Guest: Jennifer Homans, dance critic for The New Republic. Former professional dancer. Author, "Apollo’s Angels: A History of Ballet". Distinguished Scholar in Residence, New York University.
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Friday
2/25/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
The movie "Black Swan" offers a terrifying glimpse into the world of ballet. But how much of that story is true? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the history of ballet, and its place in modern life.
Guest: Jennifer Homans, dance critic for The New Republic. Former professional dancer. Author, "Apollo’s Angels: A History of Ballet". Distinguished Scholar in Residence, New York University.
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Friday
2/18/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
It's the biggest, most powerful machine ever made . . . built to help uncover the secrets of the Universe. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest talk about the power and potential, in physics and cosmology, of The Large Hadron (HAD-ron) Collider.
Guest: Amir Aczel, author, "Present at the Creation: The Story of CERN and the Large Hadron Collider", "Fermat's Last Theorem". Research fellow in the history of science, Boston University.
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Friday
2/18/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the music and culture of protest.
Guest: Stuart Stotts, Wisconsin-based singer, songwriter, and author of "We Shall Overcome: A Song that Changed the World".
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Friday
2/18/2011
10:00 PM
110218E
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest explores the music and culture of protest.
Guest: Stuart Stotts, author of "We Shall Overcome: A Song that Changed the World," is a Wisconsin-based singer and songwriter.
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Friday
2/11/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests examine new research on creativity and the brain.
Guests:
9:00 – Dr. Charles J. Limb, Associate Professor, Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Faculty member, Peabody Conservatory of Music.
9:35 - Shelley Carson, research psychologist and lecturer, Harvard University. Author, “Your Creative Brain: Seven Steps to Maximize Imagination, Productivity, and Innovation in Your Life.”
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Friday
2/11/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Old age is often seen as a failing. But what if we learned to see aging as an opportunity to pursue our life's purpose? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the hope and meaning of aging.
Guest: Marc Agronin, geriatric psychiatrist and Medical Director for Mental Health and Clinical Research, Miami Jewish Health Systems. Author, "How We Age: A Doctor's Journey into the Heart of Growing Old".
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Friday
2/11/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
Old age is often seen as a failing. But what if we learned to see aging as an opportunity to pursue our life's purpose? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the hope and meaning of aging.
Guest: Marc Agronin, geriatric psychiatrist and Medical Director for Mental Health and Clinical Research, Miami Jewish Health Systems. Author, "How We Age: A Doctor's Journey into the Heart of Growing Old".
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Friday
2/4/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Television allows us to watch wombats play half-a-world-away but how many of us experience local animals with the same level of intimacy? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore how modern life has distorted our view of nature and our place in it.
Guest: David Abram, ecologist, anthropologist, and philosopher. Co-founder and director, Alliance for Wild Ethics. Author, "Becoming Animal: An Earthly Cosmology".
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Friday
2/4/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Looking for a good book to get you through the Winter? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guests take a look at the best books for whatever your mood.
Guests: Howard Mittelmark and Sandra Newman, co-authors, "Read this Next: 500 of the Best Books You’ll Ever Read".
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Friday
2/4/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
Looking for a good book to get you through the Winter? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guests take a look at the best books for whatever your mood.
Guests: Howard Mittelmark and Sandra Newman, co-authors, "Read this Next: 500 of the Best Books You’ll Ever Read".
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Friday
1/28/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Are you performing your best at work? Or is there another way? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a look at how to get things done in a way that’s better for business and employees.
Guest: Jason Fried, Co-founder and president, 37signals. Co-author, "Rework"
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Friday
1/28/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
It’s been sixty years since it was published. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the cultural status today of J.D. Salinger's, "The Catcher in the Rye" and its controversial legacy.
Guest: Kenneth Slawenski, author, "J.D. Salinger: A Life" Creator, DeadCaulfields.com
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Friday
1/21/2011
9:00 AM
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Anne Strainchamps in for Veronica Rueckert
Her story is larger than life. Her epic power and fabled affairs with Caesar and Mark Antony are legendary. But how much of the myth is true? After nine, Anne Strainchamps, filling in for Veronica Rueckert, explores the life of the most famous woman in the ancient world, Cleopatra.
Guest: Stacy Schiff, author, "Cleopatra: A Life".
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Friday
1/21/2011
10:00 AM
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Anne Strainchamps in for Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Anne Strainchamps talks with media theorist Douglas Rushkoff about his strategies for living right in the digital age.
