Is Einstein’s theory of relativity too complex for the average Joe to comprehend, or just waiting for the right teacher? We’ll discuss common misconceptions about relativity this hour with Brian Cox, particle physicist and co-author of the new book “Why Does E=MC2 And Why Should We Care?” (DaCapo, 2009).
How does a leader reform a bureaucracy? We ll talk with Sheriff Lupe Valdez about transforming the Dallas County jail over the last two years and her plans for implementing new safety measures to protect families. Jason Reimer, creative director at the soon-to-reopen Texas Theater, joins us for the Art&Seek segment. Jason and his partners […]
How can you safely prepare for outdoor adventure in the rugged terrain of West Texas? We’ll examine true stories of death and rescue in Big Bend National Park – and how catastrophe can be avoided – with nature writer Laurence Parent, author of “Death in Big Bend” (Iron Mountain Press, 2010).
Is Shakespeare’s “Henry IV” a faithful retelling of true events, or did the playwright make it sexier for audience appeal? We’ll examine the literary tug-of-war between art and history with Kathryne McDorman, Associate Professor of British History at Texas Christian University, and Kevin Moriarty, Artistic Director of the Dallas Theater Center. Moriarty’s production of “Henry […]
Do your laptop, high def cable box, and fancy new cell phone harbor concealed sales pitches? We’ll discuss the absurd world of advertising with author and former creative director James P. Othmer, whose book “Adland: Searching for the Meaning of Life on a Branded Planet” (Anchor Books, 2009) has just been released in trade paperback.
Why do sisters walk such a fine line between closeness and competition? We’ll explore that powerful and perplexing relationship with Deborah Tannen, author of “You Were Always Mom’s Favorite!: Sisters in Conversations Throughout Their Lives” (Random House, 2009).
Is the archaeologist who discovers a lost tomb and purges its possessions a hero – or a thief? We’ll talk this hour with desert ecologist Craig Childs, whose new book is “Finders Keepers: A Tale of Archaeological Plunder and Obsession” (Little, Brown and Company, 2010).
Do females have a unique propensity for repressing anger? We’ll discuss the ramifications of one woman’s battle against rage with Koren Zailckas, author of the new book “Fury: A Memoir” (Random House, 2010).
From the archives: What are the unique realities of war for U.S. troops in Afghanistan? In June, we spent an hour with acclaimed journalist Sebastian Junger, who spent fifteen months with a single platoon in a remote Afghan valley. His book “War” (Twelve Books, 2010) is out now.
From the archives: Where did the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest begin? We’ll explore the story of an early 20th century experiment this hour with historian Greg Grandin, author of “Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford’s Forgotten Jungle City” (Picador, 2010).
