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Recovering From Disasters

March 29, 2016 Culture

This hour we’ll talk with KERA’s Courtney Collins, who has followed the recovery of some of the North Texas families affected by the Dec. 26 tornadoes.

This hour, we’ll talk with Olivia Laing about loneliness, how we connect with other people and the walls we put up to keep others out, the subject of her memoir “The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone.”

Pole Dancing Goes Public

March 16, 2016 Culture

This hour, we’ll talk about the corporatization of what was once an underground industry with Yale University dance instructor Jessica Berson, author of “The Naked Result: How Exotic Dance Became Big Business.”

How Criticism Can Improve Our Lives

March 14, 2016 Culture

This hour, we’ll talk with A.O. Scott, film critic for “The New York Times”, about his approach to writing reviews – and about criticism’s role in fostering creativity – which he writes about in “Better Living Through Criticism: How to Think About Art, Pleasure, Beauty, and Truth”.

Vicki Meek On A Life In The Arts

March 10, 2016 Culture

This hour, ahead of her retirement this month, we’ll talk with Meek about being a practicing artist and administrator in North Texas – and about the direction of the community she’s fostered for decades.

Lessons From Lyndon

March 9, 2016 Culture, History

This hour, we’ll talk about what Dallas Theater Center’s “All The Way” has to say about partisan gridlock and political power with its director, Kevin Moriarty, and star Brandon Potter.

Best Of Think: Elaine Lowry Brye

March 9, 2016 Culture

Elaine Lowry Brye grew up in a military family, married a service member, and they produced four future officers – one each in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. This hour, we’ll listen back to her April conversation with Krys.

Notes On Listening

March 7, 2016 Culture

This hour, we’ll talk about taking a more holistic approach to listening to music with “New York Times” music critic Ben Ratliff.

From Idea to Innovation

February 25, 2016 Culture

This hour, we’ll talk about how we can get others to buy into our plans – and how we can clear a path to their incarnation – with Wharton School professor Adam Grant.

A Life In Death

February 24, 2016 Culture

This hour, we’ll talk about the lives of funeral home employees, EMTs and death-row inmates with Pamela Skjolsvik, author of “Death Becomes Us.”

Creating A Healthy City

February 18, 2016 Culture, Health

This hour, we’ll explore the question of how cities contribute and detract from the health of the people who live in them with Dr. Eric Bing, professor of global health at SMU; and John Siburt, president and CEO of CitySquare.