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The Triumph of Money in America, 1865-1900 May 15, 2007
As Santayana said, “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” So it often serves to take a look back now and then. Journalist Jack Beatty does just that with a new book on the Gilded Age …
Policing Dallas May 14, 2007
According to the Associated Press, the Dallas murder rate reached a 40-year low in 2006 and other crimes “dropped modestly.” We’ll discuss what’s working in Dallas law enforcement and what challenges remain with Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle this hour.
Einstein: His Life and Universe May 14, 2007
Albert Einstein was undoubtedly one of the most brilliant minds of the 20th Century. But what was the man really like and where did his genius originate? We’ll spend this hour with Walter Isaacson, CEO of the Aspen Institute and …
A Life in Film and A New Life in Novels May 11, 2007
How does one transition from a life as a successful comedy actor who’s appeared in over 30 films to the solitary world of the novelist? Just ask Gene Wilder. We spent some time with Wilder a few weeks back when …
The Scramble for Africa’s Oil May 10, 2007
Will Africa become the next major producer of the world’s oil? What does a potential African oil rush mean for citizens of the continent? We’ll explore the topic of oil exploration and exploitation in Africa this hour with John Ghazvinian, …
Shipwrecks Throughout History: From Tut to the Atomic Age May 10, 2007
How is archeology conducted under the sea? Despite the allure of sunken treasure, there is real historical perspective to be gained by studying shipwrecks in a scientific manner. We’ll discuss the field of Nautical Archeology with two experts this hour. …
The Moral Dilemmas of Spying May 9, 2007
Should countries spy on each other? Should our government spy on us? Do you spy on your neighbors? We’ll examine the spy game, its benefits and detriments this hour with James M. Olson. Olson teaches at Texas AandM University, but …
A Year of Food Life May 9, 2007
Is “local” the new “organic?” Barbara Kingsolver’s new book “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” chronicles her family’s year-long effort to eat locally-produced food. In the process, she, her husband, and two daughters learned to raise many of …
The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years May 8, 2007
What was it really like in the Kennedy White House and how did Robert Kennedy cope with the aftermath of his brother’s assassination? According to journalist David Talbot, RFK never believed the Warren Commission’s conclusions and hoped to re-open the …
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Farmers Branch May 8, 2007
This Saturday is Election Day and one local community will be in the spotlight for an anti-illegal immigrant ordinance on its ballot. Craig Hanley looked into the Farmers Branch referendum and the motivations of supporters and opponents for the May …