Guest: Douglas Rushkoff, adjunct professor of media studies, NYU and the New School University. Technology columnist, “The Daily Beast.” Author, “Program or be Programmed: Ten Commands for a Digital Age.”
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Friday
1/21/2011
10:00 PM
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Anne Strainchamps in for Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Anne Strainchamps talks with media theorist Douglas Rushkoff about his strategies for living right in the digital age.
Guest: Douglas Rushkoff, adjunct professor of media studies, NYU and the New School University. Technology columnist, “The Daily Beast.” Author, “Program or be Programmed: Ten Commands for a Digital Age.”
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Friday
1/14/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Could you live without a television... a telephone... a toilet? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest examine why so many people are going "off-the-grid".
Guest: Nick Rosen, editor, www.offgrid.com. Author, "Off the Grid: Inside the Movement for More Space, Less Government, and True Independence in Modern America".
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Friday
1/14/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss the life, music, and cultural legacy of musician Paul Simon.
Guest: Marc Eliot, author, "Paul Simon: A Life" and "American rebel: The Life of Clint Eastwood".
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Friday
1/14/2011
10:00 PM
110114E
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss the life, music, and cultural legacy of musician Paul Simon.
Guest: Marc Eliot, author, "Paul Simon: A Life" and "American rebel: The Life of Clint Eastwood".
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Friday
1/7/2011
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Millions meditate... talk about their karma... do yoga. Yet, how did these ancient Indian philosophies weave their way into our culture...our daily lives? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the history and influence of Indian spirituality on American life.
Guest: Philip Goldberg, ordained interfaith minister. Founder, Spiritual Wellness and Healing Associates. Author, "American Veda: From Emerson and the Beatles to Yoga and Meditation How Indian Spirituality Changed the West".
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Friday
1/7/2011
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Are such things as Fairies and Magic just for kids? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest talk about how a journey in the magical world of Fairies can return us to the awe and wonder of childhood.
Guest: Signe Pike, editor and writer. Author, "Faery Tale: One Woman’s Search for Enchantment in a Modern World".
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Friday
1/7/2011
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
Are such things as Fairies and Magic just for kids? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest talk about how a journey in the magical world of Fairies can return us to the awe and wonder of childhood.
Guest: Signe Pike, editor and writer. Author, "Faery Tale: One Woman’s Search for Enchantment in a Modern World".
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Friday
12/31/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Many scientists are convinced the universe is teeming with life. But after fifty years of searching, we haven’t found anything yet. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest talk about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Guest:
Paul Davies, Physicist, Cosmologist, and Astrobiologist, Arizona State University. Chair, SETI Post-Detection Taskgroup. Author, "The Eerie Silence: Renewing Our Search for Alien Intelligence". (Rebroadcast from 5/28/10)
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Friday
12/31/2010
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
These days we work fast, think fast, talk fast, eat fast, and play fast. Yet there's a price to pay for living life in constant fast-forward. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss how to slow down... and savor life's journey.
Guest: Carl Honore, Author, "In Praise of Slowness" and "Under Pressure: Rescuing Childhood From the Culture Of Hyper-Parenting." (Rebroadcast from 1/29/10)
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Friday
12/31/2010
10:00 PM
100129D
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Veronica Rueckert
These days we work fast, think fast, talk fast, eat fast, and play fast. Yet there's a price to pay for living life in constant fast-forward. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss how to slow down... and savor life's journey.
Guest: Carl Honore, Author, "In Praise of Slowness" and "Under Pressure: Rescuing Childhood From the Culture Of Hyper-Parenting." (Rebroadcast from 1/29/10)
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Friday
12/24/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Can people learn or be taught to be more creative? Veronica’s guest, after nine, has useful tips for tapping into your inner creativity.
Guest: Lynda Barry, painter, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright, editor, commentator and teacher. Creator, syndicated strip Ernie Pook's Comeek. Author, "One! Hundred! Demons!," "The! Greatest! of! Marlys!," "Cruddy: An Illustrated Novel". (Rebroadcast from 9/24/10)
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Friday
12/24/2010
10:00 AM
100604E
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Veronica Rueckert
It seems more and more folks are raising chickens, keeping bees, growing vegetables, and sewing their own clothes. After ten, Veronica Rueckert’s guest talks about how to do-it-yourself... and how the activity is essential to create a richer, more meaningful life.
