Those flowers you just ordered for Valentine’s Day have quite a story to tell. From engineering, growing, and harvesting to shipping, selling, and enjoying, flowers live a secret life that many of us never know about. Journalist Amy Stewart looked into the flower industry for her latest project. She’ll join us this hour to discuss […]
Just what is strategic forecasting and how is global intelligence gathered? We’ll spend the first part of the hour with Dr. George Friedman, founder and CEO of Strategic Forecasting, Inc., a leading private intelligence firm that has been dubbed the “Shadow CIA” by Barron’s. Dr. Lloyd Jeff Dumas, Professor of Political Economy and Public Policy […]
What does it take to promote America’s values and confront ideological support for terrorism around the world? We’ll spend the first segment of tonight’s program with Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Karen Hughes. Yvonne Duque of the Latin Arts Association and Rose Marine Theater will join us for the Scene […]
At twenty-three years of age, Daveed Gartenstein-Ross was a devout follower of radical Islam. A product of progressive Jewish parents and a resident of Ashland, Oregon, Gartenstein-Ross seemed like the least-likely candidate for induction into such a group of people. He tells the story of his experience within Islamic radicalism and his eventual disillusionment and […]
Should plagiarism and copyright law be overlooked for the sake of creativity? Our guest this hour, novelist Jonathan Lethem, argues that borrowing from other literature and art is central to the creative process in his article “The Ecstasy of Influence: A Plagiarism” which appears in the February issue of HARPER’s Magazine.
All across the world, signs of an early climate change are emerging. The documentary, “Reports from a Warming Planet” examines the changes happening to life and landscape and how they are slowly affecting everything, everywhere.
How many things can you do at once? The ability to multi-task might help in a job interview, but is it good for your health? Is it good for your brain? We’ll discuss the benefits and potential costs of multi-tasking this hour with Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman, Director of UTD’s Center for Brain Health. Dr. […]
What are the legal and medical challenges surrounding end-of-life care? Dr. Timothy Quill, Director of the Palliative Care Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center, will be in town next week to lecture at SMU’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility. We’ll get a preview this hour with Dr. Quill and […]
What has been learned about the lasting impact of trauma and abuse on children and what can be done to help them? Dr. Bruce Perry has spent the last two decades researching the answers to these questions and treating the victims of severe child abuse. Dr. Perry will join us this hour to discuss his […]
We’ve all heard about programs that help people in developing countries around the world – from food and housing relief to micro-lending. This hour we’ll talk about programs that make a difference right here in North Texas with Larry James, President and CEO of Central Dallas Ministries and Anthony Pace, Executive Director of The Plan […]
