Fermentation revivalists share a slow food philosophy, a DIY approach to foodcraft, and a deep interest in the health of the American gut.Read more
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Original Air Date:
March 15, 2015
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March 15, 2015
October 02, 2016
November 25, 2017
Ah, January. Season of diets and fasts and cleanses, of "Drynuary" and "Veganuary." Why does being virtuous always seem to mean giving up pleasure?Read more
Original Air Date:
January 06, 2018
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January 04, 2015
January 17, 2016
January 01, 2017
January 04, 2018
January 05, 2019
Was Marx right after all in his critique of capitalism? Our ongoing economic struggles have spawned a new generation of Marxist activists and intellectuals, and renewed interest in Karl Marx's own life. Read more
Original Air Date:
June 01, 2014
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June 01, 2014
January 04, 2015
We take a closer look at negative stereotypes about African American men, how those biases affect our justice system, and what we might be able to do about it.Read more
Original Air Date:
December 21, 2014
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December 21, 2014
Does death gives life meaning? You might think so, looking at the prominence of death and the afterlife in so many religions. For millennia, people have dreamed about immortality, and now transhumanists are trying to extend life by merging our selves with machines.
In this hour, we...Read more
Original Air Date:
December 07, 2014
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August 30, 2015
December 07, 2014
How do we mark death and celebrate lost lives around the globe? In this hour, we hear stories from inside the funeral industry, wonder why dead bodies can compel or repel us, and learn about the new Ghanaian tradition of "fantasy" coffins inspired by people's work and dreams.Read more
Original Air Date:
November 30, 2014
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August 23, 2015
November 30, 2014
In this hour, we explore the medical, spiritual and psychological questions about the moment of death.Read more
Original Air Date:
November 23, 2014
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August 16, 2015
November 23, 2014
“Death is not a failure,” writes Dr. Atul Gawande. “Death may be the enemy, but it is also the natural order of things.” We live much longer than we used to, thanks to medical advances, but what are the emotional and financial costs of extending life? Some doctors don't know how to talk...Read more
Original Air Date:
November 16, 2014
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August 09, 2015
November 16, 2014
We talk with experts about how to begin difficult conversations about making death a greater part of life, and how they can transform both the dying and the surviving.Read more
Original Air Date:
November 09, 2014
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August 02, 2015
November 09, 2014
Was Marx right after all in his critique of capitalism? Our ongoing economic struggles have spawned a new generation of Marxist activists and intellectuals, and renewed interest in Karl Marx's own life. Read more
Original Air Date:
June 01, 2014
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June 01, 2014
January 04, 2015
It's the "silver tsunami" — the massive numbers of people now entering their senior years. And for all those now retiring? They’re trying to figure out what to do with the rest of their lives.Read more
Original Air Date:
January 26, 2014
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January 26, 2014
How often do we credit children with deep thoughts? With profound or subtle thinking? In this hour, we introduce some youngsters who've accomplished remarkable things: written books, gone viral on the internet, and helped heal a community. And we talk with psychologists...Read more
Original Air Date:
December 15, 2013
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December 15, 2013
The a**hole certainly isn't on any endangered species lists. Quite the opposite, in fact. We're seeing a population explosion. So we have to ask — Are we living in the "Age of the A**hole"?Read more
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January 27, 2013
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January 27, 2013
Is this Philip K. Dick's world and are we just living in it? It sure seems like it these days. This hour, we explore his life and work. Read more
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January 20, 2013
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October 07, 2017
January 20, 2013
We put together our favorite interviews with female athletes.Read more
Original Air Date:
July 29, 2012
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July 29, 2012
Worried about climate change? Trying hard to reduce your carbon footprint? In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge, living small and liking it – an argument in favor of the radically local life.Read more
Original Air Date:
May 02, 2010
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May 02, 2010
May 15, 2011
Science and the Search for Meaning: Five Questions, Part Five: Can Science be Sacred?
What if you don't believe in God, and the thought of church makes you queasy? Can you still experience the sacred? There's a growing movement of secular scientists who revel in the awe...Read more
Original Air Date:
December 19, 2010
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December 19, 2010
Worried about climate change? Trying hard to reduce your carbon footprint? In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge, living small and liking it – an argument in favor of the radically local life.Read more
Original Air Date:
May 02, 2010
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May 02, 2010
May 15, 2011
Join us for stories about bread in this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge.Read more
Original Air Date:
November 14, 2004
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November 14, 2004
July 10, 2005
Join us for stories about bread in this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge.Read more
Original Air Date:
November 14, 2004
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November 14, 2004
July 10, 2005
In case it’s not obvious: we LOVE books on TTBOOK. But we’re also incredibly picky about which books we choose for interviews.Read more
TTBOOK staffers share some of our favorite interviews and shows produced by our favorite Canadian. Read more
We remember the magical moments of chemistry in certain interviews; the brilliant sound design that emerged from particular studio sessions; the stories that took us places and those that changed us.Read more
For National Poetry Month, To The Best Of Our Knowledge celebrated poetry with original work by five leading American poets, written in response to current events.Read more