Guest: Mark Frauenfelder, Author, "Made By Hand: Searching for Meaning in a Throwaway World" Editor-in-chief, Make magazine. Co-founder, the tech/culture blog BoingBoing. (Rebroadcast from 6/4/10)
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Friday
12/24/2010
10:00 PM
100604E
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Veronica Rueckert
These days, it seems more and more people are raising chickens, keeping bees, growing vegetables, and sewing their own clothes. After ten, Veronica Rueckert’s guest talks about how do-it-yourself activities are essential to creating a richer, more meaningful life.
Guest: Mark Frauenfelder, Author, "Made By Hand: Searching for Meaning in a Throwaway World" Editor-in-chief, Make magazine. Co-founder, the tech/culture blog BoingBoing. (Rebroadcast from 6/4/10)
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Friday
12/17/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Feelings of awe and wonder come from many places. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss how science and religion contribute to our understanding of such concepts.
Guest: Steve Paulson, Executive Producer, To The Best of Our Knowledge on WPR. Author, "Atoms and Eden: Conversations on Religion and Science".
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Friday
12/17/2010
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest sift through more than one-hundred-fifty years of recipes from The New York Times.
Guest: Amanda Hesser, food columnist and editor, The New York Times. Co-founder, www.food52.com. Author, "The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century".
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Friday
12/17/2010
10:00 PM
101217E
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest sift through more than one-hundred-fifty years of recipes from The New York Times.
Guest: Amanda Hesser, food columnist and editor, The New York Times. Co-founder, www.food52.com. Author, "The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century".
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Friday
12/10/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Our friendships are some of the most important relationships in our lives - but for some women, friends can actually do as much harm as good. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest look at the pleasures... and dangers... of female friendships.
Guest: Kelly Valen, attorney. Writer. Mother of four, three of them daughters. Author, "The Twisted Sisterhood: Unraveling the Dark Legacy of Female Friendships".
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Friday
12/10/2010
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Millions of Americans struggle with food issues... from eating disorders... to obesity... and fad diets. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest talk about our troubled relationship with food.
Guest: Geneen Roth, food educator. Author, "Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything".
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Friday
12/10/2010
10:00 PM
101210E
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Veronica Rueckert
Millions of Americans struggle with food issues... from eating disorders... to obesity... and fad diets. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest talk about our troubled relationship with food.
Guest: Geneen Roth, food educator. Author, "Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything".
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Friday
12/3/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a look at the holiday movie scene, from classic favorites... and what not to miss... to some that you might want to avoid.
Guest: Mike Mayo, film critic. Author, "American Murder: Criminals, Crimes and the Media".
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Friday
12/3/2010
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
What does Lady Gaga have in common with the Aztecs? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a tour through thousands of years of fame and celebrity.
Guest: Tom Payne - Teacher of English and Classics at the Sherborne School in Dorset, England. Former deputy literary editor for The Daily Telegraph.
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Friday
12/3/2010
10:00 PM
101203E
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Veronica Rueckert
What does Lady Gaga have in common with the Aztecs? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a tour through thousands of years of fame and celebrity.
Guest: Tom Payne - Teacher of English and Classics at the Sherborne School in Dorset, England. Former deputy literary editor for The Daily Telegraph.
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Friday
11/26/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Our normal lives may seem unremarkable but there's a huge amount of history, interest, and maybe even danger lurking around the corners of every home. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a tour of Life At Home in America.
Guest: Bill Bryson, author, "At Home: A Short History of Private Life," is a bestselling writer. His previous books include "A Walk in the Woods", "Notes from a Small Island", "A Short History of Nearly Everything", and "In a Sunburned Country".
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Friday
11/26/2010
9:30 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Bamboo earrings... bottle cap castanets... tea cozy kittens... After nine-thirty, Veronica Rueckert is joined by actress, author and comedian Amy Sedaris (seh-DARE-iss) to have some fun with the Art of Crafting.
Guest: Amy Sedaris, actress, author and comedian. Co-wrote and co-starred, Comedy Central show, "Strangers With Candy." Author, "I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence," and, "Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People."
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Friday
11/26/2010
10:00 AM
101126E
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest look at "the taste of place".....why a food from a certain place can have a different flavor than the same food made somewhere else.
Guest: Rowan Jacobsen, journalist. Author, “Geography of Oysters: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Oyster Eating in North America” and “American Terroir: Savoring the Flavors of Our Woods, Waters, and Fields.” (Rebroadcast from 9/17/10)
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Friday
11/26/2010
10:00 PM
101126E
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest look at "the taste of place".....why a food from a certain place can have a different flavor than the same food made somewhere else.
