This hour, we’ll talk with the producer of a PBS series about how Italian-Americans have driven and changed American culture since the 19th century.
Read moreThe Power of Stagger Lee
It’s rare for a musical to be completely produced in North Texas, but Dallas Theater Center has done just that with “Stagger Lee.” This hour, we’ll talk to creator Will Power about his adaptation of the legendary character.
Read moreIntroverts In Love
This hour, we’ll talk about how a shy suitor can woo a mate with Sophia Dembling, author of “Introverts in Love: The Quiet Way to Happily Ever After.”
Read moreThe Hairy Truth
We’ll talk this hour with historian Rebecca Herzig on the history of hair removal and its impact on modern culture.
Read moreCaring For The Minds Of Vets
We’ll talk to Howard and Jean Somers, who’ve made it their mission to increase access to mental healthcare for veterans after the suicide of their son, Daniel.
Read moreSinging A Sultry Tune
From sonnets to T-Swift, love songs have brought couples together and addressed the pain that sometimes comes with courtship. We’ll talk with music historian Ted Gioia about how these tunes have changed our culture.
Read moreAnxiety And The Brain
We’ll talk about anxiety and current treatment options with Scott Stossel, author of “My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind.”
Read moreEquality In Education
We’ll talk about how admissions practices are fueling inequality with Harvard Law professor Lani Guinier, author of The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America.
Read moreThe Best In Barbecue
We’ll talk to Texas Monthly barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn about his most recent discoveries, how barbecue varies across the state and what he looks for in the perfect plate.
Read moreHow Could They?
Each generation seems to think it’s more open-minded than the one before. We’ll talk with the author of Mea Culpa: Lessons on Law and Regret from U.S. History about what future generations will think about us.
Read moreHow To Be Happier
We’ll talk to sociologist and happiness expert Christine Carter about how to to make our days bright.
Read moreLife After Trauma
While Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder impacts millions of Americans, few know much about it. We’ll talk with a former Marine about his memoir on living past PTSD.
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