Did the French and American Revolutions affect one another? They most certainly did, according to journalist and author James R. Gaines. Gaines examines the complex relationship between France and America at its earliest roots in his new book “For Liberty and Glory: Washington, Lafayette, and their Revolutions” (Norton, 2007). James Gaines will be out guest […]
What’s going on inside your body right now? Dr. Stephen Marsh can tell you. Marsh interviewed over 200 experts in 45 fields of medicine from prestigious research and medical institutions around the world for the new National Geographic Channel program “Inside the Living Body” which premieres on Sunday, September 16th. Dr. Marsh will join us […]
What factors influence your political choices? According to Professor Drew Westen, emotion plays a much more important role than reason. He’ll join us this hour to discuss his recent book “The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation” (PublicAffairs, 2007).
What is the state of American diplomacy and how can the U.S. recover its footing in the Middle East and elsewhere in the world? We’ll talk this evening with former Middle East Envoy, Ambassador Dennis Ross who’s in town for an appearance at the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. Ross is the author of […]
Would you like to live forever? You’re not alone. In fact, even famed aviator and Nazi apologist Charles Lindbergh teamed up with the first U.S. Nobel Laureate to find a biological solution to human mortality. We’ll explore the story this hour with journalist David M. Friedman, author of “The Immortalists: Charles Lindbergh, Dr. Alexis Carrel, […]
The U.S. image abroad has undoubtedly been strained in recent years. Yet our allies – especially in the Middle East – are still with us. We’ll visit this hour with a representative of one of those countries – Her Excellency Reem Al-Hashimy, Deputy Chief of Mission of the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Washington D.C. […]
Still wondering what to do when you grow up? Melissa Plaut isn’t. She gave up the corporate life to become a New York City cab driver at the age of 29. Melissa Plaut will join us this hour to discuss her first two years as a cabbie. Her new book about the experience is called […]
Forgiveness and reconciliation can only come about when people communicate. The Truth in Translation Project, which is in town this week, puts that communication in the spotlight by telling the story of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission through the interpreters of 11 African languages who translated the testimony of victims and perpetrators of genocide. […]
Anyone in the broadcasting business around here knows the name Bill Mercer. And anyone who considers themselves a sports fan has probably heard his voice. We’ll spend this hour with Mercer, whose 50+ year career as a broadcaster and broadcasting instructor continues today. His new memoir is “Play-By- Play: Tales from a Sports Broadcasting Insider” […]
Is the brain capable of change? According to psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Dr. Norman Doidge, using the brain actually changes its structure allowing it to become more proficient. He’ll join us this hour to discuss his research and his book “The Brain that Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Science” (Viking, 2007).