Guest: Rowan Jacobsen, journalist. Author, “Geography of Oysters: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Oyster Eating in North America” and “American Terroir: Savoring the Flavors of Our Woods, Waters, and Fields.” (Rebroadcast from 9/17/10)
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Friday
11/19/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Americans are highly religious, yet spiritually diverse. Somehow, though, we mostly manage to get along. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the force of religion in American life.
Guest: David E. Campbell, co-author of "American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us" with Robert Putnam. He is the John Cardinal O’Hara, C.S.C. Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame and the founding director of the Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy.
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Friday
11/19/2010
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
How does moral progress happen? After ten, Veronica Rueckert’s guest says that changing notions of honor may be the most effective driver of social change.
Guest: Kwame Anthony Appiah, author of "The Honor Code: How Moral Revolutions Happen," is a philosophy professor at Princeton University. He’s also the author of "Cosmopolitanism" and is president of the PEN American Center.
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Friday
11/19/2010
10:00 PM
101119E
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Veronica Rueckert
How does moral progress happen? After ten, Veronica Rueckert’s guest says that changing notions of honor may be the most effective driver of social change.
Guest: Kwame Anthony Appiah, author of "The Honor Code: How Moral Revolutions Happen," is a philosophy professor at Princeton University. He’s also the author of "Cosmopolitanism" and is president of the PEN American Center.
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Friday
11/12/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Can science help us determine our values and decide moral issues? After nine, Veronica Rueckert talks with author Sam Harris about how science can maximize well-being.
Guest: Sam Harris, co-founder and CEO, Project Reason. Author, "The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values".
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Friday
11/12/2010
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
November is National Novel Writing Month. After ten, join Veronica Rueckert and her guests in conversation on the art of writing.
Guests:
- Michelle Wildgen, author, "But Not For Long" and "You’re Not You". Executive Editor, Tin House literary quarterly.
- Susanna Daniel, former Fellow, UW Institute for Creative Writing. Author, "Stiltsville".
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Friday
11/12/2010
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
November is National Novel Writing Month. After ten, join Veronica Rueckert and her guests in conversation on the art of writing.
Guests:
- Michelle Wildgen, author, "But Not For Long" and "You’re Not You". Executive Editor, Tin House literary quarterly.
- Susanna Daniel, former Fellow, UW Institute for Creative Writing. Author, "Stiltsville".
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Friday
11/5/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Thousands of us fly over the Atlantic Ocean every day, with little thought of the history and wonder of the water that lay beneath us. After nine, Veronica Rueckert speaks with writer Simon Winchester on the history of the Atlantic Ocean.
Guest: Simon Winchester, author of "Atlantic: Great Sea Battles, Heroic Discoveries, Titanic Storms, and a Vast Ocean of a Million Stories". He is a bestselling writer and journalist. His previous books include "The Professor and the Madman", "The Map that Changed the World", "Krakatoa", and "A Crack in the Edge of the World".
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Friday
11/5/2010
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Humans and chimpanzees share nearly ninety-nine percent of each other's, genes. But why do we act so differently? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore what makes us humans and what makes them chimps.
Guest: Jon Cohen, author of "Almost Chimpanzee: Searching for What Makes us Human, in Rainforests, Labs, Sanctuaries, and Zoos". He is a correspondent for Science. His work has also appeared in The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian, Discover, and Slate. He’s also the author of "Shots in the Dark" and "Coming to Term".
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Friday
11/5/2010
10:00 PM
101105E
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Veronica Rueckert
Humans and chimpanzees share nearly ninety-nine percent of each other's, genes. But why do we act so differently? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore what makes us humans and what makes them chimps.
Guest: Jon Cohen, author of "Almost Chimpanzee: Searching for What Makes us Human, in Rainforests, Labs, Sanctuaries, and Zoos". He is a correspondent for Science. His work has also appeared in The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian, Discover, and Slate. He’s also the author of "Shots in the Dark" and "Coming to Term".
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Friday
10/29/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Deborah Fallows has spent much of her life learning languages. But nothing prepared her for the surprises in learning Mandarin, the most common language in China. After nine, Veronica Rueckert's guest talks about the insights she's gained through language.
Guest:Deborah Fallows, Ph.D. in linguistics. Author, "Dreaming in Chinese: Mandarin Lessons in Life, Love, and Language."
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Friday
10/29/2010
10:00 AM
101029E
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Veronica Rueckert
It's at the foundation for our daily lives... giving us such things as cell phones, computers, and DVDs. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the science of Quantum Mechanics, and how it's revolutionized our world.
