Culture - Think

The Science Of Awkwardness

May 1, 2017 Culture

Psychologist Ty Tashiro joins us to talk about why we act awkwardly around even people we know well – and about how we can better control these tendencies.

The Peoples Temple

April 28, 2017 Culture, History

Jeff Guinn joins us to talk about how Jim Jones, a charismatic cult leader from Indiana, controlled his followers – and delivered them to their deaths.

Crafting Cartoons

April 27, 2017 Culture

Cartoonist Stephan Pastis joins us to talk about employing anthropomorphic animals to crack mildly edgy jokes.

Why We Like What We Like

April 24, 2017 Culture

Tom Vanderbilt joins us to talk about how we develop our personal preferences – and about the many outside forces that guide us to these favorites.

Agustín Arteaga gives us a tour of “México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde” and then joins us in studio to talk about the lasting importance of the artists included in the show.

Eyes Wide Open

April 14, 2017 Culture

Isaac Lidsky joins us to talk about how he used his pending blindness to drive his success.

Memories Of Syria

April 12, 2017 Culture, Global Issues

Alia Malek joins us to talk about her memories of Syria – and about the current climate in the country following the recent chemical weapon attacks and U.S. response.