Does Your Horoscope Add Up? The Math Of Astrology

January 24, 2020 History, Science and Technology, Upcoming

Data scientist Alexander Boxer talks about the ancient applied mathematics of astrology conceived by some of history’s most brilliant minds.

Lessons On Kindness From NPR’s Scott Simon

January 23, 2020 Culture, Literature, Upcoming

The Weekend Edition host talks about his new YA novel about accepting others when, sometimes, their gifts are hidden.

Mo Rocca Revives The Obit

January 22, 2020 Culture, Upcoming

Mo Rocca joins us to talk about his work re-memorializing notable names in American history.

Disneyland: From Disaster To Overnight Success

January 22, 2020 Culture, History, Upcoming

Richard Snow, former editor-in-chief of American Heritage magazine joins us to talk about the huge gamble Disney’s amusement park was in 1955, and about how it turned the entertainment industry on its head.

A Teen Bride’s Journey To America

January 21, 2020 Culture, Race/Identity, Upcoming

Author Angie Cruz joins us to talk about how her fictional character, Ana, in novel reflects the lives of so many real women.

Poor And Pregnant In Texas? You Might Want To Move

January 21, 2020 Culture, Current Events, Economics, Health, Race/Identity, Upcoming

ProPublica reporter Nina Martin joins us to talk about the critical links between maternal mortality and Medicaid and why limited to no access means pregnant and new mothers are dying at an alarming rate.