Guest: James Kakalios, author, "The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World" Professor, School of Physics and Astronomy, the University of Minnesota.
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Friday
10/29/2010
10:00 PM
101029E
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Veronica Rueckert
It's at the foundation of our daily lives, giving us such things as cell phones, computers, and DVDs. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore the science of Quantum Mechanics, and how it's revolutionized our world.
Guest: James Kakalios, author, "The Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World" Professor, School of Physics and Astronomy, the University of Minnesota.
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Friday
10/22/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
The Only Child...lonely, spoiled, bossy, social misfits... or are they? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests examine the myth of the Only-child.
Guests:
- Toni Falbo, professor of educational psychology, College of Education, and faculty research associate, Population Research Center, The University of Texas-Austin.
- Daphne Uviller, co-editor, "Only Child: Writers on the Singular Joys and Solitary Sorrows of Growing Up Solo".
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Friday
10/22/2010
10:00 AM
101022E
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Veronica Rueckert
For decades now he's been creating worlds beyond our imagination... from American Gods... to Coraline... Stardust... and The Sandman series. After ten, Veronica Rueckert visits some of the many worlds of science fiction and fantasy author Neil Gaiman.
Guest: Neil Gaiman, author of science fiction and fantasy short stories and novels, comic books and graphic novels, audio theatre, and films.
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Friday
10/22/2010
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
The Only Child...lonely, spoiled, bossy, social misfits... or are they? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests examine the myth of the Only-Child.
Guests:
- Toni Falbo, professor of educational psychology, College of Education, and faculty research associate, Population Research Center, The University of Texas-Austin.
- Daphne Uviller, co-editor, "Only Child: Writers on the Singular Joys and Solitary Sorrows of Growing Up Solo".
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Friday
10/15/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Science and religion are two of the most powerful and divisive forces in human history. Can they ever coexist? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest examine how Science and Religion shape our world view.
Guest: Steve Paulson, Executive Producer, WPR nationally syndicated radio program To the Best of Our Knowledge. Author, "Atoms and Edens: Conversations on Religion and Science".
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Friday
10/15/2010
10:00 AM
101015E
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Veronica Rueckert
Squash, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes are just a part of the bounty of Autumn in Wisconsin. After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guest shares some great fall and winter recipes for the upcoming holiday season.
Guest: Tory Miller, chef and co-owner, Madison’s L’Etoile Restaurant. Teacher, Chef in the Classroom program.
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Friday
10/15/2010
10:00 PM
101015E
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Veronica Rueckert
Is a "book" really its physical, printed case... or is it the knowledge hidden inside? After nine, Veronica Rueckert's guest discusses the value of books, and how they help us encase and understand knowledge.
Guest: William Germano, Dean, faculty of humanities and social sciences, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Author, "What Are Books Good For?" (The Chronicle of Higher Education September 26th). (Rebroadcast from October 1, 2010)
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Friday
10/8/2010
9:00 AM
101008D
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Veronica Rueckert
While we may consider ourselves good judges of character and events, research suggests we're not as good as we think. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests discuss the trouble with intuition.
Guests:
- Christopher Chabris, assistant professor of psychology, Union College. Adjunct assistant professor of neurology, Albany Medical College. Visiting scholar, MIT Center for Collective Intelligence.
- Daniel Simons, professor, Department of Psychology, Beckman Institute, University of Illinois.
- Co-authors, "The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us."
(Rebroadcast from 7/09/10)
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Friday
10/8/2010
10:00 AM
101008E
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Veronica Rueckert
Pollution comes not just from smokestacks and contaminated waterways... it's also in your home, your shampoo, toothbrush, and your kid's toys. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guests talk about the hidden dangers in everyday items.
Guests:
- Rick Smith, author and environmentalist. Executive Director of Environmental Defense Canada.
- Bruce Lourie, expert on toxic pollution and mercury. President, Ivey Foundation.
-- Co-authors, "Slow Death by Rubber Duck: How the Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Life Affects Our Health". (Rebroadcast from 4/9/2010)
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Friday
10/8/2010
10:00 PM
101008E
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Veronica Rueckert
Pollution comes not just from smokestacks and contaminated waterways... it's also in your home, your shampoo, toothbrush, and your kid's toys. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guests talk about the hidden dangers in everyday items.
Guests:
- Rick Smith, author and environmentalist. Executive Director of Environmental Defense Canada.
- Bruce Lourie, expert on toxic pollution and mercury. President, Ivey Foundation.
