Uncategorized - Think

From the Streets of Harlem to the Halls of Congress

April 9, 2007 Uncategorized

Think the American Dream is dead? Don’t tell that to U.S. Congressman Charles B. Rangel. Rangel, now Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, dropped out of high school to join the military, was wounded in Korea in 1950, and has served an impressive 18 terms as a U.S. Congressman. He tells the story in a new memoir “And I Haven’t Had a Bad Day Since: From the Streets of Harlem to the Halls of Congress” (Thomas Dunne Books, 2007). We’ll spend this hour with Congressman Charles B. Rangel.

Bearing Witness to the Genocide in Darfur

April 9, 2007 Uncategorized

What is the situation really like in Darfur? Brian Steidle has been there. Steidel, a former U.S. Marine, served for six months in Darfur as an unarmed military observer for the African Union. He documented the ongoing genocide in photographs, journals, emails and audio recordings. Steidle will join us this hour to discuss his new book “The Devil Came on Horseback: Bearing Witness to the Genocide in Darfur” (Public Affairs, 2007).

Crime and Punishment in Dallas Today

April 6, 2007 Uncategorized

There’s a new D.A. in town and the Dallas County justice system is changing. We’ll be joined by Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins in the feature segment of this evening’s show. Art Critic and SMU Professor Charissa Terranova will join us in the Scene segment to talk about art collecting, collectivity and the current “Fast Forward” exhibit at the DMA.

Why Economists Can't See the Economy

April 5, 2007 Uncategorized

Do economic theory and economic reality have anything in common anymore? Not according to Barry C. Lynn, Senior Fellow at the New America Foundation. He’ll join us this hour to discuss current American Prospect article, “Why Economists Can’t See the Economy.”

Dining in the Great Courts of Late Renaissance Europe

April 5, 2007 Uncategorized

We all enjoy a great meal, but how does our most elaborate dining experience compare to that of the royal courtiers of the Renaissance? Ken Albala, associate professor of history at the University of the Pacific, will join us this hour to explore the history of cooking and fine dining in Western Europe of the 16th and 17th Centuries. His latest book is “The Banquet: Dining in the Great Courts of Late Renaissance Europe” (University of Illinois Press, 2007).

The IRS Problem Solver

April 4, 2007 Uncategorized

Tax time is just around the corner. Are you ready? We’ll get professional help today with advice from Dan Pilla, author of “The IRS Problem Solver” (Regan Books). Pilla’s in town for a free tax relief seminar on Thursday. But he’ll take your calls and questions this hour.

Poetry Today – In Celebration of National Poetry Month

April 4, 2007 Uncategorized

April is National Poetry Month, and to celebrate we’ll discuss the state of poetry in our culture today with Professor Tom Mayo of SMU and former Poet Laureate of Texas, SMU Professor Jack Myers.

Technological Apocalypse

April 3, 2007 Uncategorized

Are you concerned about the potential self-inflicted end of civilization as we know it? Glenn Arbery is. Dr. Arbery, Senior Editor of People Newspapers and Contributing Editor at D Magazine is in the midst of a month-long series of lectures on the subject of “Technological Apocalypse” at the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture. Arbery will join us this hour to discuss potential scenarios for future social collapse and whether they can be mitigated.

Understanding How Good People Turn Evil

April 3, 2007 Uncategorized

Why do good people do bad things? We’ll examine the line between good and evil this hour with Professor Philip Zimbardo, creator of the famous Stanford Prison Experiment and author of the new book “The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil” (Random House, 2007).

The Politics of Energy in Washington and North Texas

April 2, 2007 Uncategorized

How will North Texas meet its future energy requirements? Congressman Joe Barton who represents the Sixth District of Texas, will deliver the lecture “The Politics of Energy in the U.S. Congress” at the TCU Engineering Lecture Series on Monday April 9th. He’ll join us this hour to discuss energy policy and other issues facing the 110th Congress.

The Connected Child

April 2, 2007 Uncategorized

What are the unique needs of the adopted child? We’ll spend this hour with Dr. Karyn Purvis, Director of the TCU Institute of Child Development. Purvis, who works with troubled and adopted children, is the co-author of the new book “The Connected Child: For Parents Who Have Welcomed Children – From Other Countries and Cultures; From Troubled Backgrounds; With Special Behavioral or Emotional Needs” (McGraw Hill, 2007).

Diplomacy Today and Tomorrow

March 29, 2007 Uncategorized

Does diplomacy still work? With the ongoing war in Iraq at the forefront of every newscast and numerous other conflicts raging around the world, one must wonder if peaceful conversation is still possible between nations that disagree. We’ll spend this hour with Ambassador Robert Jordan, who has just been named Diplomat-In-Residence at the John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies at SMU. Jordan served as U.S. Ambassador to the Saudi Kingdom from 2001 to 2003.