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Creating The Magic Of 'I SPY'

November 19, 2019 - 3:30pm

The man behind the photographs of a very iconic search-and-find book series, possibly from you or your kids' childhood, joins us to explain just how he made those colorful, whimsical sets so magical.

New 'Bookmarks' Podcast Tells Life-Changing Stories That Came From Books

November 18, 2019 - 3:00pm

"To The Best Of Our Knowledge" host Anne Strainchamps (left) interviews "The Library" author Susan Orlean

We learn about a new podcast that showcases stories of how books have changed people's lives.

In the fall of 1886 Gustav Mahler was the director of the Leipzig Opera house. In a letter that he wrote to his friend Friedrich Löhr, he spoke of positive experiences with composer Karl Reinecke and pianist Anton Rubinstein. He spoke in less positive terms of his relationship with Leipzig...

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

November 16, 2019 - 8:00am

Set Instant Pot to Sauté function.

NYT Book Review Editor Pamela Paul On The Critical Place Books Hold For Kids As They Get Older

November 15, 2019 - 3:25pm

New York Times Book Review Editor Pamela Paul on why reading — and more importantly, a deep connection to when, why, where and how of what we read — is so important at every age.

Zorba Paster: Time To Ditch Those Sugary Beverages

November 15, 2019 - 1:45pm

Research out of Harvard shows the more sugar-sweetened drinks you consume, the more likely you are to die earlier.

The Book Burning That Brought All Of Los Angeles Together

November 15, 2019 - 6:00am

Author Susan Orlean on how the worst library fire in American history brought an entire city together to save 700,000 books.

How Much Actual Buddhism Is There In Your Mindfulness App?

November 12, 2019 - 3:30pm

We talk with a pair of Buddhism scholars who argue popular smartphone apps promoting the idea of mindfulness from Buddhism leave out other important teachings from the religion.

What If Rationality Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be?

November 12, 2019 - 7:15am

Many people pride themselves on being rational thinkers: getting their facts straight, not believing whatever people tell them, maintaining a healthy dose of skepticism. But what if all of those tenets of rationality aren’t getting us anywhere? We’re joined by a philosopher who argues just that.

A Simple Twist of Fate

November 11, 2019 - 11:30am

In 1916 Spanish composer Enrique Granados was in New York for the world premiere of his opera Goyescas. The opera ends with a tragic duel in which the protagonist dies in the arms of his beloved. By a simple twist of fate, Granados would soon experience a real-life tragedy every...

Graphic Novelist Craig Thompson's 'Ginseng Roots' Start With His Central Wisconsin Childhood

November 9, 2019 - 11:00am

Graphic novelist Craig Thompson's autobiographical book "Blankets" told the story of growing up in rural central Wisconsin. For his new project, "Ginseng Roots," he's returning home — and also doing things he's never done before in his work.

'His Dark Materials' Author Philip Pullman On The Consciousness Of All Things

November 8, 2019 - 3:30pm

Philip Pullman, the celebrated English writer has just written a 630-page sequel brimming with contentious ideas about religious tyranny, the loss of imagination and the nature of consciousness — all in a book that’s marketed to children.

Milwaukee Man Breaks Pinball World Record, Raises Funds For Children's Wisconsin

November 8, 2019 - 1:50pm

After playing pinball for 32 hours straight, Ryan Clancy of Milwaukee earned the honor for what's called the longest marathon playing pinball by Guinness World Records.

Documentary Showcases Life After Trauma

November 7, 2019 - 3:30pm

We talk to the Wisconsin-native executive producer of a documentary about people impacted by post-traumatic stress that premiered in Green Bay Nov. 6.

Groke, Pingle And Other Words From History For Your Vocabulary

November 7, 2019 - 7:30am

You may have heard of a popinjay or somebody who's waggish . But what about gongoozler, humgruffin and blatteroon ? We review some of the strangest (and most fun-to-say) words that are no longer in our lexicon — but maybe should be — with the author of a new book.

Ecologist Shares How Trees Talk To One Another Using Underground Network

November 7, 2019 - 6:00am

Ecologist Suzanne Simard discovered a way trees talk to each other, using an underground network of fungi to form tree communities. She compares them to human communities, and says the healthier a tree community is, the better the individual tree, just like people.

Exploring The History Of The Movie Musical

November 6, 2019 - 4:30pm

dance, movie, musical, carabret, Moulin Rouge

The musical genre has been a favorite of movie fans for almost a century, but it's changed a lot in that time. We talk with a film historian about her new book diving into the songs, dance routines and style of the movie musical.

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Creating The Magic Of 'I SPY'

New 'Bookmarks' Podcast Tells Life-Changing Stories That Came From Books

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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

NYT Book Review Editor Pamela Paul On The Critical Place Books Hold For Kids As They Get Older

Zorba Paster: Time To Ditch Those Sugary Beverages

The Book Burning That Brought All Of Los Angeles Together

How Much Actual Buddhism Is There In Your Mindfulness App?

What If Rationality Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be?

A Simple Twist of Fate

Graphic Novelist Craig Thompson's 'Ginseng Roots' Start With His Central Wisconsin Childhood

'His Dark Materials' Author Philip Pullman On The Consciousness Of All Things

Milwaukee Man Breaks Pinball World Record, Raises Funds For Children's Wisconsin

Documentary Showcases Life After Trauma

Groke, Pingle And Other Words From History For Your Vocabulary

Ecologist Shares How Trees Talk To One Another Using Underground Network

Exploring The History Of The Movie Musical

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