-- Co-authors, "Slow Death by Rubber Duck: How the Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Life Affects Our Health". (Rebroadcast from 4/9/2010)
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Friday
10/1/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Is a "book" really its physical, printed case... or is it the knowledge hidden inside? After nine, Veronica Rueckert's guest discusses the value of books, and how they help us encase and understand knowledge.
Guest: William Germano, Dean, faculty of humanities and social sciences, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Author, "What Are Books Good For?" (The Chronicle of Higher Education September 26th).
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Friday
10/1/2010
10:00 AM
101001E
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guests have tips for raising kids to be critical thinkers, as well as environmentally and socially conscious.
Guests:
10:00 - Todd Christopher, author, “The Green Hour: A Daily Dose of Nature for Happier, Healthier, Smarter Kids.” www.toddchristopher.com
10:30 - Greg Marshall and Jeremy Bryan, members of the Figureheads. www.figureheadsinc.org
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Friday
10/1/2010
10:00 PM
101001E
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guests have tips for raising kids to be critical thinkers, as well as environmentally and socially conscious.
Guests:
10:00 - Todd Christopher, author, “The Green Hour: A Daily Dose of Nature for Happier, Healthier, Smarter Kids.” www.toddchristopher.com
10:30 - Greg Marshall and Jeremy Bryan, members of the Figureheads. www.figureheadsinc.org
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Friday
9/24/2010
9:00 AM
100924D
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Veronica Rueckert
Wisconsin's largest literary festival returns to downtown Madison next week. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss the Wisconsin Book Festival.
Guest: Alison Jones Chaim, director of the Wisconsin Book Festival.
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Friday
9/24/2010
10:00 AM
100924E
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Veronica Rueckert
Can people learn or be taught to be more creative? Yes, according to Veronica’s guest, after ten, who provides useful tips for tapping your inner creativity.
Guest: Lynda Barry, painter, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright, editor, commentator and teacher. Creator, syndicated strip Ernie Pook's Comeek. Author, "One! Hundred! Demons!," "The! Greatest! of! Marlys!," "Cruddy: An Illustrated Novel".
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Friday
9/24/2010
10:00 PM
100924E
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Veronica Rueckert
Can people learn or be taught to be more creative? Yes, according to Veronica’s guest, after ten, who provides useful tips for tapping your inner creativity.
Guest: Lynda Barry, painter, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright, editor, commentator and teacher. Creator, syndicated strip Ernie Pook's Comeek. Author, "One! Hundred! Demons!," "The! Greatest! of! Marlys!," "Cruddy: An Illustrated Novel".
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Friday
9/17/2010
9:00 AM
100917D
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss the ‘taste of place’ – why foods from one place have a different flavor than the same food from somewhere else.
Guest: Rowan Jacobsen, journalist and author. His books include, “Geography of Oysters: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Oyster Eating in North America,” “Fruitless Fall: The Collapse of the Honey Bee and the Coming Agricultural Crisis,” and most recently, “American Terroir: Savoring the Flavors of Our Woods, Waters, and Fields.”
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Friday
9/17/2010
10:00 AM
100917E
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Veronica Rueckert
Some places have a bad reputation. But are they really THAT bad? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a look at how our travel decisions are sometimes driven by fear and paranoia about the world around us.
Guest: Chuck Thompson, Travel writer. Former features editor, Maxim magazine. Author, "To Hellholes and Back: Bribes, Lies, and the Art of Extreme Tourism."
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Friday
9/17/2010
10:00 PM
100917E
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Veronica Rueckert
Some places have a bad reputation. But are they really THAT bad? After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest take a look at how our travel decisions are sometimes driven by fear and paranoia about the world around us.
Guest: Chuck Thompson, Travel writer. Former features editor, Maxim magzine. Author, "To Hellholes and Back: Bribes, Lies, and the Art of Extreme Tourism."
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Friday
9/10/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Are we genetically wired to appreciate art? After nine, Veronica Rueckert’s guest says our interest in Sinatra and Picasso are the result of human evolution.
Guest: Denis Dutton, professor of philosophy, University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Author, "The Art Instinct: Beauty, Pleasure and Human Evolution." His website is Arts & Letters Daily.
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Friday
9/10/2010
10:00 PM
100910D
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Veronica Rueckert
Are we genetically wired to appreciate art? After nine, Veronica Rueckert’s guest says our interest in Sinatra and Picasso are the result of human evolution.
Guest: Denis Dutton, professor of philosophy, University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Author, "The Art Instinct: Beauty, Pleasure and Human Evolution." His website is Arts & Letters Daily.
