This hour, we’ll talk about why we value our hair so much – and why cultures throughout history have done the same – with University of London anthropologist Emma Tarlo.
Read moreSpeaking American
This hour, we’ll talk about how the U.S. developed so many regional dialects – and about how to navigate these sub-languages – with Josh Katz, author of “Speaking American: How Y’all, Youse, and You Guys Talk: A Visual Guide.”
Read moreA Man’s Quest To Recover From Success
This hour, we’ll talk with Tracy Kidder, who tells the story of Paul English, the entrepreneur who sold Kayak to Priceline for $2 billion, in “A Truck Full of Money: One Man’s Quest to Recover from Great Success.”
Read moreThe Life And Work Of Elliott Erwitt
This hour, we’ll talk about one of the most significant photographers of the 20th Century with Jessica McDonald, who curated “Elliott Erwitt: Home Around the World,” currently on display at UT’s Harry Ransom Center.
Read moreTacos, Tamales And Tex-Mex
This hour, we’ll talk about Tex-Mex with two experts: Mando Rayo, co-author of “The Tacos of Texas” and Sylvia Casares, author of “The Enchilada Queen Cookbook: Enchiladas, Fajitas, Tamales, and More Classic Recipes from Texas-Mexico Border Kitchens.”
Read moreA Muslim Girl's Coming Of Age Story
This hour, we’ll talk about how Amani Al-Khatahtbeh grew up surrounded by hate, and about how she created an oasis for other women like her through her website, muslimgirl.com. She writes about her experiences in her memoir “Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age.”
Read moreThe Last Laugh
This hour, we’ll talk about if it will ever not be “too soon” to crack a joke about the Holocaust with Ferne Pearlstein. She explores one of comedy’s most taboo topics with Mel Brooks, Louis C.K., Chris Rock and other comedians in her documentary “The Last Laugh,” which screens Thursday as part of Videofest.
Read moreEsperanto: A Universal Language
This hour, we’ll talk about the invention – and ultimate failure – of Esperanto with Princeton professor Esther Schor, author of “Bridge of Words: Esperanto and the Dream of a Universal Language” (Metropolitan Books).
Read moreWhat It Means To Be An American
This hour, as part of a national coordinated conversation organized by NPR, we’ll talk about what it means to be an American with a panel of Americans who began life as citizens of other countries.
Read moreThe Power Of Pride
This hour, we’ll explore how pride can push us to great achievements – and make us do terrible things in the process – with University of British Columbia psychology professor Jessica Tracy.
Read moreRules Of The Game
This hour, we’ll talk why rules are actually essential to making games fun – and how we can use parameters to make everyday life more enjoyable – with Georgia Tech professor Ian Bogost.
Read moreWhen Strangers Meet
This hour, we’ll talk about what could actually happen if we just said “hello” to that person behind us in the checkout line with Kio Stark. She writes about the idea in “When Strangers Meet: How People You Don’t Know Can Transform You.”
Read more