Retired Admiral William McRaven joins us to talk about his involvement in the capture of Saddam Hussein and killing of Osama Bin Laden.
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Why Is It So Difficult To Treat Pain
Travis Rieder joins us to talk about how his addiction to pain medication taught him about how we address the current opioid crisis.
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Life After Losing A Child
Jayson Greene joins us to talk about the courage it took for him and his family to realize there could be life after the death of a child.
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It’s Deeply Human To Love Animals
Jacky Colliss Harvey joins us to talk about how the furry, feathered and scaly friends we’ve shared our homes with have shaped us for thousands of years. Her new book is called “The Animal’s Companion: People & Their Pets, a 26,000-Year Love Story.”
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The Case For Holding A Grudge
Sophie Hannah joins us to explain how grudges can actually be good for us if we think of them in the right context. Her new book is called “How to Hold a Grudge: From Resentment to Contentment – the Power of Grudges to Transform Your Life.”
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Why Juries Don’t Follow Judges’ Instructions
Drury Sherrod is a social psychologist and jury consultant, and he joins us to talk about strategies for improving jury trials to ensure fair decisions.
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The General And The Hurricane
Lt. General Russel Honoré joins us to talk about how his military training prepared him to tackle a natural disaster – and about how governments and organizations can be better prepared to handle emergencies.
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Why Kids Draw – And Why They Stop
Arts educator Marilyn JS Goodman joins us to talk about how drawing evolves as kids develop mentally and physically, which she writes about in “Children Draw: A Guide to Why, When and How Children Make Art.”
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A Conversation With Judy Woodruff
Judy Woodruff, PBS Newshour host of 20 years, joins us to talk about her four decades in the business – and about Newshour’s place in an increasingly fractured media landscape.
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Women Couldn’t Fight (But Went To War Anyway)
Kara Dixon Vuic, professor of war, conflict and society in 20th Century America at TCU, joins us to discuss the roles of young women volunteers through the Vietnam War and beyond. Her new book is called “The Girls Next Door: Bringing the Home Front to the Front Lines.”
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Known Unknowns: Learning When You’re Wrong
Brian Resnick joins us to talk about how stubbornness stands in the way of scientific advancements which he writes about in his Vox essay “Intellectual Humility: The Importance of Knowing You Might be Wrong.”
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Making Sense Of ‘Mercy’ Killings
Ann Neumann joins us to talk about how some people view assisted suicide as merciful while others see it as the ultimate betrayal. She writes about the topic for Harper’s magazine.
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