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Friday
9/3/2010
9:00 AM
100903D
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Veronica Rueckert
Does the German language make the German people more orderly? After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest explore how language can affect the way we perceive and understand the world around us.
Guest: Guy Deutscher, Honorary Research Fellow, School of Languages, Linguistics, and Cultures, University of Manchester. Author, "Through the Language Glass: Why the World Looks Different in Other Languages" & "The Unfolding of Language".
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Friday
9/3/2010
10:00 AM
100903E
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert’s guest says, to be good, food doesn't have to be "traditional," "slow," or "homemade"...our industrial economy has made many foods... and our lives... better.
Guest: Rachel Laudan, author, “In Praise of Fast Food” (September-October Utne Reader), an excerpt from her book, "The Gastronomica Reader".
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Friday
9/3/2010
10:00 PM
100903E
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Veronica Rueckert
After ten, Veronica Rueckert’s guest says good food doesn't have to be "traditional," "slow," or "homemade"...our industrial economy has made some foods... and our lives... better.
Guest: Rachel Laudan, author, “In Praise of Fast Food” (September-October Utne Reader), an excerpt from her book, "The Gastronomica Reader".
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Friday
8/27/2010
9:00 AM
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We've always prized it... but new research suggests Americans are becoming less creative. After nine, Veronica Rueckert’s guests describe how we can bring more creativity into our lives.
Guests: Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman, authors, “The Creativity Crisis” (Newsweek July 10th). Authors, "NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children."
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Friday
8/27/2010
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Writer and humorist Sloane Crosley joins Veronica Rueckert, after ten, to share from her latest collection of essays.
Guest: Sloane Crosley, author, “How Did You Get This Number.” Also, “I Was Told There'd Be Cake”.
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Friday
8/27/2010
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
Writer and humorist Sloane Crosley joins Veronica Rueckert, after ten, to share from her latest collection of essays.
Guest: Sloane Crosley, author, “How Did You Get This Number.” Also, “I Was Told There'd Be Cake”.
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Friday
8/20/2010
9:00 AM
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Anne Strainchamps in for Veronica Rueckert
Internet addiction used to be a joke. After nine, Anne Strainchamps is in for Veronica Rueckert. She and her guest discuss how our "wired" world makes Internet addiction seem less a parody, and more of a possibility.
Guest: Greg Beato, Contributing editor and columnist, Reason magazine. Author, “Internet Addiction: What Once was Parody May Soon Be Diagnosis” (August-September Reason magazine).
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Friday
8/20/2010
10:00 AM
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Anne Strainchamps in for Veronica Rueckert
Where do monsters come from, and when did they first take hold of the human psyche? After ten, Anne Strainchamps and her guest discuss the history of monsters.
Guest: Stephen Asma, Professor of Philosophy and Distinguished Scholar, Columbia College, Chicago. Author, "On Monsters: An Unnatural History of Our Worst Fears."
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Friday
8/20/2010
10:00 PM
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Anne Strainchamps in for Veronica Rueckert
Where do monsters come from, and when did they first take hold of the human psyche? After ten, Anne Strainchamps and her guest discuss the history of monsters.
Guest: Stephen Asma, Professor of Philosophy and Distinguished Scholar, Columbia College, Chicago. Author, "On Monsters: An Unnatural History of Our Worst Fears."
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Friday
8/13/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
We Humans were born to run, one of the things allowing us to survive and thrive in the world. After nine, Veronica Rueckert’s guest says that running... while no longer essential to survival... is still the key to health and happiness.
Guest: Christopher McDougall, contributing editor, Men’s Health. Author, "Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen".
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Friday
8/13/2010
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
It may not inspire fond memories, but Veronica Rueckert’s guest, after ten, says The Periodic Table of the Elements holds a treasure trove of passion, adventure... and betrayal.
Guest: Sam Kean, correspondent, Science magazine. Author, "The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements."
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Friday
8/13/2010
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
It may not inspire fond memories, but Veronica Rueckert’s guest, after ten, says The Periodic Table of the Elements holds a treasure trove of passion, adventure... and betrayal.
Guest: Sam Kean, correspondent, Science magazine. Author, "The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements."
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Friday
8/6/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
The new movie "Inception" raises some startling questions about sleep and dreams. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest separate fact-from-fiction in our dream world.
Guest: Dr. Matthew Edlund, expert on rest and sleep. Founder, West Coast Regional Sleep Disorders Center. Author, "The Power of Rest".
