Why is it we’re so happy to hug our mom but strangers set off a panic alarm? We’ll talk about the science of physical contact with a Johns Hopkins neuroscientist.
Read moreA 'Path' to Gender Equality
We’ll talk to Maro Chermayeff, director of the documentary series A Path Appears, about how poverty, sex trafficking, teen pregnancy and other factors are standing in the way of true gender equality.
Read moreAccommodating Aging Employees
Fun fact: The phenomenon of the aging workforce is also called the Silver Tsunami. We’ll talk to the author of “Unfinished Work” about how to utilize these older workers and appreciate their unique skills.
Read moreLiving With Arthritis
We’ll talk with experts about current research and remedies for the condition that affects more than 50 million Americans.
Read moreInside A WWII Internment Camp
We’ll talk this hour with journalist Jan Jarboe Russell about Crystal City, a secret South Texas internment camp.
Read moreOut Of Africa
Alexandra Fuller has written several memoirs about her life in Africa. We’ll talk with her about her new book, which details her divorce and questions of cultural identity.
Read moreThe Contributions Of Creatives
We’ll talk about the artist’s place in society – and why we all suffer when there are fewer of them – with Scott Timberg, author of Culture Crash: The Killing of the Creative Class.
Read moreSecrets and Security
How are international conflicts made and ended behind closed doors? We’ll talk intelligence with the author of “Lords of Secrecy: The National Security Elite and America’s Stealth Warfare.”
Read moreSolving Healthcare
We’ll talk to the author of America’s Bitter Pill: Money, Politics, Backroom Deals, and the Flight to Fix Our Broken Healthcare System about fixing our healthcare system.
Read moreIncreasing Inspiration
If variety is the spice of life, passion may be a hot chili pepper. We’ll talk with the author of Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion on how to revitalize the rat race.
Read moreThe Impact Of Blasts On The Brain
Traumatic brain injuries contribute to the difficulties military personnel can face after returning home. We’ll talk about the aftermath with the author of a National Geographic story on the topic.
Read moreConserving The Animal Kingdom
We humans share the planet with a myriad of other creatures — ferocious and friendly alike. We’ll talk with a conservation scientist about how to keep it that way.
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