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Friday
8/6/2010
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Marc Cohn joins Veronica Rueckert, after ten. He'll play some music, discuss his career, and talk about his latest album.
Guest: Marc Cohn, singer / songwriter. His albums include, “Marc Cohn” (1991), “Join the Parade” (2007), “The Rainy Season” (1993), “Listening Booth:1970” (2010).
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Friday
8/6/2010
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Marc Cohn joins Veronica Rueckert, after ten. He'll play some music, discuss his career, and talk about his latest album.
Guest: Marc Cohn, singer / songwriter. His albums include, “Marc Cohn” (1991), “Join the Parade” (2007), “The Rainy Season” (1993), and most recently, “Listening Booth:1970” (2010). Cohn won a Grammy in 1992 for best new artist.
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Friday
7/30/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Pollution comes not just from smokestacks and contaminated waterways... it's also in your home, your shampoo, toothbrush, and your kid's toys. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests talk about the hidden dangers in everyday items.
Guests:
- Rick Smith, author and environmentalist. Executive Director of Environmental Defense Canada.
- Bruce Lourie, expert on toxic pollution and mercury. President, Ivey Foundation.
-- Co-authors, "Slow Death by Rubber Duck: How the Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Life Affects Our Health".
(Rebroadcast from 4/9/2010)
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Friday
7/30/2010
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
He's written more than sixty books... from thick legal tomes... to children's books. But he's best known for his "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series. After ten, Veronica Rueckert talks with author Alexander McCall Smith about his prolific writing life.
Guest: Alexander McCall Smith, Author, "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series.
(Rebroadcast from 5/07/2010)
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Friday
7/30/2010
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
He's written more than sixty books... from thick legal tomes... to children's books. But he's best known for his "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series. After ten, Veronica Rueckert talks with author Alexander McCall Smith about his prolific writing life.
Guest: Alexander McCall Smith, Author, "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series.
(Rebroadcast from 5/07/2010)
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Friday
7/23/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
Technology today allows us to be connected to everyone all the time. But that constant connection isn’t always as freeing as we might think. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guest look to the past, for insight in dealing with the digital age of today.
Guest: William Powers, Writer on media and technology. Author, "Hamlet's Blackberry: A Practical Philosophy for Building a Good Life in the Digital Age."
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Friday
7/23/2010
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
From gluten-free eating to the history of curling, you can find a blog for virtually every topic. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guests explore the growing world of blogging.
Guests:
- Shannon Henry Kleiber, co-creator, cooking site, Cooking with Friends Club. Contributing writer and advisor, Edible Madison magazine.
- Ann Imig, writes the blog “Ann’s Rants”.
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Friday
7/23/2010
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
From gluten-free eating to the history of curling, you can find a blog for virtually every topic. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guests explore the growing world of blogging.
Guests:
- Shannon Henry, co-creator, cooking site, Cooking with Friends. Contributing writer and advisor, Edible Madison magazine.
- Ann Imig, writes the blog “Ann’s Rants”.
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Friday
7/16/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests take a look at what's known by a growing number of students as the "Gap Year," a time-off period between high school and college to gain some life experience.
Guests:
- Holly Bull, President, The Center For Interim Programs.
- Jason Fertig, Assistant Professor of Management, University of Southern Indiana, College of Business.
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Friday
7/16/2010
10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
He may have understood American life better than any writer of his time. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss the life and work of the late writer David Foster Wallace.
Guests:
-David Lipsky, Contributing editor, Rolling Stone magazine, which sent him on the road-trip with Wallace. Author, "Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself: A Road Trip with David Foster Wallace".
- Amy Wallace-Havens, the younger sister of the late writer.
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Friday
7/16/2010
10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert
He may have understood American life better than any writer of his time. After ten, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss the life and work of the late writer David Foster Wallace.
Guests:
-David Lipsky, Contributing editor, Rolling Stone magazine, which sent him on the road-trip with Wallace. Author, "Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself: A Road Trip with David Foster Wallace".
- Amy Wallace-Havens, the younger sister of the late writer.
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Friday
7/9/2010
9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert
While we may consider ourselves good judges of character and events, research suggests we're not as good as we think. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests discuss the trouble with intuition.
Guests:
- Christopher Chabris, assistant professor of psychology, Union College. Adjunct assistant professor of neurology, Albany Medical College. Visiting scholar, MIT Center for Collective Intelligence.
- Daniel Simons, professor, Department of Psychology, Beckman Institute, University of Illinois.
- Co-authors, "The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us."
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